US6103168A
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Method for manufacturing an integrally molded applique article for a vehicle with integral cosmetic and functional material
Assignee: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America Inc
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Filing: 1997-01-27
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Granted: 2000-08-15
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Expires: 2017-01-27
Abstract
Abstract An applique article for a "B" pillar or other external surface of a vehicle is composed of integrally bonded cosmetic and functional materials. The applique article includes a thermoplastic base portion, an elastomer or thermoplastic elastomer functional sealing lip portion and a decorative covering portion applied to an exposed surface of the article. At least the functional sealing lip portion and the base portion are integrally bonded together in a mold during a process of manufacturing the article.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J. Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/74; B29C70/76; B29C70/763; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C45/14336; B29C45/14467; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/15; B60J10/16; B60J10/17; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/70; B60J10/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for manufacturing an integrally molded applique article for a vehicle, said applique article including a substantially rigid thermoplastic base portion and a functional sealing lip portion, said method comprising the steps of: positioning one of said thermoplastic base portion and said functional sealing lip portion in a mold; bonding said positioned portion to the other of said thermoplastic base portion and said functional sealing lip portion in said mold during the formation of said other portion; and applying a decorative covering portion to one of the thermoplastic base portion and the functional sealing lip portion to form said applique article.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for manufacturing an integrally molded applique article for a vehicle, said applique article including a substantially rigid thermoplastic base portion and a functional sealing lip portion, said method comprising the steps of: positioning one of said thermoplastic base portion and said functional sealing lip portion in a mold; bonding said positioned portion to the other of said thermoplastic base portion and said functional sealing lip portion in said mold during the formation of said other portion; and applying a decorative covering portion to one of the thermoplastic base portion and the functional sealing lip portion to form said applique article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said decorative covering portion is applied by bonding said base portion, said functional sealing lip portion, and said decorative covering portion together in said mold during said formation of said applique article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said decorative covering portion comprises a thermoplastic film.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-15 | 2004-02-14 | 2004-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-15 | 2008-02-14 | 2008-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-15 | 2012-02-14 | 2012-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |