Patent · US Expired

Mold apparatus

US4379687A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1981
Grant dateApr 12, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 6, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2037/80
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum forming mold for reshaping sheets of thermoplastic material is provided with means to impart indicia to the articles produced. Such indicia can be molded into the article by providing interchangeable members which are insertable and removeable from the mold. By arranging the members in different combinations any desired numbering can be obtained.

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