Patent ID: 6406588
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B29C,B29L,C09J,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of fabricating a cushion assembly comprising an outermost trim layer, a foam cushion, and an intermediate adhesive layer which bonds said foam cushion and said trim, said method comprising:a) providing a contoured mold surface; b) placing said trim layer over said contoured mold surface; c) placing an air impervious adhesive film over said trim layer; d) providing a contoured foam cushion; e) applying a solvent to at least one of said adhesive film or said foam cushion; f) placing said foam cushion onto said adhesive film; and g) compressing said foam cushion against said adhesive film to bond said trim to said foam cushion, wherein the bond formed in step g) is formed without direct application of heat.