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United States Patent 6,426,482
Fike July 30, 2002
Segmented mold for curing tires

Abstract

A method of making a segmented mold utilizing a first number of matrix sections employed with a second number of inserts which cannot be equally divided by the number of matrix segments.

Inventors: Fike; Louis T. (2905 Fragancia Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745)
Appl. No.: 596004
Filed: June 15, 2000

Current U.S. Class: 219/121.72; 228/160; 425/54
Intern'l Class: B23K 026/38; B29C 033/00
Field of Search: 219/121.64,121.72 228/160 425/28.1,54,55

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Primary Examiner: Heinrich; Samuel M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht, LLP
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