Abstract: A modular, vacuum formed, unitary vanity which extends from floor to the ceiling, or near the ceiling. Alternatively, the vanity extends upwardly from the counter top level to the ceiling. The vanity is vacuum formed of a single piece of formable material, such as acrylic. The vanity has no joints or seals to deteriorate with use and time or to collect dirt. The modular and unitary vanity fits within a void formed in a wall during construction. The device is substantially maintenance free in ordinary use. The vanity is vacuum formed from a single piece of formable material using a vacuum form mold. The mold is a break apart mold which allows the vanity to be removed from the mold without interference from the sink bowl which is formed in the vanity.

Abstract: An actuator carriage for a multi-level injection molding apparatus having mold core and mold cavity support plates, tie bars supporting a moveable platen and having stripper mechanisms associated with mold cores mounted to the mold core support plates. The stripper mechanisms are displaced relative to the mold cores by lever arms having cam surfaces engaging actuators carried by the actuator carriage. Each actuator carriage includes a support bar extending generally transversely relative to the tie bars with at least one of the actuators being mounted on the support bar. At least one connector bar is rigidly secured to the support bar and a respective of the mold cavity support plates. The connector bar maintains the support bar at a fixed distance from the mold cavity support plate. The support bar is moveable along at least one of the tie bars and has a lateral restraining device limiting lateral movement of the support bar toward respective of the tie bars.

Abstract: To make a piece of bread, such as a croissant, an apparatus is provided to prevent a sheet of dough from being loosely rolled up, to prevent the sheet from being unevenly rolled up, and to firmly roll the sheet up. The apparatus includes a conveyor that feeds the sheet and a roll-up roller that is moveable up and down above the conveyor, so that the rotation of the roll-up roller and the feeding of the conveyor allow the sheet for bread, such as a croissant, to be firmly rolled up.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for forming glass sheets includes a topside transfer platen (44) that releases a heated glass sheet onto a mold supported in an upper position by a mold support frame assembly (62) which then moves the mold vertically downward and rotationally to a lower position for movement horizontally on a track (66) from below the topside transfer platen for continuation of the forming. The apparatus includes an elevator mechanism (84) having a pair of elevators (86) and an associated pair of actuators (88) that are movable different extents in order to provide the vertical and rotational movement of the mold frame support assembly (62).

Abstract: A mold assembly includes a stack of mold plates having a first plate and a second plate movable towards one another and away from one another in opening and closing directions between open and closed positions. The stack of mold plates includes a third plate disposed between the first and second plates. The mold assembly also includes a plate movement control device having at least one linkage. Each linkage may include a traveling element mounted to the third plate for movement along a predetermined path of motion relative to the third plate, a first arm having a first end pivotally connected to the traveling element and a second arm having a first end pivotally connected to the second plate and a second end pivotally connected to the traveling element.

Abstract: A method for forming and baking food particles into a unified, shaped product, e.g., shaped like pizza, has heated top and bottom plates, the mating faces of which have recesses and protrusions for molding the desired shaped product. The bottom plate is in two parts that are abutted together when food particles are deposited thereon and during a baking period with the top plate placed thereon. After raising the top plate, the two bottom parts are moved apart to release the baked, shaped product. Cooked pasta, such as spaghetti, can be formed into a pizza-like shell.

Abstract: A molding apparatus has a fixed mold part having a pair of flat side faces and formed on each face with a plurality of laterally open half cavities and respective movable mold parts each having a side face juxtaposed with a respective fixed-part side face and displaceable transversely into and out of a molding position with the movable-part side face flatly engaging the respective fixed-part side face of the stationary mold part. Each movable mold part is formed with a plurality of half cavities forming full mold cavities with the half cavities of the respective fixed-part side face in the molding position. Each movable-part half cavity is formed with at least two inwardly open pockets, one of the pockets of each movable-part half cavity being open at the respective movable-part side face and being transversely closed by the respective fixed-part side face.

Abstract: An injection mold for forming a pattern for use in investment casting having mold sections carrying two pattern-forming surfaces and a translatable third pattern-forming element movable on a mold section. The mold also includes an inner core. Parting lines are located at inconspicuous locations by sizing and shaping the mold sections. The method of use of the injection mold includes employing an arrangement for facilitating lower mold section and for raising the inner core to facilitate its removal.

Abstract: A method of integrally bonding a foam seat pad or other article to a cover material includes steps of positioning a two ply cover material in a set stand of a lower mold. The set stand positions a main surface portion of the cover material in a desired alignment while a retaining member is used for provisionally maintaining the alignment. Side mold portions are moved in position to firmly surround the set stand and and the retaining member is removed. Then, foam resin is introduced into the space defined by the set stand and side mold portions and an upper mold is used to sealingly cover the molding apparatus. After the upper mold is closed pressurization of the internal space of the molding apparatus is effected for a desired time during setting of the foam resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the method and apparatus for producing a cured elastomeric hose having an internal socket or other internal configuration formed therein. The invention also relates to the product produced according to the method and the apparatus. Cured elastomeric hose can be formed having an internal socket by mounting the hose on a mandrel assembly having the desired internal configuration formed therein. An end forming cap assembly is selectively mounted on the hose and mandrel assembly, tightly engages the hose and forces the hose to assume the shape of the mandrel assembly. The hose is cured and then the end forming cap is removed from the hose through the use of an air removal tool. The product produced according to this invention is suitable to receive a wide variety of articles such as an anti-splashback valve or a molded thermoplastic connector.

Abstract: A mold, for the production of concrete shaped bricks having one or more inclined side walls, has an inclined side wall which together with the opposed vertical mold side wall diverges upwardly to form an angle that is opened upwardly, the inclined side wall is moved upwardly in the direction of inclination in order to open the mold and to enable the shaped bricks to be removed from the mold. The movement of the inclined side wall along the inclined space of the shaped brick during removal of the mold results in a smooth clean even surface.

Abstract: A collapsible core for concrete pipe making machines that are used in the dry cast process when lined pipe are to be produced. The collapsible core of the invention has a moveable front panel joined to two moveable side panels, all of the panels being connected to hydraulically powered linkage arrangements that will pull the panels straight back from the liner. The collapsible core is constructed so that when moveable panels of the core are retracted to collapse the core, the core panels are guided along radial lines of the core to pull the panels directly away from the pipe liner, thus practically eliminating the friction that causes bulging or pull out of the liner from the concrete pipe.

Abstract: An assembly for manufacturing a plastic piston using a first mold and a second mold, each mold having an axial recess, centering element, core element and contact face. The second mold is movable toward and away from the first mold and can be connected to the first mold using a transverse slide on the first mold and a holding apparatus.

Abstract: A mold assembly for injection molding including a female mold having a first pair of opposite inside walls and a second pair of opposite inside walls disposed at four sides and defining a trapezoidal cavitys two trapezoidal locating plates respectively fastened to the first pair of opposite inside walls inside the female mold, and defining two symmetrical pairs of sliding ways within the female mold at different elevations between the trapezoidal locating plates and the second pair of opposite inside walls, and a mold set fitting the trapezoidal cavity of the mold set, the female mold consisting of a left mold half and a right mold half detachably abutted together, each mold half having two sliding tongues at different elevations and slidably fitted into the sliding ways.

Abstract: In a multi-cavity molding apparatus that includes a cavity part having a plurality of cavity sections that is combined with a core part having a plurality of cores to define a plurality of mold cavities therebetween, and a plurality of locking rings respectively disposed around a plurality of the cores for engagement with respective cavity sections when the core part is combined with the cavity part, a cavity shield is attached to the cavity part to prevent molded products ejected from the mold cavities from entering spaces between the cavity sections of the cavity part and a core shield is attached to the core part to help prevent the ejected products from entering spaces between the cores of the core part. The cavity shield and the core shield thereby respectively limit obstruction by the cavity part and the core part of removal of the ejected products from the space between the cavity past and the core part. The core shield includes more than the ejection means.

Abstract: Injection mold comprising at least two mold sections (2, 3) between which a mold cavity is delimited. One (3) of the mold sections is provided with an ejector (42) for removing the product after injection molding. The other mold section (2) is provided with a gate (5). To enable the solidified sprue to be separated from the molded article, a bush (8) is also present in which the gate (6) likewise extends. This bush (8) is constructed to be movable to a limited extent relative to the mold section (2) in which the other part (5) of the gate is made. As a result the sprue can be pulled away from the article in a guaranteed manner. The movement of the bush (8) is controlled by a jack (16, 17). Consequently, controlled breaking of the sprue is possible and the advantage arises that, by releasing the pressure on the jack (16, 17), no force has to be overcome when the mold is closed.

Abstract: A molding machine including a mold for molding articles of plastic in the molding machine and apparatus for removing the molded articles from the molding machine. The mold includes molding elements movable by the molding machine in a first dimension between a closed conformation where the molding elements define cavities in which the articles are molded and an open conformation where the molding elements are separated from each other by a distance sufficient to permit release of the molded articles in a space between the molding elements. A first molding element includes channels situated on opposite sides of the molded articles for receiving the article removing apparatus while the molding elements are in the closed conformation. A cam track is fixed to the first molding element and a cam coupled to article holders is engaged in the cam track to move the article holders elements from a position aligned with the channels toward engagement with the molded articles as the molding elements open.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mold for molding a box-shaped product which is open at one side face thereof, and has a resilient insert extending into an interior of the product through a side face of the product opposite to the opening. The insert has a convex portion formed on one surface thereof. A mold cavity is defined by a pair of metal mold halves and a pair of slide cores. The mold halves form an outer shape of the product, and the slide cores form an inner shape of the product. One of the slide cores has a recess for receiving the convex portion of the insert. In the molding, after a resin is cured, the other slide core is retracted before the metal mold halves are opened apart from each other, and then the one slide core with the recess is retracted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for making hard sided luggage shells and other containers by vacuum forming or pressure forming thermoplastics. An apparatus for making shells and containers with integrally molded frames is disclosed. An apparatus for manufacturing differential pressure formed containers with framed openings, without the need for later attachment of a separate frame element to the molded shell. An apparatus also is disclosed for reducing the undesirable stretching of shell material that occurs during differential pressure forming, particularly the thinning of corner portions of the shell or container. The apparatus of the invention more efficiently utilizes the thermoplastic material by moving material from otherwise offal portions into the molded product. An improved device for severing the offal material from the final product is disclosed.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus method and system for molding a plastic article having inward or outward projections on the exterior surface. The injection mold has a first and second mold part adapted to move between a closed, molding position and an open, article-recovering position and which defines a mold cavity for an article to be molded. The first expandable cavity mold part has a base with an opening therethrough and a plurality of outwardly tapered arms extending from the base to an open end that extends into the mold cavity where it is held in place by a striker plate during the injection molding process. The second inner mandrel mold part has a one and other end adapted to move reciprocally and longitudinally within the base and arms of the expandable cavity element, the top end threaded to form the interior threaded surface of the injection molded article.

Abstract: Pressure-casting bench for vitreous china sanitary fixtures having two guides on which mold parts travel in a horizontal direction, capable of pairing so as to bound a molding cavity, a set of guides or rails being provided for introducing into and removing from the cavities so bounded, additional mold parts known as mandrels. An upper support structure is provided capable of supporting a horizontal beam and causing it to travel in a plane at right angles to the plane defined by the guides under which all the mandrels are fixed in order to enter the molding cavities. A series of plates, spindles and springs are provided for the mandrels as well as a series of pegs for clamping the mandrels to the mold parts thereunder and encasing the molding cavities and subsequently releasing the mandrels from the mold parts.

Abstract: Thread split inserts used in injection molding bottle preforms of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Each insert has a curved inner surface. A pair of inserts are mounted in the mold facing each other so the inner surfaces combine to form an opening therethrough. The opening provides the portion of the cavity which forms the neck portion of the preform. Each of the thread split inserts has an enclosed conduit through which cooling fluid circulates to improve cooling and reduce molding cycle time. The cooling fluid conduit has three curved portions which extend around the curved inner surface. Two of the curved portions extend in one plane and the other curved portion of the cooling fluid conduit extends in a second parallel plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to disposable devices for introducing substances into body cavities of a patient. The device comprises a container for holding a substance which is connected to a tube ending in an opening which is inserted into a body cavity. The opening is sealed by a frangible seal located inside the opening. An actuating rod ruptures and removes the seal upon actuation. The actuating rod is provided with supporting rods extending to the container which are connected to the container by frangible connections. The supporting rod serves as a safe-guard against accidental rupture of the seal and as a guide for a controlled movement of said the actuating rod. The supporting rod also defines and protects an area to be kept sterile. The invention also relates to a moulding apparatus and to a method for making said device.

Abstract: A compress/melt waste processor includes a frame; a chamber housing having walls which define a chamber therein; a ram movably disposed in the chamber; a sensor which senses pressure applied by the ram; an actuator operatively connected to the ram to move the ram; a chamber hatch upon which the housing is mounted, the chamber housing walls, the ram and the chamber hatch defining a space therebetween; and a device for feeding contaminated plastic waste into the chamber. The apparatus also includes a device for heating the housing walls, the ram and the chamber hatch; a device for cooling the housing walls, the ram and the chamber hatch, a device for detecting temperature of the housing walls, the ram, the chamber hatch and the contaminated plastic waste in the chamber; and a control device for controlling the actuator and the heating and cooling devices.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for reducing the loss of CVD manufactured parts due to cracking caused by mechanical stresses resulting from the mismatch of the coefficient of thermal expansion between the chemical vapor deposed part and the mandrel plate. The method and device provide a removable mandrel support which is removed after the chemical vapor deposition but prior to the cooling of the CVD part and the mandrel plates. This permits the CVD part to contract upon cooling without mechanical restriction, thus reduce cracking caused by contraction of the CVD part against a mold which does not contract substantially.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for degating an injection mold high aspect ratio injection mold plastic article includes a pair of spring biased mold inserts locatable against opposed sides of a runner following initial mold opening movement and wherein one of the pair of mold inserts has a cutting edge and a first operative position engageable with the part following solidification thereof for supporting the part within the mold along an edge portion thereof that is joined to the runner; and wherein the other of the pair of mold inserts has a cutting edge that cooperates with the cutting edge of the one mold insert following mold opening to cut the runner from the part during the ejection of the solidified part.

Abstract: An insert molding machine has first and second mold sections, one of which is movable between open and closed positions, A slide carrying inserts is movable from an open position to a closed position wherein the slide and first and second mold sections define a mold cavity in which a part is molded. A single direction cam mechanism in the slide engages a pin in the movable mold section to releasably connect the slide and movable mold section during closure. The connection causes the slide to open upon subsequent opening of the movable mold section but allows the slide to be closed independently of the movable mold section.

Abstract: A cam slide retainer for injection molds including an elongated rounded latch groove formed in the cam slide and a corresponding lock in the core retaining plate. The slide retainer is simple to install since the body portion of the lock is circular and is installed by press fitting into the core retaining plate from the back. A shoulder on the body portion is received in a counterbore to properly position the elongated rounded lock plunger head to extend above the inside surface of the core retaining plate. A flat key surface on the shoulder properly aligns the plunger head to extend transverse to the direction of the slide movement. The elongated rounded groove in the cam slide is positioned to matingly receive the elongated rounded plunger head when the slide is moved to the position away from the molded part to releasably lock the cam slide in position.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a mold is described herein, wherein a movable mold is revolved and pivotally moved in association with a mold opening and closing operation. When opened, the mold is maintained in a sideways position such that the mold surface faces outwardly. In this manner, the molded article recovery operation is simplified, and monitoring of the mold surface by an industrial television set (ITV) is facilitated. In the mold opening operation, the movable mold begins at a position opposed to a fixed mold. As the mold is opened, a pinion is rotatively driven by a rack which is moved downward in association with the mold opening operation. In this manner, a rotatable block is revolved and pivotally moved along with the movable mold to a position so that the movable mold and the molded article are pointed outwardly. Ejection pins may then be used to eject the molded article off the mold.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus method and system for molding a plastic article having inward or outward projections on the exterior surface. The injection mold has a first and second mold part adapted to move between a closed, molding position and an open, article-recovering position and which defines a mold cavity for an article to be molded. The first expandable cavity mold part has a base with an opening therethrough and a plurality of outwardly tapered arms extending from the base to an open end that extends into the mold cavity where it is held in place by a striker plate during the injection molding process. The second inner mandrel mold part has a one and other end adapted to move reciprocally and longitudinally within the base and arms of the expandable cavity element, the top end threaded to form the interior threaded surface of the injection molded article.

Abstract: The mold that belongs to a cardboard box forming machine is comprised of four forming corners, equal to each other, assembled in such a way that they can be moved longitudinally and transversally in order to carry out the adjustment of length as well as width of the boxes to be formed. The adjustment of length is achieved as a result of the corners being assembled on bushings threaded on spindles, each one of the latter having two sections threaded in a different direction so that the rotation of the former involves contrary movement of each pair of forming corners assembled on each spindle. The adjustment of width is achieved on the grounds of movement of said forming corners along linear guides upon which corresponding bridges slide. Forming corners are also completed with means retaining the box during its formation and pressing means for gluing of the corresponding laps.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding a tamper evident closure having a top, an annular skirt depending from the top, and a breakaway band secured to an underside of the skirt by a plurality of bridges includes a mold frame, a cavity portion releasably secured to the frame and configured for forming an outer surface of the closure, a core portion nestable into the cavity portion and mounted on the frame for reciprocal axial movement relative to the cavity portion, a slide portion mounted to the frame for reciprocal movement transverse to the axial movement of the core portion between a closed position and an open position, and a stripper device located on the frame for disengaging molded closures retained on the slide portion as the slide portion moves from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing molded articles from a continuous, nonsynchronous system using multi-section, self-clamping molds. The apparatus is a mold separator-assembler having an elevator, and a horizontal position mover for disassembling the mold into sections, tracks for receiving sections of the self-clamping molds, and a track mover for moving the mold sections along their respective tracks to parallel, co-planar work stations. Once the molded article is removed at one of the work stations using an intermediate mechanism, the main sections are pretreated and then reassembled using a second elevator and second horizontal position mover, for the next injection operation.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a new and improved internal core lifter for molding and ejecting plastic parts having undercuts. The preferred internal core lifter has a core blade with a first end configured to cooperate with the surfaces of the mold for molding a plastic part and for assisting in safe ejection of the plastic part. The core blade may be pivotally mounted at an opposite end for being disposed at a predetermined molding angle in a range of angles for accommodating various molding angles of mold apparatus. In ejecting the plastic part, the first end of the core blade moves horizontally away from the undercut while moving vertical to assist in safe ejection of the plastic part.

Abstract: A method of injection molding a container cap with a precision thread having a tamper indicating band depending from the bottom of the cap skirt. Collet jaws form at least a frangible connection between the bottom of the cap skirt and the top of the tamper indicating band, and these jaws are moved radially outward specified amounts during the molding process to provide clearance for stripping an inwardly directed retaining element on the band from the core and for ejection of the finished cap.

Abstract: Method for selectively rotationally molding an industrial drum in either a closed-head configuration or an open-head configuration within a mold constructed for selective modification to accomplish molding of the drum in either selected configuration by inserting or deleting a separator between a first mold cavity for forming the body of the drum and a further mold cavity for forming the head of the drum, the further mold cavity being selected from alternate second and third mold cavities, such that both the body and the head are rotationally molded simultaneously within the mold during molding of either configuration of the industrial drum.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating contaminated plastics waste, comprising densifying contaminated plastics waste by causing the waste to pass through a heating zone to produce molten contaminated plastics, and causing the molten contaminated plastics to flow continuously out of the heating zone under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding a cap (16) including a base portion (18) and peripheral skirt (20) extending axially from and about the base portion (18) includes an outer surface forming mold (44) for forming an outer surface of the base portion (18) and the peripheral skirt (20) and an inner surface forming mold (46) seatable within the outer surface forming mold (44) for forming an inner surface of the base portion (18) and the peripheral skirt (20). The outer surface forming mold (44) is retractable from seated engagement with inner surface forming mold (46) for exposing the moded cap (16) therebetween. The inner surface forming mold (46) includes a core portion (52) and lug forming mold portions (54) disposed radially peripherally thereabout, the lug forming mold portions (54) being able to project axially from and retract radially inwardly relative to the central core portions (52) for releasing and ejecting the molded cap (16)from the inner surface forming mold ( 46).

Abstract: An apparatus for molding a product of synthetic resin which includes a mold assembly having a die plate and first and second mold dies which define a mold cavity therebetween. The first mold die includes a fixed member fixed to the die plate. At least two movable members are respectively displaceable in perpendicular directions away from each other. Each of the movable members are mounted on the die plate and are further displaced from the fixed member to open the first mold die. A resilient member is provided for perpendicular contacting the movable members and urging the movable members toward the fixed member to assembly the first mold die together.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding a strip of blind rivets, with each of the rivets having a pin within a sleeve and with the pin having a pulling head and shank, including a strip advance rod mounted in the apparatus for movement between first and second positions, a set of pin mold cavities and a set of sleeve mold cavities, a first runner for feeding the pin mold cavities and including a band around the rod, a second runner overlying the first runner for feeding the sleeve mold cavities, opposing mold members defining the sets of cavities and a sprue for feeding molding material to the runners, with the rod and strip moving together when the mold members are out of engagement for advancing the molded parts, and with the rod moving through the strip when the mold members are in engagement for returning the rod to the first position.

Abstract: An angle pin assembly for use in an injection mold having a cam slide. The angle pin assembly includes a bushing and an angle pin. The bushing is received in a bore that is made perpendicular to the planar surface of a cavity retaining plate. This perpendicular bore can be made using a CNC machine so that all machining can be completed on a single machine. The bushing includes an angled bore for receiving an angle pin. The angled bore in the bushing is aligned with an angled pin receiving opening in the cam slide so that normal movement of the mold when opening and closing results in lateral movement of the cam slide away from and toward the molded part.

Abstract: An inside corner form for forming an inside corner of a wall structure for casting concrete includes a central member for forming the corner, side members for forming portions of the walls adjacent the corner, an actuator for expanding and contracting the inside corner form and a lid for five sided pours. Slide lugs are provided to engage the central and side members such that the members are maintained in their proper orientations, while still permitting the members to slide relative to one another during the expansion and contraction of the form. A flowable material is injected between the central and side members for lubrication and to form a barrier to prevent grout from seeping between the members of the inside corner form and lid.

Abstract: A plastic molding apparatus which produces the molded part on a centrally located core with this core being elongated and having a non-linear, longitudinal, center axis. The core is removed from the molded part by being pulled directly from the molded part which causes the molded part to assume a temporarily deformed shape with the molded part then springing back into its molded shape after removal of the core.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for making an electrochemical cell solid electrolyte holder. A layer of solid electrolyte powder or its precursor is formed around an externally screw threaded mandrel. The powder is pressed to form the holder in a green state with internal threads formed by the mandrel. The mandrel is screwed axially out of the green holder, after which the green holder is sintered. In the apparatus there is a mandrel which has external threads, and a flexible sheath. The mandrel is receivable in the sheath to provide an annular space around the mandrel for receiving a powder to be isostatically pressed by the sheath. The space is provided between the sheath and a mould, but can, instead, be provided between the mandrel and sheath, or between two sheaths between the mould and mandrel.

Abstract: A film forming composition including a film forming substance having amphiphilic molecules and being dispersed in a gel-like carrier having a non-liquid state below about 20.degree. C. The carrier stabilizes the film forming substance, and inhibits diffusion of moisture and oxygen into the composition. This minimizes deterioration of the film forming substance, and also minimizes undesirable formation of agglomerations of such substance. When the composition is applied to a surface, an ultra thin substantially continuous film of substantially uniform thickness forms spontaneously and attaches to the surface. The excess composition is then washed away.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing plastic parts with a resilient projection, such as connectors for corrugated tubing. The apparatus includes means for flowing plastic material on a core provided with a recess to mould the resilient projection, plural core cam surfaces to extract the resilient projection out of the recess, after the mass of plastic material is solidified and extract the solidified part from the core.

Abstract: A composite mold that facilitates the fabrication, in a single curing step, of composite articles having opposing sets of stiffening members disposed in combination with a main structural panel. The composite mold provides for simultaneous co-curing of the opposed stiffening members in combination with the main structural panel. The composite mold includes a rigid mold assembly and a "T" mold assembly, which, in combination, define a rigid lay-up surface for the prepreg laminates forming the main structural panel. The rigid mold assembly includes rigid members that act as reactive surfaces for cure pressures, and removable end and wedge members for assembling/disassembling of the rigid mold assembly, "T" mold assembly combination. The "T" mold assembly is operative during the cure process to generate the pressure required to cure the legs of one set of the stiffening members.

Abstract: A flashless mold for encapsulating axial leaded devices (24) with a protective plastic material. The plastic material is introduced through a gate (27) which is positioned such that the leads of the electronic devices (24) are not wetted by the plastic material. This gate design, combined with a tight fitting groove for the terminal wires eliminates flash on the terminal wires. A spring retainer (28) acts to hold the individual devices accurately in place in the mold cavity facilitating loading and unloading of the mold.

Abstract: Improvement in a method for molding a plastic substrate for an optical disk having a concave-convex pattern on a side surface thereof including a step of feeding liquid resin into a molding cavity defined by a pair of mold halves, characterized in that, when the molded plastic substrate is released from the mold halves, the molded plastic substrate is released at least simultaneously in time from both of the mold halves in a mold-opening stage.

Abstract: A molding machine for casting a product is disclosed in a preferred embodiment of the invention. The molding machine includes a stationary support system and a rotatable apparatus, an opening and a horizontal axis of rotation parallel to the opening. Rotational means rotate the rotatable apparatus 180 degrees from a load and unload position to a casting position. A hoisting means is fixed to the reverse side of the opening of the rotatable apparatus for raising or lowering a transporter coupled to the opening of said rotatable apparatus. The mold includes a configuration form, having a ring-shaped floor, which cooperates with exterior wall forming panels. The mold also includes an inner core assembly which cooperates with the configuration form and has corner forming panels, interior wall forming panels and a floor forming panel. The corner forming panels move against the configuration form and the floor forming panel angularly to the configuration form and the floor forming panel.