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US 2020/0047212 A1Published application
Epoxy coating system and process for cylindrical items
OwnerRobert Hunter, John Reinhardinventors
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Abstract
An epoxy coating can be applied to a round surface by keeping the round surface in constant motion, thus defeating the tendency of the epoxy to run off the outer surface of the round object. The process is aided by mechanical equipment that rotates the cylindrical object about its center, while also permitting adjustment of rotational speed.
Claims18
A method for epoxy-coating a cylindrical object, the cylindrical object including an outer surface and an inner surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- mounting the cylindrical object on an epoxy coating apparatus, the epoxy coating apparatus including:
- an axle supported at one or more ends;
- a motor mechanically connected the axle, the motor able to rotate the axle;
- an internal support affixed to the axle, the internal support bridging the space between the axle and the inner surface of the cylindrical item;
- applying a sealing coat of epoxy mixture to the outer surface of the cylindrical item;
- allowing the sealing coat to cure;
- sanding the sealing coat to smooth the surface;
- creating layers of epoxy by:
- mixing an epoxy resin and an epoxy hardener to form an epoxy mixture;
- starting rotation of the cylindrical object using the epoxy coating apparatus;
- applying the epoxy mixture to the outer surface of the cylindrical item;
- manipulating the epoxy mixture on the outer surface to create desired effects;
- rotating the cylindrical item until the epoxy mixture has set;
- repeating the “creating layers” sub-steps for each additional layer;
- continuing to rotate the cylindrical object until all created layers of epoxy have set;
- and
- applying a sealing coat of epoxy over the epoxy layers;
- whereby the result is a cylindrical item with improved acoustic characteristics and a unique appearance.
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A method of coating a cylindrical object with epoxy comprising the steps of:
- mounting the cylindrical object on an apparatus, the apparatus able to continually and consistently rotate the cylindrical object about a center point;
- the cylindrical object including an outer surface and an inner surface;
- activating the apparatus, thus beginning rotation of the cylindrical object;
- choosing a type of epoxy for application to the outer surface, the epoxy formed from an epoxy resin and an epoxy hardener;
- mixing the epoxy resin and hardener at the desired ratio to create an epoxy mixture;
- applying the epoxy mixture to the outer surface of the cylindrical object, fully or partially coating the outer surface;
- manipulating the epoxy mixture to create artistic effects;
- continuing rotation of the cylindrical object until the epoxy mixture has thickened and is no longer readily manipulated;
- if desired, repeating the steps of mixing, applying, manipulating, and continuing rotation for any additional layers of epoxy;
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- continuing additional rotation of the cylindrical object until the epoxy mixture(s) have fully cured;
- whereby the cylindrical object is coated in epoxy, providing strength and a pleasing appearance.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.