Patent ID: 8641955

Claim:
A method for forming a molded component for an item, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a structural core for the item; b) molding a first component over the core in a first mold, the first component having at least one first recess; and c) molding a second component in a second mold, the second component directly engageable around the at least one first recess in the first component, wherein the step of molding the first component comprises molding a projection extending outwardly from the first component that includes a ridge separating an inner portion of the projection defining the at least one recess from an outer portion of the projection, and wherein the ridge forms a tactile locating feature on an exterior surface of the item; and wherein the step of molding the second component comprises molding the second component in the second mold directly over the first component and the core; further comprising the step of sealingly engaging the only the ridge of the projection with an interior of the second mold to seal off the inner portion of the projection prior to molding the second component.