Machine for forming molded foam cushions

A machine for forming molded foam cushions, comprising:

• a. an apparatus for enclosing a foamable composition in a flexible bag, said apparatus comprising
• (1) a mechanism for converting a predetermined amount of flexible film into a bag having an opening therein,
• (2) a device for dispensing a predetermined amount of said foamable composition through said opening and into said bag, said dispensing device being movable relative to said bag opening such that said foamable composition can be dispensed at a plurality of locations within said bag to accommodate different mold shapes, and
• (3) a device for closing said opening in said bag;
• b. a mold having a cavity and a closure mechanism and being movable between an open position and a closed position such that, when in said closed position, said closure mechanism and said cavity define an enclosed three-dimensional shape, said mold comprising a material capable of transferring sufficient heat to or from said cavity to maintain said cavity at a desired temperature;
• c. a device for controlling the temperature of said mold cavity;
• d. means for placing said bag in said mold cavity while said mold is in said open position, whereby, when the mold assumes said closed position, said foamable composition expands within said cavity to form a foam cushion that substantially conforms to said three-dimensional shape;
• and
• e. means for pulling said foam cushion from said mold cavity.