Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a method by which a reservoir having desired end connection profiles may be made using shape memory characteristics of crosslinking to compressively seal the connection profiles into the reservoir.

Abstract: Improved blow-molded wheels, methods for producing the same, and children's ride-on vehicles including the same are disclosed. The blow-molded wheels may include a blow-molded body that has a tread surface, first and second sidewalls and an axis. The body may be configured to rotate about the axis. The tread surface may extend circumferentially around the body and may extend between the first and second sidewalls. A first region of the tread surface may be disposed between the first sidewall and the central circumference of the blow-molded body. A second region of the tread surface may be disposed between the second sidewall and the central circumference of the blow-molded body. A recessed region may be positioned between the first region and the second region with the radial distance to the recessed region being less than the radial distances to the first and second regions.

Abstract: A method of forming a plastic container from a preform. The method comprises injecting a forming liquid into the preform at a predetermined system pressure range, a predetermined flow rate, and a predetermined duration sufficient to create a pressure spike at a peak pressure. The peak pressure being greater than the system pressure to urge the preform into the mold cavity, thus creating enhanced container definition, reduced post mold shrinkage, lower residual material stresses, and/or an improved transfer of the mold geometry and engraving to the final formed container.

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 novel LDPE from radical, high pressure polymerization is devised.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for producing a composite component, a tubular hollow section blank is placed into a die cavity of a combination tool comprising an inner high-pressure shaping tool and an injection-molding tool. The combination tool is filled with a fluid in such a way that the blank is wetted from the inside by the fluid, and the ends of the combination tool are sealed by two axial molding plugs. The filled blank is then expanded under pressure . The finished hollow section is plastic-coated in the same tool. The hollow section is emptied after shaping in the sealed state, at least until it is no longer dripping, the pressurized fluid being expelled under pressure from the hollow section through at least one discharge channel formed in the axial molding plugs.

Abstract: The method and the apparatus are used for blow molding and for filling containers. To this end, after a thermal conditioning step, a preform is shaped into a container using blowing pressure inside a blow molding tool. The blow molded containers are positioned at least along part of the transport path thereof by a carrying element, which is held by a rotating transfer wheel. The transfer wheel provides at least part of a coupling between a blow molding module for producing the containers and a filling module for filling the containers. An outfeed wheel of the blow molding module can be arranged in a transport direction of the containers upstream of the transfer wheel, and an infeed wheel of the filling module can be arranged in said transport direction downstream of the transfer wheel, wherein each wheel can be equipped with carrying elements for the containers. The number of carrying elements (42) in the region of the transfer wheel (41) is varied in accordance with a production speed.

Abstract: A method ignites the combustion of fuel in a combustion chamber (5) of engine (2), by introducing microwave radiation into the combustion chamber (5). The microwave radiation is produced in a microwave source (7) on the outside of the combustion chamber (5). The introduced microwave radiation is absorbed by the fuel distributed in the combustion chamber (5). The supply of energy, in the fuel, arising from absorption, distributes combustion in a large-volume in the combustion chamber (5), preferably in the entire combustion chamber (5) and in a homogenous manner, and is essentially simultaneously ignited. An associated ignition device (1) and an associated engine (2) are also provided.

Abstract: A process for treatment of a thin-walled plastic container, the container having residual stresses resulting from its manufacture from a preform, which has been hot-filled and stoppered with liquid contents and then cooled once filled and stoppered, and being designed to undergo stress relief by a heat treatment, characterized in that it includes a stage prior to that of the heat treatment that consists in exerting mechanical force on the external surface of the thin wall of the container that is deformed by the hot filling to generate an interior pressure so as to compensate for at least the underpressure to which it is subjected and to restore its initial shape to it. An associated device for the implementation of the process is also described.

Abstract: A process for pressurization of a thin-walled plastic container having a container weight to wall surface ratio on the order of 150 g/m2 to 250 g/m2, designed to contain a flat liquid, comprising the following stages: providing a container; filling the container that has residual stresses under cold conditions with said flat liquid; sealing the container after filling; and, heating the container, without raising the temperature of the liquid, to reach the temperature of the container's glass transition point so as to generate a pressurization of the interior of said container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source includes an inlet and a piston-like device. The piston-like device is moveable in a first direction wherein liquid is drawn into the pressure source through the inlet and in a second direction wherein the liquid is urged toward the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and creating a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stretch blow moulding a preform into a desired article is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting the preform into a hollow mould, stretching the heated preform with a stretching member, filling the preform with an incompressible fluid such that the preform expands and is formed into the article by the mould and draining the incompressible fluid from the interior of the formed article. The apparatus comprises a hollow mould for receiving the preform, a stretching member for stretching the preform, an incompressible fluid filling means for filling the preform with an incompressible fluid such that the preform expands and a drain for draining the incompressible fluid from the formed article.

Abstract: A transport case 1 with hinged side parts 3, 4 made of plastic is provided, whereby the height of the hinged side parts 3, 4 is greater than 16 centimeters or the permissible load of the transport case is greater than 16 kg, and wicket-shaped hollow stiffening strips 11, 12 are present in the hinged side parts 3, 4. The stiffening strips 11, 12 formed by injection of liquid have a surface roughness that is less than 10 micrometers.

Abstract: This application teaches a disposal chain and a supply chain system for sealing and unsealing a vacuum draw path embodying a thrust handle capable of imparting assembly and disassembly thrust forces said system conferring the potential of reducing the amount solid waste mass contributed to the waste stream.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first operating machine arranged for processing objects, a second operating machine positioned downstream of the first operating machine and arranged for further processing the objects, an accumulating arrangement interposed between the first operating machine and the second operating machine and arranged for receiving the objects, and a command and control arrangement arranged for detecting a parameter indicating the quantity of the objects contained in the accumulating arrangement and regulating the operation of the second operating machine on the basis of the parameter. A method includes dispensing synthetic plastics in a pasty state, compression-moulding the plastics to obtain a perform, blowing the perform to obtain a container, and filling the container with a product. Each step maintains its own regulated temperature so that the dispensing temperature is greater than the blowing temperature and the blowing temperature is greater than the filling temperature.

Abstract: Improved blow-molded wheels, methods for producing the same, and children's ride-on vehicles including the same are disclosed. The blow-molded wheels may include a blow-molded body that has a tread surface, first and second sidewalls and an axis. The body may be configured to rotate about the axis. The tread surface may extend circumferentially around the body and may extend between the first and second sidewalls. A first region of the tread surface may be disposed between the first sidewall and a part line of the blow-molded body. A second region of the tread surface may be disposed between the first region and the part line. A first radial distance from the axis to the first region may exceed a second radial distance from the axis to the second region by at least a first predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A container that is formed using a blow molding method. The container includes a neck wall and tamper bead extending from the neck wall. The tamper bead engages a tamper band when a lid comprising the tamper band is mounted to the container. A ratio of a height of the tamper bead to a ratio of the width that the tamper bead extends from the neck wall is in the range of 1.3 to 3.0.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source includes an inlet and a piston-like device. The piston-like device is moveable in a first direction wherein liquid is drawn into the pressure source through the inlet and in a second direction wherein the liquid is urged toward the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a sterile package (1, 1?) integrally housing a contents-pouring device (5, 5?) which has improved contents pourability and tamper evidence. According to the present invention, the sterile package (1, 1?) can be efficiently produced by adopting the following steps of: (1) disposing a parison (27) in a mold (32) for a plastic container main body, (2) blowing sterile air from a nozzle (24) inserted in the parison (27) to blow-mold the plastic container main body, (3) filling the plastic container main body (2) with contents through the nozzle (24) and retracting the nozzle (24), (4) inserting a contents-pouring device (5, 5?) in the parison located above the plastic container main body (2), (5) clamping a mold (31) for a protective case, and (6) forming a protective case (6) with the parison located above the container main body (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a water reservoir with an inlet and an outlet which are compressively sealingly engaged with the water reservoir tank by utilizing the latent heat of extrusion of the extrudate to bond with the exterior surfaces of the inlet and outlet profiles.

Abstract: Dispenser that dispenses a substance onto a substrate, such as a tooth treatment compound onto teeth, includes a vial including a cavity containing the substance and a projecting portion extending outward from the base. An applicator tip is engaged with the conduit and includes an internal passage communicating with the cavity, and an applicator portion situated forward of the conduit and that includes a plurality of spaced-apart projections at a distal application surface, preferably crenellated fingers. A cap is removably attachable to the vial and when attached, the applicator portion of the applicator tip is accommodated in a cavity of the cap and a sealing stopper extends into the internal passage to thereby seal it. When the cap is removed from the vial and the base is squeezed, the substance is urged out of the cavity through the passage of the applicator tip and onto the projections.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mold, a molding assembly and a molding process for molding two tier array of containers of synthetic polymeric material. The process is particularly related to formed, filled and sealed molded containers.

Abstract: A base of a container may include a standing surface, a first wall, a second wall, a first hinge, and a second hinge. The first hinge may be positioned between the standing surface and the first wall, the first wall being rotateable about the first hinge relative to a longitudinal axis of the container. The second hinge may be positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the second wall being rotateable about the second hinge relative to the longitudinal axis of the container, where rigidity of the base prevents substantial net distortion of the base during rotation of the second wall.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source includes an inlet and a piston-like device. The piston-like device is moveable in a first direction wherein liquid is drawn into the pressure source through the inlet and in a second direction wherein the liquid is urged toward the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and creating a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing and filling beverage containers (12) having thin walls and/or at least partially unstable shapes under the influence of heat is described, in which the containers (12) are manufactured by blow molding of preforms (10), then filled with a hot liquid filling product (16), next pressurized by a compressed gas (18), and then sealed. The preforms (10) and the containers (12) molded therefrom are pressurized during blow molding at a blow molding temperature, which is essentially below 110° C.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank by moulding a parison in a mould, in which method the parison is locally deformed during moulding of the parison in order to obtain an impermeable hollow built-in connector provided with a screw thread, and to do so by means of a concave counter-form and a convex form that can penetrate the counter-form, these two pieces being secured, one to the mould and the other to a core located inside the mould, or vice versa, and at least one of these pieces being provided with a screw thread, the moulding of the connector taking place by the convex form penetrating the concave counter-form.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stent delivery system having a holder and at least one stent configured to expand from a first diameter to a second diameter is provided. The manufacturing method includes compressing the stent to the first diameter, inserting the stent into a first tube, placing a second tube inside the first tube and inside an inner diameter of the stent. The second tube is airtight. The manufacturing method also includes applying pressure and heat suitable to the second tube, thereby blowmolding the second tube against the stent.

Abstract: A molded plastic container includes a side wall having a valve seat feature molded into the side wall, the valve seat feature comprising a central recess in the outer surface of the side wall, and an annular valve seat surrounding the central recess. The container has one or more holes extending through a portion of the side wall bounded by the annular valve seat into the interior of the container for venting gas from the container. A label is affixed against the outer surface of the side wall and is under tension, the tension of the label causing the label to firmly abut the annular valve seat. Excess pressure of gas inside the container is able to momentarily lift the label away from the annular valve seat to establish a flow path between the label and the annular valve seat such that gas under pressure is vented from the container.

Abstract: A medicament container and a method of manufacturing the container housing at least one individual dose of medicament using a carrier having first and second opposing faces and through walls defining a through hole extending between the first and second opposing faces, the method including inserting the carrier into a mould having an element for protrusion into the through hole from the first face so as to define with the through walls a generally cup-shaped space, filling the generally cup-shaped space with a mould material so as to form a generally cup-shaped insert in the through hole, removing the carrier and insert from the mould, depositing an individual dose of medicament in the generally cup-shaped insert, and sealing the medicament and insert in the through hole by sealing first and second sheets respectively with the first and second faces.

Abstract: A mold may include mold portions that each includes a surface, a cavity formed in the surface, and a movable frame that extends around the cavity. In manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber, a parison may be located between the mold portions. The mold portions are moved toward the parison such that the frames contact and compress opposite sides of the parison to form a first bond between the opposite sides of the parison. The parison is also compressed between the mold portions such that opposite sides of the parison are shaped within the cavities to define the chamber and form a second bond immediately adjacent to the chamber.

Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.

Abstract: A plastic container and lid assembly for storing liquid coating materials including a container and a lid. The container has a body with a bottom wall, at least four sidewalls and a neck. The neck defines a wide mouth opening and includes threads for receiving mating threads on the lid. The lid also has a plurality of lugs, preferably two lugs, extending radially from the lid and terminating at or before the lugs extend beyond the container sidewalls when the lid is in sealed engagement with the container. The body also has an integral handle for lifting the container and the container neck supports a bail-type handle also for lifting said container. The container handle and bail-type handles do not extend beyond the container sidewall. The container and lid assembly having an effective packing footprint and an effective packing volume which substantially conforms to the effective packing footprint and the effective packing volume of a conventional metal paint can.

Abstract: Method of producing a polyester resin container, such as a PET bottle, from a preform (10) includes a step whereby the preform (10) is heated to a temperature above a glass-transition temperature and a drawing step which is performed in a cavity (101). According to the invention, during the drawing step, an incompressible fluid and not a gaseous fluid is injected through the opening in the preform (10?).

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-chamber syringe with a by-pass channel from a plastic material comprises the steps of producing a tubular preform from a thermoplastic material; providing a die designed to enclose the preform from the outside in an area of the by-pass channel to be formed, the at least one by-pass channel being preformed as a recess on an inner surface of the die; heating-up the preform to a temperature above the softening range of the plastic material, and positioning the preform in a predefined axial position inside the die; subjecting the preform to a differential pressure until the at least one by-pass channel is plastically formed; and cooling down the syringe body so formed to room temperature.

Abstract: A device (1) for treating containers (10) with a nozzle device (4) which fills the container (10) with a gaseous medium, wherein the nozzle device (4) can be introduced at least partly in a mouth (12) of the container (10). Furthermore a wall body (6) is provided which surrounds completely at least one area of the nozzle device in the peripheral direction, and a sealing device (8) to seal a space (R) between the container (10) and the wall body (6). According to the invention the sealing device (8) can be pressed in a substantially radial direction against the outer periphery of the mouth (12) of the container (10).

Abstract: A molding unit (20) for use in a can shaping process. Container preforms (F) are mounted on a table (16) which is rotated so a blank is moved from an initial loading station (P1) to a molding station (P4). The molding unit includes a two-part mold (20a, 20b) split vertically in half, and an inner surface (56) of each mold half is shaped to produce a desired can profile. Once the preform is in place, a pressurization unit (102) is lowered into place from above the mold onto an open, upper end of the preform. The mold is then closed and pressurized air is introduced into the preform and forces the sidewall of the preform outwardly against the inner surface of the mold to conform the preform into a desired container profile. The height of the preform tries to contract as its sidewall expands, but a force imparted to the preform by the pressurization unit controls the direction of any contraction so to prevent distortion of the container.

Abstract: A container and closure package in that includes a container having a body, a finish wall extending from the body with at least one external thread, a circular throat at an axial edge of the finish wall remote from the body and having a lesser inner diameter than the finish wall, and a pour spout extending axially from the throat at greater inner diameter than the throat. The container body, finish wall, throat and pour spout are of integrally blow molded construction as formed, with the inside diameter of the throat being optionally reamed as required for sealing engagement with the closure. The closure has a base wall, a peripheral outer skirt extending from the base wall with an internal thread for receipt over the external thread on the container finish wall, and an internal skirt extending from the base wall and spaced radially inwardly from the outer skirt for sliding plug-sealing receipt within the throat, with the pour spout being disposed between the inner and outer skirts of the closure.

Abstract: A container and a method of making a container are provided. In one example, the container includes a body having an upper portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion includes a blown finish defining a longitudinal axis and an opening into the container. A first portion defines a tamper evident (TE) band formed on the finish and defines a first diameter at an outermost surface. A second portion is formed on the finish, offset toward the base portion relative to the first portion, and defines a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. A transition portion is formed between the first and second portions. The transition portion defines an annular taper from the first portion to the second portion.

Abstract: In a method for the production and filling of containers (12), at least one tube (3) of plasticized plastic material is extruded into an open mold (6). The tube (3) is bonded at its advancing end on closing the mold (6) to form the container base. The tube (3) is severed above the mold, by a separating element (21) to form a filling opening. The mold (6) having the tube (3) with a filling opening is moved to a filling position in which the container is filled after the tube (3) formed in the mold by generating an expanding pressure gradient acting on the tube (3). During the movement of the mold (6) into the filling position, the filling opening of the tube (3) is covered by a sterile barrier (23).

Abstract: A moulding method, in particular a blowing or vacuum moulding method produces a dispensing container filled with a medium for dispensing. A moulding method for production of a dispensing container (1), filled with a medium for dispensing, involves introduction of an extruded plastic tube (6) into an open mould with moving main mould sections (8) and mould sections (10), cutting the plastic tube (6), spreading the plastic tube (6) into contact with the mould walls of the main mould sections (8), filling the container (1) in the mould with the medium for dispensing, introduction of a sealing unit (3), closure of the secondary mould sections (10) and subsequent moulding of the section of plastic tube (6) running through the secondary mould sections (10) to form a protective sleeve (5) which encloses a cannula (11) in the sealing unit (3) as second component of the securing device (5, 17).

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding method, in particular a blowing or vacuum moulding method for production of a dispensing container filled with a medium for dispensing. A moulding method for production of a dispensing container (1), filled with a medium for dispensing, comprises the following steps: introduction of an extruded plastic tube (6) into an open mould with moving main mould section (8) and mould section (10), cutting the plastic tube (6), spreading the plastic tube (6) into contact with the mould walls of the main mould section (8), filling the container (1) in the mould with the medium for dispensing, introduction of a sealing unit (3), closure of the mould section (10) and subsequent moulding of the section of plastic tube (6) running through the mould section (10) to give a protective sleeve (5) which encloses a cannula (11) in the sealing unit (3) as second component of the securing device (5, 17).

Abstract: A molding process is disclosed in which an extruded column of plastic is introduced into a mold cavity having a predetermined surface profile. A region of negative air pressure is created inside the mold cavity, exterior to the extruded column. The negative air pressure is applied to the exterior of the extruded column to draw the extruded column into contact with the entire surface profile of the mold cavity, to produce a molded article. The invention can also include a step of co-extruding multiple types of plastic resulting in an extruded column having multiple layers, to produce a molded article having multiple layers. The present method also includes a step of internally inserting a component into the extruded column at a predetermined position so that it will end up at a predetermined position of the molded article after the molding process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-treated plastic pressurized container that is resistant to polar liquids and impact stresses and the process for making such container.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition for making a molded article comprising (i) a polymer component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and a combination of polyethylene terephthalate and a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and (ii) a polymer additive comprising one or more than one hydroxylic compound comprising from 3 to about 8 hydroxy groups. The amount of one or more than one hydroxylic compound is sufficient to decrease the level of acetaldehyde in the molded article that would be present without including the one or more than one hydroxylic compound in the thermoplastic molding composition. A method for making a molded article with decreased levels of acetaldehyde comprising, first, providing a thermoplastic molding composition according to the present invention, and, second, injection molding the thermoplastic molding composition to form a molded article.

Abstract: A container made without employing a mold release agent, comprised of halogenated polymeric material provides an extended shelf-life for 1,1-disubstituted ethylene adhesive monomer compositions.

Abstract: A container for product integrity and identification includes a bottle formed from a resin comprising polypropylene and a first set of dye stuffs present in the bottle in an amount sufficient to absorb visible and ultraviolet wavelengths which may cause product degradation. An ultraviolet blocking agent is present to absorb ultraviolet wavelengths which may cause product degradation. A second set of dyestuffs is present in the bottle in an amount sufficient to provide an identifying blue color of the bottle while enabling sufficient transmission of the light for visual inspection of the product contained in the bottle.

Abstract: A process for producing containers involves a tube and at least one separating partition, both formed from plasticized synthetic material. The partition extends within the tube. The tube and partition are extruded into an opened blow mold. The blow mold is then closed, and the tube is expanded by producing a pressure gradient that acts upon the tube. The pressure gradient is applied to expand the tube against the molding wall of the blow mold to form the container. The end of the tube that is the front end during the extrusion step and the front end of every separating partition are welded together by closing the opened blow mold, thereby closing the base of the container that is linked with every separating partition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production and filling of containers (12), whereby at least one tube (3) of plastified plastic material is extruded into an open mould (6), the tube (3) is bonded at the advancing end thereof on closing the mould (6) to give the container base and the tube (3) is severed above the mould, by a separating element (21) to give a filling opening. The mould (6) with the tube (3), comprising a filling opening, is moved to a filling position, in which the container is filled after the above is formed in the mould by means of generating an expanding pressure gradient acting on the tube (3). During the movement of the mould (6) into the filling position the filling opening of the tube (3) is covered by means of a sterile barrier (23).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for producing a tube preform using an injection moulding method. The inventor of the present invention has found that in the case of using an injection moulding method to produce tube preforms which can be constructed with either one layer or a plurality of layers, and of subsequent extension, in particular by heating the preform, and biaxial expansion by means of compressed air, a tube can be obtained which, on the one hand, has a tube shoulder with the strength required by industrial thread and, on the other hand, has a lateral surface which exhibits the softness desired for a tube.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming a blow molded plastic container with a mouth and neck portion thereof which is inclined or angled with respect to the body portion of the container, including heating the neck of the container and bending the heated neck of the container.