Abstract: A foam composite material comprising a first isocyanate-based polymer foam comprising at least one uncontoured surface and a second, molded isocyanate-based polymer foam, the first isocyanate-based polymer foam and the second isocyanate-based polymer foam being: (i) of different composition, and (ii) fixed with respect to one another. A process for producing the foam composite material also disclosed. The foam composite material is useful in another of vehicular and non-vehicular applications.

Abstract: A passenger seat having trim cover attachment structure includes a frame element, vehicle anchorage structure connected to the frame element, and a seat body having a resilient material fixed with respect to the frame element. Trim cover attachment structure is provided and includes a relatively high density, rigid foam member having a groove disposed in a surface thereof. The groove is capable of receiving connection structure included in the trim cover.

Abstract: A passenger seat comprising: a frame element, vehicle anchorage means connected to the frame element, a seat body comprising a resilient material fixed with respect to the frame element and trim cover attachment means, the trim cover attachment means comprising a relatively high density, rigid foam member having a groove disposed in a surface thereof, the groove capable of receiving connection means comprised in a trim cover. A process, system and mold for producing a passenger seat are also described.

Abstract: A passenger seat comprising: a frame element, vehicle anchorage means connected to the frame element, a seat body comprising a resilient material fixed with respect to the frame element and trim cover attachment means, the trim cover attachment means comprising a relatively high density, rigid foam member having a groove disposed in a surface thereof, the groove capable of receiving connection means comprised in a trim cover. A process, system and mold for producing a passenger seat are also described.

Abstract: A passenger seat comprising: a frame element, vehicle anchorage means connected to the frame element, a seat body comprising a resilient material fixed with respect to the frame element and trim cover attachment means, the trim cover attachment means comprising a relatively high density, rigid foam member having a groove disposed in a surface thereof, the groove capable of receiving connection means comprised in a trim cover. A process, system and mold for producing a passenger seat are also described.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle passenger seat is described. The seat includes a frame element made from a relatively high density rigid foam, a vehicle anchorage connector and a seat body including a resilient material fixed with respect to the frame element. The vehicle anchorage connecter serves to anchor the seat to the automotive vehicle. The seat obviates the need for a metal frame thereby reducing the cost and weight of the seat, and improving the recyclability thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the seat further includes a pelvic support element which acts as an anti-submarine device.

Abstract: A passenger seat includes a frame element molded from relatively high density foam and, optionally, one or more pelvic support elements. The frame element and pelvic support elements are molded into a seat body of relatively lower density foam to which a trim cover is applied. In one embodiment, the frame element and the pelvic support elements are integrally molded and a vehicle anchorage means in embedded into the integral element and in a second embodiment the vehicle anchorage means is embedded in the frame element which may be molded separately from the pelvic support element to which it is connected prior to molding of the foam body.