Robert B Tibbetts

US Patent:

20080311357, Dec 18, 2008

Filed:

Dec 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/967695

Inventors:

Donna Millette - Chester NH, US
Brian Porter - Milton NH, US
Robert O. Tibbetts - Alton NH, US

Assignee:

COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B32B 3/02

US Classification:

428201

Abstract:

A sheetstock having a bright metallic appearance, especially useful as signage, badging, automotive trim and appliance trim, is provided by applying an island coating system on the second surface of a transparent or translucent sheetstock. The island coating system may comprise a clear layer, a discontinuous metal layer and a backing layer. The sheetstock and/or clear layer may be colored, printed upon or contain decorative particles to enhance the appearance.

US Patent:

51376792, Aug 11, 1992

Filed:

Mar 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/846470

Inventors:

Robert Tibbetts - Alton NH
Stuart Kaiser - Brookfield NH

Assignee:

Davidson Textron Inc. - Dover NH

International Classification:

B28B 102
B29C 4118

US Classification:

264302

Abstract:

A method of molding utilizes an apparatus (10) for molding a thin-wall plastic shell which includes a powder box (12) and a mold box (14). The powder box (12) is positioned to an operative position wherein an opening (18) in the powder box (12) is brought in proximity to the mold surface (20) of the mold. A bellows member (34) having a gasket (42) about the end thereof is extended from the opening (18) to perfect a sealed passageway between the opening (18) and the periphery (22) of the mold surface (20).

US Patent:

51278189, Jul 7, 1992

Filed:

Oct 10, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/597200

Inventors:

Robert Tibbetts - Alton NH
Stuart Kaiser - Brookfield NH

Assignee:

Davidson Textron Inc. - Dover NH

International Classification:

B29C 4100

US Classification:

425435

Abstract:

An apparatus (10) for molding a thin-wall plastic shell includes a powder box (12) and a mold box (14). The powder box 12) is positioned to an operative position wherein an opening (18) in the powder box (12) is brought in proximity to the mold surface (20) of the mold. A bellows member (34) having a gasket (42) about the end thereof is extended from the opening (18) to perfect a sealed passageway between the opening (18) and the periphery (22) of the mold surface (20).