Abstract:
A decorative strip structure is disclosed which includes a base portion of non-metallic, flexible material and a trim portion of non-metallic flexible material secured to the base portion. The base portion may be provided with integral means for mounting the strip structure on a supporting surface therefor. The trim portion of the strip structure has an outer surface which is provided wtih a covering of metallized polyethylene terephthalate which tends to craze or wrinkle upon bending of the strip structure. The non-metallic material of the trim portion is of a hardness such that the material will support the metallized layer so as to prevent crazing or wrinkling thereof upon bending of the strip structure, and the material of the base portion is of a lesser hardness to facilitate bending of the overall strip structure.
Abstract:
A T-shaped weather strip adapted to fit into a T-shaped recess is made with a longitudinal cavity in the crossbar of the T. The free end of the upright of the T is provided with sealing means such as, for example, flocking which engages the surface of a cooperating closure element to form a seal against the passage of air which the weather strip is designed to prevent. The dimensions and structure are such that the strip can be squeezed transversely slightly to narrow the crossbar of the T sufficiently to enable lateral or longitudinal insertion of the strip into the slot.