Patent ID: 6890462
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In a method of making a cushioned component including the steps of(a) providing a cover having an exterior surface which is to present the major exterior appearance of the cushioned component; (b) placing the cover within a mold so that the exterior surface of the cover is facing a mold surface of the mold having a shape corresponding with the desired exterior surface shape of the cushioned component; (c) introducing a foamable material into the mold while the cover is within the mold; and (d) curing the foamable material as said cover is held within the mold, wherein the improvement comprises: (e) laminating a high density foam sheet having a density of at least 4 lbs/ft 3 to the interior surface of the material forming the cover prior to placing the cover into the vacuum mold, wherein the high density foam sheet has an air permeability of from 5 to 100 ft 3 /ft 2 minute.