US4351864A
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Molding having encapsulated metallized film
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1981-05-06
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Granted: 1982-09-28
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Expires: 2001-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A molding having a layered structure wherein a bright film which has been metallized on both sides is encapsulated in ionomer resin material. The molding is suitable for decorative and protective uses on automotive vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Dimitrios Giannakidis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:22
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/08; B32B15/09; B32B15/20; B32B27/00; B32B27/30; B32B27/304; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B32B2327/00; B32B2327/06; B32B2367/00; B32B2405/00; B32B2605/00; B32B2605/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2982; Y10T428/2991; Y10T428/2998; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31692; Y10T428/31699; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31909; Y10T428/31913; Y10T428/3192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
An automotive molding having: a body comprising an ionomer resin; a cover layer comprising an ionomer resin; and a film coated on both sides with metal and sandwiched between and bonded to said body and said cover layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
An automotive molding having: a body comprising an ionomer resin; a cover layer comprising an ionomer resin; and a film coated on both sides with metal and sandwiched between and bonded to said body and said cover layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A molding as in claim 1 wherein said metallized film is a polyester film having aluminum coating on both sides thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A molding as in claim 2 wherein said body contains a pigment and is opaque and said cover layer is transparent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A molding as in claim 3 wherein said body has an additional metal layer bonded to an outwardly facing surface thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A molding as in claim 4 wherein said additional metal layer is bonded to a layer of two-faced adhesive tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A molding as in claim 4 wherein said additional metal layer is bonded to a substrate comprised of polyvinylchloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A molding as in claim 3 wherein said molding is elongated and said cover layer extends transversely beyond said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A molding as in claim 1 wherein said additional metal layer is an aluminum coating on a polyester film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A molding as in claim 3 wherein said base has means for attaching to an automotive vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A molding as in claim 9 wherein said means comprises a pair of resilient legs with notches adapted to engage cooperating retention means.
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