Patent ID: 7032954

Claim:
An automotive interior trim assembly, comprising: a substrate; and an ashtray coupled to said substrate and adapted to store one or more items, said ashtray comprising: a compartment body defining a cavity and having an opening for gaining access to said cavity, said compartment body including at least one body connecting member integrally formed therein made from a first material; and a cover including at least one cover connecting member integrally formed therein and made from a second material having a different melting point from said first material, said at least one body connecting member cooperating with said at least one cover connecting member to couple said cover to said compartment body, a portion of either said at least one body connecting member or said at least one cover connecting member being molded over a corresponding portion of said at least one body or cover connecting member, said cover being moveable between an open position, wherein said cavity is accessible through said opening, and a closed position, wherein said cover overlies said opening.