Patents by Inventor Tom M. Mertens

Tom M. Mertens has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MULTI-LAYER NOZZLE, METHOD, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20220063158
    Abstract: A multi-layer nozzle for injection molding includes a nozzle housing, a valve stem, a stem guide, an insert, and a nozzle tip. The insert may comprise a 3D metal printed insert. In embodiments, a 3D metal printed insert may be configured to split and combine the flow of materials, which may form a multi-layered article, such as a preform. A method of using such a multi-layer nozzle to form articles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sam Van Dijck, Miguel Vieira, Laurent Degroote, Tom M. Mertens