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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D624315 | Blow-molded case | 09/28/2010 |
| 6102455 | Latch structure A latch structure for a container having mating first and second portions and an improved container assembly, wherein said latch structure has improved strength characteristics. The side legs of the generally rectangular latch are canted so that the outer... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6083579 | Blow molded article A blow molded hollow doubled wall article wherein the inner wall has an edge portion and a central portion adjacent the edge portion, including at least one opening in the central portion providing access to the space between the inner and outer walls and... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5901270 | Apparatus for hot fluid trimming of plastic molded articles An apparatus for trimming sharp edges from a non-round workpiece having a contour includes a member for trimming the workpiece by impinging a stream of heated gaseous medium on the workpiece; a member for holding the workpiece, the member for holding bein... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5662220 | Case A case for holding an elongated object is provided. The case includes a first containment portion for containing at least a first portion of the object. The first containment portion includes a door for exposing at least the first portion of the object. A... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5431865 | Flame trimming apparatus and method An apparatus and method for trimming a contoured non-round workpiece includes a torch for flame treating or trimming the workpiece by impinging a flame on the workpiece, a holding member for supporting the workpiece, the holding member being rotatably mou... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5273422 | Trimming apparatus A trimming apparatus for trimming blow molded plastic workpieces includes a torch for heat trimming the workpiece; a turntable for supporting the workpiece, rotatably mounted relative to the torch; and a cam for guiding the torch, the cam cooperating the ... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5183673 | Apparatus for controlling weight and wall thickness of a blow molded article A mold for controlling the weight and wall thickness distribution in a blow molded plastic manufactured article or a family or related articles involves simultaneous formation of the manufactured article and a waste article. The waste article is removed a... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5061417 | Controlling weight and wall thickness of a blow molded article A mold and a process for controlling the weight and wall thickness distribution in a blow molded plastic manufactured article or a family or related articles involves simultaneous formation of the manufactured article and a waste article. The waste articl... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5002185 | Hinged cover for a golf bag container A hinge mechanism for a cover of a container such as a golf bag comprises a spine, and at least one door panel. The spine has a slot which extends vertically from its lower edge. A pin extends transversely across the slot. A radially outwardly extending r... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4773147 | Method of manufacture of blow molded cases having a compartment and a compartment door A method of manufacturing blow molded plastic cases of the type comprising two hollow hinged containers where at least one of the containers has a compartment, and a door for the compartment is presented. The method allows the manufacture of compartment d... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4393023 | Method for preparing a parison and transferring it to a molding machine An apparatus is disclosed for preparing a tubular parison, which is continuously extruded in an extrusion direction from an extrusion head, and for subsequently transferring the parison to a blow molding machine. The apparatus provides improved control of... | 07/12/1983 |
| 4369575 | Tote device A tote device for an article, such as a chainsaw, having a main body and a member projecting from one side of the body, comprises a base for supporting the body when at rest. The base is formed with an upwardly open recess configured to receive at least a... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4340345 | Apparatus for preparing a parison and transferring it to a molding machine An apparatus is disclosed for preparing a tubular parison, which is continuously extruded in an extrusion direction from an extrusion head, and for subsequently transferring the parison to a blow molding machine. The apparatus provides improved control of... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4201531 | Reinforced bearing aperture in thermoplastic sheet material Relatively light gauge thermoplastic sheet material is pierced by a hot punch to provide a bearing aperture. The hot punch is held in sheet-penetrating position long enough to cause plastic flow of displaced material and formation of a collar-like hub sur... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4180540 | Method of making a reinforced bearing aperture in thermoplastic sheet material Relatively light gauge thermoplastic sheet material is pierced by a hot punch to provide a bearing aperture. The hot punch is held in sheet-penetrating position long enough to cause plastic flow of displaced material and formation of a collar-like hub sur... | 12/25/1979 |
| 4166833 | Method and apparatus for molding a plastic article A tray of thermoplastic material having means releasably latching a power tool in storage position thereon with the tool handle oriented to serve as the carry handle for the tool and attached tray, the tray providing storage for the power cord and accesso... | 09/04/1979 |
| 4151976 | Modular die set for blow molding containers A modular die system is disclosed for use in blow molding an extruded plastic parison to form container members of essentially similar design but differeing dimensionally. Through use of composite die sets having modular elements, containers of different ... | 05/01/1979 |
| 4101033 | Molded case for supporting and enclosing an article A molded carrying case for supporting and enclosing an article comprises a main body member having an interior wall shaped to generally conform to the article. At least one inwardly protruding structure is formed with this interior wall. A base member is ... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4069915 | Tool case A case is disclosed for a tool that includes an elongated shaft and a fitting attached to and extending perpendicularly from the shaft at a location spaced from a free shaft end. The case comprises a body which is formed with a tool shaft accepting recess... | 01/24/1978 |
| 4005800 | Plastic container hinge and latch Blow-molded plastic container body and cover parts are hinged together by a cover joint formation integrally formed thereon and received in a body trough formation having sockets at the opposite ends thereof receiving hinge pins integrally formed at the o... | 02/01/1977 |
| 3933381 | Plastic container and latch A blow-molded plastic container base and cover portions formed of double wall construction are hinged together for movement between open and closed positions with respect to one another. A latch assembly is provided for positively locking the cover portio... | 01/20/1976 |
| 3933243 | Support and storage tray A tray of thermoplastic material having means releasably latching a power tool in storage position thereon with the tool handle oriented to serve as the carry handle for the tool and attached tray, the tray providing storage for the power cord and accesso... | 01/20/1976 |
