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20080211136 | METHOD OF MAKING AN AUTOMOTIVE HARDWARE CARRIER - The present invention provides for an improved hardware carrier for use in a trim panel assembly, and a method of making the same. To this end, the hardware carrier includes a body having a front and back surface and a seal molded to the front surface of the body for contacting the doorframe structure of a motor vehicle to seal the carrier thereto. A two-shot molding process utilizing a single mold assembly is used to form the carrier, with the body being formed in the first shot and the seal being formed in the second shot so that the seal is bonded thereto. The molded seal advantageously is provided with a non-linear configuration, such as a substantially repeating v-shaped configuration, and includes a planar top surface. The non-linear configuration of the seal, in conjunction with the top planar surface, advantageously provides a substantial surface area for contacting the doorframe to prevent water leakage within the vehicle. | 09-04-2008 |
20080230949 | Injection molding process for forming coated molded parts - A method for molding color-coated plastic parts is disclosed. The method includes a technique for applying a color layer to the surface of sections of a mold when the mold is closed, and distributing a substrate into a cavity defined by the mold sections whereby the last point of fill for the substrate is located at an entry location of a color material. | 09-25-2008 |
20080237922 | Composite components with integral protective casings - Methods and compositions for fabricating composite parts including at least one structural material and at least one protective material that are integrally bonded without the use of secondary bonding operations. One or more of the materials forming the layers of the composite parts may be a ceramic composition with or without porosity and one or more of the materials may be a polymer composition. Methods including co-injection processes also are provided for fabricating multi-layered structures in which each layer serves a desired function while still being integrated into the overall structure. | 10-02-2008 |
20080258338 | POLYCARBONATE MOLDING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to talcum-reinforced polycarbonate compositions comprising: A) a polycarbonate, polyester carbonate or a mixture thereof, B) optionally, at least one polymer selected from one of the group consisting of graft polymer produced in an emulsion polymerisation process, graft polymer produced in a bulk polymerisation process, rubber-free vinyl homopolymer and rubber-free vinyl copolymer, C) talcum, D) a Brönstedt acid, and optionally E) at least one polymer additive, and wherein the composition is free of aromatic or partially aromatic polyesters. Compared to the known prior art the inventive compositions have an improved ductility, thermal resistance towards deformation and thermal stability during compounding and processing (molding). The invention also provides for the use of the composition for the production of molded articles and two-component structural parts. | 10-23-2008 |
20080265457 | Plastic Composite Articles and Methods of Making Same - A reinforced composite article and method for making the same. The article and method employ at least one elongated plastic member as a reinforcement phase. An intermediate form including the elongated member is made and can be processed, for example, to form a composite article with a smooth exposed reinforcement surface. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265458 | Method for forming an over-molded product - A method of molding a second part onto a first part to form a molded product including placing a blank between a first mold half and a second mold half of a mold, where the first mold half includes at least one cavity, trimming the blank to form the first part, and injecting molten resin into the at least one cavity of the first mold half to mold the second part onto the first part. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265459 | ABRASION RESISTANT PLASTIC GLAZING WITH IN-MOLD COATING - This invention relates to plastic glazing assemblies for vehicle tops, windows, headlamps, and taillights, as well as residential and commercial glazing, aircraft glazing, and sunglasses. More specifically, a method of manufacturing a plastic glazing assembly exhibiting a high level of weatherability and abrasion resistance is disclosed which integrates the in-mold application of a coating and the subsequent deposition of an abrasion resistant layer to a molded plastic part. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265460 | METHOD OF MOLDING LOAD-BEARING ARTICLES FROM COMPRESSIBLE CORES AND HEAT MALLEABLE COVERINGS - Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity. | 10-30-2008 |
20090039548 | ROTATIONAL MOLDING TO FORM MULTILAYER ARTICLE - Apparatus, methods, and systems for rotational molding of a multilayer article, e.g., an article with a sight gauge, using a mold including a primary mold portion and a secondary mold portion. | 02-12-2009 |
20090039549 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER - The method comprises the following steps; a) the container opening is seated, b) at least one wall opening is created by drilling through or piercing the wall of the outer container using a drill, graver or needle, a pressurised medium being introduced into the gap between the outer container and the inner tube, once the wall of the outer container has been fully penetrated, c) the advance of the drill or needle is halted as soon as a predetermined first pressure threshold has been reached in the inner tube, d) the introduction of the pressurised medium into the gap between the outer container and the inner tube is halted as soon as a predetermined second pressure threshold has been reached in the inner tube, e) once the pressure in the gap between the outer container and the inner tube has been relieved, a pressurised medium is introduced into the inner tube through the container opening, in order to place the inner tube against the container wall again after it has been detached from the latter. The method allows the inner tube to be detached in a controlled manner with a high degree of uniformity from the outer container and to be placed against said outer container again without a significant inclusion of air. | 02-12-2009 |
20090065974 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PRODUCTS ATTACHED WITH RFID LABEL IN A MOLD - A manufacturing method of products attached with a RFID label in a mold includes a first step of forming a thin substratum by injecting molding, pushing molding, vacuum molding, blowing molding or sword molding in a first mold, a second step of making a substratum label composed of the substratum and an RFID label adhered with the substratum, and a third step of placing the substratum label in a second mold, in which a plastic product is to be formed and also to be attached with the substratum label inside the product during molding process. Thus, protected by the substratum and the plastic product. The RFID cannot be broken or damaged to always maintain its capacity to be identified, with the plastic product enhanced in its value. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072438 | Method for producing a composite part by injection moulding, injection compression moulding or back compression moulding of a plastic material - A method for producing a composite part from a first molded part and a second molded part via injection molding, injection compression molding or back compression molding of a plastic material, includes the following steps: producing the first molded part from a first plastic via such molding of the first plastic such that the first molded part features at least one elevation on one side, removing a segment of the first molded part and arranging the second molded part on the first molded part instead of the removed segment so that the respective elevation is situated on an edge of the second molded part, and applying a layer of a second plastic on the second molded part on the side facing away from the first molded part via injection molding, injection compression molding or back compression molding of the second plastic. | 03-19-2009 |
20090085247 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING HOLLOW MOLDINGS HAVING THIN FILM ON INNER SURFACE - A movable mold and a slide mold are employed. There is also employed a deposition apparatus which is equipped with a deposition element such as a target electrode in the inside of a depositing chamber. A body portion and a cover member are primarily molded by the movable mold and the slide mold. The molds are opened while the body portion being left in the movable mold and while cover member being left in slide mold. The body portion left in the movable mold is deposited in the molds with its inner surface being covered with the depositing chamber. Next, the slide mold is driven so that the cover member may be registered with the deposited body portion. Then, a secondary molding resin is injected to integrate the body portion and the cover member. | 04-02-2009 |
20090108493 | EXTRUDING TREAD COMPONENTS DIRECTLY INTO A TIRE MOLD - A method may include the steps of: (a) providing a tire mold; (b) providing an extruder operatively connected to a head with a die assembly; (c) inserting at least a first compound into the first extruder; (d) forming an extrudate from the die assembly; (e) applying the extrudate directly from the die assembly into the tire mold to form a tire tread component; and, (f) controlling movement of the tire mold to correspond to the extrudate delivery. | 04-30-2009 |
20090121384 | Method of producing fuel cell and production apparatus for fuel cell - A production apparatus for a tubular fuel cell, including a first extruder that supplies a first catalyst layer material to the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrically shaped inner electrode that exhibits conductivity, thereby forming a first catalyst layer, a second extruder that supplies an electrolyte layer material to the outer peripheral surface of the first catalyst layer, thereby forming an electrolyte layer, and a third extruder that supplies a second catalyst layer material to the outer peripheral surface of the electrolyte layer, thereby forming a second catalyst layer, wherein by conducting supply of the first catalyst layer material, the electrolyte layer material and the second catalyst layer material in an intermittent manner, at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the inner electrode is left exposed. | 05-14-2009 |
20090121385 | Method of forming a coating layer on the surface of a molded product within a mold - By managing a coating material injection time and the like parameters so that they may be controlled within specifically determined ranges, an in-mold coating formation method is provided for manufacturing a molded product coated with a coating layer having a uniform quality in its outside appearance. By continuously and unifyingly managing a mold opening amount and a mold closing force, an in-mold coating formation method and an in-mold coating formation apparatus are provided which are so formed that, if the control of a mold closing force and the control of a mold opening amount are continuously changed and at the same time a high precision and a high response are maintained, it is possible to enlarge a selectable range for selecting a molding condition, thereby producing an integrally formed molded product having an excellent outside appearance and whose coating layer has a high adhesion strength. Further, there are provided a mold having a specifically formed auxiliary cavity and an in-mold coating formation method which employs said mold, so that it is possible to prevent a coating material from leaking out of the mold, thereby shortening the molding formation cycle, and making it possible to manufacture a molded product having a stabilized quality. Moreover, by controlling an internal pressure in the mold cavity under a predetermined condition after the injection of the coating material, there is provided a further in-mold coating formation method which makes it possible to obtain an integrally formed molded product whose coating layer has a sufficient strength with the molded product, without having to use a special coating material and a special resin to be used for molding. In addition, by using a mold having a specifically shaped sub-cavity, there is provided a still further in-mold coating formation method which can keep mold temperature at a relatively low value, cause the coating material to cure at a predetermined temperature and within a predetermined time period, thereby shortening the molding formation cycle, improving the productivity, improving the physical properties of a coating layer, thus obtaining a good molded product. | 05-14-2009 |
20090194905 | MOLDING METHOD AND MOLDING APPARATUS OF MOLD PRODUCT HAVING THIN FILM AT INNER SURFACE - A molding method involves a first and a second sliding die, a first and a second fixed die, and a sliding film forming chamber. The first, the second sliding dies are moved in directions reverse to each other to take a primary molding position, a film forming position and a secondary molding position. The sliding film forming chamber includes a first, a second masking plate and are arranged to be remote from the first, the second fixed dies. Further, the sliding film forming chamber is slid in an up and down direction. The first, the second sliding dies are respectively formed with recess portions and cores, the first, the second fixed dies are respectively formed with cores and recess portions. | 08-06-2009 |
20090218726 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTICOMPONENT PLASTIC PARTS - A device for producing a plastic part that has a plurality of components includes a closing unit for receiving at least one mold in which a thermoplastic molded body can be shaped or positioned, and at least one polyurethane unit for introducing a polyurethane material into a larger cavity comprising the thermoplastic molded body. At least one additional polyurethane unit is provided for introducing an additional polyurethane material having different product properties into a same or a different, larger cavity. As an alternative, the at least one polyurethane unit can be adapted for an additional polyurethane material having different product properties for introduction into the same or a different, larger cavity. | 09-03-2009 |
20090243148 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COATED COMPOSITE COMPONENT - In a method for producing a coated composite component, an injection-molded part is produced in a first cycle by introducing a melt into the cavity of a first mold. A polyurethane layer is then applied to the cavity surface of an open polyurethane mold half. The mold half with the injection molded part produced in the first cycle is associated with the polyurethane mold half, and the so formed second mold is closed. The polyurethane layer is pressed or embossed onto the injection-molded part in the second mold, and the coated injection-molded part is removed once the second mold has been opened. | 10-01-2009 |
20100052209 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR - A mold assembly, a method of molding, and a molded component for an interior of a vehicle using two shots of material. The mold assembly includes first and second mold halves cooperating to define a cavity. One of the mold halves includes a retractable core. The second mold half defines a divider for engaging the retractable core, when the retractable core is extended, so as to divide the mold cavity into first and second chambers. Portions of the core cooperate to define a sloped surface on the first shot that aids in inhibiting flash forming as the second shot is introduced into the mold assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
20100072663 | IN-MOLD-DECORATION METHOD FOR PLASTIC ARTICLES - A method for producing in-mold-decoration plastic articles includes following steps: providing a mold defining a cavity therein; providing a foil with a plurality of spaced transparent label films attached thereto, each label film having decoration patterns thereon; transporting the foil into the mold, with one of the plurality of label film located in the cavity; injecting molten resin into the cavity of the mold to form a plastic article; unlocking the mold, and separating the label film together with decoration patterns from the foil, therefore allowing the decoration patterns to be adhered to a surface of the plastic article and covered by the label film; transporting portions of the foil without transparent label films out of the mold. | 03-25-2010 |
20100090367 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN PRODUCT - An apparatus produces a resin product which includes a first resin layer partially covered with a second resin layer so that a boundary line between the first and second resin layers is visible from the outside. The apparatus may include a first mold side having a recess, a second mold side configured and dimensioned to enclose the recess of the first mold side, a slide core movably fitted in the recess of the first mold side, which may be movable toward the second mold side to an extracted position to define a first cavity, and may be movable rearward to a retracted position after a first resin is injected into the first cavity to form the first resin layer, thus defining a second cavity into which a second resin is injected to form the second resin layer, the slide core including a dam dimensioned and configured to form a groove in the first resin layer during the formation of the first resin layer, wherein the dame partially positioned in the groove during the formation of the second resin layer, a first resin supply unit for supplying the first cavity with the first resin, and/or a second resin supply unit for supplying the second cavity with the second resin. The resin product produced by the apparatus is excellent in appearance, and obviates the post-processing formation of a tear line. Methods of forming the resin product are also described. | 04-15-2010 |
20100102479 | Compression mold and molding process - An improved compression molding process uses a separation plate | 04-29-2010 |
20100133721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS TO MULTIPLE CAVITIES TO FORM MULTILAYER ARTICLES - Method and apparatus for sequentially delivering multiple shots of polymer material to a plurality of mold cavities to form multilayer articles. A first shot of greater than 50% of the total article weight of a first polymer material is simultaneously delivered to a plurality of mold cavities using, at each cavity, a chamber of predetermined volume that is prefilled with the first polymer material. A second shot of no greater than 10% of the total article weight of a second material is simultaneously delivered to all of the cavities beginning subsequent to the step of delivering the start of the first shot delivery step. The second shot of second material is delivered through a manifold channel that fluidly communicates with each cavity, and is injected to all cavities under pressure exerted by a source of the second material that is common to all of the plurality of cavities. | 06-03-2010 |
20100171237 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR INJECTION MOULDING AND ASSEMBLING PLASTIC PARTS - The invention concerns a device for injection moulding ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100187722 | Injection Moulding Process - Method for moulding a multi-component manufactured product through injection of plastic materials in a mould comprising on the inside one or more movable parts, characterised in that the movable parts are moved into a first configuration in which at least two distinct mould cavities are made in the mould, plastic material is injected into each of the two distinct mould cavities to form two components of the manufactured product, the movable parts are moved into a second configuration, in which they make at least a third cavity in the mould the walls of which at least partially consist of the two components already injected, plastic material is injected into the third mould cavity to form a third component of the manufactured product that is thus welded to the first two. | 07-29-2010 |
20100213635 | Reinforced stripper rubber body and method of making same - A reinforced stripper rubber assembly with a stripper rubber body including a drillstring engaging portion having a drillstring bore extending axially therethrough. The drillstring engaging portion of the stripper rubber body is made from an elastomeric material, has an inner surface that engages a drillstring when the drillstring is dispose therein and has a reinforcing insert receiving recess within an exterior surface thereof extending at least partially around the drillstring bore. A reinforcing insert is disposed within the reinforcing insert receiving recess. The reinforcing insert includes an elastomeric material bonded to the stripper rubber body within the reinforcing insert receiving recess. A support structure is disposed within a support structure engaging portion of the stripper rubber body. The support structure includes a central opening generally aligned with the drillstring bore thereby allowing the drillstring to pass jointly through the central opening and the drillstring bore. | 08-26-2010 |
20100237536 | MOLD FOR IN-MOLD COATING AND IN-MOLD COATING METHOD - A mold for in-mold coating is provided that can ensure a space through which a coating material for performing in-mold coating flows. The mold for in-mold coating includes an undercut-shaped recess | 09-23-2010 |
20100244314 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE FOR TWO-MATERIAL MOLDING AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - In an injection molding machine for two-material molding including two sets of injection units | 09-30-2010 |
20100244315 | INTERNALLY PRESSURE COMPENSATED NON-CLOGGING DRIP EMITTER - Drip emitter having a pressure compensating element that does not contact the enclosing pipe. First known drip emitter formed from a two-shot injection mold process that includes a deformable element, membrane, compressible element or pressure compensating element that compensates pressure or flow of water against a stiff injection molded surface that is part of the drip emitter body. In addition, this is the first drip emitter (two-shot or otherwise) that includes a compensating surface that is not parallel to the membrane, i.e., at an angle to the plane of the pressure compensating element. May include fluid retainment valve, ventable/anti-siphon/non-drain or other, as part of second injection with second or third material. Allows for simple injection mold construction and eliminates need for ISO conditioning to properly seat the membrane before testing. | 09-30-2010 |
20100276836 | Transfer System for Multicomponent Injection Molding - The invention relates to a method and a device for producing parts that are made up of more than one component. The first part ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100276837 | Lightweight construction material and methods and device for fabrication thereof - A lightweight construction material, a method of fabricating building panels utilizing said material and device therefore. The formulation utilizes silicone-treated expanded perlite in combination with cement, alpha gypsum, polyvinyl alcohol fibers and powder, and water. Building panels are formed utilizing fiber mesh to reinforce them while minimizing their weight. The building panel may be formed with one layer or two layers of different formulations. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276838 | STEERING WHEEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A steering wheel includes a rim that is rotatable around a steering shaft. The rim includes an armature; a first rim portion surrounding the armature; and a second rim portion, covering part of the surface of the first rim portion. A method of manufacturing a steering wheel includes providing an armature; injection molding a first rim portion such that the it surrounds the armature; injection molding a second rim portion; and attaching the first and second rim portions such that the second rim portion covers part of the surface of the first rim portion. | 11-04-2010 |
20100295209 | MOULD SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a mould system ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100308500 | Resin multiplayer injection molding method - While a second layer resin is being charged, a movable platen is moved backward to reach a given movable platen position (S | 12-09-2010 |
20110001262 | Method for manufacturing an electronic component - A method for manufacturing an electronic component includes: inserting a microcomponent into a receptacle device, the receptacle device fixing the microcomponent in relation to a shaping tool; extrusion-coating the microcomponent using a first coating; extrusion-coating the first coating using a second coating, the first coating and the second coating forming a housing; and pulling the receptacle device out of the housing before the solidification of the second coating and/or before the complete filling of the shaping tool using the second coating. | 01-06-2011 |
20110018165 | IN-MOLD MOLDED PRODUCT COATING MOLD AND IN-MOLD MOLDED PRODUCT COATING FORMING METHOD - An in-mold molded product coating mold includes a sealing portion molding cavity being positioned outside apart from a mold cavity while including a first molding surface which extends from a parting surface of the mold cavity in a mold mating direction of a stationary mold and a movable mold and is formed at either one of the stationary mold and the movable mold. A second molding surface extends from the parting surface in a mold opening/closing direction of the mold cavity and is formed at the other of the above-described two molds. A third molding surface connects the first molding surface and the second molding surface to each other, and forms a sealing portion for sealing the first and second molding surfaces by filling a resin identical to or different from a resin. Pressers are provided for pressing a pressing surface of the sealing portion defined by the third molding surface under a predetermined pressure, so as to bring the sealing portion into press-contact with the first and second molding surfaces, respectively. | 01-27-2011 |
20110037198 | Method of forming a molded plastic article having at least one molded extension - A method of forming a molded plastic article having at least one molded extension extending from a second surface, and a first surface that is substantially free of sink mark defects. The method involves providing a mold (that includes a first mold portion with a recess. Part of the base of the recess is defined by the upper surface of a part ejector. A first plastic material is introduced into the recess to form a molded extension. After at least partial solidification of the molded extension, the part ejector is positioned to push the upper surface and upper portion of the molded extension out of the recess while a lower portion of the molded extension remains within the recess. A second plastic material is introduced into the mold so as to form a molded body in which the upper surface and upper portion of the molded extension are immersed and embedded. As a result the first surface of the molded body is substantially free of sink mark defects opposite the molded extension. | 02-17-2011 |
20110062625 | Device and Method for Producing a Tread - Device for manufacturing the tread of a tire, said tread comprising a plurality of relief tread elements of height h whose radially outer surface is designed to be in contact with the ground when the tire is rolling on the road surface, comprising a rotary support suitable for supporting a base strip (MB) forming a receiving surface (S), an extrusion die ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110101563 | METHOD OF MAKING A PISTON FOR A DISPENSER - A dispenser for dispensing a liquid onto a substrate includes a dispenser body having an output and a reservoir in fluid communication with the output, the reservoir being defined by a wall and adapted to hold a supply of liquid to be dispensed. A piston is disposed in the reservoir and adapted to pressurize the liquid so that an amount of liquid is dispensed from the output of the dispenser. The piston includes a base portion having an outer periphery and having a first hardness, and a skirt portion integrally molded to the outer periphery of the base portion and having a second hardness lower than the first hardness. A two-shot molding operation may be used to form the piston with the base portion being, for example, formed in the first shot of the molding operation and the skirt portion being formed in the second shot of the molding operation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110115123 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONCRETE BLOCKS - The invention relates to a device for producing concrete blocks, particularly paving stones, building blocks or the like, comprising a storage container forming a receiving chamber for a plurality of layers of concrete in different colors. Dispensing means are provided, in order to dispense partial amounts of the layers from the receiving chamber such that a release device connected downstream receives a mixture of the layers of concrete in different colors. At least a partial section of a side wall of the receiving chamber is provided with at least one dispensing opening for dispensing a partial amount of the layers. The size of the passage of the dispensing opening can be varied by the dispensing means. | 05-19-2011 |
20110221093 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING WIND TURBINE BLADES - A method and system for making and forming turbine blades. The method and system can include steps for determining stress loads on amore turbine blades; constructing one or more molds for components of the turbine blade in which a turbine-forming substance is injected; applying a resin to an interior portion of the one or more molds; forming one or more partitions within the one or more molds; coupling the one or more molds; injecting the blade-forming substance into the coupled one or more molds; regulating the pressure in the coupled one or more molds; voiding any excess air or resin in the coupled one or more molds; and allowing the blade-forming substance injected into the coupled one or more molds to harden. | 09-15-2011 |
20110241248 | MULTI-LAYERED FIRE-RESISTANT PLASTIC MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a multi-layered plastic material, a process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof. A multi-layered plastic material having a bending modulus of elasticity of >250 N/mm | 10-06-2011 |
20110266713 | METHOD OF ENCAPSULATION OF A FLEXIBLE COMPONENT - A method of encapsulation of a flexible component having a preferred shape and dimensions including a void within the flexible component is disclosed. The method includes at least partially encapsulating the flexible component in a first mould using a curable material which shrinks in volume as it cures distorting the flexible component. The method includes an additional step of at least partially encapsulating the flexible component in a second mould using a curable material at a pressure so as to at least fill and expand unoccupied volume of the void such that the flexible component substantially conforms to the preferred shape and preferred dimensions of the flexible component. The flexible component may be of shape memory material. The method can be used to encapsulate medical devices which include a flexible component such as a coil/wire antenna such that the encapsulated medical device can be inserted into a human or animal body whilst achieving a preferred shape and configuration of the flexible component such as a coil antenna. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272851 | In-Mold Lamination Of Decorative Products - A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects. | 11-10-2011 |
20110298151 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BI-MATERIAL HOLLOW BODIES BY MEANS OF INJECTION OVERMOLDING - An apparatus and method for the production of bi-material hollow bodies by injection overmolding. The apparatus includes: n base molding cavities or groups of base molding cavities inserted between n+1 overmolding cavities or groups of overmolding cavities or vice versa; and 2n cores or groups of cores which are fixed to a core holder plate mounted such that it can move in a transverse direction on a base plate that is actuated to move in a longitudinal direction in order alternately to insert each core into one of the base molding cavities, so as to mold a first layer, and into one of the overmolding cavities, so as to overmold a second layer. The apparatus also includes an ejecting device for ejecting the finished bi-material hollow bodies and a valve for alternately distributing the molding material to one or the other of the outer cavities. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304072 | Method of fabricating integrated concrete slab - A method of fabricating an integrated concrete slab includes places a first concrete mixture on a base to form a slab having a surface region in a plastic state. Next, a second concrete mixture in a plastic state thereof is placed on the surface region while the surface region is in its plastic state. The second concrete mixture includes concrete with approximately 3-9 pounds of stretchable fibers mixed in each cubic yard thereof. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309545 | Skylight Having a Molded Plastic Frame - The present invention provides a skylight frame design that is adapted to receive at least two panels of glass. The skylight frame comprises a stepped frame section that includes a lower step surface and an upper step surface. The lower step surface is adapted to receive a first glass panel so that a section of the first glass panel lies flush against the lower step surface. Similarly, the upper step surface is adapted to receive a second glass panel so that the second glass panel lies flush against the upper step surface. The skylight frame design of the invention is either incorporated into a skylight frame that may be attached to a curb unit on a roof or it may be an integral part of a skylight frame-curb assembly that also contains a curb section. In another embodiment of the invention, a skylight frame design which directly incorporates one or more panels of glass during molding is provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316191 | Auxiliary Injection Unit Integrated in Injection Molding System - An auxiliary injection unit is disclosed that has an extruder barrel and extruder screw integrated within an injection molding system. The extruder barrel and extruder screw are contained within a mold plate of the injection molding system with a drive mechanism of the auxiliary injection unit being external thereof. A melt stream emanating from the extruder barrel of the auxiliary injection unit is in selective fluid communication with either a melt channel of a manifold providing melt thereto during an injection cycle or with a discharge channel of a melt discharge tube for purging melt. A melt diverter component receives the melt stream from the extruder barrel and includes a shuttle valve slidably positioned therein that is operated to selectively divert the melt stream produced by the auxiliary injection unit to either the melt channel of the manifold or the discharge channel of the discharge tube. | 12-29-2011 |
20120068375 | PLASTIC OBJECT FOR USE IN PERSONAL HYGIENE - A unitary two component article for personal hygiene, such as a toothbrush, wherein the same is formed by injection molding of two differing plastic materials. The plastics do not adhesively or chemically bond to each other. The two differing plastic parts of the toothbrush are mechanically connected, such as by interfitting portions of the two plastic components or by shrinking one plastic component about the other. | 03-22-2012 |
20120091625 | FILM FOR PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL ARTEFACTS, PRODUCTION METHOD OF SAID FILM AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL ARTEFACTS USING SAID FILM - A resin constraint film to be used in production of composite material artefacts; the constraint film being formed by a supporting film made of biaxially oriented polypropylene, by an intermediate layer of release chemical product that coats the front face of the supporting film intended to come into contact with the semi-finished product which will give rise to the composite material artefact, and by a surface layer of metal coating material applied onto the intermediate layer via vacuum vaporisation deposition. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091626 | Process for fabricating an integral plastic faucet member - A process for fabricating an integral plastic faucet member contains two injection steps. A first plastic injection is used to mold a first part at a middle connecting part of a faucet member. The first part is then placed into a mold for a second plastic injection so as to mold a second part at two sides of the faucet member. The second part is properly wrapped around and bonded to the first part. Meanwhile, desired holes are reserved to serve as water inlets, water outlets, and valve seats. Through such a two-injection process, the conventional complicated and time-consuming copper casting process is simplified, which improves the production efficiency and product quality, lows the cost and defective ratio. Meanwhile, the product weight is also reduced, which greatly reduces the transportation cost. | 04-19-2012 |
20120161359 | RESIN MEMBER MOLDING METHOD AND RESIN MOLDING APPARATUS - A method of molding a resin member formed by solidifying molten resin M on a resin member on which molding is to be performed, includes first to third steps. The first step includes setting, on the member on which molding is to be performed, a first mold having a first cavity for molding a portion corresponding to a base portion of the resin member. The second step includes setting, on the first mold, a second mold having a second cavity for molding a portion corresponding to a main body portion of the resin member. The second cavity is formed so as to communicate with the first cavity. The third step includes pouring molten M resin into each of the cavities of both of the molds that have been set, and solidifying the molten resin M thus poured such that it is bonded to the member on which molding is to be performed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120175810 | Drug Delivery Implants, Systems And Methods For Making - The present disclosure provides implants suitable for drug delivery. In embodiments, the present disclosure provides layered biodegradable drug delivery implants and systems and methods for making these implants. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175811 | MODULAR OVER-MOLD HARNESS - An over-molded harness including a plurality of bundled flexible electric wires, an electrical or electronic element electrically connected between at least two of the wires, and at least a portion of the bundled electrical wires having an over-molded insulative covering, whereby the electrical or electronic element is unsupported by other than primarily by the over-molded insulative covering and secondarily by the flexible electric wires, the electrical or electronic element being both precisely located and completely enclosed within the insulative covering. | 07-12-2012 |
20120241999 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN MOTOR VEHICLES - According to a method for producing support structures in motor vehicles, especially parts of a motor vehicle seat, at least one base element (BE) consisting of a thermoplastic material with a fabric back stay, especially a glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic (GMT) is inserted into tool ( | 09-27-2012 |
20120292813 | METHOD OF FORMING CONTAINER WITH A TOOL HAVING AN ARTICULATED SECTION - A method of forming a container from a construct. The method includes obtaining a tool having a cavity, a core, and an articulated section for being moveable within the cavity relative to the cavity and the core. The method further includes placing a construct between the cavity and the core, moving the core relative to the cavity so that the articulated section at least partially initially grips a portion of the construct, and further moving the core into the cavity. The portion of the construct remains gripped by the articulated section in the cavity during the further moving of the core. | 11-22-2012 |
20120299214 | Injection Molded Mounting Substrate - The present invention relates to a fluid ejection assembly that includes an injection-molded mounting substrate that is formed by a two-shot injection molding process, wherein a housing portion of the mounting substrate is formed by a first shot molding, and a die-attach portion of the mounting substrate is formed within the housing portion by a second shot molding. | 11-29-2012 |
20130001825 | REACTIVE MIXTURE FOR COATING MOLDED OBJECTS BY MEANS OF REACTION INJECTION MOLDING AND COATED MOLDED OBJECT - A reactive mixture for coating mouldings by means of reaction injection moulding, containing at least 40% by weight of (meth)acrylates having at least two double bonds. The reactive mixture contains at least one photoinitiator and at least one thermal initiator. The present invention furthermore describes a coated moulding including a moulding which is obtainable by injection moulding processes and includes at least one polymer selected from polymethyl methacrylate, polymethylmethacrylimide, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, styrene-maleic acid copolymer and polymethyl methacrylate copolymers, and a coating which is obtainable by polymerization of (meth)acrylates having at least two double bonds. The coating has an adhesive strength rating of not more than 1 according to the cross hatch test and a decrease in gloss at 20° after a scratch resistance test according to ASTM 1044 (12/05) (applied weight 500 g, number of cycles=100) of not more than 10%. | 01-03-2013 |
20130026677 | Injection Moulding Plastic Components with a Slit - Method of injection moulding a plastics component includes providing a first mould member with a mould cavity, defined by an internal surface, and a second mould member with an external surface complementary to the mould cavity shape. Either the internal or external surface carry an elongate formation with an elongate apex. Then, the second mould member is advanced into the mould cavity such that the apex is spaced from the opposed one of the internal surface and the external surface by a predetermined distance and the internal surface of the first mould member and the external surface of the second mould member together define a mould space. Molten polyolefin material is then injected into the mould space to substantially fill it. The predetermined distance is so dimensioned that the polyolefin material does not completely fill the space between the apex and the opposed surface and the slit is thus formed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130049258 | Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Variable Gauge, Contoured Composite Stiffeners - Tooling apparatus for forming a composite charge into a contoured composite blade stringer includes an elongate punch and an elongate die flexible along their lengths. The charge is press formed by using the punch to drive the charge into the die. The punch and the die are mounted between a pair of flexible plates. A press coupled with the plates contours the charge by bending the plates into a desired contour. | 02-28-2013 |
20130075952 | METHOD OF MAKING AN OVERMOLDED WATERWAY CONNECTION - A process for providing an overmolded waterway comprising inserting a shaft portion of a sacrificial core into an end of a tube, the shaft portion having a first opening therein, the sacrificial core having a second portion comprising a second opening and a contact surface about the second opening, the second opening in fluid communication with the first opening and the inside of the tube, in a mold cavity inserting a core pin transverse to the tube end, the sacrificial core contact surface engaging a mating surface of the core pin closing the second opening, injection overmolding over a portion of the tube end and core pin forming an overmolded waterway having an outlet portion in fluid communication with the second opening and the inside of the tube, and removing the core pin from the second opening through the outlet portion and removing the overmolded waterway from the mold cavity. | 03-28-2013 |
20130082415 | INJECTION MOLDING TOOL WITH INTEGRATED GATE REMOVAL FOR HIGH-VOLUME MANUFACTURING - Embodiments of a method of injection molding with two molding steps and tools for this method are described. The transfer tool for high-volume manufacturing allows transfer of molded parts from one injection molding tool to another injection molding tool without separating the molded part from runners and without degating. The single step transfer, which can be performed without degating and without separating the molded parts from one another, can reduce cycle time as well as complexity. | 04-04-2013 |
20130093115 | METHOD OF MAKING A FLOOR TILE WITH OVERMOLDED PADS - A plastic floor tile is formed by molding a body of a first polymer compound and overmolding features onto the body from a second polymer compound. The compounds may be different from each other in hardness and/or color. The overmolded features may include raised pads on the upper surface of the tile. The pads on the upper surface may be injection-molded from the lower surface through through-holes, which are smaller in area than the area of the pads. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093116 | METHOD OF MAKING A FLOOR TILE WITH ELASTOMER JACKETED SUPPORT MEMBERS - A modular plastic floor tile is formed by molding a body of a first polymer compound and overmolding features onto the body from a second polymer compound. The compounds may be different from each other in hardness and/or color. The overmolded features may include skins on the sides and bottoms of support member cores disposed below the tile lower surface. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099414 | PROCESS FOR MOLDING A CLOSURE-SUPPORT RING OF A CONTAINER LID - A process is disclosed for forming a brim-mount ring included in a container lid. The brim-mount ring is configured to mount on the brim of the container and to have a core made of a first material and a surrounding skin made of a second material | 04-25-2013 |
20130134624 | COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE CARRIER - A composite wafer carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an operative portion formed of a first thermoplastic material and a support portion formed of a second different thermoplastic material. One of the operative portion and support portion is overmolded onto the other to form a gapless hermitic interface that securely bonds the portions together. The operative portion may be a transparent window, a portion of a latching mechanism or a wafer contact portion. Preferred embodiments of the invention include wafer carriers with said features, process carriers with said features and a process for manufacturing wafer carriers with said features. | 05-30-2013 |
20130154153 | MULTI-SHOT MOLDING METHOD WITH PRESSURE ACTIVATED EXPANSION LOCKS - A co-molding process includes molding a body between a “common cavity” and “first shot core” die halves, co-molding a soft plastic onto the first component to form a final part using the “common cavity” die half and a “second shot core” die half. The “second shot core” die half includes shallow formations forming expansion locks along an elongated edge of the final part on a non-show concave surface, the locks having a shallow depth and extending in a direction non-parallel a die pull direction such that the locks affirmatively prevent shifting of first component during the co-molding process. Also, the locks can be made to cause the final part to remain with the “second shot core” die half when dies are opened during a final step of the co-molding process. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161865 | Method Of Making Golf Ball With Material-Filled Grooves - A method of making a golf ball may include molding at least one core layer and molding an outer cover layer radially outward of the at least one core layer, from an outer cover layer material, including forming one or more grooves extending radially inward from an outer surface of the outer cover layer. The method may also include molding a groove material within the one or more grooves, the groove material having a compressibility that is different from a compressibility of the outer cover layer material. In addition, molding the groove material may include forming the groove material such that an outer surface of the groove material extends radially outward beyond the outer surface of the outer cover layer. | 06-27-2013 |
20130181372 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR FORMING A CHAIR BACK - An improved chair back is formed of a molded construction uses multiple mold shots of mold materials to develop different performance characteristics in selected areas of the chair back. The chair back has the appearance of a unitary molded panel, but is formed from multiple mold shots which preferably are performed at multiple stations on a mold tool. By providing multiple mold shots and selected materials to form different areas of the chair back, different performance characteristics are generated including the provision of a peripheral frame providing structural rigidity to the chair back, a lumbar support panel which provides localized support to the lumbar region of the chair occupant, and a thin sheet-like support panel extending between the frame and enclosing the interior region defined between the peripheral frame to provide a more flexible and pliant surface providing more comfortable contact with the occupant's back. | 07-18-2013 |
20130241107 | Method for Producing Patterned Materials - A large area patterned film includes a first patterned area; a second patterned area; and a seam joining the first patterned area and the second patterned area, wherein the seam has a width less than about 20 micrometers. A method for tiling patterned areas includes depositing a predetermined thickness of a curable material; contacting a first portion of the curable material with a mold; curing the first portion of the curable material; removing the mold from the cured first portion of the curable material; contacting a second portion of the curable material with the mold, such that the mold contacts a portion of the cured first portion of the curable material; curing the second portion of the curable material; and removing the mold to yield a seam between the cured first portion of the curable material and the cured second portion of the curable material, wherein the seam has a dimension less than about 20 micrometers. | 09-19-2013 |
20130256947 | MOLDABLE THERMOPLASTIC INSERTS - An apparatus for cushioning and protecting body parts of a human or animal is described. The apparatus includes a blend of dual durometer resilient flexible materials with a plurality of degrees of hardness to personalize the properties of comfort, proper fit, structure, and protection. The resilient flexible materials comprise thermoplastic, thermoset, casting, curing, epoxy, or resin materials, and a soft part is customizable. | 10-03-2013 |
20130285282 | Moulding Method - There is disclosed a method for producing a moulded plastic product having an outer skin and in inner core. The method is particularly suitable for making structural products such as panels or the like from recycled plastic material. The method comprises the steps of: providing a mould having a mould cavity; forming an outer skin from a first plastic material on at least two opposed surfaces inside the mould cavity; forming an inner core from a second plastic material inside the mould cavity; and at least partially curing the plastic materials to form a moulding inside the mould cavity via the application of heat. The method is characterised by the subsequent steps of (optionally pre-cooling the moulding and then) simultaneously cooling the moulding and compressing the moulding so as to reduce its size in at least one dimension to a desired dimension of the finished product. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292875 | Fluted Filter with Axial Seal - A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member. | 11-07-2013 |
20130307182 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a golf ball excellent in kneading workability when preparing a core rubber composition containing (d) a carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a golf ball comprising the steps of blending (a) a base rubber and at least (b) a carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof to prepare a first masterbatch; blending (a) a base rubber and at least (c) a crosslinking initiator to prepare a second masterbatch; blending the first masterbatch and second masterbatch to form a core rubber composition; molding the core rubber composition into a spherical core; and forming one or more cover layers covering the spherical core. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307183 | INJECTION MOLDING METHOD AND INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE - An injection molding device, includes a first mold which has an injection material channel and a second mold defining a first cavity in which a first product part can be injection-molded. The first mold can be moved in a direction different from the mold opening direction. In this manner, especially two-component products can be produced, the first mold together with the first product part being moved to a third mold section with which a second cavity for injection of another injection material is defined. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313752 | FRONT MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a front module for a motor vehicle, wherein the front module is in one piece and is composed exclusively of plastic. | 11-28-2013 |
20130328235 | Protective Film - A protective film has a soluble polyimide polymer base layer and an exterior layer directly contacting the base layer exterior surface. The base layer is less than 12 microns thick, and is at least 2 meters long. The exterior layer includes at least one of a fluorinated polymer, a dielectric layer, one or more metallic layers, a metalloid layer, or a plurality a dielectric layers where each dielectric layer has a dielectric layer thickness that varies no more than 3%. The exterior layer or the base layer can also include additives, as desired. | 12-12-2013 |
20140001674 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A HINGE | 01-02-2014 |
20140048974 | Method Of Making A Golf Ball - A method of making a golf ball is disclosed. The golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a highly neutralized polymer and at least one ionomer. The cover is a dimpled ionomer cover, made of a blend of different grades of ionomer. This construction provides desirable compression, coefficient of restitution, and moment of inertia properties. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as driver distance, iron control, feel, and sound. The ball is particularly well-suited to balancing driver initial velocity and compression so that driver trajectory and distance is maintained or improved while greater control and feel is enhanced. | 02-20-2014 |
20140070451 | METHOD OF MAKING A GOLF BALL WITH LATTICE REINFORCED LAYER - Methods of making a golf ball that includes a lattice reinforced layer, which is a layer made of at least two materials with different properties, includes various injection and compression molding steps. In some embodiments, the lattice reinforced layer is manufactured using a shutoff molding technique so that the entire lattice reinforced layer is molded in the same mold. In other embodiments, a grid for the lattice layer is formed first, then filled using an injection molding technique. | 03-13-2014 |
20140077411 | REINFORCED PROSTHETIC IMPLANT WITH FLEXIBLE SHELL - A fluid-filled soft prosthetic implant having a shell with a reinforced shell wall. The soft prosthetic implant may be for breast reconstruction or augmentation, or to restore the normal appearance of soft tissue in the buttocks, chin, calf, etc. The implants may be reinforced using several methods: reinforcement of the shell wall, non-homogeneous gel-filling, or both. At least a portion of the perimeter region desirably has a shell wall thickness greater than the average shell wall thickness of either the anterior face or the posterior face. The added material at the perimeter region strengthens that area in which a large percentage of implant ruptures occur. The reinforced perimeter also helps prevent the implant from collapsing or folding, which can cause undesirable rippling or wrinkling visible through the patient's skin. The remainder of the shell will desirably have a nominal wall thickness to retain the overall softness and supple feel of the implant. The implant shell may be filled with gels of different gel cohesiveness to counterbalance any reinforced area or to provide added reinforcement. | 03-20-2014 |
20140091494 | TWO-PIECE VIAL TRANSFER NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a vial transfer needle assembly including a first molding member and a second molding member. The first molding member includes a hub portion that has a proximal piercing tip and a distal portion. The hub portion defines a lumen that passes therethrough. The second molding member includes a central housing, a proximal skirt, and a distal skirt. The second molding portion is molded at least partially about the first molding portion to form a monolithic structure. The piercing tip is positioned to extend into a first cavity that is defined by the proximal skirt. The distal portion of the first molding member is positioned to extend through a second cavity that is defined by the skirt. The distal skirt is dimensioned to receive a medical device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140091495 | JOINING COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A JOINING COMPONENT - A method for production of a joining component, the method comprising the steps of providing a metal section which is inductively heatable and defines an axial through aperture; and coating the metal element with a thermoplastic material by a single-component injection-moulding of a base body of the joining component around the metal section so that the base body includes: a holding section formed as a cylindrical shaft and a flange, the flange including a first and second sides, and an inner side of the metal section is joined to the flange and an exposed outer side of the metal section faces away from the flange; and a the second side of the flange is axially recessed within the aperture; and a joining surface is comprised of the outer side of the metal section and a portion of the second side of the flange radially outward of the metal section. | 04-03-2014 |
20140103573 | GOLF BALLS INCLUDING A CROSSLINKED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COVER LAYER HAVING IMPROVED SCUFF RESISTANCE - This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance. | 04-17-2014 |
20140239543 | CENTERSET FAUCET BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube, a cold water inlet tube, and a central body of a coupler overmolded within hot and cold water bodies of the coupler. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239544 | MOULDING ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARTICLE USING THE MOULDING ARRANGEMENT - A molding arrangement serves for molding articles at each stroke of an injection-molding machine in which an injection mold is mounted. The articles are composed of components made of different materials in cavities formed in the injection mold, with each cavities corresponding to the shape of a component whereby identical cavities are separated by angular distances and placed at equal distances from a central axis of the injection mold and parts of the cavities are formed in a separately movable section of the movable mold half. The injection molding arrangement includes an operation part for displacing the section to-and-fro between closed and open positions of the injection mold and in open positions to turn the section about the central axis angles corresponding to the angles between the cavities to form whole cavities in the injection mold in closed position. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246806 | METHOD FOR MAKING AND DECORATING A TRANSPARENT TIMEPIECE COMPONENT - A method for making and decorating top and bottom surfaces of a transparent timepiece component, the method including: depositing a first decoration on a male pattern; moving the male pattern, covered or not covered by a preform, into an injection chamber and injecting a transparent material therein to coat the male pattern to obtain a compound including the top face with the first decoration, on the bottom face; polymerizing the first compound in the injection chamber and then removing therefrom; depositing another material and/or second decoration in a cavity and held by gravity, and deposited on the top surface via a relative motion in the direction of gravity, to obtain a second compound. | 09-04-2014 |
20140252677 | Multiple-Component Injection Mold Method - An injection mold method for manufacturing multiple-component articles includes providing a mold assembly with first and second mold halves mounted for reciprocation, and having mold cores in a mold core assembly, each mold core mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation. The mold cores rotate to a first position, the mold assembly closes, and a first material is injected and cooled to form partially-complete articles. The mold assembly opens, the mold cores rotate to a second position, the mold assembly closes, and a second material is injected and cooled to a complete articles. The mold assembly opens and the articles are released. | 09-11-2014 |
20140265016 | ARTICULATED MOLD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An apparatus for molding articles includes a first mold carrier configured to angularly displace relative to a fixed structure from a first molding position to first accessing position and a second mold carrier traveling with the first mold carrier and configured to angularly displace relative to the first mold carrier from a second molding position to a second accessing position. The first mold carrier may be pivotably coupled to the fixed structure; the second mold carrier may be slidably and rotatably coupled to the first mold carrier. A third mold carrier may be provided, and the second mold carrier may be located between the first and third mold carriers. An articulation mechanism may be provided to control relative motion of the second mold carrier relative to the first mold carrier as the first mold carrier pivots relative to the fixed structure. A method for molding articles is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265017 | GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention provides a method of manufacturing golf balls by drying blending:
| 09-18-2014 |
20140265018 | OVERMOLDING FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC WALKING BOOT - A method of manufacturing an orthopedic walking boot, comprising providing a base configured to support a user's foot and receive a support assembly configured to support the user's lower leg; and overmolding an outer sole to the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20140319725 | INDIVIDUAL CAVITY FLOW CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CO-INJECTION MOLDING - Methods and systems for co-extruding multiple polymeric material flow streams into a mold having a plurality of cavities to produce a plurality of multi-layer polymeric articles each having a consistent coverage of an interior core layer are disclosed herein. In an example method, a flow rate of a first skin material into a cavity is individually controlled for each cavity before initiation of co-injection of a second core material into the cavity, which may address inconsistent interior core layer coverage for articles from different cavities. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327177 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING MULTI-COMPONENT HANDLE - An oral care implement having a multi-component handle, and method of manufacturing the same. The invention can be a method of forming a handle for an oral care implement comprising: a) forming a core structure of a first hard plastic; b) forming an elongated handle body of a second hard plastic that at least partially surrounds the core structure so that opposing lateral surfaces of the core structure remain exposed; and c) forming a grip cover of a resilient material over at least a portion of the elongated handle body. | 11-06-2014 |
20150021817 | MOLDED SEGMENTED ELECTRODE LEADS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE LEADS AND SYSTEMS - A lead with segmented electrodes can be made using one or two mold methods. In one method, segmented electrodes are individually disposed on pins on an interior surface within a mold. Each of the segmented electrodes has at least one opening formed in the exterior surface of the segmented electrode. The lead body is then molded between the electrodes. In a two mold method, segmented electrodes are inserted into electrode slots of a first mold and an interior portion of a lead body is formed. The resulting intermediate arrangement is placed into a second mold to form an exterior portion of the lead body. In another two mold method, a sacrificial ring is formed around the segmented electrodes in a first mold and the resulting intermediate structure is inserted in a second mold to form the lead body. The sacrificial ring is then removed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028519 | METHOD OF PRODUCING HEADGEAR STRUCTURE FOR A BREATHING MASK - A headband for use in supporting a breathing mask on a user's face comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The headband may be provided with a supporting structure made of a material in which at least some portions of the supporting structure can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head. A method for producing the headband and the supporting structure include injecting a plastic material into a first molding tool space to form a stiffening layer, subsequently, injecting a pore-forming plastic material into a second molding tool space such that the pore-forming plastic material at least partially covers the stiffening layer to form a cushion layer. | 01-29-2015 |
20150035200 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING OBJECTS USING INVESTMENT MOLDING TECHNIQUES - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention fabricate objects using investment molding techniques. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an object includes: fabricating a subassembly including a plurality of volumes; where each volume is defined by the homogenous presence or absence of a material; where fabricating the subassembly includes using an additive manufacturing process; where at least one of the plurality of volumes defines a shape that is to exist in the object to be fabricated; where at least a first of the plurality of volumes includes a first dissolvable material; dissolving the first dissolvable material; where the dissolution of the first dissolvable material does not dissolve at least one other material within the subassembly; forming at least one cavity within the subassembly; and introducing an additive material into the at least one cavity. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042009 | MOLDED BODY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE MOLDED BODY - A second mold is placed on a planar surface of a first mold to form a first mold cavity, which is filled with a first material slurry containing a first material powder and the molded slurry is caused to set, thereby forming a first molded part on the planar surface of the first mold. A third mold is placed on the planar surface of the first mold from which the second mold is removed and on which the first molded part is formed, thereby forming a second mold cavity. The second mold cavity is filled with a second material slurry which contains a second material powder different from the first material powder so as to mold the slurry in contact with the first molded part. The molded slurry is caused to set, thereby forming a second molded part on the planar surface of the first mold. | 02-12-2015 |
20150048545 | Injection Molding Machine for Multiple Injection Operations - Injection molding machine comprising at least one first and one second injection unit having a chamber for injecting a plasticized molding material and a piston for advancing a predetermined amount of plasticized molding material along a first axis from the chamber into a cavity of a mold, the machine including a form tool comprised of at least a first tool portion and a second tool portion, a tool cavity being at least partially disposed in the first tool portion. | 02-19-2015 |
20150076732 | Additive Manufacturing of Extended Structures - An extended structure additive manufacturing device and method are provided. The device includes a movable material bonding component and a movement mechanism which enable the device to create parts outside the conventional additive manufacturing device print volumes defined by the device and its print-head. Methods of making parts involve creating a portion of a part and moving the extended structure additive manufacturing device relative to the part and printing a second portion of the part. Parts incapable of being formed using a conventional additive manufacturing device may be made using the extended structure additive manufacturing device and/or methods disclosed herein. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076733 | METHOD FOR MAKING A TEAT UNIT - A method for making teat unit including providing a support body and a securing part, the support body including a plurality of recesses, forming a teat by overmolding the teat over the support body and over the recesses of the support body so that the teat covers the recesses, and overmolding the teat over an upper edge of the securing part, thereby forming a connection between the securing part and the support body which connects the securing part to the support body. In another method, the support body and the securing part are already one single piece and the teat is overmolded at least over the support body. | 03-19-2015 |
20150102523 | CONSECUTIVE PIECEWISE MOLDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a method for additively fabricating a solid object from a series of components. The method utilizes additive fabrication with a programmed computer operating a machine to produce a solid object based on a three dimensional, computerized rendering of the solid object. Each component is produced from one or more molds which are filled with a fluid material that solidifies into a component that attaches to a previously manufactured component by way of the same process. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108683 | Method of Manufacturing Rubber and Polyolefin Sole Assembly - A sole assembly is formed by preheating a mold assembly, placing a quantity of rubber in a first portion of a lower recess of a mold assembly; placing a middle plate in contact with a bottom plate, and an upper plate in contact with the middle plate; subjecting the top, middle, and bottom plates to heat to semi-cure the rubber in the lower recess to form an outsole member; separating the top plate, the middle plate, and the bottom plate; placing the top plate in contact with the bottom plate, with polyolefin forming a midsole above the semi-cured rubber; moving the movable insert upwardly with respect to the top plate; subjecting the top and bottom plates to heat such that the polyolefin expands within the sole recess and the polyolefin and rubber in the sole recess fully cure, cross-link, and bond to one another to form a sole assembly; cooling the top and bottom plates; and removing the sole assembly. | 04-23-2015 |
20150290860 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE VIA HIGH ASPECT RATIO NOZZLES - Methods of manufacture involving feeding a quantity of an additive manufacture material, such as a slurry or paste, through a high aspect ratio (HAR) nozzle to fonn a disposed layer. The high aspect ratio nozzle has a major axis to minor axis aspect ratio of greater than one. Second or further layers of the same or different material may be disposed on or adjacent to previously disposed layers via the same high aspect ratio nozzle or via different means such as a different nozzle. Such different nozzle can be a second high aspect ratio nozzle. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290861 | RETRACTING EXTRUDER BARREL WITH COOLING FEATURES - A barrel for use in an additive manufacturing machine is disclosed. The barrel includes a sleeve extending along a longitudinal axis. A conduit extends along the longitudinal axis through the sleeve. The conduit is movable relative to the sleeve along the longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. A nozzle is associated with the conduit. The nozzle is movable with the conduit relative to the sleeve between the first position and the second position. | 10-15-2015 |
20150313631 | TWO-SHOT MOLDED OPTICAL OBTURATOR - A method of manufacturing an optical obturator includes providing an injection mold including a mold cavity defining an outer surface of the optical obturator and a core pin centrally positioned within the mold cavity. The core pin defines an inner surface of the optical obturator. In particular, the core pin may be cantilevered to the injection mold. The method further includes injecting a first material between the core pin and the mold cavity to form the tubular shaft and injecting a second material between a distal portion of the core pin and a distal portion of the mold cavity to form the optical tip. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314502 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MOULDING MACHINES - A moulding machine suitable for producing an article having two or more parts, the moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place mean. A moulding machine including one or more moulds and a robot pick-and-place system, in which the robot pick-and-place system is fixed to a mould. A method of forming an article having two or more parts, in which a first part of the article is moulded in a first mould section of a moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place means, and the in-mould pick and place means moves a moulded first part of the article from the first mould section to a second mould section of the two or more mould sections. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321390 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF AN ELASTOMERIC SEAL - There is provided a method of manufacturing a sealing element, the method having the steps of providing a mold comprising a molding cavity in the shape of the sealing element, the mold having inner walls and outer walls, placing a ring-shaped separator concentrically in the mold, pouring a first elastomer having a first hardness into a center of the separator, and pouring a second elastomer having a second hardness that is different from the first hardness between the separator and the inner walls of the mold. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321434 | System And Method For Forming Three-Dimensional Structures With Different Material Portions - A system and method for forming 3D printed structures includes printing an outer shell portion and filling an interior of the outer shell portion to form an inner portion. The outer shell portion and inner portion may have differing material properties. The outer shell portion may be anchored to the base component. | 11-12-2015 |
20150376465 | METHODS OF FORMING DRY ADHESIVE STRUCTURES - Methods of forming dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures. | 12-31-2015 |
20160001504 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE FORMING DEVICE AND FORMING METHOD - A forming device and a forming method that can form a three-dimensional structure highly accurately are provided. A forming device | 01-07-2016 |
20160001505 | APPARATUS FOR MODELING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR MODELING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - An apparatus for modeling a three-dimensional object configured to model a three-dimensional object by a lamination modeling method includes a plurality of heads for colored inks including a curable resin and configured to discharge ink droplets of colored inks having different colors from each other by an inkjet method, an ultraviolet light source, which is a curing unit, and a control unit. When coloring a surface of the three-dimensional object, the control unit enables the plurality of heads for colored inks to discharge the ink droplets, based on an image, to an outer periphery area of the three-dimensional object, which is an area of which a color can be visibly recognized from an outside of the three-dimensional object. When not coloring the surface of the three-dimensional object, the control unit enables at least one of the heads for colored inks to discharge the ink droplets to an inner area. | 01-07-2016 |
20160023381 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SEALING BLADDER MADE OF THERMOSETTING POLYMER FOR A TANK CONTAINING A PRESSURIZED FLUID, SUCH AS A COMPOSITE TANK, AND A TANK - A method for manufacturing a polymer bladder assuring the internal sealing of a tank vis-à-vis a pressurized fluid which is contained therein, wherein said polymer is a thermosetting polymer, and said method comprises at least one step of polymerizing at least two precursor compounds of said thermosetting polymer carried out in a mould in rotation. | 01-28-2016 |
20160036187 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BUS BAR UNIT - A manufacturing method of a bus bar unit includes: a primary setting step of disposing a part of a plurality of bus bars into a first mold; a primary molding step of performing an insert molding by injecting the insulating resin material into the first mold, so as to form a primary molded member having a step part; a secondary setting step of disposing the primary molded member and a remaining bus bar of the plurality of bus bars into a second mold; and a secondary molding step of performing the insert molding by injecting the insulating resin material into the second mold, so as to form the bus bar unit. In the secondary setting step, the primary molded member and the remaining bus bar of the plurality of bus bars are arranged in the second mold in such a manner that at least one of an outer periphery and an inner periphery of the remaining bus bar abuts against the step part of the primary molded member. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038794 | METHOD OF MAKING AND RECYCLING A GOLF BALL - A method of making and recycling a golf ball is disclosed. The method may include processing a used golf ball to make the materials of the used golf ball reusable in a new golf ball. As a result, the disclosed method may decrease the waste of disposing of used golf balls and the costs associated with acquiring and/or processing new materials. The method of recycling a golf ball may generally include pulverizing used golf balls into particles. The used golf balls may be made of materials having different densities. The particles may be placed in a liquid that causes the particles of different materials to float to different levels based on the densities of the materials. At least a portion of the particles may be melted and injected into a sandwich mold to create a new golf ball. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046051 | MODULAR PLUG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present application is directed to a modular plug, including a terminal containing a metal contact, an upper surface of a front end of the terminal is provided with a recess, an upper side of the terminal is connected with a clamping elastic sheet through injection moulding, a front end of the clamping elastic sheet is provided with a projection that matches the recess in shape and size, the projection is tightly inlaid within the recess, a top end of the clamping elastic sheet extends downwardly and overlays on a front surface of the terminal, a material of the clamping elastic sheet is nylon or POM, and a material of the terminal is polycarbonate resin. The present application also discloses a method of processing such modular plug. The clamping elastic sheet can be repetitiously pressed and bent without breaking easily and the elastic piece can securely connect onto the terminal. | 02-18-2016 |
20160052178 | AUTOMATED PROSTHESIS SHELL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for automated manufacture of prosthesis shells using removably mountable mandrel is described. The mandrels are mounted onto cassettes, which are then moved through various dipping, devolatilization and curing steps by a robot, improving the uniformity of the shells and reducing cost of manufacture. The cassettes may include a motor to rotatably drive spindles upon which the mandrels are mounted on the cassette. The motor may be driven by a battery housed within the cassette to provide for untethered use of the cassette. | 02-25-2016 |
20160059452 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN OSCILLATING WEIGHT MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A method for making an oscillating weight for an automatic winding mechanism of a self-winding watch including a central part made from a first composite material and a heavy sector made from a second composite material charged with heavy metal particles, the method including: forming the central part with a lateral rib and a rebate by injecting the first composite material into a mold; overmolding the heavy sector onto the central part by injecting the second composite material into a mold containing the central part, so that the second composite material fills the rebate and a gap underneath the lateral rib, so that the lateral rib is embedded in the second composite material and the central part and the heavy sector are interlocked. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067920 | MODULAR USER-CONFIGURABLE MULTI-PART 3D LAYERING SYSTEM AND HOT END ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and associated methods for a user configurable modular 3D layering system provide a modular frame assembly, and two or more deposition print heads that are user-configurably disposed along an X-axis carriage drive system. A deposition-receiving tray may have a configurable Z-axis throw. In an exemplary embodiment, an X-axis carriage drive system may include one or more sensors for detecting a starting position of the print heads. For example, the sensor may be a micro-switch engageable by one or more print heads. In an exemplary embodiment, the print heads are removable from the X-axis carriage assembly. In some embodiments, each print head may operate independently of adjacent print heads. In an exemplary embodiment, each print head may include an injection nozzle for depositing the filament. In some embodiments, a y-carriage assembly may include a height sensor for the tray. | 03-10-2016 |
20160088920 | Cosmetics Applicator System and Method - A manufacturing process for three-dimensionally printing cosmetic products, and/or custom facial mask applicators using makeup powder as a fabrication medium. The process may use the versatile nature of makeup powder ingredients to stretch the usability of a makeup powder mixture across many platforms of facial cosmetics. The process may create custom, digital files that can be manufactured with high resolution, high complexity, and with a full spectrum of colors using Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant cosmetic grade dye. In particular, full-face makeup mask applicators that are based on an exact three-dimensional scan of the user's face. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096293 | MAKING METHOD OF PLASTIC TOY WITH ADJUSTABLE HARDNESS AT LOCAL POSITIONS - A making method of a plastic toy with adjustable hardness at local positions is provided, including: a) preparing two kinds of plastic latex with desired hardness; b) making a first gel coat layer, adding one kind of the latex into a mold and heating the mold; c) making a second gel coat layer, adding the other kind of latex; d) gel forming of hard latex and soft latex, adding the first kind of latex and then heating again; e) cooling forming and uncovering demolding, carrying out water cooling and carrying out uncovering demolding after the cooling is completed; and 0 gel processing. The present invention solves the problem and meets the requirements of products about inconsistent hardness of various parts, makes the touch feel of the toys closer to that of the human skin, thus ensuring products having better quality, and bringing better realistic feel of the toy to people. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096322 | COLOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING APPARATUS AND COLOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD - A color three-dimensional (3D) printing apparatus configured for forming a colored 3D object is provided. The color 3D printing apparatus includes a stage, a first printing unit, a second printing unit, a color inkjet printing unit, and a curing unit. The first printing unit is configured for providing the stage with a first material. The second printing unit is configured for providing the stage with a second material, and a gap remains between the first material and the second material. The color inkjet printing unit is configured for providing the gap with a colored pigment. The curing unit is configured for curing the colored pigment to form the colored 3D object, and the colored 3D object is composed of a plurality of colored object units stacked together. A color 3D printing method is also provided. | 04-07-2016 |
20160144536 | Casting Method For Producing A Protective Sheath Around A Surge Arrestor And A Casting Mold Therefor - A casting method producing a protective sheath around a surge arrester having a cylindrical discharge element between end fittings and retaining rods clamped into the fittings and surrounding the discharge element, includes placing the arrester into a first mold, pouring casting compound around the arrester to mold on a supporting part inwardly around the discharge element and outwardly around the rods, curing the compound to fix the rods and discharge element, removing the arrester with the supporting part from the first mold and placing it into a second mold, pouring compound around the arrester with supporting part forming a shield part shaped as protective sheath and curing the compound. A first casting mold has first recesses around rods of an inserted arrester. The rods and discharge element are fixed by a supporting part molded on during the first casting and cannot be bent or displaced during subsequent casting. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151969 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS | 06-02-2016 |
20160151970 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS | 06-02-2016 |
20160151971 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS | 06-02-2016 |
20160151972 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FORMATION APPARATUS | 06-02-2016 |
20160151975 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT | 06-02-2016 |
20160167268 | METHOD AND INJECTION MOLD FOR PRODUCING AN INSERT PART HAVING A PLASTIC COLLAR | 06-16-2016 |
20160193785 | 3D PRINTER FOR PRINTING A PLURALITY OF MATERIAL TYPES | 07-07-2016 |
20160251541 | Fillers | 09-01-2016 |
20160375619 | AIR FRESHENER - An air freshener has a rigidifying core defining a central axis, and an outer portion or sleeve contacting the core that is formed from one or more fragrance loaded polymers. Together, the core and outer portion are shaped to surround a first axis perpendicular to the central axis. The air freshener is made by injection molding a first shot of at least one polymer material to form the core, and injection molding a second shot of at least one polymer material incorporating one or more fragrance materials over or onto or into at least a portion of the core. The second shot of polymer material may be stretched about the portion of the core during injection molding, and may flow into a first hole formed in the core at or near the core distal end, and fills a second hole formed in the core at or near the core proximal end. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375635 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - Techniques are disclosed for additive manufacturing systems and methods to form reinforced additive manufactured objects. A method for forming a reinforced additive manufactured object includes forming a first structural layer with a first void that extends partially through the first structural layer, forming a second structural layer with a second void that extends fully through the second structural layer to a border between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, where the first void and the second void align to form a cross-load void across the border between the first and second structural layers, and filling the cross-load void with a reinforcing material to form a cross-load member. | 12-29-2016 |