Abstract: An apparatus for charging a press for making brakeshoes and the like utilizes an intermediate mold carrying precompacted powder positioned on the press mold. The powder is engaged by the raised press ram and a lowered ejection ram such that the powder trapped between the rams is transferred to the press mold. The intermediate mold is then removed, a counter-pressure plate swingably mounted on a frame of the apparatus is applied into registry with the press mold and the press operation ensues.

Abstract: A multi-injection molded body made of at least a first and a second resin is molded, an undercut is formed generally by pressing a part of the surface about an aperture opening formed in a first molded body made of the first resin to project interior side wall faces of the aperture inward, and injecting a second resin to mold a second molded body in the aperture. The multi-injection molded body thus formed has an undercut in the aperture, so that the second molded body is tightly fixed to the first molded body. A multi-injection molding machine for producing the first and second molded bodies is also provided.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making multiconductor electrical cable termination assembly and method of making the same having an integral structural combination of a multiconductor electrical cable, a plurality of electrical contacts, and a housing part that is molded about at least a portion of each of the contacts and a portion of the cable. Each contact forms a function with a respective conductor of the cable, and the integral housing part is molded with the assistance of a mold core under elevated temperature and pressure conditions so that each of the junctions is fully encapsulated by the molded body part to create a hermetically sealed junction zone which is free of air, moisture, oxygen, and other like deleterious contaminants, and which helps to prevent the contamination of the function when the cable termination assembly is utilized in a hostile environment.

Abstract: A mold for making articles that are interconnected by a lanyard, such as inflator parts. A mold base has a channel formed in it, and a first block is slidably mounted in that channel. A groove formed in the block defines the contour of a first article produced by the mold when plastic is injected into the groove and a mating groove formed in a mold cover that overlies the base. A stationary second block, also disposed in the channel, has a cavity formed in it that defines the contour of a second article. Opposite ends of the lanyard are positioned in the respective areas bounded by the grooves and cavity so that the opposite ends of the lanyard are embedded in the articles produced by the mold. The length of the interconnecting lanyard is adjusted by adjusting the position of the moveable block within the channel. The movable block may also be stationery.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing shrimp-shaped food products and a food product produced by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a split mold having a cavity shaped as a shelled-shrimp-shaped product. The mold has an injection opening for injecting a minced fish material into the cavity, the injection opening extending from the root or base of the shrimp's head to the shrimp's back portion and being oriented upwardly. After injecting the minced fish meat into the cavity, a V-shaped device is lowered towards the opening of the mold to make a longitudinal groove in the minced fish material. The mold and the material are heated up to produce a shrimp-shaped food product. The apparatus may further include a cover mold having a supply channel formed in it for moving the material to the injection opening. The V-shaped device may be incorporated in the cover mold.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a silicone gel material has a pair of tanks for separately storing and kneading first and second liquids gel forming materials, a feeder feeding the liquids while kneading them, a debubbling unit with a debubbling tank for removing air bubbles contained in the materials from the feeder and turning the tank upside down to discharge into a hopper, a nozzle for discharging silicone gel material received from the hopper in a predetermined thickness onto a lower film moving below the nozzle, an upper film supplier placing an upper film onto the film of silicone gel material, upper and lower rollers rolling the upper and lower films and the film of silicone gel material into a laminated strip, a belt conveyor receiving the laminated strip, a heating tunnel for gelling the silicone gel material and a strip take up device at the exit of the heating tunnel.

Abstract: A method and a device for introducing reinforcing strands into a vertical mold through the open upper end thereof. An array of strand material is positioned to extend across the open end of a mold and an insertion device is lowered into the mold. The insertion device engages the strand material during its downward motion and draws an appropriate amount of such material from a continuous supply thereof to give a strand reinforcement of elongate U-shape within the mold. A reciprocable carriage is provided whereby the leading end of the strand is presented to a clamp at a remote side of the mold opening, the carriage having a selectively operable clamp thereon for engagement with the strand during movement of the carriage toward the clamp.

Abstract: Apparatus for resin sealing semiconductor devices is disclosed, wherein semiconductor devices such as semiconductor chips are placed in cavities provided in a pair of chase blocks, which are clamped by a press machine through support members capable of elastic compressive deformation. Plastic is then injected into the cavities of the chase blocks such as to resin seal the semiconductor devices.Also disclosed is a device for resin sealing semiconductor devices, which device comprises: a pair of chase blocks equipped with cavities for holding semiconductor devices, a press machine for pressing the chase blocks against each other through a pair of press surfaces, a plurality of support members adapted to hold the chase blocks over the respective press surfaces of the press machine and to undergo elastic compressive deformation during the press operation of the press machine, and a plastic injector for injecting plastic into the cavities provided in the chase blocks.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling apparatus for a blow molding machine having a primary circular multiple mold path. A continuous drive closed circuit is provided by a guide track means and forms a secondary path in which a carriage or trolley carrying an air actuated means for picking and holding a label for transport to a matched segmental transfer station at which the mold parts and the carriage move in unison at zero relative velocity during which the label is automatically deposited in a mold for application to the plastic part being formed by the mold. Thereafter, the carriage or trolley is conditioned to pick up another label. The continuous driving of both the blow molding machine and the in-mold label dispenser is synchronized for unison uninterrupted operation.

Abstract: A method for charging a press for making brakeshoes and the like utilizes an intermediate mold to carry the precompacted powder. The intermediate mold is positioned on the press mold and the powder engaged by the raised press ram and a lowered ejection ram so that the powder trapped between the rams is transferred to the press mold. The intermediate mold is then removed, a counterpressure plate is applied and the press operation ensues.

Abstract: Molding apparatus, particularly for mounting specimens for microstructural analysis. A ramhead pressurizes a molding chamber, with the pressure, temperature and time of the cycle being set into the system from a control panel and proceeding automatically. The ramhead is advanced through a hydraulic system. A spring is provided for mounting the tubular molding chamber to permit the molding chamber to spontaneously align with the advancing ramhead. A wrench member is provided as an integral part of the apparatus to rotationally lock the handle to the molding chamber, to permit rotation of the molding chamber through the handle for removal thereof when desired.

Abstract: An improved composite metal-elastomer styled automotive-type wheel with a three-dimensionally contoured ornamental outboard face formed by a plastic overlay body permanently adhered or affixed to the outboard face, and an improved molding apparatus and method for constructing such a wheel. A plastic overlay body has an annular row of outboard pockets disposed in radially offset, axially overlapping relation with a annular row of inboard pockets which in turn register with vent openings in the disc to thereby provide air passages through the wheel for brake ventilation. The outboard pockets preferably are disposed radially remote from the center of the wheel close to the wheel rim, and a relatively thin cross-section of plastic material is molded so as to overlie the outboard rim flange to provide a full-face appearance to the wheel.

Abstract: An improved retractable pin mold for golf balls has a gate valve positioned at the pole of the core.

Abstract: A label transferring apparatus useable for in-mold label application. In a first embodiment, a transfer device is mounted on a pivotable radial arm and comprises two pairs of transfer heads mounted for rapid, reciprocal transverse movement. A stack of labels is supplied by corresponding two pairs of magazines located at a first radial position. The radial arm is positioned by a fluid actuated rack and pinion mechanism.

Abstract: A device for resin sealing semiconductor devices includes a pair of chase blocks having cavities for holding semiconductor devices, a press machine for pressing the chase blocks against each other through a pair of press surfaces, a plurality of support members for holding the chase blocks over the respective press surfaces of the press machine and undergoing elastic compressive deformation during the press operation of the press machine, and a plastic injector for injecting plastic into the cavities in the chase blocks.

Abstract: A lead frame assembly is disclosed which interfaces with existing wire bonders using a single track design from the bonder through the molding process. During the molding operation, the bonded lead frame is transferred into the mold on a guide track system built into the mold chase. The mold closes and clamps the lead frame after which a compound charging system meters and injects a compound into the mold cavities. The mold is opened and the strip ejected and transferred out of the mold via internal guide tracks. A granular or pellet form of compound is used in the charging system. The lead frame assembly has side rails, between which a temporary and a permanent support structure is formed. The temporary support structure is removed from the bonded integrated circuits after the bonding process is completed, while the permanent structure is made a part of the bonded integrated circuit package.

Abstract: A method for backing up vehicle mat comprising the steps of: applying the sol resin to a metal mold which is capable of being heated or cooled; filling the resin applied to the metal mold by degasificating the air in the resin applied to the metal mold; heating the bottom surface of the metal mold to obtain semi-gel condition of the resin; pressurizing the semi-gel resin with the fabric mat by pulling four corners of the fabric mat to exert tension stress over the entire surface of the fabric mat; cooling the bottom surface of the metal mold to obtain complete rubber like gel condition of resin after heat is applied directly to the bottom surface of the metal mold so that resin is completely bonded to the fabric mat; and removing the vehicle mat finished to be backed up from the metal mold.

Abstract: A precompact of flowable brake-lining composition is formed in an intermediate die by pressing the material in a direction perpendicular to the generatrices of the curved surfaces between which the material is pressed, whereupon the intermediate die is swung onto the hot-pressing die and the precompact transferred between synchronously driven rams into the hot-pressing die. A horizontal ram effects the final hot pressing of the precompact, advantageously directly bonding the same to a brakeshoe.

Abstract: To avoid contaminating the sprue runner which leads from the mixing device to the molding cavity of a molding tool for the production of molded plastic, especially foam plastic, parts, an insertable lining is placed in the sprue runner and can be removed along with the molded part.

Abstract: An apparatus for injection moulding plastics closure elements into apertures in the central panels of a plurality of can ends comprises a first mould tool, a second mould tool, and a mechanism for bringing the mould tools together to clamp on opposed surfaces of each central panel and thereby define a mould cavity enclosing a margin of panel material around the aperture and spanning both sides of the aperture. A passageway in at least one of the moulded tools permits injection of plastics material into the mould cavity. The first mould tool includes a plurality of cavity defining mould portions each slidably guided in a respective bore in the first mould tool and a resilient support in each bore to urge each mould portion towards the second mould tool. A stripper plate surrounds the mould inserts and is formed with an annular recess situated laterally outside of and around each insert to receive the outer circumference of a can end to properly locate the can end.

Abstract: An in-mold label transfer apparatus. In a first embodiment transfer devices mounted on an extension device comprise a pair of label applicator heads which move transversely to receive labels and to deliver same to the mold surfaces. This transfer device comprises power actuated mechanical elements including rack and pinion, cam arm scissor and scissors arrangements. Another transfer device comprises a pair of side-by-side opposed piston and cylinder units. Other embodiments include transfer arms having label transfer heads at the ends thereof, the arms comprising rods movable from a first position placing the label applicator head at the mold and a second position completely outside of the mold, and whereat the label applicator heads are positionable relative to label magazines for receiving labels. A special label applicator head constructed resiliently to resiliently urge the label against the interior of a mold surface.

Abstract: An automatic continuously cycleable molding system wherein a plurality of mold sets are transported in predetermined timed cycles through a series of work stations wherein the various molding, curing and workpiece handling operations are accomplished, and wherein the mold sets are recirculatingly moved through the system for repeated usage.

Abstract: A pour hole closure for use with an injection foam molding system including a mold assembly having a pour bushing leading to a reaction chamber. A cylinder having a slightly oversized plastic plug extending downwardly therefrom is normally positioned above the pour bushing in the mold assembly. The cylinder is pivotally movable away from its normal position against the force of resilient means. A pour head and nozzle assembly is adapted to move into engagement with the cylinder to move the latter while attaining a position wherein the nozzle is positioned above the pour bushing. The nozzle is lowered to engage the top edge of the pour bushing for injection of foam material into the reaction chamber.

Abstract: Encapsulated electronic circuit devices as well as methods and molding apparatus for making same are disclosed. For example, an integrated circuit "die" (or "chip") and the lead frame (or frames) to which it is physically affixed and electrically connected are positioned in a mold between stacks of resin impregnated fibrous layers of predetermined shape and size. The layers are then compressed under heat and pressure causing them to fuse together about the die and its lead frame(s). This forms a laminated protective sealed encapsulation for the die and adjacent portions of the lead frame(s), without causing undue damage to the delicate lead wires electrically connecting the die to the lead frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating selected portions of the printed circuit board in a pin grid array using transfer molding techniques. In one embodiment for encapsulating only the top surface and side edges of the board, a vacuum is provided in the lower cavity to hold the edges of the bottom surface of the board flush against the mold plate. In a second embodiment for encapsulating all exposed surfaces of the board, the array pins are inserted in holes in the bottom of the cavity and supported by an adjustable block which positions the board in the cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a tear-off section of a sealing cap with a pulling member including positioning means for orienting the sealing cap relative to the mould parts with the attachment part enclosed within the mould cavity and a chamber to receive a quantity of plastic material and communicating with the mould cavity via passages so that when the mould parts close the plastic will flow from the chamber into the mould cavity and envelop the attachment part.

Abstract: A label transferring device which places labels simultaneously in separate sides of a mold used in blow molding machines. A hydraulic cylinder has a carriage assembly mounted to the piston rod so as to be extended between the separated mold sections and retracted to a position between a set of label supply magazines. The label supply magazines are positioned so that a set of opposed carrying cylinders can extend and pick up the labels on carrying heads and place the labels on the placement areas in the mold. Alternatively, the carrying cylinders are mounted on a pair of extendable, converging clamp arms which clamp onto the molded objects, remove them from the molding area and transport the objects to other processing stations in the machine.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling apparatus is disclosed for a blow molding machine having a primary circular multiple mold path. A continuous drive closed circuit is provided by a guide track means and forms a secondary path in which a carriage or trolley carrying an air actuated means for picking and holding a label for transport to a matched segmental transfer station at which the mold parts and the carriage move in unison at zero relative velocity during which the label is automatically deposited in a mold for application to the plastic part being formed by the mold. Thereafter, the carriage or trolley is conditioned to pick up another label. The continuous driving of both the blow molding machine and the in-mold label dispenser is synchronized for unison uninterrupted operation.

Abstract: A tube container molding apparatus in which a cylindrical tube is inserted into a split mold in its closed state so that the end section of the tube comes into contact with a cavity face of the split mold. A core is then advanced to fit into the tube from its rear end, and finally a resin melt is introduced into the cavity formed by the cavity face of the split mold and the end face of the core.When the resin melt is injected into the cavity, a tube holding piece pushes the tube against the core to prevent the tube from being drawn out of the cavity.Midway during the advance of the core into the tube, the tube is held by the tube holding piece and the further advance of the tube is made together with the core. Thus, the forward end section of the tube is bent inward to a prescribed width.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the manufacture of a support arm equipped with a diamond pickup of the type utilized for a record turntable pickup. The diamond pickup has a cylindrical central body having a plurality of planar facets and an elliptical tapered point.The support arm is injection molded in a mold consisting of an upper and lower die. The upper mold die has a V-shaped notch in which the planar facets of the cylindrical central body is automatically positioned under the thrust of the injected composite material.

Abstract: An improved window gasket assembly and the apparatus and associated method for reaction injection molding such assemblies, as well as other molded articles, are disclosed. The gasket is preferably integrally molded from an elastomeric material such as urethane onto a substantially transparent window panel. The gasket and window assembly can then be mounted and secured directly to a vehicle body panel opening, for example, with adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for discrete mechanical fasteners. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an improved aftermixer and gating apparatus includes a mixing body in which a flowable multi-constituent molding material is separated into a number of generally serpentine mixing passageways and reunited in a common mixing cavity before being conveyed through a fan-gate passageway to the mold cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying labels in the molds of a plastic blow molding machine of the type wherein a plurality of sets of molds are mounted on a wheel rotatable about a horizontal axis and the molds are moved toward and away from one another to enclose a parison and the parison is then blown to the confines of the cavity between the mold sections which comprises successively die punching labels from a web directly onto vacuum cups and delivering the labels successively between the mold sections by moving the vacuum cups between the mold sections and thereafter moving the cups laterally into the cavities of the mold sections.

Abstract: A plastic molded snap fastener including a stud head having solid thin annular base flange and a top, the top and the flange being held in spaced relation by radial ribs preferably in the form of a cross piece, the top being annular but "flattened" on the outer perimeter in the area of the ends of the cross piece. Where the plastic is compatible with the plastic of the fabric, the fastener parts may be molded directly on the fabric. In a modification the base flange is split by a plane perpendicular to the axis of the fastener part. The base fabric is sandwiched between the parts of the flange. This modification is useful where the plastic of the fastener is not compatible with the plastic of the fabric. The invention also includes a mold apparatus for forming the fastener on a strip of fabric wherein core pins on one side of the mold cooperate with spring-pressed ejection pins on the other side and with cavities in the mold retainer plates to shape the parts.

Abstract: A metal mold for plastic molding a semiconductor device by a transfer-molding method with the use of thermo-hardening plastics. The mold includes a pot section into which plastic is injected; a cavity section where a product is formed; a runner section constituting a path for the plastic from the pot section to the cavity section; a gate section provided between the runner section and the cavity section so as to reduce the cross-sectional area for the flow of the plastic which flows therethrough from the runner section to the cavity section; and a flow restrictor section provided in the path of the runner section so as to reduce the cross-sectional area of the flow of plastic.

Abstract: In the forming of an article by blow molding parisons into conformity with cavities wherein parisons in the form of tubes are extruded from an extruder into a plurality of neck molds on a head, the head is moved axially away from the extruder to define the parisons and then an array of mold sections are closed about the parisons and the parisons are blown outwardly, the apparatus for applying labels to the hollow blown plastic articles which comprises a vacuum slide mounted for indexing movement adjacent a source of labels for successively removing labels from a source to provide an array of labels on the slide and label pick up and delivery devices on the head for simultaneously removing the array of labels from the vacuum slide and delivering the array of labels to the array of cavities of the mold sections when the head is moved between the mold sections.

Abstract: A molding system and process is disclosed to interface with existing wire bonders using a single track design from the bonder through the molding process. During the molding operation, the bonded lead frame is transferred into the mold on a guide track system built into the mold chase. The mold closes and clamps the lead frame after which a compound charging system meters and injects a compound into the mold cavities. The mold is opened and the strip ejected and transferred out of the mold via internal guide tracks. A granular or pellet form of compound is use in the charging system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for the production of foam cushions having textile covers by inserting a textile cover into a mold cavity having gates which project into the mold cavity, initially preforming the textile cover by applying a vacuum through holes in the mold cavity such that the textile cover conforms to the contour on both sides of the gates, clamping the textile cover against the gates, further positioning the textile cover such that it conforms to the contours of both the gates and the mold cavity, releasing the clamps and introducing a foam-forming reaction mixture into the mold cavity. The present invention is also directed to a form tool having gates, means for applying a vacuum through holes in the mold cavity in gates and clamping means for clamping the mold cover to the gates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for the production of foam cushions having a textile cover in which the cover is inserted into a mold cavity and adapted to the contour of the mold cavity by the application of a vacuum wherein movable gates assist in improving the adaptation of the cover to the contour of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A composite plastic product is formed by a process which includes formation of a preform of high strength plastic having openings formed therethrough which are covered by a film barrier that is formed during molding of the preform; and wherein the preform is configured to be placed as a unit in a foam station at which material is foamed onto the insert without escape to its backside.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deep-drawing machine for manufacturing containers out of thermoplastic foil by means of a cutting device which includes a banderole arrangement for manufacturing banderoles, labels or the like and includes inserting such into hollow molds of a forming arrangement. For the purpose of simultaneously inserting a large number of banderoles, labels or the like into the hollow molds and for the additional purpose of an easy access to the banderole arrangement and the forming arrangement, and for the purpose of independently driving these two arrangements, the banderole arrangement together with the cutting device is constructed separately from the forming arrangement and there is provided a transfer arrangement between the forming arrangement and the banderole arrangement in the form of a rotatable dish whose axis of rotation is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axes of the hollow molds.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a first female mold member defining a shaped mold cavity for receiving a plastisol layer or skin. A second mold member is pivotally disposed on the female mold member between an open and closed position. In the open position, the second mold member receives and holds thereon a portion of the plastisol skin extending from the mold cavity. An insert is positioned in the mold cavity by a third mold member such as a mold lid on which the insert is releasably retained. After the insert is positioned in the mold cavity, the second mold member is pivoted toward the mold lid to fold the skin portion thereon over and against an edge of the insert. The skin is folded adjacent the pivot axis of the second mold member. Foam can then be introduced and cured between the skin and insert.

Abstract: A forming die for forming a vehicle seat foam cushion member integrally on its surface with a pile-type fastener adapted to be engageable with a mating pile-type fastener provided on the back surface of a top cover member associated with the seat. In the forming die, there is formed a recessed groove, in which resiliently and frictionally secured is a base plate with an engageable member fixed thereto. The engageable member is capable of removable engagement with the pile-type fastener which is to be integrally provided on the cushion member.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding a composite metal-elastomer styled wheel in which a middle mold part consists of a metal wheel disc and rim subassembly. A base mold part seats against the outboard face of the metal wheel in the closed condition of the mold and has a mold cavity surface to provide an ornamental configuration for the outboard face of the plastic body of the composite wheel. A clamp seats against the inboard face of the middle mold part to urge the middle part into sealing engagement with the base mold part. The mold parts are axially separable from one another to open the molding apparatus to clear the middle mold part from said clamp and base mold parts. The clamp includes a funnel adapted for registry with a liquid reaction mixture injection nozzle coupled with injecting mixing apparatus. The funnel has a nozzle passage registering with a pour opening in the disc in the closed condition of the mold.

Abstract: Apparatus for making a molded plastic snap-fastener in-situ on a porous substrate, such as fabric. The apparatus includes dies defining a mold cavity therebetween and an ultrasonic head for melting and shaping plastic in the mold cavity. A hinged stripper surrounds a die and when actuated engages the fabric to remove the molded fastener from the die cavity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elongated, box-like structural component comprising two mutually opposing side-members (1, 2) which define a cavity therebetween. The mutually opposing surfaces of the side-members present longitudinally extending grooves into which projections on distance pieces (3) located between the members engage. In the process of manufacturing the structural component pairs of boards or the like are advanced in spaced relationship in the longitudinal direction of the boards into a receiving station (7) with the grooved inner surfaces of the boards facing one another, the distance pieces (3) being placing between the boards as they enter the station (7). As the boards leave the station, they are pressed towards one another in a manner to bring the projections on the distance pieces (3) into engagement with the grooves on the inwardly facing surfaces of the boards.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a windshield and a gasket formed by curing a polymeric gasket material in situ on the windshield to encapsulate a marginal peripheral edge thereof and form an integral leaf screen and mounting tab. The gasket is formed in a mold with the windshield typically by a reaction injection molding process. The gasket-forming cavities in the mold can be separated by removable plugs and be connected to multiple inlet means for separately filling the cavities. The gasket, leaf screen and mounting tab can be formed of one material, or the leaf screen and tab can be formed of a different material than the gasket.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus is used to line flanged pipe elbows. The pipe elbow is clamped by the flanges to two pivotted platens, one of which has a curved mandrel to shape the inside of the elbow lining.

Abstract: A composite molded article and a method of fabricating such an article is disclosed, which is especially well-suited for forming one-piece interior vehicle panels, by way of a single molding operation, wherein the one-piece interior panel can be easily installed as a unit within the vehicle. In the fabrication of the one-piece molded composite article, a deformable sheet material, such as vinyl, is positioned on a female molding surface and drawn into conformity with the female molding surface of the mold cavity, either with or without preheating or vacuum forming. The mold apparatus is closed and a first moldable material is introduced into the mold assembly, with certain predetermined portions thereof being blocked off. Subsequently, a second moldable material is introduced at least into the predetermined areas previously blocked off during the introduction of the first moldable material.

Abstract: A mold for forming a window assembly which includes a transparent glass sheet and gaskets formed by curing a polymeric gasket material in situ on the glass sheet to encapsulate a marginal peripheral edge portion thereof. A glass sheet to be utilized in a vehicle door has a front edge, rear edge and a lower edge to each of which is adhered such a gasket. In addition, a bracket means for attachment to a scissor linkage for raising and lowering the window can be secured to the lower edge of the window. The gaskets are formed in the mold with the transparent sheet and bracket means, typically by a reaction injection molding process. Each of the front and rear gaskets may have a flange portion thereon for insertion in an opening in a gasket attached to a frame of the window opening in the vehicle door.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for foam molding packaging using a staged vacuum system to place a plastic sheet used as a release agent in conformity with the surface of the mold is provided. A mold having a complex image divides the mold image into separate and distinct sections. A plastic sheet is placed loosely over the mold in covering relation to the image and a vacuum is drawn on the surfaces of the separate and distinct sections of the mold image in a staged sequence to cause the plastic sheet to conform to the surfaces of the mold image on the mold.