Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Simon Cox

Robin W Krieg

Brian J Smith

Wade W Bryant

James Thomas Embach

Therese A Tant

Pierre R Webster

Dale P Grewer

Benjamin Walsh

A flexible trim panel attaches to a surface of a vehicle interior and includes a compression-molded thermoplastic foam layer and a textile fabric or synthetic leather layer, such as expanded polyurethane or PVC material. The panel has a compression-molded surface feature in an inner and outer layer, and may have a pocket and a zipper closure. An LED, EL ribbon, or other lighting device is connected to a transparent zipper closure. A composite trim panel is also provided having a compression-molded EVA foam layer and an outer layer. The layers form a composite piece that is attachable to a seat, an instrument panel, or a door. A vehicle interior includes a seat, an instrument panel, a door, and at least one composite trim panel. A transparent closure device connects to the composite trim panel, and a lighting device having a variable property is positioned adjacently to the transparent closure device.

Soft composite trim panel for a vehicle interior

Vehicle body

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Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom

Simon Cox