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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2012
Bruce Catoen, Georgetown, CA;
Bruce Catoen, Georgetown, CA;
Mold-Masters (2007) Limited, Georgetown, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
A runnerless nozzle for an injection molding apparatus includes a bracing component having an internal space and a lateral bore, a nozzle tip extending from the internal space through the lateral bore of the bracing component, and a securing component installable in the internal spaced of the bracing component. At least one of the bracing component and the securing component defines a lateral channel in communication with and upstream channel for delivering molding material to the nozzle tip. The securing component includes an angled surface for wedging a likewise angled surface of the nozzle tip to engage the nozzle tip with the bracing component when the securing component is installed in the bracing component.