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Localized deep soft area of a trim panel

US8530028B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by

5References

12Claims

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Assignee

Johnson Controls Technology Company · US

Inventors

Nels R. Smith · Holland, US
Bart W. Fox · Zeeland, US
Tony M. Pokorzynski · Holland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 3, 2008
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 19, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/249981
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trim panel and method of forming a trim panel for a vehicle. The trim panel can include a localized cushioned portion of softness (150) at pre-selected locations on the panel.

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