DAVID ANDISON - Oakville, CA George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US Kirk Edward Maki - Tecumseh MI, US Theodore F. Eberle - Ann Arbor MI, US James R. Corn - Columbia SC, US Robert A. Cooper - Grass Lake MI, US Terry D. Patcheak - Ypsilanti MI, US
International Classification:
B29C 49/46
US Classification:
425524
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is a servo motor system that includes an inlet. The servo motor system is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urged it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.
Patterned Container Having Integrally Molded Indicia
KIRK E. MAKI - Tecumseh MI, US George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US
International Classification:
B65D 1/02 B29C 45/16 B65D 90/00
US Classification:
215 40, 264241, 425130, 2064595
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for forming a container including introducing an indicia material into an injection stream between an inner layer and an outer layer to form a preform. The method further includes shaping the preform into a container such that the container defines visual patterning along at least a portion thereof.
George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US Terry D. Patcheak - Ypsilanti MI, US Kirk Edward Maki - Tecumseh MI, US Christopher Howe - Belleville MI, US
International Classification:
B65D 8/04 B29C 49/54
US Classification:
220660, 425525
Abstract:
A blow-molded plastic container comprising a base portion having a flexible standing ring radially extending therefrom. The flexible standing ring is disposed about a lowest most portion of the container and operable to support the container on a surface. The flexible standing ring defines an annular groove thereabout that collapses in response to internal vacuum forces and/or external loading forces. The container further comprises a body portion that extends from an upper portion to the base, such that the upper portion, the body portion and the base cooperate to define a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled.
Mold Delay For Increased Pressure For Forming Container
KIRK EDWARD MAKI - Tecumseh MI, US George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US
International Classification:
B29C 49/18
US Classification:
264529
Abstract:
A method of fluid forming a container comprising positioning a plastic preform into a mold cavity, wherein the mold cavity defines a first configuration and a first volume. The method further includes injecting a fluid within the plastic preform at a first fluid pressure urging the plastic preform into an expanded shape. The method includes actuating the mold cavity into a second configuration and a second volume, whereby the second volume is smaller than the first volume, thereby resulting in a second fluid pressure within the plastic preform being greater than the first fluid pressure.
KIRK EDWARD MAKI - Tecumseh MI, US George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US
International Classification:
B29C 49/78
US Classification:
264531, 425522
Abstract:
A mold device for forming a plastic container from a preform. The preform includes at least one exterior feature formed thereon. The mold device comprises a mold defining a mold cavity, and a central exterior rod being movable within the mold cavity. The central exterior rod includes a locating feature formed therewith that is engagable with the at least one exterior feature of the preform for maintaining a central orientation of the preform within the mold cavity during forming.
Method Of Handling Liquid To Prevent Machine Contamination During Filling
KIRK EDWARD MAKI - Tecumseh MI, US George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US
International Classification:
B29C 49/00
US Classification:
425524
Abstract:
A mold device for injecting a fluid into a container where the mold device comprises a first mold portion having a first mating surface and a second mold portion having a second mating surface. The second mating surface is shaped complementary to the first mating surface. A mold cavity is disposed within the first mold portion and the second mold portion. The mold device further comprises an interlocking mating surface system disposed between or made a part of the first mold portion and second mold portion to define a fluid seal therebetween and align the first mold portion to the second mold portion in at least a first direction.
Compensation For Hydrapak Machine Using Isolator Cylinder
BRAD WILSON - Manchester MI, US Kirk Edward Maki - Tecumseh MI, US George David Lisch - Jackson MI, US
International Classification:
B29C 49/46
US Classification:
425149
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold having a mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urge it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. A pressure compensation system can exert a clamping force on the mold in response to the pressure source. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.
Method And Apparatus For Forming And Filling A Container
Kirk Edward MAKI - Tecumseh MI, US George David LISCH - Jackson MI, US Bradley WILSON - Manchester MI, US
International Classification:
B29D 22/00
US Classification:
264524, 425524
Abstract:
A system for simultaneously forming and filling a container having a mold cavity defining an internal surface and adapted to accept a preform. The system includes a servo pressure system having an inlet and an outlet operable to output fluid, such as a liquid commodity, and a blow nozzle receiving the fluid from the servo pressure source and transferring the fluid at a pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and creating a resultant container, wherein the fluid remains within the container as an end product and wherein the servo pressure system and the blow nozzle output the fluid at a rate sufficient to fully form and fill the container in less than about 0.5 seconds.