Methods for forming injected molded parts and in-mold sensors therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8753553
APP PUB NO 20110101555A1
SERIAL NO

12937639

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A method for use in forming a molded part includes providing a mold having a cavity and a movable pin, injecting a moldable material into the cavity, biasing the movable pin to maintain an end of the movable pin in contact with the moldable material in the cavity during the curing of the moldable material and until the moldable material is cured, and monitoring movement of the biased movable pin during curing of the moldable material in the mold. Also disclosed is a sensor engageable with an end of a movable pin of a mold for monitoring the forming of a moldable part, and systems employing the same.

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Johnston, Stephen Ashville, US 30 135
Kazmer, David North Andover, US 24 760
Panchal, Rahul Eden Prairie, US 9 486

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