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Method and apparatus for heating eyeglass frames

US4054376A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1976
Grant dateOct 18, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D12/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for heating articles, such as eyeglass frames, includes a bed of heat retentive beads supported above a plenum chamber by a mesh or screen. Heated air is delivered to the plenum chamber at low velocity and high volume for flowing upwardly through the bed for heating the same. The air is directed through the phenum chamber by bodies which act as baffles as well as a heat sink.

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