Polymer foam thermoformation process and apparatus therefor

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PATENT NO 4485059
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06489427

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A method of thermoforming comprising providing a continuous sheet of thermoplastic polymeric foam, transporting said sheet through an atmosphere of at least predominantly steam at a temperature of at least 215.degree. F. maintaining said sheet in said atmosphere for a time sufficient to cause a decrease in the density thereof; thereafter while under the influence of said temperature, deforming at least a portion of said sheet to a predetermined shape and while so deformed, cooling the same to cause retention of said shape and a system for carrying out said method.

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TENNECO PLASTICS COMPANY1603 ORRINGTON AVENUE EVANSTON IL 60204

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Krutchen, Charles M Pittsford, NY 27 466
Wu, Wen-Pao Victor, NY 19 194

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