Patent ID: 7556492

Claim:
A system for molding articles, comprising: a first mold; a second mold; a first heating element, wherein the first and second molds are configured for placement between first and second press platens, the first and second molds cooperate to at least partially define a mold volume when pressed together between the first and second platens, and the first heating element is configured for placement between the platens and near the first mold, such that the first heating element heats the first mold when the first and second molds are pressed by the platens during multiple pressing operations; a first carrier, and wherein the first mold, the first heating element and the first carrier form a first mold assembly configured for placement between the first and second platens; a second heating element; a second carrier, and wherein the second mold, the second heating element and the second carrier form a second mold assembly configured for placement between the first and second platens; a third mold; a third heating element; and a third carrier, and wherein the third mold, the third heating element and the third carrier form a third mold assembly configured for placement between the first and second platens, the second and third molds cooperate to at least partially define a mold volume when pressed together between the first and second platens, the first and third mold assemblies are configured for sliding engagement with a fixture attached to the first platen.