Abstract: This invention relates to a composite sheet and a method of making a composite sheet. A core having end walls is provided. Continuous fibers or a continuous fiber mat is secured to the core such that the continuous fibers align with the end walls of the core. Various manufacturing methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A composite sheet and a method of making a composite sheet. A core having end walls is provided. Continuous fibers or a continuous fiber mat is secured to the core such that the continuous fibers align with the end walls of the core.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composite sheet and a method of making a composite sheet. A core having end walls is provided. Continuous fibers or a continuous fiber mat is secured to the core such that the continuous fibers align with the end walls of the core. Various manufacturing methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer.

Abstract: A decorative trim panel which includes a shell of, preferably, flexible plastic having a front exposed surface and a back surface, a foam layer formed and adhered to the back surface of said shell, and an appliqué having a front surface and a back surface. The appliqué is formed to compliment the shape of a portion of the front exposed surface of the outer shell, and the appliqué further includes an adhesive layer between the back surface and the front surface of the skin, wherein the adhesive is activated during formation of the foam layer to adhere the appliqué? to the shell. A corresponding method for production of the decorative trim panel is disclosed.

Abstract: A trim panel is provided comprising a decorative covering overlying a substrate and including a series of apertures formed by piercing pins for transmitting sound or air from a speaker or air outlet. The area between apertures includes a raised surface portion which supports the decorative covering and prevents readout of the apertures, and may further provide a design or logo on the surface of the trim panel.

Abstract: A mobile cellular tumble coater and method is provided to coat articles with materials suitable for coating by vapor deposition under vacuum conditions. The mobile cellular tumble coater comprises multiple mobile part cells disposed on a hollow cylindrical chamber of an inner support base positioned within a coating chamber of a coating apparatus. Each mobile part cell comprises a hollow portion with an outer wall having multiple through holes large enough to permit vapors of coating material to flow into the mobile part cell and small enough to contain the articles therein. In an embodiment of invention, the mobile part cells are removably attached to the inner support base by rigid cables in such a manner that enables the mobile part cells to swing from the inner support base.

Abstract: A mobile cellular tumble coater and method is provided to coat articles with materials suitable for coating by vapor deposition under vacuum conditions. The mobile cellular tumble coater comprises multiple mobile part cells disposed on a hollow cylindrical chamber of an inner support base positioned within a coating chamber of a coating apparatus. Each mobile part cell comprises a hollow portion with an outer wall having multiple throughholes large enough to permit vapors of coating material to flow into the mobile part cell and small enough to contain the articles therein. In an embodiment of invention, the mobile part cells are removably attached to the inner support base by rigid cables in such a manner that enables the mobile part cells to swing from the inner support base.