US4456640A
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Automotive instrument panel pad
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-01-18
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2003-01-18
Abstract
Abstract An automotive instrument panel pad covering the instrument panel except for an opening formed therein, the pad being provided with a stepped portion which extends along the entire inner periphery of the pad and is interposed, adjacent to the margin of the opening, between the instrument panel and an outfit such as, for example, cluster lid mounted in such a manner as to cover the opening. With this construction, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of noise which would otherwise result from interference between the instrument panel and the cluter lid. It is also possible to realize an improved outward appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadashi Nishihara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/04; B60R21/045; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249988; Y10T428/249989
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
An automotive instrument panel pad covering an instrument panel except for an opening formed therein, including a stepped portion extending along the entire inner periphery of the pad, said stepped portion being interposed, adjacent to the margin of said opening, between said instrument panel and the bottom end of a cover member mounted in such a manner as to cover said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
An automotive instrument panel pad covering an instrument panel except for an opening formed therein, including a stepped portion extending along the entire inner periphery of the pad, said stepped portion being interposed, adjacent to the margin of said opening, between said instrument panel and the bottom end of a cover member mounted in such a manner as to cover said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An automative instrument panel pad as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base of said stepped portion is located inside of said cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An automative instrument panel pad as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pad is formed of integral skinned foam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An automotive instrument panel pad as set forth in claim 2, wherein said pad is formed of integral skinned foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination, an automotive instrument panel having an opening formed therein, an instrument panel pad covering said panel, said panel pad comprising: an inner peripheral edge surrounding said opening, a stepped portion formed on said inner peripheral edge, said stepped portion being spaced from said opening such that an edge portion of said panel extends beyond said stepped portion, said pad further including a thin exterior film covering said stepped portion and directly engaging said panel edge portion, and a cover member mounted on said stepped portion to cover said opening, said edge portion being disposed inside of said cover member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination, an automotive instrument panel having an opening formed therein, an instrument panel pad covering said panel, said panel pad comprising: an inner peripheral edge surrounding said opening, a stepped portion formed on said inner peripheral edge, said stepped portion being spaced from said opening such that an edge portion of said panel extends beyond said stepped portion, said pad further including a thin exterior film covering said stepped portion and directly engaging said panel edge portion, and a cover member mounted on said stepped portion to cover said opening, said edge portion being disposed inside of said cover member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said pad comprises integral skinned foam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said cover member is a cluster lid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |