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Method and apparatus for thermoforming an article

US11040499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 2018
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/712
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for thermoforming an article includes extruding a sheet of material, conditioning the sheet with a roller, thermoforming the sheet to provide a web, and cutting the web to provide the article.

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