Mold and process for combining metal/ceramic and polymer component mixture in the formation of homogenous parts and further including an article of manufacture & process for creating a combination plastic and silver composite exhibiting lifelong anti-biotic properties

Abstract

The present invention discloses a composite structural article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size and including an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, this combined with at least one polymeric component. In a further revised application, the article can include au admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component.

1 . A composite structural article comprising:
 said article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size; and   an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, combined with at least one polymeric component.   
     
     
         2 . The composite article as described in  claim 1 , said metal and/or ceramic component being provided according to at least one of a grounded, beaded, or powder form 
     
     
         3 . The composite article as described in  claim 1 , said polymeric component being provided according to at least one of a powder, micro-pellet or liquid form. 
     
     
         4 . The composite article as described in  claim 1 , further comprising multiple metal/ceramic and polymeric components admixed together into a composite matrix. 
     
     
         5 . The composite article as described in  claim 1 , said metallic and/or ceramic components including at least one of a Beryllium, Boron, Brass, Bronze, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Dysprosium, Hafnium, Iridium, Iron, Lutetium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Neodymium, Nickel, Niobium, Palladium, Rhodium, Silicon, Tantalum, Technetium, Titanium and Zirconium 
     
     
         6 . The composite article as described in  claim 1 , said polymeric component further comprising at least one of a thermoplastic and a thermosetting component. 
     
     
         7 . The composite article as described in  claim 6 , said polymeric component further comprising at least one of an ABS 301, ASA Centrex 811 Black, Acetyl Celcon M270, C-Flex TPE Compound, Delrin, Dow Magnum, Dow Pellethane, Dylark EQ PSA, Micholac D2850 Black, Nylon 13% GF, Nylon 2010 (nylon 6) Natural, OIPEKK-C, PolyProBlack, Polytrope TPP517-2274 Dark Umber, PP Natural, Pulse, Ultem, Valox 325, Xenoy 1760 Black EQ, and Zytel. 
     
     
         8 . A mold assembly for use in producing a composite structural article, comprising:
 an upper assembleable half and an opposing and lower assembleable half, these defining therebetween an interior cavity corresponding in enclosed three dimensional configuration to said article; and   respective locating guide recesses and inserting pins established between mating surfaces of the mold halves and which, upon locating and securing the mold halves together, additionally receiving insert fasteners to secure the mold halves together.   
     
     
         9 . The mold assembly as described in  claim 8 , further comprising said insert fasteners engaging through interiorly threaded mounting holes which are aligned between the mold halves, and upon the pins and recesses seating relative to one another. 
     
     
         10 . The mold assembly as described in  claim 8 , further comprising a gyroscopic cage supporting said mold for rotation about first and second rotational axes. 
     
     
         11 . A mold process for creating a composite structural article, comprising the steps of:
 heating a mold tool exhibiting an interiorly and three dimensional defining cavity to a desired elevated temperature;   premixing a desired percentage of at least one of metal and a ceramic component, following which a desired component of a polymeric material is added;   depositing said composite mixture of ingredients, such as by empyting or pouring, into the open cavity;   closing the mold such that said cavity is sealed;   rotating said closed mold about multiple axes and such that centrifugal forces generated in turn cause said admixed components to evenly distribute; and   cooling prior to removal of a completed part.   
     
     
         12 . A composite structural article comprising:
 said article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size; and   an admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component.   
     
     
         13 . The composite article as described in  claim 12 , said silver being provided according to at least one of a granulate or a particulate form and which is intermixed within a three dimensional polymeric matrix. 
     
     
         14 . The composite article as described in  claim 12 , said polymeric component being provided according to at least one of a powder, micro-pellet or liquid form and prior to combining with said silver within a mold. 
     
     
         15 . The composite article as described in  claim 12 , further comprising at least one additional metal/ceramic and polymeric components admixed together with said silver into a composite mat. 
     
     
         16 . The composite article as described in  claim 15 , said metallic and/or ceramic components including at least one of a Beryllium, Boron, Brass, Bronze, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Dysprosium, Hafnium, Iridium, Iron, Lutetium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Neodymium, Nickel, Niobium, Palladium, Rhodium, Silicon, Tantalum, Technetium, Titanium and Zirconium. 
     
     
         17 . The composite article as described in  claim 16 , said polymeric component further comprising at least one of a thermoplastic and a thermosetting component. 
     
     
         18 . The composite article as described in  claim 17 , said polymeric component further comprising at least one of an ABS 301, ASA Centrex 811 Black, Acetyl Celcon M270, C-Flex TPE Compound, Delrin, Dow Magnum, Dow Pellethane, Dylark EQ PSA, Micholac D2850 Black, Nylon 13% GF, Nylon 2010 (nylon 6) Natural, OIPETCK-C, PolyProBlack, Polytrope TFP517-2274 Dark Umber, PP Natural, Pulse, Ultem, Valox 325, Xenoy 1760 Black EQ, and Zytel. 
     
     
         19 . The composite article as described in  claim 12 , said silver component further comprising at least one sheet arranged in interspersed and spaced apart fashion relative to a three dimensional polymeric matrix. 
     
     
         20 . The composite article as described in  claim 19 , further comprising said sheets including top and bottom surface sheets, containing therebetween said polymeric matrix. 
     
     
         21 . The composite article as described in  claim 20 , said sheets further comprising undercut portions for engaging within said polymeric matrix. 
     
     
         22 . The composite article as described in  claim 20 , said sheet further comprising a wave like profile.