Abstract: A body side molding for the exterior of an automobile body comprises an inner part disposed against the body and an outer part which attaches to the inner part. The inner part has non-metallic insulating material disposed as a layer between the inner part and the vehicle body to insulate the metal of the inner part from the vehicle body. It is also formed with channels along its longitudinal marginal edges, and the outer part has complementary channels along its marginal edges which provide for its attachment to the channels of the inner part. Various decorative patterns may be imparted to the outer part by the selective application of non-metallic material to the exterior surface of the outer part.

Abstract: An end cap for a door edge guard comprises an end wall disposed in covering relation to a lengthwise end of the edge guard onto which the end cap is inserted. Inner and outer walls extend from the end wall for fitting onto the lengthwise end of the edge guard. The outer wall has a generally U-shaped cross section corresponding to that of the edge guard for covering the base and both legs of the edge guard, preferably extending to cover the distal ends of the legs and into abutment with the sides of the edge onto which the edge guard is fitted. The interior wall of the end cap covers the interior of the base but does not extend the full length of the legs so as to leave the distal portions of the legs which apply self-retension forces to opposite sides of the door edge unencumbered by the presence of the end cap. The edge guard has color insulation on its exterior side and the end cap is molded with a color to match that of the outside insulation on the edge guard.

Abstract: A plastic door edge guard comprises a base which is of reduced thickness from two legs with adhesive lining the interior and covered by a release layer which is selectively stripped to expose the adhesive at the time of installation of the edge guard on an edge of a swinging closure of an automobile.

Abstract: A layer of material is joined to the exterior surface of a non-metallic edge guard body with the side edges of the layer of material slightly embedded into the body to resist delamination.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard of generally U-shaped cross section is provided with beads at the distal ends of the legs. In order to achieve metal-to-metal contact in the formation of the beads insulating material on one surface of the flat metal strip from which the edge guard is formed is omitted along the margins of the strip and the margins are sufficiently wide to guarantee that there will be metal-to-metal contact when the beads are formed. This leaves exposed metal which is covered by applying a further insulating material. Various color combinations are possible and the exterior surface of the edge guard can present a color coordinated appearance while being fully insulated so that underlying metal is not exposed.

Abstract: A corner edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure wherein the trailing edge is defined by surfaces which intersect at approximately 90.degree. to form a corner. The edge guard comprises legs which are also arranged at approximately a 90.degree. angle with the edge guard being disposed in covering a relationship to the corner. The edge guard is constructed and arranged such that concurrently with the fastening of the edge guard to the trailing edge, the distal end of the other leg forcefully bears against the other surface of the trailing edge. Preferably insulating means is disposed between the metal of the edge guard channel and the trailing edge. Various embodiments of corner edge guards are enclosed.

Abstract: A non-metallic decorative and protective edge guard comprises a non-metallic body having a curved base and legs extending from the base for fitting against sides of an object onto which the edge guard is installed. The body contains notch structure formed in its surface and a layer of non-metallic material having a size corresponding to that of the notch is fitted to the notch. The notch structure comprises an undercut, or one or more slots, or a combination thereof, and various embodiments of edge guards are herein disclosed.

Abstract: A body side molding for the exterior of an automobile body comprises an inner part disposed against the body and an outer part which attaches to the inner part. The inner part has non-metallic insulating material disposed as a layer between the inner part and the vehicle body to insulate the metal of the inner part from the vehicle body. It is also formed with channels along its longitudinal marginal edges, and the outer part has complementary channels along its marginal edges which provide for its attachment to the channels of the inner part. Various decorative patterns may be imparted to the outer part by the selective application of non-metallic material to the exterior surface of the outer part.

Abstract: A process for making a painted insulated metal edge guard comprises extruding plastic insulating material onto a flat strip of metal as the strip is pulled through the extruder, painting the strip, coiling the painted insulated strip into coils, and uncoiling a coiled strip at the beginning of the roll-forming apparatus and feeding the insulated strip through the roll-forming apparatus to form an edge guard of a desired cross sectional shape wherein the plastic insulating material is so disposed as to insulate the metal of the edge guard from the edge of the object onto which it is installed and the paint provides at least a portion of the exterior appearance of the edge guard. The process improves the efficiency for manufacturing painted insulated metal edge guards and it permits various embodiments of new and unique edge guards to be efficiently created. The invention has special utility where a range of colored edge guards must be produced in varying quantities.

Abstract: An edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure comprises a metal strip formed into a general U-shape so as to have inner and outer legs of single thickness extending from a semi-circular base. Non-metallic insulating material is applied to the metal strip so as to be disposed in covering relation to at least certain portions of the strip including a covering relation which prevents the metal of the channel from contacting the trailing edge. Each leg comprises a ridge formed in one or both of the non-metallic material and the metal channel with the ridge projecting laterally of the leg. Various embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making printed circuits which comprises passing a non-conductive strip of material past a device which repeatedly imparts a desired circuit pattern onto the passing strip so that a succession of identical printed circuit zones are created along the length of the strip. The strip is subsequently wound into a coil which can be stored for use as desired when printed circuit assemblies are to be fabricated. Fabrication of an assembly comprises unwinding the strip from the coil and severing of the strip between the individual printed circuit zones. A backing can be joined to the unwound strip before severing.

Abstract: An edge guard and method whereby the edge guard is used to substantially fill the gap between the trailing edge of a door onto which the edge guard is installed and an adjacent portion of the vehicle body. In the case of a two-door model car and the rear door of a four-door model car the adjacent body structure is a pillar or post. In the case of the front door of a four-door model the adjacent body structure may be the front edge of the rear door. When the rear door swing is such that its front edge swings slightly forwardly when the door is opened, provision is made so that the front edge of the rear door does not hit the edge guard on the front door. The edge guard is characterized by inner and outer legs of substantially longer length than other edge guards whereby the edge guard may have a variable engagement with the door edge to permit adjustment for a range of different thicknesses of gap.

Abstract: An edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure comprises a metal strip formed into a general U-shape so as to have inner and outer legs of single thickness extending from a semi-circular base. Non-metallic insulating material is applied to the metal strip so as to be disposed in covering relation to at least certain portions of the strip including a covering relation which prevents the metal of the channel from contacting the trailing edge. Some non-metallic material is applied to the metal strip at locations where the legs apply self-retention force to the trailing edge and has a higher durometer than at other locations where non-metallic material is applied to the metal channel. In the preferred embodiment the higher durometer material also covers the distal end edge surfaces of the legs.

Abstract: A corner edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure wherein the trailing edge is defined by surface which intersect at approximately 90.degree. to form a corner. The edge guard comprises legs which are also arranged at approximately a 90.degree. angle with the edge guard being disposed in covering a relationship to the corner. Screws pass through spaced apart holes in one of the legs to urge that leg flat against one surface of the trailing edge. The edge guard is constructed and arranged such that concurrently with the fastening of the edge guard to the trailing edge, the distal end of the other leg forcefully bears against the other surface of the trailing edge. Preferably insulating means is disposed between the metal of the edge guard channel and the trailing edge. Various embodiments of corner edge guards are enclosed.

Abstract: A collectible comprises a base, a writing instrument removably mounted on the base in an upright position and a replica of a piece of sports equipment mounted on the writing instrument. The disclosed embodiment is of a replica of a football helmet mounted on a pen.

Abstract: A hip belt comprises a number of substantially similar pieces successively connected by snap fasteners. Each individual piece possesses a pliant construction of substantially uniform thickness and has a perimeter edge. The side edge portions of the perimeter edge of each piece impart a taper to the piece. The snap fasteners are located in the end edge portions of the pieces and enable each piece to swivel with respect to its immediately adjacent pieces. When worn, the belt assumes a configuration in which side portions are supported by the wearer's hips. Front and back portions extend from the side portions across the wearer's abdomen and lower back respectively, and they may have slight downward curvatures. In a belt for a typical wearer, there may be from eleven to fifteen of the individual pieces. Various forms of indicia and/or decoration may be imparted to the individual pieces.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard particularly adapted for fitting onto the trailing edge of a swinging closure which closes against an adjacent panel. The edge guard comprises a U-shaped metal channel having beads at the distal ends of the legs of the channel wherein the beads comprise double reversal folds folded back against the legs. Insulating material is selectively applied to the metal strip by an extrusion, or co-extrusion, procedure prior to the strip being formed into the channel-shaped cross section. Various embodiments of edge guard are disclosed.

Abstract: An edge guard and method whereby the edge guard is used to substantially fill the gap between the trailing edge of a door onto which the edge guard is installed and an adjacent portion of the vehicle body. In the case of a two-door model car and the rear door of a four-door model car the adjacent body structure is a pillar or post. In the case of the front door of a four-door model the adjacent body structure may be the front edge of the rear door. When the rear door swing is such that its front edge swings slightly forwardly when the door is opened, provision is made so that the front edge of the rear door does not hit the edge guard on the front door. The edge guard is characterized by inner and outer legs of substantially longer length than other edge guards whereby the edge guard may have a variable engagement with the door edge to permit adjustment for a range of different thicknesses of gap.

Abstract: An edge guard with an integral attaching flange is disclosed for use on the trailing edge of a swinging closure in an automotive vehicle, such as a door. The edge guard comprises a generally U-shaped portion fitting onto the trailing edge and an attaching flange extending from an inner leg of the U-shaped portion. A fastening means is provided for coaction between the flange portion of the edge guard and an inner panel of the door. A separate fastening device can be used for the attachment and is illustrated to include a light-reflective medium on the fastener's head which, at night when the door is open, will reflect the headlights of another vehicle approaching from the rear. Plural embodiments are disclosed including non-metallic embodiments and insulated metal embodiments.