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EP 0731214 A2 19960911 - Paper pulp mouldings

Title (en)

Paper pulp mouldings

Title (de)

Formkörper aus Papierstoff

Title (fr)

Objets moulés en pâte à papier

Publication

EP 0731214 A2 19960911 (EN)

Application

EP 96301570 A 19960307

Priority

GB 9504808 A 19950307

Abstract (en)

A mould (8) comprises an integral body (11) having a surface (7) of the desired shape for the pulp moulding. The body (11) is porous so that water can be drawn therethrough under a vacuum. The mould (8) is suitable for pulp moulding, and can be formed by flowing a particulate material over and appropriately shaped template, then setting the particulate material. A transfer tool for use in pulp moulding is also described. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

D21J 7/00

IPC 8 full level

D21J 7/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

D21J 7/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0731214 A2 19960911; EP 0731214 A3 19970702; GB 9504808 D0 19950426

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96301570 A 19960307; GB 9504808 A 19950307