Patent ID: 7565221
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: B23P,B29C,G05B,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for use in designing a customized hot-runner system using an online computer system connected to a computer network, the method comprising: establishing hot-runner component options to be selected by a user, the hot-runner component options including manifold types, nozzle types, and nozzle pitches; providing a user input screen on which the hot-runner component options to be selected by a user are displayed; electronically receiving selected hot-runner component options from the user input screen, the selected hot-runner component options including a selected manifold type, a selected nozzle pitch, and a selected nozzle type; processing the selected hot-runner component options to create a customized hot-runner system configuration based on the selected hot-runner component options; and generating a drawing of the customized hot-runner system automatically from the customized hot runner system configuration.