US3856611A
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Decorative panel with finished edges
Assignee: Jason Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-12
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A decorative panel for vehicle interiors and the like having covered, finished edges and corners and a method for making same. A flexible cover sheet is adhered to foldable edges of a relatively stiff backing layer with a dielectrically sealable padding layer interposed therebetween. The foldable edges are folded against and secured to the back of the panel thereby stretching the cover around the resulting finished panel edges. The folded edges also overlap and help secure the previously folded corners of the cover sheet which are also adhered to the panel back. A decorative pattern which may be dielectrically sealed in the front of the panel simultaneously with the sealing of the cover to the foldable edges.
Inventors
- 👤 J Markley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:32
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B3/00; B32B3/02; B32B3/04; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B32B17/00; B32B17/02; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/065; B32B27/12; B32B27/30; B32B29/00; B32B29/002; B32B29/007; B32B29/08; B32B5/00; B32B5/18; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/10; B44C1/105; B44C5/00; B44C5/04; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B32B2327/00; B32B2327/06; B32B2331/00; B32B2331/04; B32B2451/00; B32B2605/00; B32B2605/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1034; Y10T156/1039; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/239; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24231; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A decorative panel comprising the combination of a stiff backing layer, a pad having dielectrically sealable means incorporated therein, and a dielectrically embossable cover of flexible material; said backing having a periphery with foldable margins foldable along predetermined rectilinear lines; said pad and cover being dielectrically embossed and sealed to said backing in an area thereof along said rectilinear lines, said area of said backing being located outwardly of said rectilinear lines; said margins being folded against the back of the backing and adhered thereto whereby uniformly finished panel edges are formed with said cover extending therearound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decorative panel comprising the combination of a stiff backing layer, a pad having dielectrically sealable means incorporated therein, and a dielectrically embossable cover of flexible material; said backing having a periphery with foldable margins foldable along predetermined rectilinear lines; said pad and cover being dielectrically embossed and sealed to said backing in an area thereof along said rectilinear lines, said area of said backing being located outwardly of said rectilinear lines; said margins being folded against the back of the backing and adhered thereto whereby uniformly finished panel edges are formed with said cover extending therearound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decorative panel comprising the combination of a stiff backing layer, a pad having dielectrically sealable means incorporated therein, and a dielectrically embossable cover of flexible material; said backing having a periphery with foldable margins foldable along predetermined rectilinear lines; said pad and cover being dielectrically embossed and sealed to said backing in an area thereof along said rectilinear lines, said area of said backing being located outwardly of said rectilinear lines; said margins being folded against the back of the backing and adhered thereto whereby uniformly finished panel edges are formed with said cover extending therearound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decorative panel comprising the combination of a stiff backing layer, a pad having dielectrically sealable means incorporated therein, and a dielectrically embossable cover of flexible material; said backing having a periphery with foldable margins foldable along predetermined rectilinear lines; said pad and cover being dielectrically embossed and sealed to said backing in an area thereof along said rectilinear lines, said area of said backing being located outwardly of said rectilinear lines; said margins being folded against the back of the backing and adhered thereto whereby uniformly finished panel edges are formed with said cover extending therearound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decorative panel of claim 1 wherein said backing layer is corrugated cardboard, said rectilinear lines comprising fold guidelines scored only partially through said cardboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decorative panel of claim 1 wherein said flexible covering material is vinyl plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The decorative panel of claim 1 wherein said cover is sealed to said area of said backing with a dielectrically activatable adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
The decorative panel of claim 1 wherein said panel includes at least one folded corner, said corner comprising a portion of said cover folded over a truncated corner of said backing layer and adhered to the back thereof; said rectilinear lines extending from points along the edge of said truncated corner; said foldable margins overlapping said folded and adhered corner on said back of said backing layer whereby said folded corner is additionally secured against pulling loose.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
144 words
A decorative panel comprising in combination a backing support and a flexible covering layer; said backing including front and back surfaces; said covering including at least one extending corner and being secured to said backing support on said front surface along the periphery thereof; said backing support including fold guidelines interior of said periphery separating said backing support into foldable margins and a central support area; said backing support further including at least one truncated corner with an edge; said extending corner being folded over said corner edge and secured to the back of said backing; said foldable margins being folded against said back of said backing and secured thereto in overlapping engagement with said extending corner whereby said cover is wrapped around the periphery of said panel forming finished, covered edges thereon and said extending corner is doubly retained and prevented from loosening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
A decorative panel comprising in combination a backing support and a flexible covering layer; said backing including front and back surfaces; said covering including at least one extending corner and being secured to said backing support on said front surface along the periphery thereof; said backing support including fold guidelines interior of said periphery separating said backing support into foldable margins and a central support area; said backing support further including at least one truncated corner with an edge; said extending corner being folded over said corner edge and secured to the back of said backing; said foldable margins being folded against said back of said backing and secured thereto in overlapping engagement with said extending corner whereby said cover is wrapped around the periphery of said panel forming finished, covered edges thereon and said extending corner is doubly retained and prevented from loosening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The decorative panel of claim 6 wherein said fold guidelines are lines scored partially through said front surface of said backing support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative panel of claim 6 wherein said coVering is secured to the periphery of said backing support via a dielectrically activatable adhesive.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The decorative panel of claim 6 wherein said fold guidelines extend between specified points on a plurality of said corner edges; said points spaced apart a predetermined distance along said corner edges; said corner edges being rectilinear.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The decorative panel of claim 6 wherein the outside dimensions of said covering are less than the outside dimensions of said backing support and greater than the outline formed by said fold guidelines.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
173 words
A decorative panel comprising in combination a backing support and a flexible covering layer; said backing including front and back surfaces; said covering including at least one extending corner and being secured to said backing support on said front surface along the periphery thereof; said backing support including fold guidelines interior of said periphery separating said backing support into foldable margins and a central support area; said backing support further including at least one truncated corner with an edge; said extending corner being folded over said corner edge and secured to the back of said backing; said foldable margins being folded against said back of said backing and secured thereto in overlapping engagement with said extending corner whereby said cover is wrapped around the periphery of said panel forming finished, covered edges thereon and said extending corner is doubly retained and prevented from loosening; said panel further including a layer of padding between said backing support and said flexible covering layer; said padding filling and rounding out said finished edges of said panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
173 words
A decorative panel comprising in combination a backing support and a flexible covering layer; said backing including front and back surfaces; said covering including at least one extending corner and being secured to said backing support on said front surface along the periphery thereof; said backing support including fold guidelines interior of said periphery separating said backing support into foldable margins and a central support area; said backing support further including at least one truncated corner with an edge; said extending corner being folded over said corner edge and secured to the back of said backing; said foldable margins being folded against said back of said backing and secured thereto in overlapping engagement with said extending corner whereby said cover is wrapped around the periphery of said panel forming finished, covered edges thereon and said extending corner is doubly retained and prevented from loosening; said panel further including a layer of padding between said backing support and said flexible covering layer; said padding filling and rounding out said finished edges of said panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decorative panel of claim 11 wherein said padding layer includes dielectrically sealable means; said padding and covering being dielectrically embossed in a preselected pattern.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |