Abstract: The preform according to the invention for producing a container for medical fluids, which has a neck portion having an opening, which has a wall portion and which has a floor portion, is characterised in that one end of a first and a second sub-section is integrally formed on the underside of the floor portion, which ends can be connected together, following the production of the preform, to form an annular hanger for hanging the container up.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite molded member, which includes the steps of: setting the main body inside an injection mold; closing the injection mold to fix the main body inside the injection mold; and forming the cushion members on the edges of the main body through heat and pressure of the injected elastic polymer material. The elastic polymer material is injected from an injection gate into one of the first and second edges at the back surface side of the main body of the molding cavities to flow the elastic polymer material into one of the molding cavities. The elastic polymer material flows into the other of the molding cavities through the connecting flow path, and fills the molding cavities with the elastic polymer material.

Abstract: A method to produce a product includes the steps of: providing a mold including an upper mold (40) and a lower mold (30), the upper mold defining a plurality of through holes (43); providing a metal piece (10), a hot melt adhesive, and a nonmetal cover layer (50) between the upper and lower molds, the hot melt adhesive arranged between the hot melt adhesive and the cover layer; closing the mold; heating the mold to melt the hot melt adhesive; conducting high-pressure gas into the mold via the through holes to press the cover layer toward the metal piece; opening the mold to pick up an intermediary product having the metal piece and the cover layer attached thereto by means of the adhesive; and applying a sealing layer (60) which joins corresponding free edges of the metal piece and the cover layer to the intermediary product through injection molding technology.

Abstract: A lacrosse head with improved weight and handling characteristics includes a frame element having a base portion, a scoop portion, and a pair of opposing sidewall portions extending between the base portion and the scoop portion. The frame element includes one or more cavities integrally formed within one or more of the sidewall portions, the base portion, and the scoop portion. In addition, the lacrosse head includes a no-skid surface integrated with a portion of the frame element. This surface is intended to create friction between the no-skid surface and a lacrosse ball, as well as to absorb kinetic energy of the lacrosse ball preventing the ball from inadvertently bouncing out of the lacrosse head or rattling therein.

Abstract: A balloon for measuring a pressure related to the oral cavity including a pressure-receiving portion 20 that is formed of an elastic material and that internally forms an enclosed space and a tubular portion 21 that is formed integrally with the pressure-receiving portion, the balloon being configured to detect the air pressure in the interior of the pressure-receiving portion by communicating the interior of the pressure-receiving portion with a pressure detector through an opening end of the tubular portion. A transverse cross-section of the pressure-receiving portion orthogonal to the axial direction of the tubular portion has a flattened outer circumferential shape with an oblateness f=(A?B)/A, where A represents the length of a major axis of the outer circumferential shape and B represents the length of a minor axis thereof being set to a range of 0.1?f?0.7 at a position at which the length A of the major axis is at a maximum.

Abstract: A fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank to contain fuel therein, and a carrier assembly disposed in the fuel tank. The carrier assembly includes a plurality of application-specific fuel system products, a carrier common to a plurality of different fuel tank assemblies to carry the products, and a plurality of common components to mount the products with respect to the carrier in application-specific positions.

Abstract: The instant invention is a high-density polyethylene composition, method of producing the same, injection molded articles made therefrom, and method of making such articles. The high-density polyethylene composition of the instant invention includes a first component, and a second component. The first component is a high molecular weight ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.946 g/cm3, and a melt index (I21.6) in the range of 1 to 15 g/10 minutes. The second component is a low molecular weight ethylene polymer having a density in the range of 0.965 to 0.980 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of 30 to 1500 g/10 minutes. The high-density polyethylene composition has a melt index (I2) of at least 1, a density in the range of 0.950 to 0.960 g/cm3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blow molding having capacity of at least 250 ml, its shell being composed of polystyrene and being produced via injection stretch blow molding. The invention moreover relates to the process for production of this blow molding and to the use of the blow moldings.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing vials, preferably medical vials, by one-stage injection-stretch-blow-moulding with a random copolymer of propylene (RCP) having a melt index of from 1 to 3 dg/min, an ethylene content of less than 3.5 wt % with respect to the weight of the RCP and wherein the preform injection temperature is of at least 210° C.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a synthetic resin hollow body in which a molten resin is injected for an over-molding outside a hollow molding body made of a resin provided with a hollow body and at least an opening portion to form a resin sheathing body in an integrating manner with the hollow molding body. The method includes the step of injecting the molten resin for an over-molding under the state in which the hollow molding body is partially or wholly filled with a fluid substance. The manufacturing method of a synthetic resin hollow body is capable of suppressing resin cost and operation cost and can improve decorating property.

Abstract: A method for elongating a foil, comprising steps of: providing an injection molding device, the injection molding device comprising a male mold having a projecting part protruding and a female mold defining a cavity; transmitting the foil into the injection molding device and between the male and female molds; clamping the male and female molds to form a molding space, the molding space being separated into a first airproof space adjacent to the female mold and a second airproof space adjacent to the male mold by the foil; vacuuming the first airproof space to suck the foil toward the first airproof space; and inputting thermal medium into the second airproof space to press the foil to cling to the inner surface of the cavity of the female mold.

Abstract: A blow molding machine having the valves integrated into the valve block (100) is disclosed. The valve pistons (110) form annular rings stacked vertically along the stretch rod (104) axis. The valve pistons activate by moving up/down along the stretch rod axis. The valve seat for each vertically stacked valve is formed radially around the stretch rod.

Abstract: Disclosed are environmentally friendly polymeric composite materials and products that can be formed from the composites. The polymeric composites can include a lactide-based polymeric matrix reinforced with fibers derived from renewable resources and optionally including one or more beneficial agents such as, for instance, naturally occurring UV blockers or absorbents, anti-oxidants, anti-microbials, and the like. The composite materials can be formed into a desired structure according to low energy formation processes and can be designed for controlled degradation. In one particular embodiment, the composite materials can be formed to produce containers for storing and protecting environmentally sensitive materials such as pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals. Beneficially, the disclosed materials can be formed entirely from renewable resources.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic container includes a body that defines a longitudinal axis and has an upper portion, a sidewall portion, and a base portion. The upper portion defines an opening into the container. The sidewall portion is integrally formed with and extends from the upper portion to the base portion. The base portion closes off an end of the container. The one-piece plastic container is formed from resin having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of about 0.73 or less.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper (20) integrates rigid and flexible components into a single co-injection molded structure. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible fascia (58) is provided with integrated rigid fastener brackets (62, 66, 70, 71), energy absorption structure and head lamp brackets and housings (62). A method for manufacturing such a bumper provides for the injection of two different plastic materials during the same molding process. The flexible plastic material first injected into the mold. Then, the rigid plastic material is injected at gates located where the rigid material is desired. In one embodiment, the rigid material is completely contained within the flexible material. The rigid material may be either a higher stiffness plastic or a fiber reinforced plastic.

Abstract: A multimodal polymer composition comprising: (A) a polypropylene homopolymer or a propylene random copolymer comprising propylene and up to 5 weight % of comonomer selected from ethylene and/or C4-10 alpha olefin; and (B) a random copolymer of propylene and comonomer selected from ethylene and/or C4-10 alpha olefin; wherein the total comonomer content of the polymer composition is at least 0.5 wt % and the melt flow rate of the polymer blend is at least 6 g/10 min when measured according to ISO 1133 at 230° C. and a load of 2.16 kg.

Abstract: A molded article comprises an ionomer composition and has improved optical properties. The ionomer composition comprises an ionomer that is produced by partially neutralizing a precursor acid copolymer ant that has a melt index of about 400 g/10 min or less. The precursor acid copolymer comprises copolymerized units of an a-olefin having 2 to 10 carbons and, based on the total weight of the precursor acid copolymer, about 19.5 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a blow moulded component, particularly a component for motor vehicle equipment, wherein a component wall and an interior cavity are formed in a mould by blow molding of a plastic blank, wherein a reinforcing element extending in the interior cavity is fixed in rigidifying manner, in that during the blow molding a fastening section of the reinforcing element is joined to the component wall interiorly of said wall at a junction, and a further fastening section of the reinforcing element is joined to the structural wall in the region of an opening of the component wall at a second junction. The invention also relates to a blow moulded component, particularly a component for motor vehicle equipment and a blow mould for manufacturing a blow moulded component from a plastic blank.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a sheet molded body having a desired three dimensional shape and an excellent quality of the design, which has no crease, by uniformly expanding a decorated sheet prior to molding, and closely contacting the decorate sheet to the surface of a male die. In the manufacturing method, the pressure at the front side of the decorated sheet is lowered relative to that at the back side. An arm means is then moved towards the decorated sheet from the back side of the decorated sheet so that the decorated sheet is inverted by increasing the pressure at the front side relative to that at the back side. The decorated sheet is then three dimensionally formed along the surface of the male die by, while pressing the male die from the back side and moving the arm means backwards, increasing the pressure at the front side.

Abstract: Gas-assisted injection molding is used to form molded parts having relatively thick cross-sections, such as a support section of a chair back and seat portion of a chair. Gas is injected into a mold cavity using the same nozzle and screw injector that injects molten resin into the mold cavity. The injected gas creates a void in the molten resin that allows a reduced amount of resin to be used to fill a mold cavity without sacrificing the integrity of the molded part.

Abstract: A roll-up door has a plurality of panels and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted to ends of the panels for mounting the panels in channels. At least some of the panels are formed of blow-molded thermoplastic material and have a relatively flat outside face and an inside face including ribs that extend longitudinally and transversely on the panel. A reinforced panel of thermoplastic material is made by blow molding a panel with a thermoplastic material to form a relatively flat outside face and a ribbed inside face, and with elongated channels along upper and lower walls thereof. The panel is trimmed while it is still warm to open the channels at one end. While the panel is still warm, reinforcing members are inserted into the elongated channels. The panels are cooled to shrink the channels onto the reinforcing members.

Abstract: A method cycle of a method for layerwise production of a tangible object (5) comprises the successive steps of: solidifying a predetermined area of a layer (10) of a liquid (3), said liquid layer adjoining a construction shape (6), so as to obtain a solid layer (14) having a predetermined shape; separating said solid layer from said construction shape; and moving the separated solid layer and the construction shape to a predetermined position relative to one another for letting the liquid flow-in between the separated solid layer and the construction shape. Reduced pressure is applied to at least one fluid, such as the liquid (3).

Abstract: A container package capable of dispensing all of the liquid from within the container comprises a pump device having a tube extending through an aperture in the container neck wherein the mouth end of the tube is directed, upon insertion into the container body, to a desired bottom edge. The direction is provided by a grooved indentation in the upper portion of the container, or by a swan shape having a downwardly sloping surface in the upper portion of the container. Biasing insertion of the tube mouth to the front edge of the bottle advantageously allows a user to completely dispense the contents while directing their delivery to a horizontal surface.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a thermoplastic resin vessel, in which a cup-shaped vessel is thermally formed from a thermoplastic resin sheet by a plug, the method including the steps of: pre-forming a portion of the thermoplastic resin sheet corresponding to an orifice portion or a flange portion of the cup-shaped vessel; and clamping the pre-formed portion of the thermoplastic resin sheet to accomplish the forming. According to the manufacturing method, thickening of a vessel bottom part and warpage of the flange portion can be improved.

Abstract: This invention relates to an injection molding method using an injection mold. The method comprises (1) a molten resin injection step for injecting the molten resin from a gate into a cavity, (2) a pressure-keeping step for continuously applying pressure from the gate after the molten resin injection step, and (3) a fluid injection step for injecting a fluid toward the back surface of the molded product. The pressure-keeping step and the fluid injection step are simultaneously executed. Simultaneously executing these two steps can lower the pressure that is to be continuously applied from the gate. The present injection molding method can reduce the pressure of the fluid to be injected toward the back surface of the molded product in order to cause the back surface of the molded product to separate from the cavity surface.

Abstract: Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a container and method of making a container. In one example, a preform is disposed into a mold cavity having a base forming assembly. The base forming assembly includes a base insert and a movable ring insert. The preform is blown against the mold cavity to form a body defining a base portion. The movable ring insert is advanced into the base portion to form a thinned flex point in the base portion while keeping the base insert fixed. The container is hot-filled with a commodity. The commodity is allowed to cool causing a vacuum in the container that results in the upward movement or inversion of a central inset portion defined at the thinned flex point.

Abstract: A plastic material having an antimicrobial characteristic and the method for making the plastic material is provided. The method includes blending and/or extruding a polymeric composition in a process which includes a temperature of at least about 170° C. The method also includes adding an antimicrobial component to the polymeric composition prior to or during the blending and/or extruding. The antimicrobial component includes a salt of a dehydroacetic acid (DHA) in an amount sufficient to provide the resulting plastic material with an effective antimicrobial characteristic. The antimicrobial component including a salt of DHA is stable at temperatures required for processing polymeric compositions.

Abstract: Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles and processes for forming the same are described herein. The articles include a propylene based polymer having a melt flow rate of less than 10 g/10 min.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for reducing the permeability of gases through polyester containers and films by incorporating into the polymer from which the container or film is formed an effective amount of exfoliated sepiolite-type clay.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flexible, extruded plastic wall base with a hollow core is presented. The method includes using extrusion die for heating and extruding plastics using a multi-functional insert within the die and air pressure to create a hollow core in the wall base. The hollow core allows less material to flow though the die so that the die stays hotter and the flow of the extruded plastic is not impeded. The resulting extruded plastic wall base is comprised of a generally thick portion, a generally thin portion and a profile on the face or front of the wall base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition comprising A) 58 to 99.6 parts by wt. (in each case based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C) of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 0.5 to 12 parts by wt. (in each case based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C) of rubber-modified graft polymer prepared in the bulk, solution or bulk-suspension polymerization process, and C) 0.1 to 30 parts by wt. (in each case based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C) of a salt of a phosphinic acid. A composition of the present invention is distinguished by an optimum combination of high heat distortion temperature, good flameproofing, excellent mechanical properties and a good resistance to hydrolysis. The present invention further relates to the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of shaped articles and the shaped articles themselves.

Abstract: A process for producing a molded product by inflation molding, which is improved in productivity in molding and can give a molded product not impaired in properties inherent in polyethylene, wherein a molded product is produced by inflation molding using a mixture comprising polyethylene having a density of 900 to 980 (kg/m3) and a polyethylene wax having a density of 890 to 980 (kg/m3) and a number-average molecular weight (Mn), as measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), of 500 to 4,000 in terms of polyethylene and satisfying a relationship represented by the following formula (I): B?0.0075×K??(I) wherein B is a content (% by weight) of a component having a molecular weight, as measured by gel permeation chromatography, of not less than 20,000 in terms of polyethylene, in the polyethylene wax, and K is a melt viscosity (mPa·s) of the polyethylene wax at 140° C.

Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a pressurized gas includes a pressurized-gas supply-source, a plurality of measuring tanks, a first pressurized-gas supply-line, pressurized-gas supply valves in the first pressurized-gas supply-line, second pressurized-gas supply-lines and pressurized-gas discharge-control valves disposed in the second pressurized-gas supply-lines. A combination of the measuring tanks is determined on the basis of the amount of a pressurized gas required for forming a hollow portion in a molded article, and the pressurized-gas discharge-control valves disposed in the second pressurized-gas supply-lines are controlled on the basis of the above determination.

Abstract: A hot-fillable container that has an aesthetically pleasing shaped after the hot-fill process. The side walls of the container have structural aspects that permit the side walls to retain a substantially similar shape after the hot-fill process. This allows for an aesthetically pleasing design that compensates for the deformation that can occur during the hot-fill process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the melt processing of polymeric materials, and more particularly to the use of compatibilized polymer processing additives to enhance the melt processing of polymeric matrices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic vehicle tank for an aqueous urea solution used for reducing the hydrogen oxide content in exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. In the preferred embodiment, the inventive tank comprises a functional unit comprising at least one pump, at least one pressure control valve, at least one internal container provided with an internal electrical heating and at least one suction line. The functional unit is preferably mounted in the form of a lid on the container opening for closing it.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 5 to 95 weight percent of a polycarbonate and from 5 to 95 weight percent of a poly(ester-ether) copolymer. The poly(ester-ether) copolymer comprises units derived from terephthalic or a chemical equivalent thereof, units derived from butane diol or a chemical equivalent thereof, and 23 to 70 weight percent of units derived from poly(oxytetramethylene) glycol or a chemical equivalent thereof, based on the weight of the copolymer. The composition also comprises from 0.001 to 0.5 weight percent of a quencher. The composition exhibits a Shore D in the range of 45 to 75; and a low temperature notched Izod ductility of at least 80% at ?40° C., as measured by ASTM D256.

Abstract: Functional polymer compositions and methods of forming such compositions are provided. The functional polymer compositions include at least 50 wt % of one or more polymer components; from 0.1 to 50 wt % of one or more fluids; and from 1 to 50 wt % of one or more active substrates. The combination of one or more fluids and one or more active substrates provides an article from such polymer composition with one or more special functional effects selected from moisturizing, anti-bacterial, disinfecting, anti-viral, anti-mildew, anti-mold, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, moisture/odor absorbing, fragrancing, insect repelling, anti-static and combinations thereof. The one or more fluids and one or more active substrates are released to the surface of polymer based articles. The functional polymer compositions are suitable for a wide range of end use applications including woven and non-woven fabrics.

Abstract: A device for molding a container from a thermoplastic material in which a heated parison is pre-blown by supplying low-pressure blowing air from a low-pressure air supply and then the blow molding is completed by subsequent supply of high-pressure blowing air and in which the high-pressure blowing air flowing out of the container that has been completely blow molded is supplied to the low-pressure air supply via a reversing mechanism during a transitional phase. A pressure monitoring is performed in the area of the low-pressure air supply and in which, after the transitional phase, the container is vented with respect to an ambient pressure whereby the pressure in the low-pressure air supply is controlled by varying the duration of the transitional phase.

Abstract: The object the present invention is to provide an exterior molding body for automobile which is reinforced by a long fiber, is excellent in mechanical properties such as bending elastic modulus and bending strength, chemical resistance and heat resistance, is lightened, has high designability and is reduced in the anisotropy of linear expansion coefficient of molding body caused by the fiber orientation at filling thereof to a mold.

Abstract: A mould assembly (60) and a method of use in injection moulding of a part having a functional cavity therein. The mould assembly has a recess (72) to receive a hollow tubular insert (48) intended to be placed in the mould assembly before the injection of a mouldable material into the cavity and to remain in the part after moulding. A gas supply arrangement supplies pressurised gas to the hollow tubular insert at a selected stage during the injection process whereby to form the functional cavity in the part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of trim comprising a visible skin (16), in which an edge part of the visible surface is positioned adjacent to a concealed surface part of a rigid support (10) and held in place by a plastic foam (20) that is disposed between the skin (16) and the support (10). The inventive piece of trim comprises a strip (22) of open-porosity material, which is placed essentially along the entire length of the edge (18) of the skin in contact at least partially with the edge part of the visible surface of the skin and with the concealed surface part of the support. The open-porosity material has a sufficient heat resistance such that, inside the finished piece, part of the material retains open porosity. The invention is suitable for pieces of trim for motor vehicles.

Abstract: Process for preparing ultrafine powders based on polyamides by contacting polyamides having a relative solution viscosity ?rel in the range from 1.5 to 2.0, measured in 0.5% m-cresol solution at 25° C., with an alcoholic medium in the presence of inorganic particles under the action of pressure and/or temperature to generate an at least partial solution, and then precipitating the polyamide from the at least partial solution, characterized in that a suspension of the inorganic particles suspended in the alcoholic medium is used. The resulting ultrafine polyamide powders have a specific BET surface area in the range of 5-100 m2/g; a fineness d50 of less than 70 ?m; an apparent density AD in the range from 250 to 1000 g/l; and a particle content of 0.1 to 80% by weight of inorganic particles based on the total weight of the polyamide powder. They are equally suitable for coatings and for mouldings and components with improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A preservation article is provided which includes nanosilver-containing anti-bacterial granules blended with plastic materials. The granules blended with the plastic materials are present in the plastic materials in an amount of 0.1 to 0.8 weight percentage based on the weight of the plastic materials.

Abstract: A fluid injection and exhaust needle for use in gas injection moulding comprising a needle with two separate flow channels; a fluid inlet channel and a fluid outlet channel; wherein gas is injected into the melt via the fluid inlet channel to form a gas cavity in the melt, and gas is simultaneously exhausted from the cavity via the fluid outlet channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforced polyamide molding materials with high notch impact strengths, comprising low viscous polyamides and flat glass fibers as a reinforcing medium, characterized in a polyamide matrix, comprising the following components: (A) 0 to 60 wt.-% of at least one aliphatic, partly crystalline polyamide with a solution viscosity, measured in m-cresol (0.5 wt-%), of ?rel less than 1.9, (B) 0 to 60 wt.-% of at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide based on aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diamines, dicarboxylic acids, lactams and/or aminocarboxylic acids, preferably with 6 to 36 carbon atoms, or a mixture of such homopolyamides and/or copolyamides, wherein the components (A) and (B) fulfill the condition: (A)+(B)=20 to 60 wt.-% and that, in the case of a mixture of components (A) and (B), at least 50 weight parts aliphatic blocks (A) are present in the mixture, and a filler component, comprising: (C) 40 to 80 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics composite encompassing at least one hard component whose modulus of elasticity is greater than or equal to 1000 MPa and one soft component whose modulus of elasticity is less than or equal to 500 MPa, where the hard and the soft component have electrical conductivity, and where the bond strength of the composite is at least 0.5 N/mm2.

Abstract: A method and system for forming an injection molded plastic part. After the injection of plastic material has started, a volume of gas from a fixed volume reservoir is introduced into the plastic material at a low pressure forming a hollow cavity. The gas is introduced into the mold by a gas pin having a temperature sensing device, such as a thermocouple, positioned on it. The introduction of this volume of gas is initiated when the temperature of the plastic material in the mold has reached a predetermined value. After the mold is filled and packed with plastic, pressurized gas is introduced into the hollow cavity forming the completed plastic part.

Abstract: The invention prevents a crimple from being generated in a resin member. The invention provides a golf club head (1) including a head shell portion (M) made of a metal material and having an opening portion (O1), and a resin member (FR) made of a fiber reinforced resin arranged in the opening portion (O1), and provided with a hollow portion in an inner portion. The resin member (FR) is constituted by a molded body formed by integrally molding a laminated body of plural layers of prepregs having a magnitude covering the opening portion (O1) and having different resin percentage contents in the head shell portion in accordance with an internal pressure molding method. Further, the prepreg having the largest resin percentage content is used in an innermost layer of the laminated body closest to the hollow portion.

Abstract: A resin molding device, resin molding method and resin molded product capable of guiding a sink to an optional position to perform a precise molding. A resin molding metal mold includes a gate formed in the central part of a cavity, a stepped part increasing the opening diameter of the cavity in the circumferential direction orthogonal to the flowing direction of a molten resin introduced into the cavity from the gate, and a fine outside air inlet part circumferentially formed on the outer part from the stepped part. The outside air inlet part is formed of a porous material and allowed to communicate with the outside of the resin molding metal mold through a communicating passage.