Patent ID: 6071445
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: B29B,B29C

Abstract:
A method for forming a two-sided piece of plastic, said method comprising the sequential steps of:contact heating said plastic piece on each of said two sides;press-molding said heated plastic piece into a desired end-shape utilizing a pressing means, a male mold and female mold; said male mold including a central portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface and a plurality of shaping legs spaced and extending radially and angularly outward from the male mold side surface; said female mold including a central portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface and a plurality of shaping legs spaced and extending radially and angularly outward from the female mold side surface; said heated plastic piece being molded by said male mold shaping legs and said female mold shaping legs; andforced air cooling said press-molded plastic piece in said desired end-shape while said plastic piece remains press-molded between said male and female molds.