Solid ink stick formation with flexible molding tool

Details Solid ink stick formation with flexible molding tool Solid ink stick formation with flexible molding tool

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Nguyen, Khanh (Department: 1791)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Shaping surface including means to release or remove product...

Removal-miscellaneous

C425S215000, C425S422000

Reexamination Certificate

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07862324

ABSTRACT:
A molding tool is provided for forming solid ink sticks. The molding tool comprises a vessel having at least one sidewall defining a cavity for receiving molten phase change ink material. The molding tool includes a lid for covering an opening over the cavity of the vessel. The lid has an interior surface for at least partially enclosing the cavity. The enclosed cavity has a shape corresponding to at least a portion of an ink stick shape. The at least one sidewall of the vessel and/or the interior surface of the lid are configured to flex to facilitate release of an at least partially solidified ink stick from the cavity.

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