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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2010
Applicants:
Stanley A. Iobst, Troy, MI (US);
Chen-shih Wang, Troy, MI (US);
Choongyong Kwag, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Inventors:
Stanley A. Iobst, Troy, MI (US);
Chen-Shih Wang, Troy, MI (US);
Choongyong Kwag, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 27/04 (2006.01); B29C 70/46 (2006.01); B29C 43/14 (2006.01); B29L 31/30 (2006.01); B29K 105/08 (2006.01); B29L 31/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 43/14 (2013.01); B29K 2995/0026 (2013.01); B29C 2043/148 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3005 (2013.01); B29K 2105/0854 (2013.01); B29L 2031/722 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3041 (2013.01); B29C 70/46 (2013.01);
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.