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Method for using a sprue to reduce the size of a core layer hole in an injection molding process by terminating an injection stream within the sprue

US6649101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 2001
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/21
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for extruding plastic articles, the method comprising the steps of injecting at least one stream of plastic material into a mold, the mold including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of said mold being used for forming at least one article, and the second portion of said article forming a sprue attached to the at least one article, and, terminating the at least one stream of plastic material in the second portion.

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