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Method and apparatus for the preparation of foamed thermoplastic articles

US4693856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1985
Grant dateSep 15, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Expandible synthetic resinous particles are molded by injecting heated air generally centrally into the mold cavity by means of a probe, withdrawing the probe and heating the surface of the mold. Low densities and rapid cycle times are obtained.

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