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Method for production of hollow articles from injection molded preforms using insulated runner system

US4072737A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1976
Grant dateFeb 7, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/2795
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Hollow articles such as bottles and containers are formed from tubular, elongated, reheated injection molded preforms made of thermoplastic material by a method which comprises injection molding said preforms using a mold distribution system having an insulated runner connecting an inlet sprue with one or more externally heated orifice gate channels.

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