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Method and means for molding plastic parts

CA 1311896 C · Owner: Nicholas Plastics, Inc. · Inventors: Swanson, Clifford D.

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A system for molding elongated ribbon-like products from thermoplastic materials utilizing a plurality of molds which are moved in tandem along a production line. As the molds are moved along the line at succesive stations they are, while open, thermally adjusted to a temperature suitable for forming the product to be molded and then a ribbon of plastic is deposited in them. They are then closed and cooled and reopened and the molded product removed. The system utilizes only enough molding pressure to assure distribution of the plastic to all parts of the mold cavity and shaping of the molded product to the geometric design of the mold. The system includes a transfer means for the molds …

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  • Granted December 29, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 29, 2009.
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FiledApril 4, 1986
GrantedDecember 29, 1992
Term endedDecember 29, 2009
Patent numberCA 1311896 C
Classification (IPC)B29C43/06 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedApril 4, 1986Patent grantedDec 29, 1992Term endedDec 29, 2009

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