Armand Gordon Winfield (1919–2009) was an American artist, plastics engineer, inventor, and educator. He impacted the field of plastics with his work in embedded plastics, synthetic stone, and reinforced plastics, which were used in everything from jewelry to architectural materials. Winfield published over 300 works[1] and obtained 7 patents. His papers and plastic artifacts have been collected by the University of New Mexico Library Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections,[2] the Special Collection Research Center at the Syracuse University Libraries, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum,[3] the Museum of Design in Plastic (MoDiP) at the Arts University Bournemouth,[4] and the National Museum of American History Archives Center.[1] Winfield's legacy includes his dedication to education, and he was quoted as stating, "The only thing of permanence is the passing of knowledge from one generation to another."[5]

Education

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Winfield graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1941 with a B.S. degree in geology. He also pursued graduate studies at the University of New Mexico, State University of Iowa, and Washington University (St. Louis).[6]

Career highlights

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Patents and trademarks

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  • Winfield, A. G. Impact Absorbing Laminate and Articles Fabricated Therefrom. US 3,816,234. 1974.
  • Winfield, A. G.; Winfield, B. L. Reinforced and Insulating Building Panel. US 3,819,466. 1974.
  • Winfield, A. G.; Winfield, B. L. Abrasion Resistant Impact Absorbent Animal Stall Floor and Wall Covering. US 4,333,981. 1982.
  • Rede, H.; Winfield, A. G.; Winfield, B. L. Apparatus for Preservation of a Leather Glove. US 4,565,287. 1986.
  • Carter, N. A.; Winfield, A. G. Insulated Window Shade Assembly. US 4,625,786. 1986.
  • Aguirre, J. A.; Winfield, A. G.; Dennett Jr., J. G. Self-defense/Attack Device. US 4,739,990. 1988.
  • DeForest, J. I.; Kaplan, C. D.; Winfield, A. G. Body Lotion Applicator With Applicator Head Pivotally Mounted on Tubular Extension Arm. US 5,240,339. 1993.
  • Crystolume Trademark Announcement. Official Gazette of the US Patent Office, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, Vol. 798, January 1964, p.775.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Preliminary to the Armand G. Winfield Papers". sova.si.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  2. ^ "Collection: Armand G. Winfield Papers | New Mexico Archives Online". nmarchives.unm.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  3. ^ a b Antosiewicz, Frank (2003). "Winfield collection on display at NPE before entering museum". Plastics News. Vol. 15, no. 17. p. 26. ISSN 1042-802X.
  4. ^ a b Modip (2016-11-23). "Museum of Design in Plastics: Winfield Fine Art in Jewellery". Museum of Design in Plastics. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  5. ^ a b c Brewer, Steve (November 19, 1995). "UNM INSTITUTE FOUNDER SHARES PASSION FOR PLASTIC". Albuquerque Journal. pp. A1. ProQuest 323769610. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries., ed. (n.d.). "Armand G. Winfield Papers (MSS 538) - Biographical Information". New Mexico Archives Online. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Pulkka, Wesley (January 18, 2002). "Curious Creator". Albuquerque Journal. p. 8. ISSN 1526-5137.
  8. ^ "New Form of Plastic Art Being Produced By Staff Of Company On Abbe Rd". Thompsonville Press. Vol. 84, no. 12. July 23, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. ^ Winfield, Armand G. (1998). Chapter 11. Casting. in Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook Knowledge Base. Southfield, MI, USA: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. OCLC 41175042.
  10. ^ a b "Winfield, Armand Gordon - The Plastics Collection". plastics.syr.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  11. ^ Toner, James P. (October 2000). "Society of plastics engineers honors news fellows". Plastics Engineering. Vol. 56, no. 10. pp. 79–80. ISSN 0091-9578. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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  1. ^ Boyden, Mary N.; Hicks, Courtney K.; Korter, Timothy M. (May 2023). "Non-Destructive Identification and Characterization of Crystopal, A Novel Mid-Twentieth Century Plastic". Heritage. 6 (5): 4102–4119. doi:10.3390/heritage6050216. ISSN 2571-9408.