Label ledge for injection molded containers
CA 2470056 A1 · Owner: Graham, Brian K. · Inventors: Graham, Brian K.
Overview
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An improved in mold label for use in labeling products made by injection or , other, molding technologies has a zig-zag shaped edge cut contained in a registration area which contains ink that matches the product resin. At least one ledge is formed in a cavity wall of the mold proximate the position intended for receipt of an in mold label. The ledge protects the leading edge of the in mold label from the flow of resin through the cavity walls of the mold. Because the label leading edge is protected the resin flows over the , label and pins the label to the cavity wall of the mold creating a container , with the label formed on the container wall. Alternatively a container lid is , …
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- Filed December 23, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 23, 2022.
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