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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 1998
Filed:
May. 08, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Edmund J Kane, Holland, MI (US);
Robert S Herrmann, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Craig S Bienick, Jenison, MI (US);
Gregory T Wolters, Holland, MI (US);
Assignee:
Donnelly Technology, Inc., Holland, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
425116 ; 249 91 ; 249 95 ; 264275 ; 264278 ; 425117 ;
Abstract
An apparatus for making an encapsulated shelf assembly includes a mold defining a mold cavity. A shelf panel and a shelf support bracket extend partially into the mold cavity. The shelf support bracket is spaced from the sides of the mold by the head of a post on one side and a nut on the other side. The post head and nut are partially encapsulated by a moldable material injected into the mold cavity. The nut and post head are removable from the mold cavity with the encapsulated shelf assembly.