Patent ID: 8968636
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a plastic container from a preform, said method comprising: heating a preform to a temperature between 190° F. and 250° F.; heating a mold cavity to a temperature between 250° F. and 350° F.; inserting said preform within said mold cavity; actuating a stretch initiation rod system to engage an interior portion of the preform to define a stretch initiation area; introducing a pressurized fluid into said preform to expand said preform to closely conform to said mold cavity; and actuating a central exterior rod such that a locating feature formed on said central exterior rod engages an exterior feature of said preform to generally maintain a predetermined orientation of said preform during at least a portion of said introducing said pressurized fluid.