Patent ID: 6254376
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
An apparatus for molding a container comprising:means for supplying a plastic;means for heating said plastic into a plastic fluid;a first member containing:manifold means for channeling the plastic fluid to an insert means, said insert means being positioned within an opening located within said first members;a second member containing:a plurality of core pins contained within said second member,means for reciprocating said second member into engagement with said first member, and wherein said plurality of core pins cooperate to engage said insert; and wherein said insert means comprises:a first slide being slidable within said opening; and, a second slide being slidable within said opening, and wherein said first slide and said second slide have an extended and contracted position; and wherein said first slide and said second slide cooperate to form in the contracted position a plurality of tubular profiles linked together by a plurality of arms, said tubular profiles adapted to receive said plurality of core pins in a free standing arrangement.