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In-mold coating barrier for a substrate injection orifice

US7105231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2002
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31507
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A substrate having a barrier comprising a raised rim to prevent an in-mold coating from flowing into a gate pin assembly or substrate injection inlet area wherein a substrate is injected into the mold cavity. The barrier prevents cross contamination between a substrate resin orifice and the in-mold coating. A method for isolating an injection inlet area or gate pin assembly from in-mold coatings is also described.

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