Patent · US Expired

Method of making a sight model

US4444607A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 1982
Grant dateApr 24, 1984
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/913
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention comprises a process for molding a three dimensional decorative article where cored out or raised portions extend to a depth of at least 0.6 centimeter, said process comprising generating electronically a line drawing of said article and electronically displaying the drawing; photographing said drawing to form a photographic transparency; positioning said transparency over a layer of a liquid photopolymer having a depth greater than 0.6 centimeter; exposing said photopolymer through said transparency to actinic light to set the photopolymer; and removing the liquid from the set photopolymer to form a three dimensional article having the appearance of said drawing.

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