Method and apparatus for producing multilayer plastic articles
US5380479A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/565
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for making multilayer plastic articles. Initially, two or more streams diverse thermoplastic materials are provided. Layers are foraged from these streams and are arranged in a layered first composite stream. The first composite stream may be directly formed into a desired configuration by a molding process or may be manipulated to form a second composite stream having an increased number of layers before being formed into the desired configuration. The resulting articles are comprised of a number of discrete and substantially continuous layers.
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