US5151307A
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Color match molding and weatherstrip
Assignee: Cooper Standard Automotive Inc
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Filing: 1990-08-20
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Granted: 1992-09-29
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Expires: 2010-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A molding for attachment to a vehicle includes a support member and a first colored layer secured to the support member. A second colored layer is abutted to the first colored layer at one edge thereof, and secured to the support member. The first and second colored layers are of similar colors presenting a color matched molding.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman C. Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/06; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/15; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/70; B60J10/74; B60J10/75; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23943; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle, said molding comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer secured to said support member; a second selected colored layer secured to said support member; and said first selected colored layer having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle, said molding comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer secured to said support member; a second selected colored layer secured to said support member; and said first selected colored layer having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A molding as set forth in claim 1 characterized by said first and second colored layers being of similar colors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A molding as set forth in claim 2 further characterized by said first and second colored layer comprising thermoplastic elastomeric materials.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A molding as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said support member comprising a metal material and having a U-shaped configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A molding as set forth in claim 4 including an adhesive for securing said first colored layer to one side of said support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A molding as set forth in claim 5 including an adhesive for securing said second colored layer to said one side of said support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A molding as set forth in claim 6 including a low friction material on one side of said second colored layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A molding as set forth in claim 7 wherein said low friction material is a flock material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
138 words
A colored weather strip for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said strip comprising: a metal support member having a U-shaped configuration; a first colored layer secured to one side of said support member and having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle; a second colored layer abutting one end of said first colored layer and secured to the same side of said support member as said first colored layer; a first adhesive for securing said first colored layer to said support member; a second adhesive for securing said second colored layer to said support member; said first colored layer having a color similar to said second colored layer; and low friction material secured to one side of said second colored layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
138 words
A colored weather strip for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said strip comprising: a metal support member having a U-shaped configuration; a first colored layer secured to one side of said support member and having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle; a second colored layer abutting one end of said first colored layer and secured to the same side of said support member as said first colored layer; a first adhesive for securing said first colored layer to said support member; a second adhesive for securing said second colored layer to said support member; said first colored layer having a color similar to said second colored layer; and low friction material secured to one side of said second colored layer.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; securing a second colored layer to the support member; and matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; securing a second colored layer to the support member; and matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as set forth in claim 10 including the step of extruding the first colored layer of a polymeric material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 11 including the step of extruding the second colored layer of a thermoplastic elastomeric material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as set forth in claim 12 including the step of applying a first and second adhesive selectively along the support member to secure the first and second colored layers to the support member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 13 including the step of heating the support member and adhesives to a predetermined temperature.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as set forth in claim 14 including the steps of priming one side of the second colored layer, applying a third adhesive over the primer, and securing a flock material to one side of the second colored layer with the third adhesive.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; securing a second colored layer to the support member; matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle; extruding the first colored layer of a polymeric material; extruding the second colored layer of an elastomeric and polymeric material; applying a first and second adhesive selectively along the support member to secure the first and second colored layers to the support member, respectively; heating the support member and adhesives to a predetermined temperature; bonding the first and second colored layers to the support member by curing the adhesives; priming one side of the second colored layer; applying a third adhesive over the primer; and securing a flock material to one side of the second colored layer with the third adhesive.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; securing a second colored layer to the support member; matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface of a portion of the vehicle; extruding the first colored layer of a polymeric material; extruding the second colored layer of an elastomeric and polymeric material; applying a first and second adhesive selectively along the support member to secure the first and second colored layers to the support member, respectively; heating the support member and adhesives to a predetermined temperature; bonding the first and second colored layers to the support member by curing the adhesives; priming one side of the second colored layer; applying a third adhesive over the primer; and securing a flock material to one side of the second colored layer with the third adhesive.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle, said molding comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer secured to said support member; and said first selected colored layer having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle, said molding comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer secured to said support member; and said first selected colored layer having a high gloss appearance matching a corresponding appearance of a portion of the vehicle.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; and matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of making a colored molding for attachment to a vehicle having a portion with a colored surface, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member to a predetermined configuration; securing a first colored layer having a high gloss appearance to the support member; and matching the high gloss appearance of the first colored layer to a corresponding appearance of the colored surface.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
65 words
A belt weather strip for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer made of a polymeric material secured to said support member; a second selected colored layer secured to the support member and made of a thermoplastic elastomer material; and said first selected colored layer having an appearance matching a corresponding appearance of an exterior portion of the vehicle.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
65 words
A belt weather strip for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: a support member; a first selected colored layer made of a polymeric material secured to said support member; a second selected colored layer secured to the support member and made of a thermoplastic elastomer material; and said first selected colored layer having an appearance matching a corresponding appearance of an exterior portion of the vehicle.
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