Michael E Melinn

US Patent:

20080174152, Jul 24, 2008

Filed:

Feb 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/033159

Inventors:

Joel Matthew Cormier - Lathrup Village MI, US
Donald Scott Smith - Commerce Township MI, US
Michael E. Melinn - Jenison MI, US
Paul E. Cole - Canadian Lakes MI, US
Matthew J. Boucher - Rockford MI, US
Spencer C. Ledford - Zeeland MI, US

Assignee:

OAKWOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/06

US Classification:

296214

Abstract:

A process for in-molding an energy-absorbing countermeasure to a headliner for use in a vehicle. The process includes the steps of () preparing a sheet; (A) optionally affixing to the sheet a means for adhering to form a composite sheet; () thermoforming the composite sheet into a composite energy-absorbing countermeasure; () preparing a headliner layup (including optionally a means for adhering, a headliner core, and a cover stock) before forming a bond between the headliner layup and the composite energy-absorbing countermeasure. The assembly thus includes the energy-absorbing countermeasure and a means for adhering it to the headliner core