Patent ID: 8480943
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A44B,B29C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for producing a structure which includes a plurality of stems, each stem contiguous with at least two undercut segments spaced away from and overhanging the adjacent fenestration of a common fenestrated base, with a plurality of said stems associated with each fenestration, said apparatus comprising: a molding axis; a first die including a plurality of first cavities each having a cavity opening and a cavity end generally perpendicular to said axis, a plurality of first cavity walls, and a plurality of first interfacing walls; a second die including a core correspondent with each said first cavity having a core end generally perpendicular to said axis, a plurality of second cavity walls, and a plurality of second interfacing walls; and means for engaging said first die with said second die to cut and form a moldable material inserted therebetween; said first die and said second die configured so that when they are engaged in alignment with said axis, a segment of each said core partially bypasses said cavity opening so that said first interfacing walls respectively interface with said second interfacing walls to effect a segmented gate separating individual stem chambers, each said stem chamber enclosed by portions of said first and said second cavity walls and extending to a terminal chamber having an underside coincident with said core end; whereby inserting said moldable material between said first and said second dies and engaging said dies produces said structure.