Rotational molding system for medical articles

Details Rotational molding system for medical articles Rotational molding system for medical articles

2008-03-31

2009-12-08

Mackey, James (Department: 1791)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Female mold including tamping means or means utilizing mold...

Including means imparting diverse motion

C249S112000, C249S114100, C249S115000, C425S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628604

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for molding the shell of a medical device or other molded article is disclosed. The system includes a multi-axis rotational molding machine in which a mold is mounted. The mold has a cavity in the shape of the article to be molded. The mold seals to hold a vacuum. In operation, silicone or other molding material is inserted into the mold, vacuum is applied to the mold, the mold is rotated about at least two axes and a molding material coats the inside walls of the mold to form the shell or other desired article. A rotationally molded medical article is also disclosed.

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