Patent · US Expired

Foam in place composite one-piece hard/soft panel

US6991841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 6, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24777
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In at least one embodiment, the present invention takes the form of a panel comprising a substrate, a cover layer, and foam disposed between at least a portion of the substrate and the cover layer. At least one of the cover layer or the substrate being is provided with an integrally formed member for sealing the cover layer to the substrate. The present invention also relates to a method for forming the panel.

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