Patent ID: 7399444
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A61F,A61M,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
1. An adjustable length mold assembly for forming inflatable members having a variety of lengths, comprising: a first mold piece having a first internal chamber defined at least in part by a first internal molding surface which is configured to form a first exterior surface of a first section of an inflatable member formed in the mold, and which has an internal shoulder section, and 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, the second mold piece having an end with a radial dimension configured to abut the internal shoulder of the first mold piece so that the second mold piece end is effective as a stop, and an internal third mold piece at least in part slidably disposed within at least a portion of the first mold piece and having a third internal chamber defined at least in part by a third internal molding surface configured to form a third exterior surface of a third section of the inflatable member formed in the mold, the internal third mold piece having an end configured to be slidable within the first mold piece to place the third mold piece in a plurality of longitudinal positions therein.