Patent ID: 6177043
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A01M,B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
A method for producing hollow and collapsible decoys which have relaxed-state and collapsed-state shapes and naturally tend to return to their relaxed-state shape when not in the collapsed-state shape, said method comprising:providing a mold containing a mold cavity, said mold cavity having the configuration of the decoy to be produced;preparing a mixture containing substantially all ultra low density polyethylene;heating and mixture to be predetermined temperature where the mixture is in a liquid state;passing the heated liquid mixture through a die to form a hollow tube;closing the mold around the tube;injecting air into said hollow tube to force said mixture into the configuration of said mold cavity; andclosing and cooling said mold to solidify the mixture and form said decoy.