Method of making a resilient outer covering

Details Method of making a resilient outer covering Method of making a resilient outer covering

1998-11-12

2000-11-07

Ortiz, Angela

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Plural sequential shaping or molding steps on same workpiece

264318, B29C 3342, B29C 5336

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061432288

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a continuous band of resilient material with a preselected design on an exterior surface thereof, which has a seamless appearance is disclosed. The method includes inserting a molding insert core having a textured outer surface within a molding cavity. A continuous band of resilient material is formed about the core. The band bears the reverse image of the textured pattern on its interior surface. Like other molding processes, the band bears flash or parting lines formed on its exterior surface. The band is inverted by turning it inside out so that the flash or parting lines are positioned on its interior surface and the reverse of the textured pattern is positioned on its exterior surface. As such, an aesthetically pleasing band having a seamless exterior surface is produced.

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