Patent ID: 9358716
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,E06B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of making a weatherstrip comprising a foam profile, a stiffener, a resin coating, and a cover layer, the method comprising the steps of: providing a foam profile; providing a stiffener; attaching the stiffener to the foam profile; providing a cover layer, wherein the cover layer comprises a strip with edges; guiding the cover layer into at least one of a desired position, orientation, and contour relative to at least one of the foam profile and the stiffener using an applicator die comprising at least one of a plate forming a shaped opening and a guide; and passing the cover layer, the stiffener, and the foam profile through a resin coating die, wherein the edges of the strip and discrete portions of at least one of the foam profile and the stiffener are coated with resin to anchor the cover layer, while the resin is in a substantially liquid state.