Abstract: A machine for injection molding of plastic articles comprising a rotatable wheel having a plurality of molds mounted along the periphery thereof with spacers mounted therebetween, wherein each mold comprises two opposing sections pivotally attached to each other such that the mold opens radially towards the periphery of the wheel. The periphery of the molds and spacers are machined to a precise radius to collectively form a continuous circle. Each mold comprises a plurality of cavities wherein each cavity communicates with the exterior of the mold along the periphery thereof through an opening formed at the mold parting line. A stationary injection nozzle is machined to precisely conform to the periphery of the circular structure and to ride along the surface thereof as the wheel is rotated.

Abstract: An apparatus for injection molding of plastic lure skirts utilizes an openable mold wherein a conic cavity is formed between a pair of mold plates and a conic insert is selectively advanced to abut the inner surface of the conic cavity. A plurality of grooves are formed in the conic cavity which communicates with a tubular section wherein the soft plastic is introduced such that a body portion and a stranded skirt are formed when plastic is injected between the mold plates and the conic insert. The apparatus may be used for forming double skirted lures or conventional non-skirted lures by internal injection when a stripper bar is used to partially seal the mold distribution channel.