Patent ID: 6835059
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: A61F,A61M,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
An adjustable length mold assembly for forming inflatable members having a variety of lengths, comprising:a) a first mold piece having a first internal chamber defined at least in part by a first internal molding surface configured to form a first exterior surface of a first section of an inflatable member formed in the mold, b) a second mold piece, at least in part slidably disposed within at least a portion of said first mold piece, having a second internal chamber defined at least in part by a second internal molding surface configured to form a second exterior surface of a second section of the inflatable member formed in the mold, and c) detachable extension shafts configured to operably connect the first mold piece and the second mold piece to a blow-molding machine.