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Method of designing and producing a mold

CA 2508012 C · Owner: Straus, Elliott · Inventors: Thompson, John; Mcbain, Douglas; Straus, Elliott

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A method of designing and producing a mold for manufacturing an article having at least one surface coated by a coating. The method including evaluating the article design to determine the probable flow characteristics of the mold an , optimal flow of the coating composition and an optimal location for the , coating composition injector. A mold is designed and produced based on the evaluation.

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  • Filed December 12, 2003 and granted March 20, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 12, 2023.
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FiledDecember 12, 2003
GrantedMarch 20, 2012
Term endedDecember 12, 2023
Patent numberCA 2508012 C
Classification (IPC)B29C45/16 +2 more

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