Light weight plastic trim parts and methods of making same

Details Light weight plastic trim parts and methods of making same Light weight plastic trim parts and methods of making same

2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Kuhns, Allan R. (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Pore forming in situ

Composite article making

C264S046600, C264S050000, C264S572000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10487515

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to light weight molded plastic articles and methods of making same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hollow-core, foamed-plastic, film-laminate article utilizing convention gas assisted molding apparatus with corresponding high production rate capabilities. The resulting film-laminate, hollow-core, foamed-plastic part comprises a class A show-face surface. The method comprises formation of a porous mass of molten plastic in the mold cavity containing the laminate. The molten plastic is cored out or hollowed by injection of gas into the mold cavity.

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