Multi-layer preform used for plastic blow molding
US5804305A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31786
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-layer preform used for plastic blow molding and a method for making the preform provides an inner layer of polyethylene naphthalate and an injection molded outer layer of homopolymeric polyethylene terephthalate which has reduced transmission of gas upon blow molding as a container due to the gas barrier provided by the inner layer of polyethylene naphthalate. The inner layer of homopolymeric polyethylene naphthalate by itself or along with a further inner layer of virgin polyethylene terephthalate is thermoformed prior to the injection molding of the outer layer of polyethylene terephthalate. A minimal amount of the homopolymeric polyethylene naphthalate which is relatively expensive can be utilized due to the thermoforming and injection molding as disclosed.
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