Abstract:
The present invention discloses a seating system that includes a seat back (20) with one or more plastic panels (22) that extend across a lateral distance of the seat back (20). The seat back (20) preferably includes one or more reinforcements (30) attached to the plastic panels (22).
Abstract:
There is disclosed a molding compound. The molding compound preferably includes a macrocyclic oligoester that reacts with itself, a secondary compound or another macrocyclic oligoester during molding of the molding compound. Exemplary secondary compounds include a cyclic ester, a dihydroxyl-functionalized polymer or the like.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a composition for forming a protective coating upon a substrate. The composition has been found particularly useful for forming a protective coating upon components of automotive vehicles, such as a bedliner for a pick-up truck. The composition may include, without limitation, an isocyanate component and an amine component and optionally includes one or more of a catalyst, stabilizer, pigment, fire retardant or other additives.
Abstract:
A valve cover suitable for attachment to an engine head is disclosed. The valve cover is molded from a plastic material to include at least one structure of a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. Additionally, the design of the valve cover includes various advantages including, for example, structural integrity, ease of installation or the like.
Abstract:
An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with a first panel portion (14) that is optionally secured to a second panel portion (16) with one or more fasteners such as welds, adhesives, tack-offs, steel brackets or otherwise. The first panel portion (14), the second panel portion (16) or both preferably are plastic. The seat back assembly (10) may include one or more integrated reinforcement structures (20).