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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8129003 | Vehicle panel with metalized film A vehicle panel (10) includes a core layer (12) and a layer of metalized film (14) bonded to the core layer (12). In one embodiment, the core layer (12) is made of a material with heat absorption or insulation properties. The layer... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8071184 | Hood ornament A hood ornament includes a circular base plate having a bolt extending from the lower surface that is inserted through a hole formed in the vehicle hood; a locking nut is attached to the bolt to tightly anchor the base plate to the hood. An ornament member includes ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8012549 | Simulated balloon system A simulated balloon system for that does not utilize a pressurized gas. The simulated balloon system generally includes a simulated balloon unit having a first portion and a second portion defining a lower opening when attached, a plurality of fasteners connected to... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7853454 | Method of producing a paint film part Methods for producing decorative laminate composites are described. The method includes the owner of intellectual property covering the use and manufacture of paint film technology selectively licensing the technology to various automotive component suppliers and ma... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842360 | Method of manufacturing multiple levels of automobile trim A method for using a single injection molding apparatus to manufacture at least two and up to four different levels of automobile trim pieces as well as automobile trim level pieces manufactured by the methods of this invention. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7763332 | Removable flexible magnetic accessory for vehicle exterior Provided is an accessory for a aesthetically modifying the decklid of a vehicle. The accessory generally comprises of flexible laminated sheet or strip including a magnetic material which permits the accessory to be reversibly adhered to the decklid of the vehicle. | 07/27/2010 |
| 7622169 | Emblem assembly of automobile An emblem assembly of an automobile is disclosed. Because a pad and a thin plate are fabricated as separate components and then fixed to a cover, a symbol formed on the thin plate can be effectively exposed to a user through respective material colors of the pad and... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7479313 | Thermoplastic resin-laminated structure, method for preparation and use thereof Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide a thermoplastic resin-laminated structure having an exterior layer, a base layer, and a binding layer that is placed between the exterior layer and the base layer. The exterior, base and binding layer... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7399506 | Decorative system composite and method Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7380851 | Covering an equipment module whose wall is provided with a rear vision camera The invention relates to a covering (18) for the equipment module (16) of a motor vehicle (10) which is longitudinally projected backward with respect to the transversal vertical rear panel (12) of the vehicle (10) and comprises a ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372416 | Antenna flag system A slidable assembly has a cylindrical section with an upper passageway and an axial slit. The slidable assembly also has a support section with an upper strip extending from the upper end of the cylindrical section and a lower strip extending from the lower end of t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371453 | Decorative sheet, molded article, and motor vehicle provided with the same A decorative sheet includes a base member, made of a resin material and having a first and a second principal surfaces opposite to each other, a decoration layer provided on the first principal surface of the base member and having a pattern area representing a pred... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370894 | On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces A morphable vehicle member utilizing at least one active material to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The change in at least one attribute is a change in a shape dimension, a shape orientation, an expansion, a contraction, a morphin... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363779 | Drum type washing machine A drum-type washing machine, by which an enhanced assembly of a top plate can be provided, is disclosed. The top plate for a washing machine includes a board covering a top of the washing machine, a front frame provided to a front side edge of the board to enhance a... | 04/29/2008 |
| RE40244 | Vacuum actuated display ornaments Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354354 | Article comprising a fine-grained metallic material and a polymeric material Lightweight articles comprising a polymeric material at least partially coated with a fine-grained metallic material are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic material has an average grain size of 2 nm to 5,000 nm, a thickness between 25 micron and 5 cm, and a hardne... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337543 | Articles of composite structure having appearance of wood A door or other entryway component of synthetic resin composite construction and closely resembling the appearance of stained real wood. Skin portions of doors and other structures have a surface layer of clear gel coat resin molded to include the texture of a wood ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338704 | Coating composition having fluorescent colorants A coating composition containing a resinous binder with colorants and reflective pigments. The colorants absorb visible light at a first wavelength and produce fluorescent light at a second wavelength band when exposed to visible light. When applied to a substrate, ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338574 | Multilayer composite and method of making same A multilayer composite has a generally adhesion resistant, protective layer and an adjacent second polymeric film. The composition of the protective layer includes a fluoropolymer and the second polymeric film is a polymer free of fluoropolymer. The size of the prot... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335424 | Ionomer laminates and articles formed from ionomer laminates A co-extruded laminate of at least one layer of an ionomer and at least one layer of an acid polymer that can be thermoformed with a plastic substrate such as a polyolefin. The laminate can be pigmented to eliminate the need to paint the surface of the plastic subst... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331131 | Display assembly for a vehicle A display assembly for removably mounting to a vehicle. The display assembly includes a base member having opposite end portions and an accessory item having a predetermined configuration such that when the vehicle reaches a sufficient speed the accessory item rises... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326471 | Corner molding compositions for automotive sealant systems An automotive sealant composite structure is provided. The composite structure includes a first piece comprising a first elastomeric component that includes an at least partially crosslinked rubber, a first olefinic thermoplastic resin component, and a second olefin... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323251 | Decorating sheet, decorated resin molded article and method for production thereof The present invention provides a decorative sheet having a base film made of a thermoplastic polyester resin and a decorative layer on the base film, and provides a decorated resin molding produced by using the decorative sheet. The base film is not broken in both o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320824 | Paint substitute film A paint substitute film 1 is provided which has an excellent property that permits universal application to a variety of components, for example to a complexly shaped component, without decreasing marketability of the component due to undesirable change in co... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315291 | Vehicle-mounted apparatus and method of controlling the same By opening and closing the sub display with respect to the main display D1 via a hinge H mounted on the side portion, a variety of uses, such as to display different information on the two different displays, are easily realized, whereby easily supporting div... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314245 | Shock damping mounting system for vehicle protective devices A protective guard mounting system that provides a shock absorbing and dissipating means of attachment for vehicle exterior components or protective devices. The protective guards are adapted to protect vehicle components such as headlights, taillights, signal/corne... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311973 | Adhesive with multistage curing and the utilization thereof during the production of composite materials The invention relates to an adhesive containing two components A and B, whereby component A comprises both a functional group which can be polymerized by means of irradiation with UV beams as well as at least one functional group which is able to react with a compou... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308864 | Warning flag assembly for use with elongated loads on a roadway vehicle A warning flag assembly is disclosed for attachment to an overhanging load on a roadway vehicle. The flag assembly is generally cylindrical and has one margin secured to a holder that may be releasably attached to the overhanging load using conventional hardware whe... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303793 | Multi-layer sheet having a weatherable surface layer A multi-layer sheet and a process for producing the sheet are disclosed. The sheet can comprise a first polymer layer comprising a weatherable film of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) having an adhesive coating on one side; second pigmented... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303810 | Fire-resistant architectural resin materials A synthetic fire-resistant resin includes one or more of a polycarbonate resin material, and/or a polyester resin material mixed with a flame-retardant, such as a bis-diphenyldiphosphate flame-retardant. Alternatively, a mixture of polycarbonate resin material mixed... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290830 | Grille facing method and article of manufacture A method and article of manufacture for an automotive grille facing. Tracks or grooves are formed in the fins of a radiator grille on the exterior side of the grille. The track is adapted to receive an insert having a bead that fits within the groove. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284784 | Automotive bolster with soft feel and method of making the same The present invention provides for an improved bolster with a soft feel for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be continuously performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the bolster includes a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281693 | Ball head assembly with anti-escape mechanism for a tripod A ball head assembly has a holding base, a clamping collar, a ball, a holder and an anti-escape mechanism. The anti-escape mechanism is mounted on the holding base, is connected to the ball and has a supporting rod, a supporting block, a dragging member and a nut. T... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7252313 | On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces A morphable vehicle member utilizing at least one active material to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The change in at least one attribute is a change in a shape dimension, a shape orientation, an expansion, a contraction, a morphin... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250205 | Backing sheet, and system and method of fabrication thereof A backing sheet, and a system and method of manufacturing a backing sheet with stapling tabs. The system includes a roller device configured to apply an adherent material to a first side of the backing sheet continuously fed from a feed roll. The sheet is then fed t... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243472 | Decorative trim piece The present invention is concerned with a decorative trim piece consisting substantially of a carrying element of plastic and a decorative plate of thin metal fastened thereon, to decorate the interior, in land vehicles, aircraft or watercraft, predominantly for use... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243882 | Gauge display assembly An assembly for attaching gauges or other accessories to vehicles provides a rampart member for securing the assembly to a vehicle surface and a gauge display member secured to the rampart member for receiving and displaying gauges and other instruments. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238398 | Antenna bird An antenna bird includes an ornamental element having the form of an aircraft which is capable of being secured to the antenna of the vehicle. The ornamental element includes at least one fuselage, a plurality of wings extending from the center line of the fuselage,... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229520 | Method for manufacturing spandrel glass film with metal flakes A film laminating adhesive is formed by admixing a polyester resin and encapsulated metallic flakes. The metallic flakes are encapsulated with a silane in a hydrolyzed condition modified with a surfactant or dispersion agent. A mounting adhesive is applied to an out... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226187 | Bright decorative molded articles and molded articles located in the beam path of radar device This invention provides a bright decorative molded article exhibiting a bright color, and particularly a gold color tone. Also, this invention provides a molded article located in the beam path of a radar device that allows only a small radio transmission loss. This... | 06/05/2007 |
