WO2005118267A3 - Method of molding load-bearing articles from compressible cores and heat malleable coverings - Google Patents

Method of molding load-bearing articles from compressible cores and heat malleable coverings Download PDF

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WO2005118267A3
WO2005118267A3 PCT/US2005/012666 US2005012666W WO2005118267A3 WO 2005118267 A3 WO2005118267 A3 WO 2005118267A3 US 2005012666 W US2005012666 W US 2005012666W WO 2005118267 A3 WO2005118267 A3 WO 2005118267A3
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molding load
bearing articles
compressible cores
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Ed Bearse
Thomas Bohan
David Hedley
Alan Lewis
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Novo Foam Products Llc
Ed Bearse
Thomas Bohan
David Hedley
Alan Lewis
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Abstract

Load-bearing article are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.
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