Patent · US Expired

Molding with improved foam attachment layer

US5810406A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1996
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to moldings such as trim strips and, more particularly, to moldings comprising an outer layer and an inner layer which are bonded together mechanically by a plurality of mating lugs and recesses disposed along the interface of the two layers. Ideally, the materials utilized for the first and second layers will be sufficiently compatible such that adhesive bonding will also be accomplished between the layers, without generally requiring a separate adhesive be disposed therebetween. Various methods for manufacturing the moldings in accordance with the teachings of the present invention are also disclosed.

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