Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzle tips having a novel inner insert. The novel inner insert in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention includes a finned profile having flow channels between the finned sections. The finned profile and its associated flow channels cause the flow of molten plastic in the nozzle to go through a breakup into the flow channels before it is merged at the nozzle flow exit. This breaking up of the molten plastic flow and its merging insures a better mixing of the molten plastic and also reduces stresses within the molded part.

Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzles, one series having a two-piece nozzle (for use with a conventional nozzle housing), another series having a three-piece nozzle (for use with a conventional nozzle housing), and yet another series having a two-piece nozzle (for use with modified nozzle housing). The two-piece nozzles include either a nozzle insert with a sealing surrounding piece portions (when used with a conventional nozzle housing), or an inner insert with an outer insert portions (when used with modified nozzle housings). The three-piece nozzles include an inner insert, an outer insert and a sealing surrounding piece portions. The modified nozzle housings include a press-fit frontal insert. The nozzles form multiple seals with the nozzle housing and reduce heat loss by unique geometric and material combinations.

Abstract: A crossover nozzle system for transferring molten plastic from an inlet at the center of the stationary platen of an injection machine to the main manifold of the molding chambers of the stack molds of the injection molding machine. The nozzle system has a sprue bar, a sprue bar extension adjustably connected with the sprue bar, the sprue bar extension having a transfer chamber. The nozzle system also has symmetrically placed inlet apertures located in the sprue bar, the apertures are configured to be in fluid communication centrally with the transfer chamber in the sprue bar extension, and a shut-off surface configured to seal the transfer chamber from the inlet apertures.

Abstract: An insert system for an injection mold apparatus is provided. The mold has a mold cavity plate (14) and a mold core plate (12) each secured to mold bases (16, 18), relatively movable between open and closed positions, each having opposing faces, the faces meeting to define a mold cavity between the two faces. At least one of the mold plate faces defines a facial pocket (40) therein for insertion of a mold insert (30). The mold insert is secured to an insert rod (36). The mold plate having the facial pocket (40) defines a passageway (46) extending from the facial pocket through the plate (12) and mold base (16). The insert rod is insertable into the passageway to a position where the insert sits within said facial pocket at a prelock position, where said insert is only partially inserted into said facial pocket. Preferably, the insert is biased in this prelock position.

Abstract: A crossover nozzle system for transferring molten plastic from an inlet at the center of the stationary platen of an injection machine to the main manifold of the molding chambers of the stack molds of the injection molding machine. The nozzle system has a sprue bar, a sprue bar extension adjustably connected with the sprue bar, the sprue bar extension having a transfer chamber. The nozzle system also has symmetrically placed inlet apertures located in the sprue bar, the apertures are configured to be in fluid communication centrally with the transfer chamber in the sprue bar extension, and a shut-off surface configured to seal the transfer chamber from the inlet apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an opening or the like in an injection molded part formed in a molding cavity defined between core block and cavity block of a mold, the core and cavity blocks movable relative to each other between open and closed positions, the molding cavity defined between the cavity and core blocks in the closed position, the apparatus comprising an elongate segmented pin insertable in the mold, having axially aligned segments when the blocks are in the closed position, and the segments separable from each other as the mold opens, in the closed position the pin extending from an external portion of the mold to the molding cavity, the pin being actuatable by activation means to axially extend into the molding cavity so as to form an opening or the like in the molded part formed in the molding cavity.

Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzles, one series having a two-piece nozzle and the other series having a three-piece nozzle. The two-piece nozzles include an inner and an outer insert portions, and the three-piece nozzles include an inner insert, an outer insert and a retaining thermal ring portions. The nozzles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention include one, or more novel feature and which include: an extended thermo-barrier, a thermo-barrier access gap, threaded engagements between the nozzle pieces and/or between the nozzle and the nozzle housing, as well as structure elements that enable an improved methods for the removal and/or replacement of the nozzles from their housing. In addition, different performance conditions are encouraged in the nozzle designs by use of different or same thermal conductivity and/or hardness type materials.

Abstract: A valve gate unit for an injection molding machine, configured to be in surface contact with a manifold of an injection molding machine for delivering a molten plastic flow from a hot runner system to an injection chamber mold cavity. The valve gate unit has a valve stem for controlling the flow of the molten plastic from a hot runner system to an injection chamber mold cavity, and a seal pack having a stem housing, an inner seal and a threaded seal retainer, the seal pack being removable as a single unit while the mold is in the injection molding machine, wherein the stem housing is fixed in relation to the valve gate unit, and wherein the threaded seal retainer holds the inner seal inside the stem housing, and wherein the valve stem slides through the stem housing and the inner seal as the valve gate is opened and closed.

Abstract: An injection mold has first, second and third mold parts. The first mold part defines a void having a front end, a rear end and a central axis. The second mold part includes a plug portion and a protuberant portion. The third mold part has a molding position frontwardly adjacent the first mold part and is frontwardly movable relative to the first mold part to a respective release position. The three mold parts have a molding configuration corresponding to molding positions of the second mold part and the third mold part. The mold parts define a mold cavity for an article having a main body, tubular spout, and annular rim portions. The first, second and third mold parts also have a release configuration corresponding to the release positions of the second and third mold parts, permitting the removal of a molded article from the mold.

Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzle tips having a novel inner insert. The novel inner insert in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention includes a finned profile having flow channels between the finned sections. The finned profile and its associated flow channels cause the flow of molten plastic in the nozzle to go through a breakup into the flow channels before it is merged at the nozzle flow exit. This breaking up of the molten plastic flow and its merging insures a better mixing of the molten plastic and also reduces stresses within the molded part.

Abstract: A method of removing components of an injection mold machine having a core assembly and a cavity assembly, the method including the steps of: (a) moving the core assembly and the cavity assembly into a closed position whereat a cavity insert and a core insert are mated together; (b) securing a core plate to a cavity plate, thereby forming a mold module; (c) releasing a securing means which secures the cavity plate to a manifold plate; (d) opening the mold from the closed position, until a first cavity plate disengages the manifold plate and all connections thereto, (e) releasing a securing means which secures the core plate to a master core plate; and (f) lifting the mold module in a direction perpendicular to a direction of motion between the open and closed position, the module being guided in the perpendicular direction by the guide means.

Abstract: An improved mold assembly for producing an article and for use with an air source is disclosed. The mold assembly is of the type including at least two mold portions configurable to form a mold having an interior mold cavity in the shape of said article, one or more of said mold portions each including an interior conduit for delivering air from said air source in use. The improvement comprises, for each of said one or more mold portions, a pair of mold parts each having an abutment surface, one of said abutment surfaces having defined therein a groove. The pair of mold parts is disposed in an operative configuration whereat they define at least in part said each mold portion, whereat the abutment surfaces lie flush against one another and whereat the groove defines at least part of the interior conduit in said each mold portion.

Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzles, one series having a two-piece nozzle, and another series having a three-piece injection molding nozzle. The two-piece nozzles include an inner insert and an outer insert portions. The three-piece nozzles include an inner insert, an outer insert, and a sealing surrounding piece portions. An aspect of the invention is directed to forming a secondary seal with the mold pocket and having a torquing portion for the outer inserts located behind the secondary seal.

Abstract: A container (22) includes a container body (26) having an open end (34) bounded by a thickened rim (32) having a linear part (36) defining a pintle; a lid body (40) overlying the rim (32) in a closed position and having a channel (46) which includes a linear part (42) defining a socket (66) and having a concave wall (67) extending in close-fitting relation through greater than 180 degrees of the circumferential extent of the pintle around an axis defined thereby to hingably couple the lid body (40) to the container body (26). A container flange (28) extends outwardly around the container body (26) in spaced relation to the rim (32). A skirt (38) is detachable from the lid body (40), and extends therefrom in surrounding relation to the container flange (28) and has a lid flange (56) which extends around and grips the underside of the container flange (28) such that, upon detachment of the skirt (38), the lid body (40) is pivotally movable about the axis to an open position apart from the open end (34).

Abstract: A series of injection molding nozzles, one series having a two-piece nozzle (for use with a conventional nozzle housing), another series having a three-piece nozzle (for use with a conventional nozzle housing), and yet another series having a two-piece nozzle (for use with modified nozzle housing). The two-piece nozzles include either a nozzle insert with a sealing surrounding piece portions (when used with a conventional nozzle housing), or an inner insert with an outer insert portions (when used with modified nozzle housings). The three-piece nozzles include an inner insert, an outer insert and a sealing surrounding piece portions. The modified nozzle housings include a press-fit frontal insert. The nozzles form multiple seals with the nozzle housing and reduce heat loss by unique geometric and material combinations.

Abstract: A lid for a container forming an upper rim portion. The lid comprises a central portion and a peripheral skirt portion forming a downwardly disposed channel extending around the periphery of the lid. The channel is adapted to overlie the container upper rim portion and to hold a sealing gasket therein at an upper portion of the channel. The skirt portion forms a plurality of bendable flaps extending within said channel, each of which being movable from a first position wherein each said flap extends across a portion of said channel preventing said gasket from falling out of the channel to a second position wherein each said flap is positioned within a relief pocket formed within said skirt wall. Each flap is urged from said first position to said second position by the rim of the container as it is inserted within said channel and pressed into engagement with said gasket. The flap may be inserted in a clearance fit within said pocket and remains in said pocket once urged therein by said rim portion.

Abstract: A nozzle (10) and gate (18) for a plastic injection mold (12) wherein the gate (18) has a primary sealing surface (50) located adjacent to the vestige (22) and a secondary sealing surface (54) located behind or inwardly of the primary sealing surface (50). The nozzle (10) has an insert retainer (42) threadably mounted therein to hold a tip or torpedo type insert (64). The insert retainer (42) has an outer annular primary seal (46) which engages the gate primary sealing surface (50), and an intermediate annular secondary seal (56) which engages the gate secondary sealing surface (54). The primary seal (46) prevents hot plastic from passing behind the nozzle and the secondary seal (56) ensures that even if some plastic gets behind the primary seal, it will not pass behind secondary seal (56) and contact heating coil (33). The main body portion may be shaped to form a third seal (80) for engagement with the secondary sealing surface (54) behind the position of the secondary seal (56).

Abstract: An injection mold has first, second and third mold parts. The first mold part defines a void having a front end, a rear end and a central axis. The second mold part includes a plug portion and a protuberant portion. The third mold part has a molding position frontwardly adjacent the first mold part and is frontwardly movable relative to the first mold part to a respective release position. The three mold parts have a molding configuration corresponding to molding positions of the second mold part and the third mold part. The mold parts define a mold cavity for an article having a main body, tubular spout, and annular rim portions. The first, second and third mold parts also have a release configuration corresponding to the release positions of the second and third mold parts, permitting the removal of a molded article from the mold.

Abstract: An insert system for an injection mold apparatus is provided. The mold has a mold cavity plate (14) and a mold core plate (12) each secured to mold bases (16, 18), relatively movable between open and closed positions, each having opposing faces, the faces meeting to define a mold cavity between the two faces. At least one of the mold plate faces defines a facial pocket (40) therein for insertion of a mold insert (30). The mold insert is secured to an insert rod (36). The mold plate having the facial pocket (40) defines a passageway (46) extending from the facial pocket through the plate (12) and mold base (16). The insert rod is insertable into the passageway to a position where the insert sits within said facial pocket at a prelock position, where said insert is only partially inserted into said facial pocket. Preferably, the insert is biased in this prelock position.

Abstract: A crossover nozzle system for transferring molten plastic from an inlet at the center of the stationary platen of an injection machine to the main manifold of the molding chambers of the stack molds of the injection molding machine. The nozzle system has a sprue bar, a sprue bar extension adjustably connected with the sprue bar, the sprue bar extension having a transfer chamber. The nozzle system also has symmetrically placed inlet apertures located in the sprue bar, the apertures are configured to be in fluid communication centrally with the transfer chamber in the sprue bar extension, and a shut-off surface configured to seal the transfer chamber from the inlet apertures.