Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam

Details Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

active

07121578

ABSTRACT:
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a trim panel for concealing an air bag. The panel comprises a substrate and a cover over the substrate. The cover includes a cover skin. The panel also comprises a tear seam having at least a portion comprising a pattern of alternating residual wall thicknesses in the panel. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method for making a trim panel for concealing an air bag.

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