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Elongate illuminated automotive design element, injection molded vehicle parts, and methods of manufacturing same

US10870404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2019
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/525
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle part includes an injection molded main body having a front side and a rear side with a three dimensional form on the rear side, a metallized coating on one or more portions of the three dimensional form on the rear side of the injection molded main body, and a backing layer overmolded on the rear side of the injection molded main body, the three dimensional form, and the metallized coating.

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