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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947206 | Method of manufacturing a golf club grip A golf club grip includes a first grip member and a second grip member. The first grip member has a dark color and a first material density. The second grip member which has a light color and a second material density which is greater than the first material density... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7628946 | Method for manufacturing receptacles by thermoforming and placement of decorative strips on said receptacles The invention relates to a method of manufacture of receptacles by thermoforming and the placing of decorative banderols on these receptacles, in which a first mould block is provided, which may include at least one thermoforming chamber and which is capable of tilt... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7435371 | Method for manufacturing rubber parts combined with substrate The present invention provides a method for manufacturing rubber parts monolithically combined with the substrate capable of molding, vulcanizing and adhering at a relatively low temperature. The method by the present invention for manufacturing rubber parts monolit... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7425293 | Method for forming articles by compression moulding Method for forming articles of synthetic material by compression moulding, comprising the following operative stages: inserting a first measured quantity of synthetic material in the plastic state into the cavity of a mould comprising a punch with which it defines a... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7344669 | Plural color component film laminate part and method of making same A plural color component film laminate part and method for insert-molding a plural color film laminate part comprises preforming a film laminate and subsequently insert-molding a plastic substrate against the preformed film laminate. An improvement in traditional in... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7302995 | Apparatus and method for injection-molding products An apparatus for injection-molding products, comprising an injection mold (2) divisible into at least two parts (6, 8) such that consequently at least one mold cavity (14) is cleared, wherein on at least one part of the injection mold guiding me... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303721 | Method for glazing ceramic articles obtained by slip casting Method of glazing ceramic articles, consisting of preparing a glaze compound in liquid suspension, preferably aqueous; feeding the glaze compound in liquid suspension, preferably aqueous, into the forming cavity of a porous mould, for the time required to create a g... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7276197 | Method for in-mold lamination of foils A method is described for the back-moulding of sheets (7) with thermoplastics, in particular of printed sheets to protect the decorated surface against scratching or detachment, in which a sheet (7) that is initially separated from the moulded-article ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273572 | Method of making an interior panel for a door and an article made thereby An interior trim panel for a vehicle door is provided according to alternative methods. The interior trim panel includes a bolster to which a polyurethane skin is molded by a spraying operation. Expanded polyurethane foam is sprayed over the polyurethane skin and a ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7235204 | Methods and apparatus for producing manufactured articles having natural characteristics A method for making a thermosetting polymer reproduction of an object preferably comprises the steps of modifying an original object such as an object found in nature (e.g., a stone or array of stones) or a manmade article (e.g., a carved decorative object) to a pre... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7192074 | Automotive compartment having an integrated spring mechanism and method of making the same An automotive assembly having an integrated spring mechanism. The assembly includes a first member and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member and moveable between a first and second position with respect to the first member. The assembly further inclu... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179414 | Shoe manufacturing method A shoe including an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower is presented. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166249 | Graphic image fusion An in-mold and in-line decorating method is disclosed which, using a single sheet layer, allows the placement of the highest possible quality graphics into the surface of products made from a variety of moldable thermoplastic, thermoset, and vulcanizable materials u... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144246 | Decorative candle and method therefore A candle with conformal polymer ornaments providing the appearance of an intricately carved candle is presented. The candle body has a plurality of cavities along its exterior surface and directly beneath each ornament. Adhesive is provided between the candle body a... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128799 | Method of manufacturing precured tread with reflective grooves A laminar “precured” or “replacement” tread for wheeled vehicles operating at night on retreaded tires is made more readily visible when grooves in the tires are provided with elastomeric strips or bands in which are embedded retroreflective elements such as... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125083 | Wheel with dual density A wheel is provided for coupling to a bearing case at an outer cylindrical surface and a lateral annular surface of the bearing case. The wheel includes an inner wheel portion with an annular body defining a central hole with an inner cylindrical surface and a later... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118697 | Method of molding composite objects Methods for molding a surround over a liner to form a composite shell are provided. The liner is placed in a mold and molten surround material is injected into the mold so as to surround the liner. A surface of a protrusion of the liner abuts the mold so that the su... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114936 | Apparatus for forming pattern onto article during injection molding In the method, after the pattern-bearing film is fed to the female mold, the distal end of the film is fixed under a lower portion of the female mold, and at the same time the film is retreated by a force from the film supply portion. Thus, this tightens up the film... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108815 | Molding process for manufacturing a tubular molded article A molding process for manufacturing a tubular molded article includes the steps of (a) preparing a mold that defines a mold cavity and that is formed with at least a protrusion protruding into the mold cavity, (b) placing a supporting member in the mold cavity, (c) ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104590 | Vehicle trim panel with integral nibbed armrest A door trim panel for a door frame of a motor vehicle. The door trim panel includes a main body portion adapted to be removably secured to the door frame and a bolster removably secured to the main body portion. The bolster covers an access opening defined in the ma... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097790 | Method of producing a container closure A method of producing a liquid container closure includes the acts of providing a cap and molding a cap liner on an interior surface of the cap and a grip portion on an exterior surface of the cap. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090791 | Extrusion molding process A molding process is disclosed in which an extruded column of plastic is introduced into a mold cavity having a predetermined surface profile. A region of negative air pressure is created inside the mold cavity, exterior to the extruded column. The negative air pres... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083756 | Method for producing a toothbrush A method for efficiently producing injection molded toothbrush handles wherein two or more adjacent cavities in a mold are respectively configured to mold a first portion of a handle and a second portion of a handle, wherein upon injection molding of the first porti... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073965 | Multi composition stick product and a process and system for manufacturing same A multi-composition stick product, such as a lip balm, sun screen, deodorant, or glue stick. The multi-composition stick product including a stick composition molded in the container so as to contact the walls thereof and be advanceable or ejected therefrom. The sti... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070221 | Automotive interior trim component with soft feel An automotive interior trim component includes a rigid substrate member that forms the structural support for the trim component. A portion of the substrate member has a thickness that is reduced relative to surrounding portions of the substrate member to define a t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070724 | Composite-molding method and injection-molding machine of different material resin The present invention has an object of eliminating the holding pin trace of a composite-molding of the dichromatic molding by refilling with resin by the pushing pin and preventing the lateral-shift of the primary molding during the refilling. It is made possible to... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048881 | Method of making a shoe and an outsole An outsole for a shoe, especially a house slipper, has an outer layer constituted of a fabric material, and a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material. The fabric layer and the backing layer are molded integrally together to provide the outs... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033533 | Method of manufacturing a moulded article and a product of the method A method of manufacturing a molded product comprising the steps of: providing a mold conforming to the shape of the product the mold serving to define one or more molding surfaces which are to be reproduced in an article formed via the mold; mounting in the mold an ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025920 | Outside sideview mirror assembly with reduced wind noise A method of forming a composite shell member for a vehicular sideview exterior mirror assembly includes providing a decorative film substrate and a polymer resin. A shell is formed the decorative film substrate and the polymer resin to form the shell member. A disco... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018236 | Connector with resin molded portion A connector includes a connector main body 1 having a metallic electrical connecting portion 2, an inner molded portion 10a provided outside the connector main body and having a pair of protrusions 12 which are integrally formed on... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008583 | Process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article A process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article to provide a decorative article of manufacture. The process comprises applying a first lamina of releasing agent into a mold. Then forming a second lamina of clear gel coat on the first lamina and allowing it to... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005091 | Integrated trim plate with a thermoplastic cover A method for forming an integrated trim plate in a single processing step. An appliqué section is reversibly securing to the lower section of a mold. A layer of thermoplastic covering is applied onto and over the appliqué section and lower section of the mold. A l... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005103 | Method of making a colored automotive trim product An automotive trim product is made as follows. A single or multiple layer sheet is extruded so as to include at least one color pigmented and/or metallized layer therein. The sheet is then thermoformed into a three-dimensionally shaped preform via vacuum forming or ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974519 | Tire core package for use in manufacturing a tire with belts, plies and beads and process of tire manufacture A system for manufacturing an elastomeric tire utilizing a separate formation of a package having a tire core shape and containing tire belts, plies and beads. The package is formed by a laying up of layers of pre-cure elastomer intradigitated with sections of porou... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6957961 | Manikin having a bio-simulating material and a method of making the same A manikin system is provided for testing product safety, and a method of making the manikin system is also provided. The manikin system includes a trunk portion and a plurality of body portions. The plurality of body portions includes a neck portion detachably conne... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6958183 | Key top plate and a method for manufacturing the same A first film plate 20 and a second film plate 40, each made of flexible resin film, are attached to a top surface and a bottom surface of a key top 30 made of mold-resin, respectively, so as to cover the key top 30. The first film plate | 10/25/2005 |
| 6954967 | Structure of handgrip and method for fabrication of same New form of handgrip for various home appliances, and method for fabricating the same, including a core 2 with decorative color, and a transparent outer shell 3 for enclosing the core 2, thereby solving problems of the present handgrip of peelin... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6929771 | Method of decorating a molded article A method of providing a molding article with a plush surface is provided. The method includes providing a flocked transfer, securing the transfer in place in a mold, and molding the article such that the transfer is embedded in the surface of the article. The articl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923932 | Composite structure tightly radiused molding method A method of molding a composite structure of a polymeric preformed skin with tightly radiused features and a polymeric foam body is provided. The method includes providing a mold cavity having a first edge; placing the preformed skin in the mold cavity with a prefor... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915554 | Process of molding and assembling three-dimensional ornaments In a process of molding and assembling a three-dimensional ornament, a mold having a recess in which is formed an opening is provided. A molding pattern is located inside the opening. A first material fills in the molding pattern to form a plurality of protruded dec... | 07/12/2005 |
