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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2005
David J. Dooley, Troy, MI (US);
Randy S. Reed, Fair Haven, MI (US);
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Michael J. Hier, Milford, MI (US);
Todd L. Depue, Brighton, MI (US);
David J. Dooley, Troy, MI (US);
Randy S. Reed, Fair Haven, MI (US);
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Michael J. Hier, Milford, MI (US);
Todd L. DePue, Brighton, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
In one advantageous embodiment of the claimed invention, an integral cushioned trim panel (-) for a vehicle passenger cabin () is provided. The integral cushioned trim panel (-) includes a substrate () for attachment to a predetermined portion (-) of the vehicle. The substrate () has a cover member () coupled thereto for substantially covering the substrate (). In addition, the substrate () and the cover member () have a cushioning member () disposed therebetween. The cushioning member () is injection molded between the substrate () and the cover member () for forming an integral construction, minimizing the manufacturing cycle time, and decreasing the costs associated therewith.