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Plastic container component and method of forming the same

US6435384B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1997
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00231
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for forming a recyclable plastic container component with an integral preform. A preform is placed within a mold recess. The mold is closed to capture the preform, thereby forming a flow passage with a shape corresponding to contours of the container component. Plastic is injected into the flow passage under pressure. The injected plastic bonds to an edge portion of the preform. The molded component is then cooled and removed from the mold.

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