Multi-layered foamed polymeric objects and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US10029401B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-24

    申请号:US13616892

    申请日:2012-09-14

    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene naphthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polylactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

    Layered Structures
    8.
    发明申请
    Layered Structures 审中-公开
    分层结构

    公开(公告)号:US20160121577A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-05

    申请号:US14930610

    申请日:2015-11-02

    Inventor: Michael Waggoner

    Abstract: Disclosed, among other things, are ways to manufacture layered structures. In one embodiment, a foaming process may produce layered structures in reduced density plastics with or without integral skins. In another embodiment, a foaming process may produce deep draw structures in reduced density plastics with or without integral skins. In yet another embodiment, a foaming process may utilize additives, blends, or fillers, for example. In yet another embodiment, a foaming process may involve saturating a semi-crystalline polymer such as Polylactic Acid (PLA) with high levels of gas, and then heating, which may produce a reduced density plastic having high levels of crystallinity. These processes may be used to generate products with layered structures.

    Abstract translation: 除其他外,公开了制造分层结构的方法。 在一个实施方案中,发泡方法可以产生具有或不具有整体表皮的减密密度塑料的分层结构。 在另一个实施方案中,发泡方法可以在具有或不具有整体表皮的较低密度塑料中产生深拉伸结构。 在另一个实施方案中,发泡方法可以使用例如添加剂,共混物或填料。 在另一个实施方案中,发泡方法可以包括使具有高水平气体的半结晶聚合物如聚乳酸(PLA)饱和,然后加热,这可产生具有高结晶度的减少密度的塑料。 这些过程可用于产生具有分层结构的产品。

    Putting green alignment tool
    9.
    发明授权
    Putting green alignment tool 有权
    放绿色校准工具

    公开(公告)号:US08939852B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-27

    申请号:US13716119

    申请日:2012-12-15

    Inventor: Michael Waggoner

    Abstract: A putting alignment tool includes a pair of spaced, telescoping arms each having an upper end and a lower end. The upper ends are joined with a horizontal bubble level having a divot-repair fork hingedly attached thereto. Magnetically attached to the divot-repair fork is a ball marker. The lower ends of the arms are joined with a weighted ball that maintains the tool in a vertical orientation when the tool is suspended. Accordingly, a golfer extends the arms to a desired length and suspends the tool by grasping the upper end. The bubble level allows the golfer to verify that the weighted arms are indeed vertical. Then, the ball and cup are framed between the two arms to determine the optimum putting path.

    Abstract translation: 放置对准工具包括一对间隔的伸缩臂,每个臂具有上端和下端。 上端与具有铰接地附接到其上的修补叉的水平气泡水平连接。 磁力附着在修补叉上是一个球标记。 臂的下端与加重球接合,当加工工具悬挂时,该重心球将工具保持在垂直方向。 因此,高尔夫球手将臂伸展到期望的长度,并通过抓住上端来悬挂工具。 气泡水平允许高尔夫球手验证加权臂确实是垂直的。 然后,将球和杯框架在两臂之间,以确定最佳投放路径。

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