Self-supporting automotive liner panel
US4188440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249981
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A contoured self-supporting automotive liner panel, such as a headliner, which comprises an outer substrate layer, an intermediate layer and an outer flexible, decorative, finish cover layer. The substrate layer is formed of expanded plastics material which is relatively rigid and has a substantial resistance to bending. The intermediate layer is formed of a relatively soft, compressible, flexible, expanded plastics material.
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