Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
264275000 | Positioning or maintaining position of preform relative to mold surface | 79 |
20080237925 | Vehicle Component and Method For Making a Vehicle Component - A trim panel includes a one-piece molded member having a molded-in edge wrap along at least one edge. The molded-in edge wrap is formed by a process wherein a cover stock material ( | 10-02-2008 |
20090072442 | Apparatus and method for molding plastics having relief decoration - An apparatus for molding plastics having relief decorations includes a mold, a foil, and a transport. The mold defines a cavity therein. The foil has a printed layer, and relief patterns are provided on the printed layer. The transport is used for transporting the foil with the printed layer thereon into the mold. | 03-19-2009 |
20090160088 | GOLF BALL AND DIE FOR MOLDING THE SAME - There are provided a golf ball in which the depths of dimples after grinding, which greatly affect the trajectory of golf ball, can be controlled readily and exactly, and a golf ball molding die for manufacturing the golf ball. The golf ball molding die in accordance with the present invention comprises two die bodies in which a cavity for molding a golf ball is formed by joining the die bodies to each other; and a protrusion formed on the cavity side surface of at least one of the die bodies, the protrusion having a uniform height from the surface or an imaginary spherical surface on which the protrusion is assumed to be absent toward the center of the cavity, wherein when a parting line is at latitude zero degree, the protrusion is arranged in the range of from latitude about 10 degrees to latitude about 80 degrees. | 06-25-2009 |
20090200705 | Method of Manufacturing a Pipe Gasket - A pipe sealing gasket is shown which is designed to be received within a groove provided within a socket end of a thermoplastic pipe such as PVC pipe used in municipal water and sewer installations. The gasket has a ring shaped body of an elastomeric material and includes a metal reinforcing band. The metal reinforcing band is entirely embedded within the body of elastomeric material during the gasket manufacturing process. | 08-13-2009 |
20090250837 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A NUT AND TAIL ASSEMBLY - A nut and tail assembly and method of manufacture including a nut having a first end and an inward flange at the other end, a longitudinal cylindrical hollow body having a first end and a second end at which is located an outstanding flange and a circular longitudinal sleeve. The sleeve extends along said sliding surface and has a flange at a first end abutting against the body flange. A stop is located between the ends of the body and defines a cavity sliding surface generally parallel to the longitudinal body between the stop and flange. The nut inward flange extends into the body cavity and is of large enough diameter to be able to slide on said body sliding surface, but small enough to be held within said cavity defined between said stop and sleeve flange. Projections on the sleeve flange assist in locating the sleeve relative to the nut during the moulding process. | 10-08-2009 |
20090256280 | CRAWLER BELT, CRAWLER UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CRAWLER BELT - Theme To provide a crawler unit having a light-weight and high-strength crawler belt. | 10-15-2009 |
20100052215 | Radio Frequency Identification Device for Plastic Container and Method of Manufacture of Same - The subject invention pertains to a method and system for identifying goods contained within a container. In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a plastic container with an embedded RFID tag is provided. In an embodiment, a system includes a plastic container and plastic substrate, with an RFID tag disposed on the substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate can be embedded in a surface of the plastic container. In a further specific embodiment, the substrate can be a label used for in-mold labeling. Such a label can provide the labeling, or markings, for the container. Labeling the container and embedding an RFID tag during the same injection step can save time and costs. | 03-04-2010 |
20100176535 | LOW PROFILE SHORT TAPERED TIP CATHETER - A low profile, short, tapered distal tip catheter and methods for its manufacture are provided. The catheter tip is configured to have a taper over a relatively short length resulting in a low profile that is useful when navigating the catheter tip into tight passages such as the Papilla of Vater. The configuration of the tip and process for making it can be employed in any medical catheter but are found to be most useful in a multilumen papillotome catheter used in biliary procedures. | 07-15-2010 |
20100213636 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COATED MOLDINGS - The present invention relates to a process for the production of coated mouldings, by injecting a moulding composition into an injection mould and cooling the composition to obtain a moulding, and altering the injection mould in such a way as to produce an intermediate space between a surface to be coated of the moulding and the inner surface of the injection mould, and using injection moulding to charge a reactive mixture to the resultant intermediate space, where the temperature of at least a portion of the injection mould is increased for the curing of the reactive mixture. | 08-26-2010 |
20100230855 | Plunger, Encapsulating Device And Method For Sealing A Fitting Of A Plunger On A Plunger Housing - The invention relates to a plunger for feeding encapsulating material to a mould cavity, comprising at least one peripheral groove recessed into the cylinder casing of the plunger whereby a material part is placed in the groove which only partly fills the groove. The invention also related to a device for encapsulating electronic components mounted on a carrier. In addition, the invention also relates to a method for sealing a fitting of a plunger housing, which plunger is adapted to feed encapsulating material under pressure to a mould cavity. | 09-16-2010 |
20100258976 | GASKET MOLDING SYSTEM FOR MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - The present invention is a system for molding a gasket to a membrane electrode assembly. The system comprises a cavity defined at least in part by closable mold blocks, at least one injection gate for injecting gasket material into the cavity, a mount for retaining the membrane electrode assembly adjacent to the cavity, and a mold insert independently movable relative to the closable mold blocks for applying pressure to the membrane electrode assembly retained on the mount. | 10-14-2010 |
20110169192 | IN-MOLD LABELING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An in-mold labeling apparatus for an injection-molded product includes a label magazine, a handling tool, an injection mold, and a controller. The injection mold has a suction port disposed in the mold cavity. A pin may be fixedly or movably disposed in the suction port. A method of in-mold labeling an injection-molded product includes applying a static charge to the label using the handling tool, activating the suction port in the mold cavity, deactivating a suction port of the handling tool, and activating the injection molding. | 07-14-2011 |
20110266716 | Sealing Molding With Insert For Forming Closeout Surface - A weatherstrip assembly is provided for a motor vehicle door frame. The weatherstrip assembly includes a sealing molding having a mounting portion adapted to be attached to the door frame. The weatherstrip assembly also includes an insert having a main body and a head fixedly secured thereto. The head is disposed within the mounting portion of the sealing molding. The insert and the sealing molding define an insert cavity therebetween. A molding substrate is disposed within the insert cavity to bond the insert with the sealing molding and provide a finished appearance at one end of the sealing molding. | 11-03-2011 |
20120001364 | Injection Molding Apparatus - The injection molding apparatus includes a first mold, a second mold, and a film having a micro pattern. The film contacts an injection molding material injected into a space defined by the first mold and the second mold. | 01-05-2012 |
20120074613 | INTRINSIC INJECTION MOLDING GATE AND METHOD OF OVERMOLDING CORDAGE - The present invention relates generally to intrinsic injection molding gates and a method of overmolding cordage. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a mold configuration wherein the viscous material is first injected into a distributor collar and then into a plurality of intrinsic injection molding gates with are formed between the injection mold and the cordage to be overmolded. | 03-29-2012 |
20120292817 | Method and Apparatus for In-Mold Decoration - A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a shaped part ( | 11-22-2012 |
20130087945 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING TISSUE AND MOULD FOR PRETREATING TISSUE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for preparing tissue material. The method comprises placing a quantity of tissue material in a closable but liquid-permeable assembly of a mould and enclosing element, enclosing the tissue material, guiding the tissue material placed in the receiving space at least through a hydrophilic liquid such as an alcohol solution, wherein water is extracted from the tissue material; and embedding the tissue material placed in the receiving space by at least partially filling the receiving space with a matrix material; wherein the assembly of mould and enclosing element has an orientation relative to a reference direction, and the orientation in one treatment step differs from the orientation in another treatment step. The invention also relates to a device and mould for performing the method. | 04-11-2013 |
20130099415 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A COMPONENT TO BE SHEATHED IN PLASTIC, AND METHOD FOR SHEATHING A COMPONENT - A device for holding a component to be sheathed with plastic includes a holding element for producing a releasable mechanical keyed connection with an affixation region of the component, which holding element has a push-twist locking element. | 04-25-2013 |
20130106018 | INNER DRIVE FOR MAGNETIC DRIVE PUMP | 05-02-2013 |
20130154156 | GOLF BALL MOLD AND GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A golf ball mold body having a plurality of mold parts with a parting surface defining a parting line along an equator and removably mating to form a cavity having an inner wall with dimple-forming protrusions, and a support pin extendable into and retractable from the cavity, the support pin extending into the cavity to support a center sphere. An end face of the support pin defines a portion of the cavity inner wall when the support pin is retracted. The support pin has a shape satisfying certain conditions, and the support pin and mold body have a gap therebetween set within a specific range. The invention minimizes formation of uneven flash caused by deflection or shifting of support pins, appearance defects caused by damage to the cavity inner wall and contamination by rubbing debris, and the life of the mold is extended. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161867 | Molding Apparatus and a Method for Molding - An embodiment molding apparatus includes a main cavity and a buffer cavity connected with the main cavity. | 06-27-2013 |
20130200549 | SYRINGE WITH INTEGRATED NEEDLE - A syringe ( | 08-08-2013 |
20140015166 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER STRUCTURE GOLF BALL - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a golf ball having a multilayer structure. The method uses a forming apparatus including an upper mold, a lower mold, and an intermediate mold. The upper mold and the lower mold include a plurality of hemispheric cavities, respectively. The intermediate mold includes a plurality of protrusions having smaller diameters than those of the cavities, on a top and a bottom to correspond to the cavities. | 01-16-2014 |
20140054821 | METHOD OF HAVING A PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING DEEP GRIP RECESSES - A method of molding a plastic container body having at least one grip recess includes providing a mold assembly having an internal projection that is constructed and arranged to form the grip recess. A low friction surface is provided on at least a portion of the projection in order to reduce friction between the formable plastic material and the projection during the molding process. The low friction surface permits the formable plastic material to stretch with less resistance before it solidifies to the point where additional stretching is not possible. As a result, molding of features that provide resistance to material distribution during molding, such as deep grip recesses, is enabled. | 02-27-2014 |
20140070453 | Mold Assembly and Method for Manufacturing a Syringe Container - This invention discloses a mold assembly ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140077414 | GOLF BALL MOLDS AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Golf balls and systems for applying one or more polymer layers to a golf ball construct are disclosed. As but one example of disclosed systems, a method of forming a golf ball construct includes positioning a core or mantle portion of a golf ball in a cavity, opening a valve gate adjacent the cavity to cause viscous polymer to flow through the valve gate, into a short runner and into one or more radial runners that at least partially surround a circumference of the cavity. The polymer layer is allowed to solidify to form a solidified polymer layer, and the golf ball construct is removed from the mold cavity. | 03-20-2014 |
20140124982 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING MAGNETIC ASSISTANCE IN PRECISION WIRE PLACEMENT WHEN PRODUCING OVERMOLDED PRODUCTS - A system and method are provided for using magnetic elements to secure thin wires precisely in an injection molding process in a manner that matches a three-dimensional shape of the an injection molded product produced by the injection molding (overmolding) process. The thin wires are substantially immobilized in a manner that is designed to generally overcome the tendency of the thin wires, which have little mechanical strength, to normally deflect during an injection molding process by employing the magnetic forces produced by embedded magnets. Magnets are integrated into either the cavity or core of a mold structure and the thin wires are placed on those magnets to keep the wires in place during an injection molding process that allows the thin wires to be overmolded. A balance of the core and/or cavity of the mold will be formed of a non-magnetic material. | 05-08-2014 |
20140284844 | Precast Pervious Concrete Panels - A precast pervious concrete panel is formed in a containment vessel under controlled conditions and allowed to reach an acceptable strength before removal from the containment vessel, thereby producing standard sizes or shapes for installation in the field. Each piece of pervious concrete may include slots cut into the piece at predetermined locations allowing installation of a joint connector; either dry or with a bonding material thereby allowing connection of multiple pieces into a solid slab. A strip material may be used under the slab joints to dissipate load bearing and allow the panels to slide together when picked up by the embedded lifting device. Multiple pervious concrete pieces can be combined with a collection system allowing collection/reuse of water passing through the panels. Precast pervious concrete panels can be used as inserts in ready mix or cast in place concrete frames allowing for easy replacement of the pieces. | 09-25-2014 |
20140284845 | Motor Water-Cooling Structure and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A motor water-cooling structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The motor water-cooling structure includes a motor case having a wall portion and a tube. The tube is embedded in the wall portion to serve as a flow passage. To manufacture the motor water-cooling structure, the tube is positioned in a mold cavity of a mold, and the motor case is formed in the mold by pour molding to embed the tube therein, so that the motor case and the tube form an integral body. With the manufacturing method, the motor water-cooling structure can be formed with reduced material, labor and time to save the manufacturing costs, and the risk of water leakage can be avoided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140327180 | FLOATING CORE FOR GLASS INSERT MOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUSES THEREFROM | 11-06-2014 |
20140327181 | FLOATING CORE FOR GLASS INSERT MOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUSES THEREFROM | 11-06-2014 |
20140374953 | Container Having A Rim Or Other Feature Encapsulated By Or Formed From Injection-Molded Material - A method for forming a container having an injection-molded feature. The method includes obtaining a blank, forming the blank into a three-dimensional article having at least one sidewall, and forming the injection-molded feature extending around the perimeter of the article. The injection-molded feature comprises an anchor portion and a flange portion. The anchor portion is in contact with an interior surface of the at least one sidewall and the flange portion extends from the anchor portion outwardly from the at least one sidewall. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008616 | MOLD AND MOLDING APPARATUS FOR EMBEDDING BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN IN A BLOCK AND RELATED METHODS - A mold for producing a biological tissue embedded in a block of an embedding material is provided. The mold comprises a compartment having a compartment floor and a depression extending downwards from the compartment floor. A molding apparatus, comprising a mold and a press for pressing a sample sheet onto the compartment floor of the mold is provided. The press comprises a foot configured to enter at least partially into the compartment and press a sample tissue, at least partially into the depression. A method of embedding a biological tissue in an embedding material using a mold as described herein is provided. A cleaning device configured for removing excess embedding materials from the press of the molding apparatus is provided. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014884 | MOLDABLE WIRE THREAD INSERT, METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION, COMPONENT WITH A MOLDABLE WIRE THREAD INSERT AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A moldable wire thread insert for reinforcing a screw-in opening of a component has the following characteristics: a cylindrical spiral made of a helically, wound wire, the neighboring coils of which are arranged such that a closed cylindrical spiral wall is present, while at least one end of the cylindrical spirals has a fastening flange, which extends radially outwards over the cylindrical spiral wall and with which the wire thread insert is anchorable in the component and/or one end of the cylindrical spiral is designed in a planar manner in order to form an even axial front surface of the cylindrical spiral. | 01-15-2015 |
20150048547 | SYSTEM FOR NON-PNEUMATIC SUPPORT OF A VEHICLE - A non-pneumatic tire includes a plurality of springs. Each spring comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and an arching middle portion. Each spring is interwoven with at least one other spring thereby forming a toroidal structure extending about an entire circumference of the non-pneumatic tire. The toroidal structure is at least partially coated with an elastomer. | 02-19-2015 |
20150108685 | Self-Centering Sealant Applicator - A method and apparatus for applying sealant. The apparatus may comprise a shaping portion, a centering portion, and a support system. The shaping portion may have a cavity configured to receive a fastener system and receive a sealant. The centering portion may have a channel configured to position the shaping portion in a desired position around the fastener system when the fastener system is received in the cavity. The support system may be configured to maintain the desired position of the apparatus. | 04-23-2015 |
20150123311 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A SYRINGE BARREL FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The equipping of syringe barrels ( | 05-07-2015 |
20150314506 | COMPONENT WITH SEALING PLUG AND METHOD FOR MOULDING A COMPONENT INSERT - The present invention discloses a component insert | 11-05-2015 |
20150321389 | DEVICE FOR COATING INTRAMEDULLARY RODS WITH CEMENT - A mold for forming a coated intramedullary (IM) nail can include a tubular member having an insertion end and an opposite end. The tubular member can comprise a sidewall extending along a longitudinal axis between an outer surface and an inner surface. The sidewall can define at least one threaded inlet port therealong. The tubular member can be configured to receive the IM nail therein. The tubular member can be further configured to locate a flowable material against the IM nail within the inner surface. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321392 | PRODUCTION OF FIBRE COMPOSITE COMPONENT PART BASED ON STEEL AND POLYURETHANE - A method of producing a fibre composite component part, contains the following steps: a) providing two or more steel sheets; b) providing at least one textile fabric; c) providing an anhydrous mixture having one or more than one hardener containing a uretdione having an NCO functionality of not less than two, one or more than one binder having hydroxyl groups to an OH functionality of three to six, and one or more than one cobinder having oxirane groups; d) coating the textile fabric with the mixture; e) applying energy to the mixture-coated fabric for the purpose of performing a first crosslinking reaction to react hardener, binder and cobinder to form a thermoplastic polymer adhering to the textile fabric; f) hot pressing the steel sheets and the textile fabric together with the thermoplastic polymer adhering thereto into a sandwich such that the thermoplastic polymer joins the steel sheets together while enclosing the textile fabric; g) forming the sandwich into a shaped article; h) heat treating the shaped article to obtain the fibre composite component part, wherein the thermoplastic polymer undergoes a second crosslinking reaction to convert into a thermoset polymer. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321393 | PRODUCTION OF FIBRE COMPOSITE COMPONENT PART BASED ON ALUMINIUM AND POLYURETHANE - A method of producing a fibre composite component part has the following steps: a) providing two or more metal sheets each comprising an aluminium material; b) providing at least one textile fabric; c) providing an anhydrous mixture having one or more than one hardener having a uretdione having an NCO functionality of not less than two, one or more than one binder having hydroxyl groups to an OH functionality of three to six, and one or more than one cobinder having oxirane groups; d) coating the textile fabric with the anhydrous mixture, to obtain a mixture-coated fabric; e) applying energy to the mixture-coated fabric for the purpose of performing a first crosslinking reaction to react hardener, binder and cobinder to form a thermoplastic polymer adhering to the textile fabric; f) hot pressing the metal sheets and the textile fabric together with the thermoplastic polymer adhering thereto into a sandwich such that the thermoplastic polymer joins the metal sheets together while enclosing the textile fabric; g) forming the sandwich into a shaped article; and h) heat treating the shaped article to obtain the fibre composite component part, wherein the thermoplastic polymer undergoes a second crosslinking reaction to convert into a thermoset polymer. | 11-12-2015 |
20150375435 | Techniques for Coating Pipes - A method and apparatus are for coating a field joint of a pipeline. The method includes positioning a mould tool around the field joint to define a mould cavity, positioning an insert to lie within the mould cavity, and injecting plastics material into the mould cavity to embed the insert in the plastics material. The apparatus has a mould tool positionable around the field joint to define a mould cavity, and an insert positionable within the mould cavity to be embedded in plastics material injected into the mould cavity. Use of an insert in this way reduces the volume of the molten thermoplastics material required to coat the field joint, thereby increasing the interface area of the melt relative to its volume, to the benefit of cooling time. | 12-31-2015 |
20160075062 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GLASS ENCAPSULATION MOLDS - An injection molding apparatus is provided that is suited for rubber injection and glass-encapsulation molding. A gap or interior portion of the mold for receiving a glass structure is provided, and the gap is adjustable by manipulation of a user-interface portion that extends outside of the mold and/or through the properties of thermal expansion based on select materials. | 03-17-2016 |
20160107347 | INJECTION MOLDING METHOD AND MOLD MECHANISM - An injection molding method includes the steps of positioning a core piece in a mold cavity through a plurality of positioning pins; injecting a molten plastic material into the mold cavity to surround and cover the core piece; maintaining the pressure inside the mold cavity at a predetermined maintaining time so that the core piece is positioned by the molten plastic material; retracting the positioning pins from the mold cavity when a predetermined retraction time is reached, so that spaces occupied by the positioning pins in the mold cavity can be filled with the molten plastic material; and completely curing the molten plastic material to form a finished product. | 04-21-2016 |
20160169778 | MOLD AND MOLDING APPARATUS FOR EMBEDDING BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN IN A BLOCK AND RELATED METHODS | 06-16-2016 |
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20180021994 | MOULDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SYRINGE BODY | 01-25-2018 |
20220134615 | DEVICE FOR FORMING OR MOLDING PLASTIC ELEMENTS ON SURFACES OF A SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT - A device for forming or molding elements on surfaces of a semi-finished product includes a C-shaped bracket element for displacing using a manipulator to a defined position with respect to a semi-finished product. An arrangement implemented for injection molding is disposed on a first leg and a backing holder is disposed on the second leg of the C-shaped bracket element. A semi-finished product can be disposed between the backing holder and the arrangement. A first molding tool is disposed in the direction toward a surface of the semi-finished product. The arrangement and/or the backing holder is/are displaceable against the corresponding surface of the semi-finished product, such that the open side of the first molding tool applies pressure to the corresponding surface of the semi-finished product and the backing holder contacts and applies pressure to the opposite surface of the semi-finished product. | 05-05-2022 |
264277000 | Maintaining preforms in spaced relationship | 16 |
20080230950 | RESIN SEALING METHOD, MOLD FOR RESIN SEALING, AND RESIN SEALING APPARATUS - A resin sealing method includes the steps of providing an intermediate mold between an upper mold and a lower mold, the intermediate mold having a cavity forming part where a resin sealed part is received; and introducing sealing resin into the cavity forming part of the intermediate mold and another main surface of the intermediate mold via a runner, the runner being provided in a vicinity of the cavity forming part of the intermediate mold and piercing the intermediate mold in a thickness direction. | 09-25-2008 |
20090166924 | Golf-ball-cover casting molds with self-centering mold-cavity inserts - Molds are disclosed for forming golf-ball covers by casting. An exemplary mold includes first and second support members that are placeable in face-to-face opposition to each other. At least one respective mold-cavity insert, defining a respective hemispherical cavity, is mounted to each support member. The mold-cavity insert is floatable in at least three (e.g., x, y, z) degrees of freedom relative to the respective support member. Each mold-cavity insert on the first support member is in face-to-face opposition to a respective mold-cavity insert on the second support member whenever the support members are in face-to-face opposition to each other, such that the respective hemispherical cavities of each opposing pair of inserts form respective spherical ball-cover cavities. A respective z-direction bias is associated with each mold-cavity insert. Also, a respective self-centering device is associated with each opposing pair of inserts. The self-centering device urges movement of at least one mold-cavity insert of the opposing pair in any of at least three degrees of freedom as required to center the mold-cavity inserts of the opposing pair with each other. | 07-02-2009 |
20090273118 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PREFORMS TO A BLOW MOLDING MACHINE AND MOLD CARRIER FOR AT LEAST ONE PREFORM - A method for transferring a plurality of preforms to a blow molding machine having a plurality of mold carriers, wherein each mold carrier is arranged to carry at least one multi-part blow mold, the method including the steps of transferring the preforms along a transfer section to the blow molding machine, opening at least one of the mold carriers as it reaches the transfer section, transferring at least one preform located at the transfer section to a holding element assigned to the open mold carrier, positioning the preform in the at least one blow mold of the mold carrier, closing the mold carrier with the preform positioned therein, wherein part of the blow mold in the closed state of the mold carrier being formed by the holding element, and repeating the previous steps for each of the preforms supplied to the blow molding machine via the transfer section. | 11-05-2009 |
20100084787 | Composite Load Bearing Structure - A composite load bearing member is provided comprising an elongated inner structural member and a thick polymeric composite outer member. An apparatus for producing the composite load bearing member is provided including devices for suspending the inner structural member within a mold cavity prior to and during injection of the polymeric composite outer member. A method of using the apparatus to produce the composite load bearing member is provided. | 04-08-2010 |
20100096773 | Syringe Body - A method of producing, by injection molding, a hollow cylindrical syringe body which is provided with a scale applied in the longitudinal direction. The scale is applied to a thin carrier film and the carrier film with the scale is inserted into the injection mold prior to the injection molding process. | 04-22-2010 |
20100295212 | Method For Manufacturing (Partly) Ring-Shaped Components, Which Comprise Fibre-Reinforced Plastic, From Fibre-Composite Semifinished Products - A method for manufacturing (partly) ring-shaped components, which include fibre-reinforced plastic, from fibre-composite semifinished products, involving the steps of: positioning a multitude of ring-shaped or partly ring-shaped mould pieces on a rotatable drum in such a manner that they include a reel-shaped mould with a ring-shaped channel for receiving the semifinished product, applying the semifinished product in the channel of the ring-shaped mould, rotating the drum in such a manner that as a result of the centrifugal forces the matrix material is pressed towards the outside and air contained in the channel moves inwards, and curing the semifinished product with the application of temperature to form a plastic ring, removing the plastic ring from the ring-shaped mould. | 11-25-2010 |
20110101564 | METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING THE EDGE OF A FLEXIBLE SHEET - The present invention is premised upon an inventive method of producing an over-molded edge portion on a flexible substrate, wherein the edge portion is void of open areas due to support devices in the mold cavity. | 05-05-2011 |
20110156307 | CHEWABLE ANIMAL TOY - A chewable animal toy having an edible core and a tearable outer shell molded around the edible core such that a portion of the edible core protrudes from the outer shell is provided. Further provided is a mold unit for making the chewable animal toy having a first mold half including a first mold cavity and a second mold half having a second mold cavity. The second mold half is engageable with the first mold half such that the first and second mold cavities cooperatively define an outer shell mold cavity. A first pocket is defined between the first and second mold halves that is adapted to receive a first protruding portion of the edible core. A first shut off defined within the first pocket is adapted to surround the first protruding portion of the edible core such that it is substantially isolated from the outer shell mold cavity. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163476 | Diaphragm with Segmented Insert - A flush valve diaphragm of a flush valve includes a body having a segmented insert within a flexible body portion and a central passageway. The body further includes a peripheral sealing portion with the flexible body portion within the peripheral sealing portion. The peripheral sealing portion can include an integral filter, an exit chamber and a bypass arrangement, such that water flowing through the filter flows through the bypass arrangement. The integral filter version will retard clogging of the bypass arrangement. The segmented insert includes a plurality of trapezoidal members with outward protrusions. The plurality of trapezoidal members are connected to each other on their outermost edge by a runner. | 07-07-2011 |
20110227252 | Circuit Interrupter Assembly and Method of Making the Same - A circuit interrupting device is manufacturable in a number of different configurations providing current path options, conductor connectivity options and sensing options. The device may include a configurable solid insulation housing into which various operable components are installed. The device may include a core element including a sensor assembly and conductor members, from which the various configurations may be established including a plurality of different current path configurations. A plurality of circuit interrupting devices may be configured together in an assembly with corresponding disconnect assemblies. An interlock is provided to prevent operation of the disconnect assemblies unless the circuit interrupting devices are in an open state. | 09-22-2011 |
20110298153 | GOLF-BALL-COVER CASTING MOLDS WITH SELF-CENTERING MOLD-CAVITY INSERTS - Molds are disclosed for forming golf-ball covers by casting. An exemplary mold includes first and second support members that are placeable in face-to-face opposition to each other. At least one respective mold-cavity insert, defining a respective hemispherical cavity, is mounted to each support member. The mold-cavity insert is floatable in at least three (e.g., x, y, z) degrees of freedom relative to the respective support member. Each mold-cavity insert on the first support member is in face-to-face opposition to a respective mold-cavity insert on the second support member whenever the support members are in face-to-face opposition to each other, such that the respective hemispherical cavities of each opposing pair of inserts form respective spherical ball-cover cavities. A respective z-direction bias is associated with each mold-cavity insert. Also, a respective self-centering device is associated with each opposing pair of inserts. The self-centering device urges movement of at least one mold-cavity insert of the opposing pair in any of at least three degrees of freedom as required to center the mold-cavity inserts of the opposing pair with each other. | 12-08-2011 |
20120018921 | Method For Constructing A Bridge Decking Panel - Bridge decking panels are cast in a form that has at least one and preferably two or more channel-forming sheets attached to the bottom wall of the form and extending from wall to wall. Each sheet is dimensioned to receive an anchor plate assembly and form a channel in the cast concrete between runner bars. | 01-26-2012 |
20120056351 | METHOD FOR FORMING AN INTEGRAL FAUCET CORE ASSEMBLY - A method for forming an integral faucet core assembly comprises steps as follows: In step 1, a die for one-time molding and cores relatively set on the die are prepared to one-time mold a body with two inlet channels, at least one outlet channel, and at least one middle fluid channel; the middle fluid channel is arranged perpendicular to the two inlet channels; exteriors of the channels are respectively provided with an inlet, an outlet, and a core-pulling hole; further, a plug is formed by a plug die for densely sealing the core-pulling hole. In step 2, the plug and a sealing ring are installed in the core-pulling hole of the body so as to form an insert for an over molding. In step 3, the insert is placed into a die for the over molding so as to be wrapped in a covering, thereby facilitating the plug being set correlative to the body. An integral faucet core assembly is achieved after the drawing of the die. The present invention allows a firm structure of the body of the faucet canal core to be achieved, which contributes to the convenient installation, the facile utilization, the extended using life, and the leakage prevention. | 03-08-2012 |
20140084511 | Membrane Potting Methods - Apparatus and methods are disclosed which reduce stress formation in potting heads for porous hollow filtration membranes. In one example, there is disclosed a potting sleeve for forming a potting head which includes a first fixed portion and a second portion which is movable relative to the first fixed portion to reduce a peripheral extent thereof. In another example, a method of mounting a porous hollow membrane in a membrane filtration apparatus includes positioning a portion of porous hollow membranes within a mold and introducing a curable potting material into the mold so as to immerse the portion of the porous hollow membranes and at least part of one or more deformable members in the potting material. The method further includes at least partially curing the potting material to form a potting head and removing the potting head and the one or more deformable members from the mold. | 03-27-2014 |
20160023410 | MOLDED-IN INSERT AND METHOD FOR FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method of retaining a molded-in insert in a fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material and forming a high strength mechanical locking mechanism is provided. The method includes fixing a molded-in insert in a mold cavity. The insert has a cylindrical body and at least one circumferential groove formed in the cylindrical body, and has a substantially concave configuration, and the groove has a groove radius of 0.025 inch or greater, and greater than or equal to a groove depth. The method includes introducing a fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material into the mold cavity and around the molded-in insert, enclosing the mold cavity, heating and compressing the material in the mold cavity to consolidate the material around the molded-in insert and to form a consolidated fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite structure with the molded-in insert, cooling the structure, and removing the structure with the molded-in insert from the mold cavity. | 01-28-2016 |
20160130809 | LOAD BEARING INTERLOCKING STRUCTURAL BLOCKS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Construction materials intended for use as structural elements, such as structural blocks, used in the construction of buildings and civil engineering structures. The blocks can comprise hemp hurd and fibers, flax fiber, hydraulic lime and hydrated lime. In one aspect, the blocks may comprise a body shape configured so as to allow it to interlock with other blocks in the construction of a structure. Methods for manufacturing the blocks and structures comprising such materials and methods for building such structures are also disclosed. | 05-12-2016 |
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20100270702 | COLLET MECHANISM AND METHOD OF MOLDING CANNULA TO A SYRINGE BARREL - A collet mechanism that holds a cannula during molding of a syringe includes first and second arms that form an internal cavity. Each arm has a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second arms are in a closed position when the distal ends are moved toward the internal cavity and are in an open position when the distal ends are positioned away from the internal cavity. First and second cannula guides respectively are mounted proximate the distal ends of the first and second arms and extend into the internal cavity. The first and second cannula guides clamp a portion of the cannula to hold the cannula when the first and second arms are in the closed position. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270703 | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY - A pressure control valve assembly including a valve body with a valving cavity, a metal insert, a member and ball, a plastic internal ball guide, and a plug. The metal insert, which is received within the valving cavity, includes an exhaust port, a pressure control port, a supply port, and a plug-receiving end. The plastic internal ball guide is included within a portion of the metal insert. The member extends within a portion of the insert and is movable with respect to the exhaust port, the member moving a ball with respect to a supply port. In an embodiment, a plug is received within the plug-receiving end of the insert. A method for making a valve body for a valve assembly is also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
20100314797 | INJECTION MOLDING DIE AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD - A die is formed of a cavity mold having a hollow portion and a slidable core mold that allows a core to be inserted into hollow portion of cavity mold. An insert part that has been previously molded is fitted to and supported by the front end of core of core mold. Then, insert part is inserted into die and clamped therein, then a molten molding material is injected into die so as to perform injection molding of a container body of a substrate storage container with its rear part formed with insert part. Since insert part is put into contact with hollow portion of cavity core so as to restrain vibration of tapering flat core, core of core mold will not be flapped or flexed even if difference in injection pressure occurs in the molding material. | 12-16-2010 |
20110156308 | MOLDING INSERT CORE AND INSERT MOLDING PROCESS UTILIZING THE CORE - An exemplary molding insert core used in an insert mold includes two first molding bars, two second molding bars, two first support members, and two second support members. Each first molding bar is partially arranged on one first support member. Each second molding bar is partially arranged on one second support member. | 06-30-2011 |
20110180962 | MOLDED CABLE STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A headset can include a cable structure connecting non-cable components such as jacks and headphones. The cable structure can be constructed using a molding process. Different approaches can be used to ensure that a conductor bundle extending through the cable structure remains centered within the cable structure during the molding process. In some cases, a movable tube can be placed in the mold such that the conductor bundle is retained within the tube. As material is injected into the mold and reaches the tube, the tube can be displaced and progressively removed from the mold. Alternatively, the movable tube can be constructed such that the tube may combine with injected material to form a shell of the cable structure. In some cases, gates from which material is provided in the mold can be positioned and controlled to facilitate the injection of material in the mold while maintaining the centered position of the conductor bundle. | 07-28-2011 |
20110291323 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A CONDUIT GUIDE IN A MOLDABLE MATERIAL PRIOR TO POURING THE MATERIAL INTO A FORM - A positioner to secure a conduit guide in a cement pouring form for forming a concrete structural member. The positioner includes a body having a surface portion configured and positioned to support a corresponding surface portion of the conduit guide in the form. A first ferromagnetic member is associated with the body. The body selectably secures the conduit guide in the form without requiring a fastener. | 12-01-2011 |
20120161363 | GOLF BALL MOLD AND GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention provides a golf ball mold that includes a mold body configured as a plurality of mold parts which have at least a parting surface that defines a parting line at a golf ball equator and removably mate to form a cavity having an inner wall with a plurality of dimple-forming protrusions thereon, and a support pin which has an end face with a plurality of dimple-forming protrusions thereon and is extendable into and retractable from the cavity. The support pin extends into the cavity to support a center sphere and, when in a retracted state, the end face thereof defines a portion of the inner wall of the cavity. The end face of the support pin includes a pole of the cavity and has a peripheral edge which intersects a parallel of latitude at 10 degrees from the pole. | 06-28-2012 |
20130256948 | GOLF BALL MOLD AND GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A golf ball mold that includes a mold body configured as a plurality of mold parts which have at least a parting surface that defines a parting line at a golf ball equator and removably mate to form a cavity having an inner wall with a plurality of dimple-forming protrusions thereon is provided. The golf ball mold includes a support pin which has an end face with a plurality of dimple-forming protrusions thereon and is extendable into and retractable from the cavity. The support pin extends into the cavity to support a center sphere and, when in a retracted state, the end face thereof defines a portion of the inner wall of the cavity. The end face of the support pin includes a pole of the cavity and has a peripheral edge which intersects a parallel of latitude at 10 degrees from the pole. | 10-03-2013 |
20130334737 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GOLF BALL - A method for manufacturing a golf ball, wherein the mould includes a ring shaped runner which runs around the entire cavity at the equator thereof, wherein the ring shaped runner includes;
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20140110882 | MOLDED CABLE STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A headset can include a cable structure connecting non-cable components such as jacks and headphones. The cable structure can be constructed using a molding process. Different approaches can be used to ensure that a conductor bundle extending through the cable structure remains centered within the cable structure during the molding process. A movable tube can be placed in the mold such that the conductor bundle is retained within the tube. As material is injected into the mold and reaches the tube, the tube can be displaced and progressively removed from the mold. Alternatively, the movable tube can be constructed such that the tube may combine with injected material to form a shell of the cable structure. Gates from which material is provided in the mold can be positioned and controlled to facilitate the injection of material in the mold while maintaining the centered position of the conductor bundle. | 04-24-2014 |
20140175699 | MOLD FOR INJECTION-MOLDING A GOLF BALL, AND GOLF BALL MANUFACTUING METHOD - The invention provides a mold for injection-molding a golf ball, which mold has a cavity inner wall with a vertical diameter connecting both poles in a vertical direction thereof that is longer than a horizontal diameter connecting both poles in a horizontal direction thereof. A method of manufacturing golf balls using such a mold is also provided. The use of this mold eliminates molding problems that arise when molding the outermost cover layer of a golf ball, enabling the cover to be stably molded and also making it possible to easily and reliably obtain golf balls of high symmetry in which a cover of uniform thickness has been formed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140183786 | MOLD BASE FOR CURING PARTS FOR GOLF BALL APPLICATIONS - A method of forming a golf ball construct includes positioning one or more core or mantle portions of a golf ball into respective cavities of a mold system so that the core or mantle portion is substantially centered relative to the respective cavity, delivering injection material into the respective cavities, the injection material being at a first temperature and comprising one or more crosslinking resins, heating the injection material within the respective cavities to a second temperature to crosslink the one or more crosslinking resins, and removing from respective mold cavities the one or more golf ball constructs that are formed by heating the injection material to the second temperature. | 07-03-2014 |
20140306374 | Method for Arranging Engagement Means in a Concrete Part - A method for arranging engagement means in a concrete body. These engagement means can come into contact with securing means, resulting in a coupling of considerable strength between the concrete part and the securing means. The engagement means may comprise a screw thread, bayonet-like structure or the like arranged in the concrete. However, it is also possible for the engagement means to be designed as a separate component which is placed into the concrete material. This separate component is then provided with the engagement means proper in that it is provided with a screw thread, bayonet catch or the like. In this way, it is possible to secure construction parts to the concrete part, to hoist the concrete part and to carry out further actions with this part. It is also possible to adjust the concrete part with the aid of adjustment bolts which engage in the engagement means. | 10-16-2014 |
20140367884 | METHOD FOR FORMING GOLF BALL AND MOLD THEREFOR - A method for forming a golf ball provides a core member comprising a core of a golf ball into a cavity of a mold so that the core member is supported by a movable holding pin disposed in the mold; forming a layer outside the core member by injecting a material of the layer into the cavity; and retracting the pin from the cavity into the mold during the material injection so that a portion projecting from a surface of the layer is formed by a tip of the pin, the projecting portion having a site area of at least 0.2% in relation to an entire area of the tip of the pin and having a height of at least 0.2 mm. This method can be implemented by controlling the retraction of the pin, or alternatively by using the pin having a predetermined indentation portion on the tip. | 12-18-2014 |
20160121528 | METHOD OF POSITIONING AND HOLDING AN AIR PERMEABLE MEDIA WITHIN A MOLD PRIOR TO CLOSURE AND THROUGH ENCAPSULATION, AND AN OVERMOLDED HCA TRAP PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - Disclosed is a method of locating and holding one or more sheets of air permeable media within an injection mold tool and holding the location until the mold tool engaged and holds media sheets, as well as molding a support frames encapsulating the media sheets to form a unitary encapsulated filtration product. | 05-05-2016 |