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Counter stretch connecting rod and positive fill level control rod

US9802375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2012
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7158
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mold device and a method related thereto for forming a plastic container from a preform. The mold device comprises a mold defining a mold cavity, an optional stretch initiation rod system for engaging an interior portion of the preform to define a stretch initiation area, and a centrally disposed pressure source positionable within the preform for introducing a pressurized fluid.

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