Abstract: A foot-support element such as an insole or a part of an insole is provided with a checkvalve through which it can be selectively inflated, the top and bottom walls of the insole being bridged by partitions which retain the shape upon pressurization. The insole is formed with upper and lower parts in upper and lower die members working together with an intermediate die member which, upon removal, allows the upper and lower die members to be brought together to fuse the parts of the insole together.

Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a generally U-shaped liner into a pipe and reforming the U-shaped liner into a generally cylindrical cross-section to line the pipe includes winches for pulling the U-shaped liner through the pipe, pigs for cleaning the pipe, manifolds to connection at opposite ends of the pipe and wedge-shaped expansion members for initially mechanically reforming the ends of the liner projecting from the pipe. The wedge-shaped members include bores for communicating fluid at elevated temperature and pressure within the liner for setting the liner in generally cylindrical configuration against the pipe wall. A flaring tool is used to flare the opposite ends of the liner.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling system includes an in-mold labeling apparatus and rotary label transfer apparatus for withdrawing labels from label magazines and presenting the labels for pick up by the in mold labeling apparatus.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling method and apparatus for a blow molding machine having a primary circular multiple mold path. A continuous drive closed circuit is provided by a guide track and forms a secondary path in which a carriage or trolley carrying an air actuated device 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: An improved coupling component includes an annular tube which is inflatable to move friction shoe assemblies into engagement with another component of a coupling. Elastomeric mounting material is connected with the tube and is molded in place against the friction shoe assemblies. The molded elastomeric mounting material extends around torque transmitting elements, such as pins, connected with backing plate of the friction shoe assemblies to connect the elastomeric mounting material with the friction shoe assemblies. When the coupling component is to be constructed, the tube and a plurality of friction shoe assemblies are placed in a mold. The tube is then expanded under the influence of fluid pressure to press elastomeric mounting material against the friction shoe assemblies. Upon application of heat, the elastomeric mounting material is molded around torque transmitting elements connected with the friction shoe assemblies.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a bundle-like pipe unit using a blow molding machine having a plurality of heads feeding parisons into a molding die includes the steps of forming a plurality of hollows independent from each other in the molding die, forming one or more channels connecting the hollows to each other laterally, feeding the parisons into the hollows from the respective heads of the blow molding machine, and blowing air into the parisons in a manner such that a plurality of independent pipes are molded in the respective hollows and the pipes are joined with each other at the lateral walls by the parisons which are forced into the channels upon air blowing. Suction forces are preferably applied on the parisons when the parisons are fed into the hollows of the molding die. The pipe unit thusly fabricated is light in weight and possesses flexibility as well as anti-corrosion properties due to the characteristics of the parisons.

Abstract: An improved bag-in-box (BIB) composite container in which the container's inner bag is blow-molded inside the container's outer box. In one preferred method the body portion, which is a heated and softened preform preferably made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is placed within a carton through an aperture in the carton's top end panel, followed by injecting a pressurized gas into the preform to expand it into a bag within the outer box. In another particularly preferred method, a parison is extruded into an outer carton through an aperture in the carton's top end panel, followed by injecting a pressurized gas into the parison to expand it into a bag within the outer box.

Abstract: 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. Mold sections 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. The apparatus removes labels successively from one or more magazines, and deposits labels on an endless conveyor that transports the labels to a position adjacent an open mold. The apparatus laterally transfers the labels successively from the conveyor to a position within the mold section, such that when a mold closes about a plastic parison and the parison is blown, the labels become adhered to the blown plastic article.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a labeled container of synthetic resin having a label affixed to its outer periphery. A heat-stretchable tubular label is inserted into a forming die, and a thermoplastic resin sheet which has been heated and softened is positioned within a space defined by the label. When the resin sheet is expanded radially of the tubular label, the resin sheet is expanded radially under heat simultaneously with the resin sheet, so that both the resin and the label are formed into a shape conforming to the internal surface configuration of the forming die.

Abstract: In the method of making hollow plastic articles in which a label is positioned in each of a plurality of spaced partible molds in a predetermined array, preforms are positioned in each set of partible molds and the molds are closed and the preforms are blown outwardly to the confines of the molds to apply the labels to the resultant hollow plastic articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for feeding labels to a mold for plastic parts. An object of the invention is to having a pair of tie bars associated therewith for opening and closing the mold, can feed into the mold cavity labels larger than conventional labels, can also feed labels to various molds having different sizes and different heights, and which is also arranged such that the label-attachment locations and the position of labels relative to a mold can be changed when the labels are attached.

Abstract: A device for producing a plastic blown three-handled container uses a blow mold comprising two mold halves which can be moved towards one another. In the lower region of each mold half a partial handle shell with a wall region is inserted and a groove is provided for the external handles of the three-handled container. The device has a sliding bar for each mold half, the face of which forms at least one part of the blow mold wall when slid into position. The wall region of each partial handle shell extends to the center line of the container. Each partial handle shell has a half of a central handle, which is formed as a half channel, the edges of which extend to the center line of the container. Each sliding bar has a recess for one half of a central handle, and the face of each sliding bar forms the mold wall in the space between the mold halves.

Abstract: A molding machine is provided comprising a rotary type molding machine (1) having an injection molding portion (3) for molding a preform, an orientation blow molding portion (5) provided with a blow mold (13) which receives the preform directly or after being subjected to temperature control for molding the preform into a hollow container such as a bottle by means of an orientation blow device and, a molded product removing portion (6), and a label insertion device (20) provided adjacent the orientation blow molding portion (5). The label insertion device (20) comprises a label supply device (26) positioned to the side of the blow mold, a drive device for moving the label supply device (26) forward and backward with respect to the blow mold, and a label magazine (42) disposed between the label supply device (26) and the orientation blow molding portion (5).

Abstract: In the forming of an article by blow molding parisons into conformity with cavities of an array of mold sections parisons in the form of tubes are extruded from an extruder into an array of neck molds on a head, the head is moved axially away from the extruder to define the parisons, mold sections are closed about the parisons and the parisons are blown outwardly and a take out mechanism grasps and removes the containers after the mold sections are opened. The apparatus for application of labels to the hollow blown plastic articles includes a label carrier mounted for reciprocating movement between the open mold sections and supporting an array of spaced vacuum pick up devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting labels into the blow mold cavity of an injection-blow molding machine, which includes a carriage, a label transfer mechanism on the carriage which is made up of a label holder on a curvilinear translator mechanism, and a mechanism for moving the carriage reciprocally. Also, a method for labeling containers, formed in an injection blow molding machine in which the blow mold opens before the injection mold and a label is inserted into the blow mold cavity during the resulting hiatus before parison transfer.

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 nestable plastic trash container having integrally bonded upper and lower plastic lifter bar members for automated dumping operation by conventional semi-automatic dumping apparatus is fabricated by initially preforming the lifter bar members by blow molding, inserting the preformed lifter bar members into respective recesses in another blow mold apparatus for forming the main body of the container, and then blow molding the main container body while simultaneously bonding it to the preformed lifter bar members. The insert-receiving recesses of the container body blow mold apparatus and the preformed lifter bar members respectively have compatible end-to-end convex arcuate surfaces which abut in sealing relation during the blow molding of the container body to prevent escape of the plastic material into the insert-receiving recesses.

Abstract: The process for making a plastic container by blow molding of a tubular parison made of a thermoplastic material, includes guiding a tube into a divided open blow mold, closing the blow mold and feeding pressurized air in the tubular parison squeezed off in the blow mold. However in the open blow mold which has a suitable receptacle at least one single-piece hoop ring made of thermoplastic material which could be made with usable tolerances by injection molding is mounted on the section and bonded with the tubular parison. An unsorted container ring which has an outer collar is used in the process and is fed to a preheat station in which the container ring is made stress-free and simultaneously is oriented in a plane.

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser (42) for supplying labels to a plastic blow molding machine mold (32) whose mold sections open and close along a first direction (A) is disclosed as including a dispensing head (48) mounted for rectilinear movement between withdrawn and inserted positions along a second direction (B) perpendicular to the first direction (A) and supporting at least one label carrier (52) that provides transfer of labels (57) from a label supply (46). An actuator (50) moves the dispensing head (48) and a cam mechanism (58) moves each label carrier (52) between a retracted position and a label transfer position to provide the in-mold label operation.

Abstract: In forming a blown bottle with a handle as a one-piece-molded product, a thermoplastic parison and a handle are previously held with a correct positional relation by respective holders and they are simultaneously moved in a blow mold to be subjected to blow molding.

Abstract: A gaseous medium, preferably compressed air or nitrogen, is introduced into the interior of the tubular components to be welded together from one end and is discharged at the other end through a throttled outlet opening. As a result, an excess pressure is built up in the interior of the tubular components and the inner wall of the components is cooled. When heating the abutting ends of the tubular components by means of a heating device, the ends are not melted entirely through to the inner walls, so that the formation of an inner welding bead is avoided and the internal pressure creates a welding pressure.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling method and 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: In the forming of an article by blow molding parisons into conformity with cavities of an array of mold sections wherein parisons in the form of tubes are extruded from an extruder into an array of neck molds on a head, the head is moved axially away from the extruder to define the parisons, mold sections are closed about the parisons, and the parisons are blown outwardly, an apparatus for application of labels to the hollow blown plastic articles which comprises an array of vacuum cups mounted on the head and movable with the head and a mechanism operable to move the vacuum cups outwardly to engage labels on magazines and move the labels inwardly toward the head and to thereafter move the labels outwardly and deposit them in the mold cavities when the head moves adjacent the mold cavities.

Abstract: A plastic molding mold for inmold labelling including an inner surface defining a cavity and adhering a label placed prior to molding on the inner surface to an outer surface of an article to be molded simultaneously with molding. The mold having a label support portion protruded from the inner surface and having a surface slightly projected into the cavity, and an exhaust port opened in the side of the label support portion. The exhaust port is connected to an air suction device provided outside, and air stayed between an article to be molded and a label is removed as the air suction device is actuated.

Abstract: In an apparatus of making a hollow plastic article wherein a label is positioned in each of a plurality of spaced partible molds in a predetermined array, a preform is positioned in each set of partible molds and the molds are closed and the preform is blown outwardly to the confines of the mold to apply the label to the resultant hollow plastic article, the apparatus which comprises providing labels on a roll of labels, successively engaging the free end of the web of the roll of labels by a first endless vacuum conveyor, tensioning the portion of the web between a point upstream and the free end by the first endless vacuum conveyor, successively cutting a label on the free end from the remaining tensioned portion, transferring each label successively by moving the first endless conveyor adjacent a second endless vacuum conveyor which is transverse to the first conveyor, indexing the second endless conveyor to provide an array of labels on the second endless conveyor which corresponds in spacing to the spaci

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser (20) for use with a multiple cavity mold (28) of a plastic blow molding machine (22) includes dispensing heads (54) adjustably supported on a movable shuttle (52) to permit adjustment of the location of label positioning within the molds. An adjustable support assembly (58) supports the dispensing heads (54) with respect to each other, and a drive mechanism (70) drives the shuttle and label carriers (56) of the dispensing heads to provide the in-mold labeling operation. The drive mechanism (70) includes first and second drives (80,84) that respectively drive the shuttle (52) and the label carriers (56).

Abstract: A method of forming a blown bottle with a handle as a one-piece-molded product, wherein a thermoplastic parison and a handle are held in correct positional relationship by respective holders and are simultaneously moved in a blow mold to be subjected to blow molding. The parison is blow molded by injecting a pressurized fluid into it. Blow molding results in connection of the parison with the handle.

Abstract: A preformed arrangement is suspended in a blow molding die by one or more suspension lines. A parison is formed about the arrangement and then pressed into contact with the same so that as the vessel is formed the arrangement and the suspension line or lines becomes connected and/or integral with the shell of the vessel.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pipe in a flattened and folded shape and of selected characteristics is formed by manufacturing it in this reduced shape. It is inserted in the flattened and folded shape and in a pliable state into a pipeline to be lined. It is then expanded and when set serves as a rigid or semi-rigid pipe within a pipeline capable of withstanding external hydrostatic and earth pressures. The thermoplastic pipe is heated during its installation for installing it into an existing pipeline and for expanding it.

Abstract: In the forming of an article by blow molding parisons into conformity with cavities of an array of mold sections wherein parisons in the form of tubes are extruded from an extruder into an array of neck molds on a head, the head is moved axially away from the extruder to define the parisons, mold sections are closed about the parisons and the parisons are blown outwardly and a take out mechanism grasps and removes the containers after the mold sections are opened, the apparatus for application of labels to the hollow blown plastic articles which comprises a label carrier mounted for reciprocating movement between the open mold sections and supporting an array of spaced vacuum pick up devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing and positioning a label on a thermoformed container. The device includes, inside a thermoforming station including a molding unit, at least one row of upwardly open forming chambers, a vertically movable supporting table supporting the molding unit, an individual band of labels for every forming chamber, means for at least partially cutting the labels in order to detach them from their individual band, a storage roll of master band mounted in fixed bearings, a cutting unit for cutting the master band longitudinally, a supporting table on which is installed the longitudinal cutting unit, and a tension roller applied against the master band.

Abstract: Pipe made from thermoplastic polymeric material and comprising a transversely corrugated outer wall and a smooth inner wall of constant diameter fusion welded to the inner crests of the corrugations of the outer wall is produced by an improved method involving simultaneous extrusion of two tubes, blow molding of the outer wall and fusion of the two walls while the inner wall is supported by an internal shaping and cooling mandrel. Even when the polymeric material is polyvinyl chloride, good fusion welds and lack of brittleness are achieved by the manner in which extrusion is carried out, control of the location at which the fusion welds are established, and the extrusion formulation. The finished pipe is characterized by the fact that, when the fusion welded areas have been cut for inspection, no line of demarcation between the materials of the two walls can be observed.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling apparatus includes a label transfer assembly carrying a number of label carriages each with a number of label transfer heads. A continuously rotating drive arm raises and lowers the assembly in simple harmonic motion to move the label transfer heads between label magazines for pickup of labels and mold halves of a blow molding machine. Lost motion connections are provided at the top and bottom of the stroke to facilitate pickup of labels and placement of labels in the mold halves.

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 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: 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 softened unperforated film and a perforated die which is generally cylindrical in movement are brought into contact and exposed, in a predetermined region, to a pressure gradient oriented radially of the die. The pressure gradient causes the local penetration of the film into the holes of the die and the consequent perforation of the film itself. The movement of the die is supported in a rigid manner solely upstream and downstream of the predetermined region in the common direction of movement of the film and the die. The die itself is subjected to a pulling action, along its generatrices at least close to the predetermined region.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling device for blow molding machines which includes a carriage assembly which moves a labeling head between a position in registry with a label storage magazine to a displaced position in registry with a cavities of molds. The labeling head includes a pick-up arm which is pivotable and supports a self aligning pick-up pad which carries one or more vacuum cups. In operation, the carriage assembly moves to a first position where the pick-up arm is pivoted to place the vacuum cups in contact with a label carried by the storage magazine. The pick-up arm is then pivoted back to pull off a label, and a slide is moved to position the labeling head into registering with an open mold. The pick-up arm is again pivoted to deposit the label in position onto the inside surface of the mold cavity and is maintained in that position through vacuum ports within the mold.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a first female mold member defining a mold cavity for receiving a plastisol skin or layer. A second mold member or slide is positioned with a surface thereon contiguous with the surface of the mold cavity. The surface of the second mold member receives and holds thereon a portion of the plastisol skin extending from the mold cavity. A third mold member, such as a mold core, positions a rigid insert in the mold cavity with an insert surface or edge adjacent the portion of the plastisol skin on the second mold member. The second mold member includes passages for directing fluid pressure against the portion of skin thereon to fold it over the adjacent insert edge. A fourth mold member, such as a mold lid, is movable toward the second and third mold members for pressing the folded-over skin against the insert during foam formation between the skin and insert.

Abstract: In the making of a hollow plastic articles wherein a label is positioned in each of a plurality of spaced partible molds in a predetermined array, a preform is positioned in each set of partible molds and the molds are closed and the preform is blown outwardly to the confines of the mold to apply the label to the resultant hollow plastic article, the apparatus for indexing an endless conveyor in precise increments for receiving longitudinally spaced labels providing an array of labels which are thereafter simultaneously removed from the endless conveyor and delivered between the open partible molds which comprises a fixed conveyor gripper in a first position, a second conveyor gripper mounted for movement longitudinally of the belt and means for individually controlling the gripping of the first gripper and second gripper such that the second gripper can be actuated to engage the conveyor while the first gripper is disengaged and the second gripper can be moved longitudinally to thereby move the conveyor a pr

Abstract: A shuttle-type blow molding machine and in-mold labeling apparatus for placing labels within open mold halves during movement of the mold halves from the blow mold station to the extrusion station.

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser (10) is disclosed as including a label carrier shuttle (40) moved by an operator (46) mounted on a support (36) that is moved rectilinearly on a slideway assembly (34) by an actuator (38) between an aligned position with respect to an open mold (14) and a label transfer position. Label carriers (44) on the shuttle (40) transfer labels (32) from associated label magazines (30) to mold cavity sections (18) in order to perform an in-mold labeling operation of a plastic blow molding machine. A first locator (42) on the shuttle (40) and a second locator (48) mounted for rectilinear movement on the opposite side of the mold from the shuttle are engaged as the shuttle is moved to an inserted position with respect to the open mold. A second actuator (50) moves the second locator (48) between a mold aligned position and a transfer position with the locators engaged so as to provide the labeling operation of the mold.

Abstract: In disposing an insert or inserts within a blow-molded product, before the blow molding step is started, an inner supporting device supporting the insert at an end thereof is inserted into a parison and then the mold is closed so that the insert is made into contact with the parison. Thereafter the blow molding is effected so that the insert is securely welded to the parison.

Abstract: A blow-molded container is provided with an insert occluding its top opening. A closure structure at least partially encapsulates the insert article and includes a frangible web formed against the insert article. The container can be blow-molded in main mold halves and the closure structure, including the frangible web, can be formed by additional mold halves while the insert article is held in the container opening by an arm that is subsequently retracted or while the insert article is supported on a parison portion that defines the container body. In the latter instance a complete overcap for the insert article can be provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering labels to the blow molds and removing blown containers with the labels thereon from a blow molding apparatus wherein the apparatus precludes access to the upper or lower ends of the molds. A carriage is reciprocated horizontally between a position externally of the blow molds and a position within the blow molds. The carriage supports pick-up heads that pick up labels from magazines, deliver them between the mold halves and deposit them on the mold halves. The carriage also supports container removal devices that engage the blown containers with the labels thereon and remove them from a position between the mold halves.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a hollow plastic product is provided. In accordance with one aspect, into a mold half having a tubular groove portion and a projecting groove portion which projects outwardly from the tubular groove section is supplied a parison into the tubular groove portion and a clump of molding material into the projecting groove portion. When blow molding is carried out by introducing a pressurized gas into the parison, the clump becomes integrated with the parison thereby providing a hollow plastic product of unitary structure. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a parison extrusion nozzle is provided with at least two passages each of which is connected, preferably through a valve, to a corresponding dispensing unit for dispensing a desired molding material. A control unit is provided as connected to each of the dispensing units to control the supply of molding material so that there is obtained a parison having regions of different molding materials.

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser (22) for a blow molding machine is disclosed as including a dispensing head (56) mounted for rectilinear movement along a first axis A between a label magazine (48) and an open mold (28) and having a label carrier (58) mounted on the dispensing head for rectilinear movement between retracted and extended positions along a second axis B transverse to the first axis A. Rectilinear movement of the dispensing head (56) along the first axis A and coordinated extending and retracting rectilinear movement of the label carrier (58) along axis B transfers a label (50) from the magazine (48) to the mold (28) in preparation for the blow molding operation. The label dispenser (22) has particular utility when provided with a pair of the label carriers (58) to simultaneously transfer a pair of labels (50) to the open mold (28) within the confined space limitations involved.

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser (10,10') for supplying labels to a plastic blow molding machine (12) is disclosed as having a dispensing head (36) on which a first locator (40) is mounted so as to be moveable from a withdrawn position at one side of the mold to an inserted position between open mold sections (16) and into engagement with a second locator (42) mounted at the other side of the mold. The engagement of the first and second locators from opposite sides of the mold provides accurate location of the dispensing head (36) during movement from a mold aligned position to a label transfer position to provide transferring of the labels (34) to the mold from one or more label magazines (30). First and second supports (48, 50) on which the locators are mounted are moved by first and second actuators (52,54) to provide the movement between the mold aligned and label transfer positions.

Abstract: In the making of hollow plastic articles wherein a label is positioned in each of a plurality of spaced partible molds, a preform is positioned in each set of partible molds and the molds are closed and the preform is blown outwardly into the confines of the mold to apply the label to the resultant hollow plastic articles, the method of handling the labels which comprises successively removing labels from a label magazine and positioning the labels in an array which corresponds in spacing to the spacing of the sets of molds, simultaneously moving said labels in the array from the first position to a second position within the open partible molds and depositing the labels in the molds.

Abstract: A shuttle-type blow molding machine with a label transfer assembly for placing labels in mold halves before the mold halves close on a parison.