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Pressurization coating systems, methods, and apparatuses

US9616457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2013
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2948/92923
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Exemplary pressurization and coating systems, methods, and apparatuses are described herein. In certain embodiments, pressurization systems, methods, and apparatuses are used in conjunction with coating systems, methods, and apparatuses to control pressure about a substrate after a coating material is applied to a surface of the substrate. An exemplary system includes a die tool configured to apply a coating material to a substrate passing through the die tool and a pressurization apparatus attached to the die tool and forming a pressurization chamber. The pressurization apparatus is configured to receive the substrate from the die tool and control pressure about the substrate in the pressurization chamber. In certain embodiments, the die tool forms a coating chamber and is configured to apply the coating material on at least one surface of the substrate in the coating chamber. In other embodiments, the pressurization chamber further includes one or more sprayers which are configured to apply a coolant to one or more outer surfaces of the coated substrate.

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