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System and method for forming textured bladder

US12179411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2022
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method including inserting into a mold a first tool having a first surface. The method further includes printing a second tool from a polymer material and inserting the second tool into the first tool. The second tool having a smaller wall thickness than the first tool and including a second surface opposing and in contact with the first surface of the first tool and a third surface formed on an opposite side of the second tool than the second surface.

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