A composite part manufactured via a dual cast slush molding technique includes a skin layer having a first side and an opposite second side and a foam layer formed in situ on the second side of the skin layer. The first side of the skin layer defines a Class A surface. The skin layer and the foam layer each comprise a polymer of the same type and are respectively formed from a first resin-based composition and a second resin-based composition. The first resin-based composition and the second resin-based composition each may comprise a polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based composition or a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO)-based composition.
B29C 44/04 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles consisting of at least two parts of chemically or physically different materials, e.g. having different densities
C08L 27/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
Methods, systems, and apparatuses of manufacturing an automotive interior trim panel are provided. The method includes providing a mold having a negative side and a positive side, heating the mold using a first heater and a second heater, coupling the mold to a first powder box containing a first polymeric powder, molding a first polymer layer on the first side of the mold by rotating the mold, coupling the mold to a second powder box containing a second polymeric powder, and molding a second polymer layer on the first polymer layer by rotating the mold. The method further includes heating the second polymer layer during which the second polymer layer expands, compressing the thickness of the second polymer layer, cooling the positive side of the mold to reduce the temperature of the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer, and removing the part from the mold.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; polymeric casting, molding and forming services for others. Land vehicle parts, namely, interior trim panels, instrument panels, door trim panels, pillar trim, center consoles, knee bolsters, airbag covers, steering wheels, steering column covers, sun visors, headliners and passenger seats.
An antiviral material is provided. The antiviral material includes a polymeric matrix and graphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the antiviral material, wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity. Methods of making the antiviral material and uses of the antiviral material are also provided.
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
A thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) powder is provided. The TPO powder includes an olefin-block copolymer (OBC), polypropylene copolymer, an adhesion promoter, a sulfur-free stabilizer additive, a composition including a non-migratory hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and a color pigment, and talc. A TPO material formed from the TPO powder and methods of making the TPO powder and TPO material are also provided.
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
An apparatus and manufacturing method include a coating, including graphene particles, sprayed or rolled onto a base material. In another aspect, a coating, including antimicrobial or antiviral material, is sprayed or rolled onto a base material. A further aspect applies an antimicrobial material within a polymeric matrix onto a vehicular interior trim panel apparatus by roll-coating or spraying.
C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
An over-molded interior trim method and system are provided. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a trim panel includes: injecting a liquid substrate polymer between molds to create a substrate, injecting a liquid urethane polymer into a cavity directly against the substrate to create a skin or cover, flowing or wrapping in a mold the urethane polymer around at least one peripheral edge of the substrate, and extending the urethane polymer onto a backside of the substrate.
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/78 - Moulding material on one side only of the preformed part
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) powder is provided. The TPO powder includes an olefin-block copolymer (OBC), polypropylene copolymer, an adhesion promoter, a sulfur-free stabilizer additive, a composition including a non-migratory hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and a color pigment, and talc. A TPO material formed from the TPO powder and methods of making the TPO powder and TPO material are also provided.
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
An antiviral material is provided. The antiviral material includes a polymeric matrix and graphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the antiviral material, wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity. Methods of making the antiviral material and uses of the antiviral material are also provided.
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Chemicals used in industry, unprocessed synthetic resins and unprocessed plastics; thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based resins used in the process of molding or casting to form polymeric parts
(2) Land vehicle parts, namely, interior trim panels, instrument panels, door trim panels, pillar trim, center consoles, knee bolsters, airbag covers, steering wheels, steering column covers, sun visors, headliners and passenger seats (1) Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; manufacturing services for others in the field of polymeric casting, molding and forming
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Chemicals used in industry, unprocessed synthetic resins and unprocessed plastics; thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based resins used in the process of molding or casting to form polymeric parts
(2) Land vehicle parts, namely, interior trim panels, instrument panels, door trim panels, pillar trim, center consoles, knee bolsters, airbag covers, steering wheels, steering column covers, sun visors, headliners and passenger seats (1) Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; manufacturing services for others in the field of polymeric casting, molding and forming
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; manufacturing services for others in the field of polymeric casting, molding and forming
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; manufacturing services for others in the field of polymeric casting, molding and forming
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Chemicals, resins and unprocessed plastics; thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based resins used in the process of molding or casting to form polymeric parts; antiviral chemical compounds
(2) Land vehicle interior trim panels, instrument panels, door panels, pillar trim, center consoles, knee bolsters, airbag covers, sun visors, handles, headliners, passenger seats, and steering wheels; interior panels, trim, covers, steering wheels, sun visors, handles, and seats having antiviral properties (1) Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; polymeric casting, molding and forming services for others; manufacturing polymeric parts having antiviral properties
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Chemicals for use in the automotive industry, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymeric and foam parts, polymer resins, unprocessed and unprocessed plastics; unprocessed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based resins in pellet or powder form for use in the process of molding or casting to form polymeric parts
(2) Land vehicle interior trim panels, automobile dashboards, automotive interior door trim, interior pillar trim for automobiles, center consoles for vehicles, polymeric panels attached to an automobile dashboard, airbag covers for vehicles, steering wheels, covers for vehicle steering wheel columns, sun visors for automobiles, ceiling covers for automobiles and passenger seats for vehicles (1) Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; polymeric casting services, parts molding services for the automotive industry, landscaping industry and furniture industry and plastic forming services for others
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Land vehicle interior trim panels, automobile dashboards, automotive interior door trim, interior pillar trim for automobiles, center consoles for vehicles, polymeric panels attached to an automobile dashboard, airbag covers for vehicles, steering wheels, covers for vehicle steering wheel columns, sun visors for automobiles, ceiling covers for automobiles and passenger seats for vehicles (1) Manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; polymeric casting services, parts molding services for the automotive industry, landscaping industry and furniture industry and plastic forming services for others.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
manufacturing polymeric and foam automotive interior parts for others; manufacturing services for others in the field of polymeric casting, molding and forming
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Interior and exterior automobile parts made of plastic. (1) Processing of plastics materials for use in the manufacturing of automobile parts made of plastic; manufacture of plastic parts for automobiles to order and specification of others; injection molding of plastic parts for automobiles.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Processing of plastics materials for use in the manufacturing of automobile parts made of plastic; manufacture of plastic parts for automobiles to order and specification of others; injection molding of plastic parts for automobiles.
A urethane and graphene interior trim panel is provided. In another aspect, the interior trim panel may be an automotive vehicle instrument panel, airbag cover, door trim panel, center console, knee bolster, seat mechanism cover, pillar cover or the like. A further aspect includes a graphene infused thermoplastic polyurethane compound and more particularly a TPU-graphene composition or mixture which can be ground, molded and then used in vehicle interior applications.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
An apparatus and manufacturing method include a coating, including graphene particles, sprayed or rolled onto a base material. In another aspect, a coating, including antimicrobial or antiviral material, is sprayed or rolled onto a base material. A further aspect applies an antimicrobial material within a polymeric matrix onto a vehicular interior trim panel apparatus by roll-coating or spraying.
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
An antiviral material is provided. The antiviral material includes a polymeric matrix and graphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt.% to less than or equal to about 10 wt.% based on the total weight of the antiviral material, wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity. Methods of making the antiviral material and uses of the antiviral material are also provided.
C08L 27/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
C08L 101/12 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by physical features, e.g. anisotropy, viscosity or electrical conductivity
A thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) powder is provided. The TPO powder includes an olefin-block copolymer (OBC), polypropylene copolymer, an adhesion promoter, a sulfur-free stabilizer additive, a composition including a non-migratory hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and a color pigment, and talc. A TPO material formed from the TPO powder and methods of making the TPO powder and TPO material are also provided.
C08L 23/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of propene
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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DUAL CAST SLUSH MOLD SYSTEM, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES
Methods, systems, and apparatuses of manufacturing an automotive interior trim panel are provided. The method includes providing a mold having a negative side and a positive side, heating the mold using a first heater and a second heater, coupling the mold to a first powder box containing a first polymeric powder, molding a first polymer layer on the first side of the mold by rotating the mold, coupling the mold to a second powder box containing a second polymeric powder, and molding a second polymer layer on the first polymer layer by rotating the mold. The method further includes heating the second polymer layer during which the second polymer layer expands, compressing the thickness of the second polymer layer, cooling the positive side of the mold to reduce the temperature of the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer, and removing the part from the mold.
B29C 41/18 - Slush casting, i.e. pouring moulding material into a hollow mould with excess material being poured off
B29C 41/22 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 41/36 - Feeding the material on to the mould, core or other substrate
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B32B 5/20 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material foamed in situ
C08J 9/06 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent
C08K 5/11 - EstersEther-esters of acyclic polycarboxylic acids
C08K 5/12 - EstersEther-esters of cyclic polycarboxylic acids
C08L 27/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
