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Colorization pellet for injection molding process

US6884385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2003
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A colorization pellet includes a pellet body formed of a material having a predetermined color and a plurality of fibers in the pellet body. A plurality of reflective devices are attached to the fibers whereby when the colorization pellet is combined with a plastic molding compound during an injection molding process to form a part, the formed part has a metallic appearance.

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