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2008-03-26

2010-12-07

Sample, David R (Department: 1783)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Structurally defined web or sheet

Including variation in thickness

C428S158000, C428S167000, C428S071000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07846533

ABSTRACT:
An injection molded foam article including a structure and a projection projecting from the structure. The thickness of the projection is greater than 25% to 40% of the thickness of the structure, depending on the material of the article, and the front surface of the structure opposite the projection has a Class A surface.

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