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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2005
Filed:
May. 01, 2003
Graham Tompson, Northville, MI (US);
Girma Gebreselassie, Southfield, MI (US);
Anthony Messina, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Graham Tompson, Northville, MI (US);
Girma Gebreselassie, Southfield, MI (US);
Anthony Messina, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Collins & Aikman Products Co., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
Vehicle trim components are formed by applying a layer of material onto a mold surface and then selectively applying foam prior to molding operations. Selectively applying foam may include applying foam of different densities in multiple locations and/or applying foam of different thicknesses in multiple locations. The material and foam are subjected to conditions within the mold to produce a trim component having a desired shape. Once de-molded, barrier material may be added and various post-molding operations may be conducted.