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Vehicular trim applications using film adhesive in lieu of stitching

  • US 8,727,449 B2
  • Filed: 03/25/2009
  • Issued: 05/20/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A trim cover apparatus for covering a seat assembly of a vehicle, the trim cover apparatus comprising:

  • a fabric or leather trim cover having an inner and outer surface and a first opening having two dimensions in a plane of the trim cover for receiving a vehicle component;

    a bonding tape having an adhesive only on one side, the bonding tape applied to at least one of said inner and outer surfaces in a predetermined position on said trim cover around said first opening;

    said bonding tape having a second opening smaller along at least one of the two dimensions than the first opening, the second opening aligned with said first opening of said trim cover; and

    said bonding tape being of a flexible material that at least partially closes a width of said first opening of said trim cover for engaging around the vehicle component.

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