Abstract: A smoke alarm system specifically designed to detect smoke near a kitchen stove includes a transmitter assembly having a smoke detection device housed within an enclosure which hangs upon an oven door handle or other such appendage. The transmitter assembly further comprises a transmitter module that generates a wireless signal upon detection of smoke and transmits the signal to a remote receiver. When activated by the signal from the transmitter assembly, the receiver assembly produces sound and illumination type alarms, thereby warning occupants of smoke that is emanating from the stove, and the need to take immediate corrective action.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a soft trim component includes placing a cover for the soft trim assembly in a mold, filling the cover with a polymeric filler, heating the filler material and the cover to a temperature to partially melt at least one of the filler or cover and compressing the cover and the polymeric filler to bond the cover and filler into a soft trim assembly of desired shape. The cover preferably includes an inner layer having a melting or softening point which enhances the bond, the preferred cover being a double knit having an inner polymeric layer having a lower melting point than an outer layer. PET is the preferred material for constructing at least the inner layer of the cover.