Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Vehicle body ornament
Patent
1998-02-27
1999-11-02
Epstein, Henry F.
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Vehicle body ornament
296214, 4283084, 442 55, B32B 526
Patent
active
059766468
ABSTRACT:
An improved material for forming vehicle trim panels includes natural fibers formed reinforcing mats. The natural fibers replaced the prior known use of glass fibers. Prior art glass fibers may sometimes cause skin irritation, and the natural fiber eliminates this problem. The fibrous mats are preferably placed on both sides of the central foam layer, and a decorative layer is placed outwardly of one of the fibrous mats. Various naturally occurring fibrous materials such as hemp may be utilized.
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Boyd Stuart G.
Eagen Brian
Stevens Donald R.
Epstein Henry F.
UT Automotive Dearborn Inc.
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