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Decorative trim with one-piece plastic cover
Assignee: Cooper Standard Automotive Inc
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Filing: 1993-04-13
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Granted: 1994-09-27
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Expires: 2013-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A trim strip for attachment to a substrate such as a vehicle includes a metallic core member and a one-piece outer layer which includes injection molded plastic inserts. In addition, a method of making the trim strip includes the steps of bonding an outer layer to the core member wherein the outer layer extends beyond the longitudinal ends of the core member, injection molding plastic inserts which bond to the outer layer, and forming the outer layer over the ends of the core member, thereby forming end caps over the metallic core.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Zoller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/19; Y10T428/192; Y10T428/195; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24264; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/24545; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A trim strip, comprising: a metallic core member; and a plastic layer bonded to at least one side of said metallic core member, said plastic layer including end portions which extend beyond and at least partially overlap the ends of said metallic core, said end portions including plastic inserts which include means for attaching said trim strip to a substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A trim strip, comprising: a metallic core member; and a plastic layer bonded to at least one side of said metallic core member, said plastic layer including end portions which extend beyond and at least partially overlap the ends of said metallic core, said end portions including plastic inserts which include means for attaching said trim strip to a substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of the claim 1, wherein the core member comprises stainless steel or aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of claim 1, wherein said means for attaching said trim strip includes fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of claim 3, wherein the fasteners are partially embedded within the plastic inserts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of the claim 3, wherein said fasteners are selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, studs and clips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of claim 1, wherein the plastic layer is formed as a one-piece continuous member to prevent a joint line from being formed between said core member and said plastic inserts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The trim strip according to the teachings of claim 1, wherein the core member and outer layer have a substantially C-shaped cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
A trim strip for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: a thin core member; an outer layer having a thickness greater than said core member, said outer layer being bonded to at least one side of said core member, said outer layer being longer than said core member and including end portions which at least partially overlap the ends of said core member, wherein said end portions include plastic inserts having means for attaching said trim strip to a substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
A trim strip for attachment to a vehicle, comprising: a thin core member; an outer layer having a thickness greater than said core member, said outer layer being bonded to at least one side of said core member, said outer layer being longer than said core member and including end portions which at least partially overlap the ends of said core member, wherein said end portions include plastic inserts having means for attaching said trim strip to a substrate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The trim strip of claim 8, wherein said core member is metal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The trim strip of claim 8, wherein said outer layer is plastic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The trim strip of claim 8, wherein said means for attaching said trim strip to a substrate includes fasteners.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The trim strip of claim 11, wherein said fasteners are at least partially embedded within said plastic inserts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The trim strip of claim 11, wherein said fasteners are selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, studs and clips.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The trim strip of claim 7, wherein said trim strip is C-shaped in cross-section.
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