CA1137139A - Protective and decorative molding - Google Patents
Protective and decorative moldingInfo
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- CA1137139A CA1137139A CA000316569A CA316569A CA1137139A CA 1137139 A CA1137139 A CA 1137139A CA 000316569 A CA000316569 A CA 000316569A CA 316569 A CA316569 A CA 316569A CA 1137139 A CA1137139 A CA 1137139A
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B7/00—Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
- B32B7/04—Interconnection of layers
- B32B7/12—Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
- B32B15/04—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B15/046—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of foam
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B25/00—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber
- B32B25/04—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B25/045—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of foam
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/30—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising vinyl (co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers
- B32B27/304—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising vinyl (co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers comprising vinyl halide (co)polymers, e.g. PVC, PVDC, PVF, PVDF
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
- B60R13/04—External Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices thereon
Landscapes
- Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
- Molding Of Porous Articles (AREA)
- Casting Or Compression Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE:
A protective and decorative molding for attachment to structures such as the sides of automobiles. The molding has an elongated channel-shaped plastic member, a foam which fills and extends beyond the inner channel of the plastic member; and a means for bonding the molding to an automobile body.
A protective and decorative molding for attachment to structures such as the sides of automobiles. The molding has an elongated channel-shaped plastic member, a foam which fills and extends beyond the inner channel of the plastic member; and a means for bonding the molding to an automobile body.
Description
li37139 BA~KGROUND AND SUM~9 RY OF TEIE INVENTION -This invention relates to trim strips or molding strips ~hich can be attached to structures for decorative and protective purposes The trim or molding strips ol this invention are especially --suitable for use in protecting and decoraling vehicles such as auto-mobiles As used hereina~ter, the term "molding" Yiill be used with the understanding that it includes both molding strips and trim strips Moldings have been used for many years to improve the - ,~
appearance and protect structurrs such as automobiles, Molding attached to the side of an automobile is particularly effective to protect the automol)ile from damage such as might occur when the door Or an adjacent automobile is carelessly swung open Moldings uscd to protect lhe e~terior of autonlobiles are generally subjccted to considerable abuse which includes not only the aforementioned contacts but also exposure to tempcrature extremes, wind, rain, ice and snow Yet suitabl- aotomol~ilc moldin~s arc cxpecteO to m Int-in thci~
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il37139 appearance and protect the automobile for long periods of use through many seasonal changes. To provide satisfactory service, moldings must last for years without pulling away from the side of the automobile to which they are attached. Also, moldings must be hard enough to resist but soft enough to cushion a moderate blow directed against them in order to protect the finish of the automobile to which they are attached.
Thus, it is difficult to fully meet all of the requirements for such moldings. The prior art includes several patents reflecting efforts to develop moldings having improved characteristics. Examples include U.S. patents 3,543,465, December 1, 1970 to Jackson; 3,982,780, September 28, 1976 to Kieth;
3,916,055, October 28, 1975 to Wagner; 3,380,193, April 30, 1968 to Hill; 3,472,546, October 14, 1969 to Samuels; 3,843,475, October 22, 1974 to Kent; and 3,938,795, February 17, 1976 to Haas.
There is a continued need, however, to develop improved moldings which are light in weight, are made from inexpensive materials, and are able to serve both decorative and protective functions well. The objects of this invention are to provide moldings having these characteristics. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following disclosure.
According to the present invention there is provided a protective and decorative molding including an elongated, channel-shaped plastic member having an uneven and irregular inwardly facing surface defining an inner space, a lightweight flexible pliant foam filling and extending beyond the inner space of the c~annel member and bonded thereto, and means for attaching the foam to a supporting structure.
~, f il3713g Suitable attachment means include, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the foam surface extending beyond the elongated, channel-shaped plastic member. The molding can have a decorative layer, such as a metalized plastic film, attached to or imbedded in the outer surface of the channel-shaped plastic member. The outer surface of the plastic member and decorative layer may be covered by an additional layer of protective clear plastic material. The molding of the present invention is an economical, practical, light-weight molding serving both decorative and protective functions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view, broken away and in sec-tion, of a molding.
Figure 2 is a perspective view, broken away and in sec-tion, of an alternative embodiment of a molding of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring now to the drawing, Figure 1 illustrates a molding, indicated generally by reference numeral 1. The molding shown in Figure 1 comprises a channel-shaped, elongated member 2 made of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material such as polyvinyl chloride, and having an inner surface 4 and an outer surface 6.
Outer surface 6 is covered by a thin, clear laycr ~ wlllcll c;ln l)c madc of, ror c~;ample, a vlnyl com~olln(l or an lonomerlc rc~in such ;13 "Surlyn" ~vailablc commcrcially EIom ~
duPont dc Ncmours & Co.. L~yer 8 also covers dccorativc film 10 whlch is imbedded in elon~ated member 2 to provide a metallic appearance to a portion 12 of outer surface 6 andwhich may be any of the several decorative films such as metal foil or metalized plastic -film well known in the art. Although not shown in the drawing, layer 8 may itself be covered with a thin layer of acrylic resin which pro-vides additional protection against, for example, ultra-violet light.
Foam 16 is a light-weight, pliant and flexible foam such as po~yurethane foam and is bonded or otherwise fil{edly attached to inner surface 4 of elongated member 2. Foam 16 locates within and slightly beyond the inner space of channel-shaperl elongated member
appearance and protect structurrs such as automobiles, Molding attached to the side of an automobile is particularly effective to protect the automol)ile from damage such as might occur when the door Or an adjacent automobile is carelessly swung open Moldings uscd to protect lhe e~terior of autonlobiles are generally subjccted to considerable abuse which includes not only the aforementioned contacts but also exposure to tempcrature extremes, wind, rain, ice and snow Yet suitabl- aotomol~ilc moldin~s arc cxpecteO to m Int-in thci~
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il37139 appearance and protect the automobile for long periods of use through many seasonal changes. To provide satisfactory service, moldings must last for years without pulling away from the side of the automobile to which they are attached. Also, moldings must be hard enough to resist but soft enough to cushion a moderate blow directed against them in order to protect the finish of the automobile to which they are attached.
Thus, it is difficult to fully meet all of the requirements for such moldings. The prior art includes several patents reflecting efforts to develop moldings having improved characteristics. Examples include U.S. patents 3,543,465, December 1, 1970 to Jackson; 3,982,780, September 28, 1976 to Kieth;
3,916,055, October 28, 1975 to Wagner; 3,380,193, April 30, 1968 to Hill; 3,472,546, October 14, 1969 to Samuels; 3,843,475, October 22, 1974 to Kent; and 3,938,795, February 17, 1976 to Haas.
There is a continued need, however, to develop improved moldings which are light in weight, are made from inexpensive materials, and are able to serve both decorative and protective functions well. The objects of this invention are to provide moldings having these characteristics. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following disclosure.
According to the present invention there is provided a protective and decorative molding including an elongated, channel-shaped plastic member having an uneven and irregular inwardly facing surface defining an inner space, a lightweight flexible pliant foam filling and extending beyond the inner space of the c~annel member and bonded thereto, and means for attaching the foam to a supporting structure.
~, f il3713g Suitable attachment means include, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the foam surface extending beyond the elongated, channel-shaped plastic member. The molding can have a decorative layer, such as a metalized plastic film, attached to or imbedded in the outer surface of the channel-shaped plastic member. The outer surface of the plastic member and decorative layer may be covered by an additional layer of protective clear plastic material. The molding of the present invention is an economical, practical, light-weight molding serving both decorative and protective functions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view, broken away and in sec-tion, of a molding.
Figure 2 is a perspective view, broken away and in sec-tion, of an alternative embodiment of a molding of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring now to the drawing, Figure 1 illustrates a molding, indicated generally by reference numeral 1. The molding shown in Figure 1 comprises a channel-shaped, elongated member 2 made of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material such as polyvinyl chloride, and having an inner surface 4 and an outer surface 6.
Outer surface 6 is covered by a thin, clear laycr ~ wlllcll c;ln l)c madc of, ror c~;ample, a vlnyl com~olln(l or an lonomerlc rc~in such ;13 "Surlyn" ~vailablc commcrcially EIom ~
duPont dc Ncmours & Co.. L~yer 8 also covers dccorativc film 10 whlch is imbedded in elon~ated member 2 to provide a metallic appearance to a portion 12 of outer surface 6 andwhich may be any of the several decorative films such as metal foil or metalized plastic -film well known in the art. Although not shown in the drawing, layer 8 may itself be covered with a thin layer of acrylic resin which pro-vides additional protection against, for example, ultra-violet light.
Foam 16 is a light-weight, pliant and flexible foam such as po~yurethane foam and is bonded or otherwise fil{edly attached to inner surface 4 of elongated member 2. Foam 16 locates within and slightly beyond the inner space of channel-shaperl elongated member
2, generally indicated by numeral 14. As illustrated in Figure 1, the term "inner space" refers to the interior volume enclosed ~vithin channel-shaped elongated member 2 and an elongated imaginary plane 17 which cxtends across the opening of the channel-shaped, elongated member. While elongated member 2 provides structural strength to .
the molding 1, foam 16 both fills the inner space 14 of elongated member 2 and provides a substantially flat or planar surface 18 to which adhesive layer 20 is attached.
--~ portion 15 of foam 16 extends beyond tlle inner space of channel-shaped elongated member 2 thereby forming shoulders -22, and e~ton(ls out~vardly to form shoulders 19 WhiCIl facilitate the sealingS of inncr surîace 4 from outside elements which migllt aEfcct , ~ .
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- . -` 1137~39 thc hon(l t)ciwccn inncr surfacc ~ an~l foam lG. Thc substantInlly plnnar surfacc 18 of foam 16 has an adhcsIvc layer 20 thcreon for attach1n~ the molding 1 to the side of an automobLle. It is an advantage of the present Invention th~t because foam 16 Is a soft, pliant material extending beyond inner space 14 of elongated member 2, there 1s no need for a cushioning layer between adhesive 20 and foam 16, and adhesive 20 can be applied directly to foam 16 which serves, itself, to cushion planar surface 18 and allow it to conform to an irregular surface for bonding. Also foam 16 extends beyond inner spaçe 14 to facilitate the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive as adhesive 20.
Thus, when molding 1 is pressed against the side of an automobile, foam 16 is compressed, thereby evenly distributing the pressure on the adhesive beh~een the automobile and substantially planar surface -18 to best effect adhesion by adhesive 20. Also foam 16 provides a resilient cushioning effect with respect to the side of an automobile --when channel-shaped elongated member 2 is struck by a moderate blow such as that which might result from the opening of a door of an adjacent automobile.
Channel-shaped elongated member 2 can be made, for example, by extrusion, of any suitable plastic material by which is meant a material which is durable and sufficiently strong to resist damage resulting from, e. g. car door edges. The plastic material should have elastic memory so that indentations from moderate irnpact ~ill soon disappear. It has bcen found preferable to employ a plastic having :3 hardncss of from al~out 80 Shore 1~ to about 55 Shore D
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(15 Sec. delay AST~. Suitable plastic materials meeting these requirements are well known in the art and include polyvinyl chloride plastic generally referred to as PVC. Of course, the plastic material can contain plasticizers, pigments, and other additives to improve the properties or appearance of the material.
Foam 16 is a light-weight, pliant and flexible foam such as a poly-urethane foam which can be made by reacting a polyol with an isocyanate in the presence of a catalyst and a blowing agent. Generation of foam, in situ, in the inner space 14 of elongated member 2 offers an advantage in that the foam material will tend to bond to inner surface 4 of channel-shaped elongated member 2 during the reaction. Of course, a primer or adhesive might also be used to coat inner surface 4 for a stronger bond.
Shoulders 22 and substantially planar surface 18 of foam 16 can be made by suitably confining the foam during the foam generation step or by cutting away excess foam material to form shoulders 22 and substantially planar surface 18.
Suitable adhesive materials for adhesive layer 20 are commercially available and are those well known in the art. For ease of application and to take best advantage of the present invention, pressure sensitive adhesives are preferred.
Figure 2, shows a feature of the present invention, generally indicated by numeral la, wherein channel-shaped elongated member 2 has an outer surface 6 without any protective layer thereon and an inner surface 34 characterized - . . ~
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by an irrc~ular and uncvcn uurface. It i9 contcmplatcd th:Lt tlle lrrcGular natllrc of inncr surfacc 3~ will scrve to incrcase the bonding strcn~tll bctwcen foam 16 and challnel-shapcd elon~ated member 2 by providing a multiplicity of angles and increasing the surface arca therebetween. Sl-own with edgcs imbedded in cuter surfacc 6 of elongated channel 2 is decorative film 30 which may be a polyvinylfluoride film such as is commercially available under the trade name "Tedlar" from E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co.
and which presents a decorative surface 32 to enhance the visual impression of molding la. A double faced tape, generally indicated at 36, having film layer 24 sandwiched between adhesive layers 26 and 28, is bonded to planar surface 18 of foam 16 by means of adhesive layer 26. Adhesive layer 28, which is preferably a pres~
sure sensitive adhesive, is employed to attach molding la to the exterior surface ofJ for example, an automobile. ~ -Moldings made in accordance with the present invention can be used not only to protect the sides of automobiles but also to protect the trunk lid or roof of automobiles or vans as luggage ; -;
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strips The moldings can also be used as fascias for the rear or -- -front of automobiles or vans. Iiurthermore, while the description of the present invention has been largely in the context of its appll-cation to automobilesJ it will be readily apparent to those skilled - i , ~
in the art that tlle moldings of this invention would be usefully --~
applicd to other vchicles as wcll as other structurcs such as appli-ances and the lil;e. While a specific form of this invention has bcen dcscribcd and illustlatcd hercin, it is to be understood that the in-vention may bc varicd within thc scope of tlle appcncled claims with-out dcparting from tl-c spirit of lhc invcntion.
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the molding 1, foam 16 both fills the inner space 14 of elongated member 2 and provides a substantially flat or planar surface 18 to which adhesive layer 20 is attached.
--~ portion 15 of foam 16 extends beyond tlle inner space of channel-shaped elongated member 2 thereby forming shoulders -22, and e~ton(ls out~vardly to form shoulders 19 WhiCIl facilitate the sealingS of inncr surîace 4 from outside elements which migllt aEfcct , ~ .
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- . -` 1137~39 thc hon(l t)ciwccn inncr surfacc ~ an~l foam lG. Thc substantInlly plnnar surfacc 18 of foam 16 has an adhcsIvc layer 20 thcreon for attach1n~ the molding 1 to the side of an automobLle. It is an advantage of the present Invention th~t because foam 16 Is a soft, pliant material extending beyond inner space 14 of elongated member 2, there 1s no need for a cushioning layer between adhesive 20 and foam 16, and adhesive 20 can be applied directly to foam 16 which serves, itself, to cushion planar surface 18 and allow it to conform to an irregular surface for bonding. Also foam 16 extends beyond inner spaçe 14 to facilitate the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive as adhesive 20.
Thus, when molding 1 is pressed against the side of an automobile, foam 16 is compressed, thereby evenly distributing the pressure on the adhesive beh~een the automobile and substantially planar surface -18 to best effect adhesion by adhesive 20. Also foam 16 provides a resilient cushioning effect with respect to the side of an automobile --when channel-shaped elongated member 2 is struck by a moderate blow such as that which might result from the opening of a door of an adjacent automobile.
Channel-shaped elongated member 2 can be made, for example, by extrusion, of any suitable plastic material by which is meant a material which is durable and sufficiently strong to resist damage resulting from, e. g. car door edges. The plastic material should have elastic memory so that indentations from moderate irnpact ~ill soon disappear. It has bcen found preferable to employ a plastic having :3 hardncss of from al~out 80 Shore 1~ to about 55 Shore D
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(15 Sec. delay AST~. Suitable plastic materials meeting these requirements are well known in the art and include polyvinyl chloride plastic generally referred to as PVC. Of course, the plastic material can contain plasticizers, pigments, and other additives to improve the properties or appearance of the material.
Foam 16 is a light-weight, pliant and flexible foam such as a poly-urethane foam which can be made by reacting a polyol with an isocyanate in the presence of a catalyst and a blowing agent. Generation of foam, in situ, in the inner space 14 of elongated member 2 offers an advantage in that the foam material will tend to bond to inner surface 4 of channel-shaped elongated member 2 during the reaction. Of course, a primer or adhesive might also be used to coat inner surface 4 for a stronger bond.
Shoulders 22 and substantially planar surface 18 of foam 16 can be made by suitably confining the foam during the foam generation step or by cutting away excess foam material to form shoulders 22 and substantially planar surface 18.
Suitable adhesive materials for adhesive layer 20 are commercially available and are those well known in the art. For ease of application and to take best advantage of the present invention, pressure sensitive adhesives are preferred.
Figure 2, shows a feature of the present invention, generally indicated by numeral la, wherein channel-shaped elongated member 2 has an outer surface 6 without any protective layer thereon and an inner surface 34 characterized - . . ~
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by an irrc~ular and uncvcn uurface. It i9 contcmplatcd th:Lt tlle lrrcGular natllrc of inncr surfacc 3~ will scrve to incrcase the bonding strcn~tll bctwcen foam 16 and challnel-shapcd elon~ated member 2 by providing a multiplicity of angles and increasing the surface arca therebetween. Sl-own with edgcs imbedded in cuter surfacc 6 of elongated channel 2 is decorative film 30 which may be a polyvinylfluoride film such as is commercially available under the trade name "Tedlar" from E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co.
and which presents a decorative surface 32 to enhance the visual impression of molding la. A double faced tape, generally indicated at 36, having film layer 24 sandwiched between adhesive layers 26 and 28, is bonded to planar surface 18 of foam 16 by means of adhesive layer 26. Adhesive layer 28, which is preferably a pres~
sure sensitive adhesive, is employed to attach molding la to the exterior surface ofJ for example, an automobile. ~ -Moldings made in accordance with the present invention can be used not only to protect the sides of automobiles but also to protect the trunk lid or roof of automobiles or vans as luggage ; -;
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strips The moldings can also be used as fascias for the rear or -- -front of automobiles or vans. Iiurthermore, while the description of the present invention has been largely in the context of its appll-cation to automobilesJ it will be readily apparent to those skilled - i , ~
in the art that tlle moldings of this invention would be usefully --~
applicd to other vchicles as wcll as other structurcs such as appli-ances and the lil;e. While a specific form of this invention has bcen dcscribcd and illustlatcd hercin, it is to be understood that the in-vention may bc varicd within thc scope of tlle appcncled claims with-out dcparting from tl-c spirit of lhc invcntion.
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Claims (11)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A protective and decorative molding including an elongated, channel-shaped plastic member having an uneven and irregular inwardly facing surface defining an inner space; a lightweight flexible, pliant foam filling and extending beyond the inner space of said channel-shaped member and bonded thereto;
and a means for attaching said foam to a supporting structure.
and a means for attaching said foam to a supporting structure.
2. A molding as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for attaching said molding is a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive.
3. A molding as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for attaching said molding is double faced pressure sensitive tape.
4. A molding as recited in claim 1 wherein said elongated channel-shaped plastic member is made of polyvinyl chloride and said flexible, pliant foam is made of polyurethane foam.
5. A molding as recited in claim 1 wherein said elongated, channel-shaped plastic member has a hardness of from about 80 Shore A to about 55 Shore D.
6. A molding as recited in claim 1 having a decorative layer on at least a portion of the outer surface of said molding.
7. A molding as recited in claim 6 wherein said decorative layer is selected from the group consisting of metal foil, metalized plastic film, and polyvinylfluoride film.
8. A molding as recited in claim 1 wherein said molding has a layer of clear vinyl on the outer surface of said molding.
9. A molding as recited in claim 7 wherein the outer surface of said molding and of said decorative layer are covered with a layer of clear vinyl.
10. A molding as recited in claim 7 wherein the outer surface of said molding and of said decorative layer are covered with a layer of an ionomeric resin.
11. A molding adapted to protect and decorate a supporting structural surface comprising an elongated, channel-shaped plastic member comprising a relatively incompressible elastic material and having an inwardly facing surface defining an inner space; a relatively compressible foam filling and extending outwardly and beyond the inner space of said channel-shaped member, said foam bonded by surface attachment to the inner surface of said plastic member, said inner surface being an uneven and irregular surface; and adhesive means for attaching said foam to said supporting structural surface.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US87002778A | 1978-01-16 | 1978-01-16 | |
| US870,027 | 1978-01-16 |
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| CA1137139A true CA1137139A (en) | 1982-12-07 |
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| CA000316569A Expired CA1137139A (en) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-11-21 | Protective and decorative molding |
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| JP (1) | JPS54103488A (en) |
| AR (1) | AR218952A1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU516024B2 (en) |
| BR (1) | BR7900247A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1137139A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE2901551C2 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES475919A1 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2414679A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2012681B (en) |
| IT (2) | IT7920432V0 (en) |
| MX (1) | MX145670A (en) |
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