Abstract: An exercise device for providing resisted movement of the ankle through the full range of motion thereof to exercise the muscles in the ankle, foot, lower leg and especially shin area. This exercise device comprises: (a) a base; and (b) a foot receiving member having an ankle section. The foot receiving member is mounted on the base for resisted pivotal movement about: (1) a substantially horizontal axis extending transversely and underneath the ankle section of the foot receiving member; and (2) a substantially vertical axis extending from the base and through the ankle section of the foot receiving member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a trim strip with hollow cavities having an elongated strip portion with at least a pair of side walls defining a valley between the side walls. A backing strip is bonded to the elongated strip portion. The trim strip is formed having a hollow cavity defined by the side walls and the backing strip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with an outer heat settable layer bonded to a core. The method includes heating a liquid heat settable material to be bonded to a core having a desired configuration at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with a first and second outer heat settable layer molding bonded to a base with an adhesive attaching member. The method includes heating liquid heat settable materials to be bonded to a hard base with an adhesive member at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: A trim strip which has a thick body portion is formed with a fused outer perimeter. The central portion generally remains in a partially fused or incompletely fused state reducing cost while providing a trim strip with a pleasing aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with an outer heat settable molding bonded to a base with an adhesive attaching member. The method includes heating and cooling a liquid heat settable material, reheating the material and bonding the outer molding to a base at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: A trim strip for attachment to a substrate such as a vehicle includes a metallic core member and a one-piece outer layer which includes injection molded plastic inserts. In addition, a method of making the trim strip includes the steps of bonding an outer layer to the core member wherein the outer layer extends beyond the longitudinal ends of the core member, injection molding plastic inserts which bond to the outer layer, and forming the outer layer over the ends of the core member, thereby forming end caps over the metallic core.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with an outer heat settable molding bonded to a base with an adhesive attaching member. The method includes heating a liquid heat settable material to be bonded to a hard base with an adhesive member at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with a first and second outer heat settable layer molding bonded to a base with an adhesive attaching member. The method includes heating liquid heat settable materials to be bonded to a hard base with an adhesive member at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with an outer heat settable layer bonded to a core. The method includes heating a liquid heat settable material to be bonded to a core having a desired configuration at very low pressures to form a trim strip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a trim strip with an outer heat settable molding bonded to a base with an adhesive attaching member. The method includes heating a liquid heat settable material to be bonded to a hard base with an adhesive member at very low pressures to form a trim strip. The trim strip includes a hollow cavity which is injected with liquid foam to provide a foam core.

Abstract: A bumper fascia molding and method of making the same is accomplished by providing a trim strip with an overall T shape in cross section. The trim strip has a body portion and a stem. The trim strip is positioned onto a channel within the bumper fascia molding. A force is exerted on the decorative face to seat the trim strip in position in the bumper fascia molding. While the force is exerted, a securement mechanism is passed through the bumper fascia molding channel and trim strip to secure the trim strip within the bumper fascia channel. Read through is substantially eliminated on the outer decorative surface at the securement points.

Abstract: A method for making a trim molding for attachment to a vehicle includes the steps of forming a film with a predetermined radius of curvature and securing the film to the surface of a mold. The steps include injecting a polymeric material into the mold and forming a base member having an arcuate portion adjacent the arcuate portion of the film and bonding the film to the base member.

Abstract: An elongated composite article such as an automotive trim strip is made by extruding a thermoplastic material through an extrusion passageway and passing a film strip through a guide passageway in a novel die assembly and then simultaneously passing the thermoplastic material and film strip into a bonding passageway where the thermoplastic material is expanded into bonding engagement with the film strip.

Abstract: An elongated composite article such as an automotive trim strip is made by extruding a thermoplastic material through an extrusion passageway and passing a film strip through a guide passageway in a novel die assembly and then simultaneously passing the thermoplastic material and film strip into a bonding passageway where the thermoplastic material is swelled into bonding engagement with the film strip.

Abstract: A molding suitable for use as a decorative and protective trim for motor vehicles, comprising an elongated plastic body bendable to conform to external contours of a vehicle and containing therein a plurality of parallel, laterally spaced, longitudinally extending wires bonded to the plastic and formed of metal wire having a low modulus of elasticity and which is capable of stretching beyond its elastic limit to take a permanent set when the molding is bent in, or at an oblique angle with respect to, a common plane occupied by at least two of the wires, thereby stabilizing the overall bent shape of the molding.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of making a trim strip comprising the extrusion of a vinyl material to form a body which is so shaped that it can be confined in a peripheral slot in a roll, thereby to permit substantial pressure to be applied on the extruded body and a decorative strip by a mating roll. The top portion of the extruded body has side extensions which are supported by the edges of the recessed roll; thus, substantial pressure can be applied on the entire top of the decorative surface strip and the body to produce an adhesive bond or a bond by heat sealing. After the body is cooled, it is advanced through a number of aligned milling cutters to machine aligned recesses in the sides of the body to produce a retention cutout. After being machined to depth, the trim strip is advanced through a pair of grinding wheels to accurately form and space the recesses. During the extruding operation, a coated wire may be embedded within the body in the conventional manner.