Abstract: An embossed article such as a plastic bowl is injection molded between the molding surfaces of an unidirectional mold. The outer molding surface is inclined outwardly from bottom to top and is provided with an engraved area in which the boss is formed. The undercut upper edge of the engraved area is slanted in a manner to provide an inclined lead in surface on the boss. The undercut of the lead in surface is slight enough that the boss is able to release from the engraved area without damage as the mold opens in unidirectional fashion for removal of the molded article.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 1978
Date of Patent:
May 6, 1980
Assignee:
Packer Plastics, Inc.
Inventors:
James H. Schwartzburg, Eric A. Little, Eddie A. Wilson
Abstract: For a flower pot having a plurality of radially spaced holes in the bottom thereof, an interlocking saucer having a plurality of radially spaced fastener studs projecting from the bottom thereof. The fastener studs define a pot supporting plane located at least 0.1 inch (2.5mm) above the bottom of the saucer and include angled arms having a pot retaining side inclined at a greater angle than the opposite side of the arm. The fastener studs interlockingly fit with the corresponding holes of the flower pot to removably interconnect the saucer thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 16, 1977
Date of Patent:
June 6, 1978
Assignee:
Packer Plastics, Inc.
Inventors:
Donald A. Morris, Eddie A. Wilson, Eric A. Little