Tony M Pokorzynski

US Patent:

8343607, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Jan 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/522135

Inventors:

Tony M. Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US
Heather Rae Springer - West Olive MI, US
Nels R. Smith - Zeeland MI, US
Bart W. Fox - Zeeland MI, US
John C. Hinken - Hudsonville MI, US
Jeffery T. Stout - Grand Rapids MI, US
Jason M. Hipshier - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B32B 3/10
B32B 3/02

US Classification:

428 43, 428102, 428121, 428174

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for making a trim panel. The method includes providing a preform laminate including a compressible material sandwiched between a flexible skin and a back skin. Positioning the preform laminate in the mold. Placing an insert with the preform laminate in the mold to created a step to establish a seam location and define a secondary area on the preform laminate. Compressing the compressible material by introducing a molten polymeric material to the mold forming a substrate and bonding the substrate to the preform laminate forming the trim component. The preform laminate folds onto itself and creates a crease along the step to simulate the seam and provide a contour change with the appearance of cushioning in the secondary area, and removing the trim panel component from the mold.

US Patent:

8530028, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Jan 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/522132

Inventors:

Nels R. Smith - Zeeland MI, US
Bart W. Fox - Zeeland MI, US
Tony M. Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60R 13/02

US Classification:

428102, 4283166

Abstract:

A trim panel and method of forming a trim panel for a vehicle. The trim panel can include a localized cushioned portion of softness () at pre-selected locations on the panel.

US Patent:

20010001687, May 24, 2001

Filed:

May 7, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/074288

Inventors:

TONY M. POKORZYNSKI - HOLLAND MI, US
TIMOTHY J. THEISEN - HOLLAND MI, US

International Classification:

B32B005/18
B29C065/00

US Classification:

428/318600, 428/318800, 428/319100, 428/309900, 422/221000, 264/046500

Abstract:

Fiber-reinforced vehicle interior trim and a method of manufacturing interior trim in a one-step molding process. A skin material and fibrous reinforcement mat are located in a molding tool. A moldable foam-forming material is applied to the tool between the skin material and the fibrous reinforcement mat. The foam-forming material penetrates the mat and expands and cures such that the foam binds to both the skin and the reinforcement mat to produce a molded interior trim piece.

US Patent:

20020125734, Sep 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/801369

Inventors:

Tony Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US
Mark Decker - Zealand MI, US
Rob Springer - West Olive MI, US

International Classification:

B60R013/02

US Classification:

296/146700

Abstract:

An injection molded skin has an edge which is substantially thicker than the major surface of the skin which is adapted to be fitted within a slot in a skin-receiving substrate, such that it forms a seal when cushioned urethane foam material is injected behind the skin between the skin and substrate. The method of manufacturing the panel includes the steps of providing a substrate having a slot formed therein for receiving a peripheral edge of a skin of material, introducing a peripheral edge of a skin material having a thickness greater than the overall thickness of the skin into the slot, and injection molding a foam polymeric material behind this skin with a pressure which seals the peripheral edge of the skin to the slot for completing the decorative panel so formed.

US Patent:

20110281076, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

Jan 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/143549

Inventors:

Beau Anderson - Grandville MI, US
Jeffrey T. Stout - Grand Rapids MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US
Tony Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US
Jennifer Stroebe - Holland MI, US
Sreenivas Paruchuri - Duesseldorf, DE
Holger Kalus - Duisburg, DE

Assignee:

JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY - Holland MI

International Classification:

B32B 3/06
B32B 5/00
B32B 38/08
B32B 37/06
B32B 38/00
B32B 5/02
B32B 3/30

US Classification:

428165, 428221, 428332, 4283066, 1563082, 156222, 156196

Abstract:

A trim panel formed from natural fibers and a protective material, and a method of forming the trim panel. The natural fibers are environmentally-friendly and the protective material may be sufficiently adhered to the natural fibers without the use of hot melts or adhesives. The protective material is configured to be permeable to gasses and water vapor during application and once applied impermeable to UV light and liquids such as water and soda.

US Patent:

20130052412, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/595741

Inventors:

Bart W. Fox - Zeeland MI, US
Jeffrey A. Deyoung - Holland MI, US
Tony M. Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B29C 45/14
B32B 27/12
B32B 3/08

US Classification:

428139, 264257, 425112

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is provided that includes disposing a fiber panel onto a first surface of a mold cavity. The method also includes compressing the fiber panel between the first surface and a second surface of the mold cavity to form the fiber panel into a desired shape. The method further includes injecting resin into the mold cavity to fill at least one void between the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the fiber panel.

US Patent:

20130216757, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Mar 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/846529

Inventors:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - , US
Jeffrey A. Deyoung - Holland MI, US
Tony M. Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B29C 45/14
B32B 3/26
B32B 7/04

US Classification:

428 58, 264257, 425112, 264138, 428131, 428138

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is provided that includes disposing a fiber panel onto a first surface of a mold cavity. The method also includes compressing the fiber panel between the first surface and a second surface of the mold cavity to form the fiber panel into a desired shape. The method further includes injecting resin into the mold cavity to fill at least one void between the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the fiber panel.

US Patent:

20200406513, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Sep 15, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/021335

Inventors:

- Novi MI, US
Jeffrey A. DeYoung - Holland MI, US
Tony M. Pokorzynski - Holland MI, US

International Classification:

B29C 45/00
B29C 43/02
B29C 43/36
B29C 43/40
B29C 45/14
B32B 3/26
B32B 7/04

Abstract:

A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a structural substrate comprising a fiber panel and a structure comprising a resin. The fiber panel may comprise a thickness along a periphery; the structure may comprise a border of the structural substrate along the thickness of the periphery of the fiber panel. The periphery of the fiber panel may comprise an edge; the structure may be formed on the edge. The fiber panel may comprise a compression-formed fiber panel. The fiber panel may comprise a plurality of fibers and a resin configured to bind the fibers. The structure may comprise a feature providing an ancillary component; the feature may comprise a molded resin. The structure may be formed in a hole in the fiber panel. The component may comprise at least one of a center console; floor console; door panel; instrument panel; headliner; overhead console; sun visor.