Bead maker and decorator
US10669206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09J133/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus, kit, and methods for forming a bead between bead-forming blocks having internal bead-forming channels are provided. The bead-forming channels of adjacent bead-forming blocks are slidably engaged to manipulate a measured amount of modeling compound between the bead-forming blocks and within an internal space between the opposing channels. In one embodiment, the bead-forming blocks maintain orientation with respect to an axis of travel based on a block guide. Further, the measured amount of modeling compound is determined using an integrated measuring feature coupled to at least one of the pair of bead-forming blocks. The internal volume of an integrated measuring feature corresponds to a threshold amount of modeling compound for manipulating between the pair of blocks and forming a bead while contacting at least a portion of the mated bead-forming channels. In further aspects, a molded bead may be coated with a multicomponent bead-coating mixture. Multi-component bead-coating mixtures and methods of using thereof are provided.
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