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Plural blow utilization of counter stretch rod and/or base pushup

US9522508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2012
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/716
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molding system for molding a container includes a first blow mold operable for blow molding a first form of the container and a second blow mold operable for blow molding a second form of the container. The system further includes a counter stretch rod and/or a base pushup operable for reducing a height of the first form of the container before blow molding the second form of the container. A corresponding method of forming a container is also disclosed.

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