Purethane Incorporated

Ronald L Christensen

Cal A Lilienthal

A method for making an armrest or the like used in vehicles where the armrest is affixed to the vehicle door and also serves as a grab-handle to enable the passenger to pull the door closed. The method is an injection molded vinyl process that utilizes a two-piece insert in the main body of the armrest which allows foam to be introduced into the upper portion and inboard side where the user's arm rest. This method produces a more comfortable armrest that also is more visually pleasing and one that can be produced at a lower cost than known armrests of this type.

Method of making armrest for vehicles

An improved armrest used in vehicles where the armrest is affixed to the vehicle door and also serves as a grab-handle to enable the passenger to pull the door closed. The improved armrest is of the type that is produced by an injection molded vinyl process, and the armrest uses a two-piece insert in the main body that allows foam to be introduced into the upper portion and inboard side where the user's arm rests. This produces a more comfortable armrest that also is more visually pleasing and one that can be produced at a lower cost than known armrests of this type.

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Iowa City, IA, United States of America

Ronald L Christensen