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Method for packaging thermoplastic compositions using a thermally conductive rigid mold

US5715654A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateFeb 10, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0097
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process of continuously packaging a thermoplastic composition such as a pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive. The method includes the steps of (a) forming a thermoplastic film to a rigid mold wherein said film becomes molten at or below the usage temperature of a hot melt adhesive composition, and the mold is in contact with ambient air; (b) dispensing hot melt adhesive into the lined mold; (c) disposing a thermoplastic film on the surface of the mold to form a packaged hot melt adhesive; (d) allowing the hot melt adhesive to reach a state in the presence of ambient air such that the packaged hot melt adhesive is removable from the mold.

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