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Process for manufacturing a padded element

  • US 5,096,639 A
  • Filed: 08/06/1990
  • Issued: 03/17/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for manufacturing a padded element using a mold including an upper mold having an interior surface corresponding substantially to an upper surface of the padded element and a lower mold having an interior surface corresponding substantially to a lower surface of the padded element, the process comprising the steps of:

  • (i) placing a cushion member having an upper surface on said lower mold, the upper surface of said cushion member comprising a first portion having an open recess therein, said open recess having a boundary extending therearound for containing a liquid foamable polymeric composition in said open recess;

    (ii) placing a trim cover on said upper mold, said trim cover comprising an inner surface and a finished outer surface in contact with the interior surface of said upper mold;

    (iii) dispensing a liquid foamable polymeric composition in said open recess within said boundary; and

    (iv) closing said upper mold and said lower mold to cover said open recess and form an enclosure containing said liquid foamable polymeric composition, said polymeric composition expanding to fill substantially said enclosure and adhering to said cushion member and to the inner surface of said trim cover.

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