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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2007
Thomas Joseph Corden, Huntingdon, GB;
Mark Raymond Steele, Belper, GB;
Thomas Joseph Corden, Huntingdon, GB;
Mark Raymond Steele, Belper, GB;
Umeco Structural Materials (Derby) Limited, Derbyshire, GB;
Abstract
A tool for use in forming moulded articles, the tool comprising a tool body formed of a foamed material, a resinous material on the tool body and elastomeric material between said tool body and resinous material to inhibit the movement of resin from the resinous material into the tool body. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a tool, a method of moulding articles using such a tool, and elastomeric material for use in forming a tool. One particular application of the tools of the present invention is in the formation or manufacture of moulded articles using curable, resinous composite materials.