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Automotive trim piece

US5536540A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateOct 27, 1993
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31699
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A body side molding for automobiles. The molding has a rigid base and a cover which is relatively flexible with respect to the base. Covers of disclosed embodiments are of polyvinyl chloride. The base and cover snap together, the cover having retainers on its reverse face, and the base having retainers for engaging the retainers of the cover on its obverse face. The reverse face of the base is secured to a vehicle using double-sided adhesive tape.

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