Pressware forming apparatus, components therefore and methods of making pressware therefrom
US8430660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B50/592
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved pressware forming apparatus. At least one of die pairs used in the apparatus can be narrowed in a cross-direction as compared to the cross-directional width of pressware forming tools used in prior an apparatus. The present invention allows addition of at least one additional die pair in the pressware forming tool when used in a standard sized pressware forming apparatus. The present invention also provides components for use in such apparatus and methods of making pressware from the apparatus herein.
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