Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article – Shaping against forming surface
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Heitbrink, Jill L (Department: 1743)
Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article
Shaping against forming surface
C264S328700, C264S334000, C249S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07943077
ABSTRACT:
A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter includes the following steps: positioning first and second cores in a cavity of a mold, the cavity having a substantially elongated shape and including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first and second cores are oriented substantially parallel to each other; placing a sheet of material having a higher melting temperature than a molding material across the first end portion of the cavity; and injecting the molding material into the cavity of the mold.
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Heitbrink Jill L
Johnston, Esq. Thomas M.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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