Abstract: A method of manufacturing a door for a vehicle may include forming an interior panel having a geometry including contours and vehicle accessories disposed thereon; forming a foam member having a varying thickness coinciding with the geometry of the interior panel, the foam member being resiliently compressible; retaining a moisture shield against the foam member; fixing the foam member to the exterior-facing side of the interior panel, the varied thickness of the foam member being aligned with the geometry of the exterior-facing side of the interior panel; and fixing the interior panel to the exterior door, the foam member resiliently biasing the moisture shield against an interior-facing side of the exterior door. The moisture shield, the foam member, and the interior panel form a pre-assembled module prior to fixing the interior panel to the exterior door.

Abstract: A door assembly comprises an interior panel and an exterior panel. A first semi-rigid barrier sheet is disposed between the interior and exterior panels. One or more features are formed in the first semi-rigid barrier sheet accommodating components housed between the interior and exterior panels. A second semi-rigid barrier sheet is offset from the first semi-rigid barrier sheet to diffuse sound waves directed toward an aperture formed through the first semi-rigid barrier sheet.

Abstract: A molded water shield integrated between an exterior panel assembly and a trim panel of a vehicle includes a semi-rigid barrier sheet and a seal integrally molded into the semi-rigid barrier sheet. The seal includes reliefs formed therein and is detachable from the semi-rigid barrier sheet to define an opening through the semi-rigid barrier sheet.

Abstract: A molded water-shield integrated between an exterior panel assembly and a trim panel of a vehicle. The molded water-shield includes a semi-rigid barrier sheet and a series of resonance frequency diffusion (RFD) reliefs formed in the semi-rigid barrier sheet. The RFD reliefs diffuse sound waves directed at the semi-rigid barrier sheet.

Abstract: A method of assembly of a foam seat cushion and rigid pan permitting high production assembly techniques. The cushion cover includes a flap which is tucked under a retainer. The retainer includes a plurality of lances which pierce the cover flap and enter holes formed in the pan to preliminarily position the tensioned cover flap prior to the installation of permanent fasteners connecting the retainer to the pan.

Abstract: A foam seat cushion and rigid pan assembly permitting high production assembly techniques. The cushion cover includes a flap which is tucked under a retainer. The retainer includes a plurality of lances which pierce the cover flap and enter holes formed in the pan to preliminarily position the tensioned cover flap prior to the installation of permanent fasteners connecting the retainer to the pan.

Abstract: A seat using a foam cushion removably mounted upon a pan, the pan and cushion both being molded of a synthetic plastic material. Releasable fasteners of the hook and loop type maintain the cushion upon the pan and one of the fastener elements is molded into the pan material while the other element is affixed to a cushion insert. The synthetic plastic pan may include integral spring elements providing additional resiliency to the cushion.

Abstract: A seat spring plate mount and seat pan assembly for mounting and reinforcing a cushioned seat having an integral seat pan. A reinforcing spring plate with formed locating, reinforcing arcuate ridges which complement seat pan embossments with which they mate is mounted on the inside surface of the seat pan bottom. The spring plate is fastened to the seat pan by formed cylindrical projections extending outward from the spring plate, through holes formed in seat pan rectangular embossments upon which the spring mounting plate rests, which are staked underneath the seat in the manner of a rivet. The seat plate includes at least one internally threaded fastening device bonded to it to receive the externally threaded bolt used to fasten the seat to the vehicle or seat leaf spring.