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Injector nozzle and method

US6349886B1 · kind B1 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 2000
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/308
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coinjection nozzle communicating with a mold cavity to form a multilayered article and an injection molding method are provided. The nozzle includes at least two flow channels communicating with an outlet, with each flow channel including at least one spiral groove that decreases in depth towards the outlet area to eliminate weld lines and dips in the resultant article.

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