US3650653A
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Mold assembly for molding chimed containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A mold assembly for molding a container having chimes at opposite ends which mold assembly is composed of a plurality of relatively movable mold sections for molding the body of the container, a chime-molding section for molding at least part of one of said chimes and means for moving the chime-molding section from a molding position interlocking with the molded container to a disengaged position to facilitate removal of the chimed container from the mold.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:04
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/42; B29C49/48; B29C49/54; B29C49/541; B29C49/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A mold assembly for molding a container having an upstanding chime at the outer periphery of the upper end and a depending chime at the outer periphery of the lower end and comprising a plurality of relatively movable body-molding sections for molding the side wall of the container, an upper molding section in each body-molding section for molding part of the upper end of the container and the upper chime, a lower molding section in each body-molding section for molding part of the lower end of the container and the lower chime, guide means in each body mold section for moving the upper and lower mold sections toward each other into cooperative molding positions with the respective body-molding section and away from each other to release positions, common actuating means for moving the upper and lower molding sections associated with one of said body-molding sections and means connecting the pair of upper and lower mold sections with the common actuating means and moving said pair of upper and lower mold sections in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A mold assembly for molding a container having an upstanding chime at the outer periphery of the upper end and a depending chime at the outer periphery of the lower end and comprising a plurality of relatively movable body-molding sections for molding the side wall of the container, an upper molding section in each body-molding section for molding part of the upper end of the container and the upper chime, a lower molding section in each body-molding section for molding part of the lower end of the container and the lower chime, guide means in each body mold section for moving the upper and lower mold sections toward each other into cooperative molding positions with the respective body-molding section and away from each other to release positions, common actuating means for moving the upper and lower molding sections associated with one of said body-molding sections and means connecting the pair of upper and lower mold sections with the common actuating means and moving said pair of upper and lower mold sections in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 1 in which said connecting means includes a pinion mounted for rotation in each of said body-molding sections, a rack meshing with said pinion and connected to one of said pair of molding sections and the actuating means and a rack meshing with said pinion and connected to the other of said pair of molding sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 1 including a serrated member accommodated for movement in each of said body-molding sections to remove flashing and means for actuating said serrated member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |