Patent ID: 8894154

Claim:
A seat back comprising: a backrest formed of a first polymeric material for supporting an occupant; a one-piece bracket anchored to said backrest for coupling to a seat cushion and formed of a second material different than said first polymeric material of said backrest; a reinforcing composite layer connected to said backrest and formed of a second polymeric material and a plurality of fibers impregnated in said second polymeric material; wherein said first polymeric material defines a first pillar, a second pillar spaced from said first pillar, and a middle section extending from said first pillar to said second pillar with said reinforcing composite layer elongated in a vertical direction along said first pillar; and wherein said bracket is elongated in the vertical direction along said backrest and overmolded by said first polymeric material and wherein said first polymeric material is melt bonded to said second polymeric material of said reinforcing composite layer integrating said backrest, said bracket, and said reinforcing composite layer.