Abstract:
Described is a metallized article, and a method for making the same, comprising a substrate having a polyurethane basecoat disposed thereon and with a layer of electrically discrete metallic islands of a corrosion prone metal disposed on the basecoat. A cross-linked polyurethane top coat, which is bound to an organosilane, preferably an epoxy silane, is disposed on and encapsulates the discrete metallic islands. The organosilane is also bound to the metallic islands.
Abstract:
Described is a metallized article, and method for making the article, comprising a substrate, preferably having a polyurethane basecoat disposed thereon, with a layer of electrically discrete metallic islands of a corrosion prone metal disposed on the basecoat. A cross-linked polyurethane top coat, containing an aminosilane, is further disposed on and encapsulates the discrete metallic islands.
Abstract:
A thin extruded metallized elastomeric plastic sheetstock prepared with the island coating system forming a discontinuous metal layer on one of a first surface and a second surface of said sheetstock, whereby said sheetstock can be flexed without causing crinkles or other distortions in the flexed material while retaining the aesthetic properties of the said metal layer.
Abstract:
Described is a metallized article, and method for making the article, comprising a substrate, preferably having a polyurethane basecoat disposed thereon, with a layer of electrically discrete metallic islands of a corrosion prone metal disposed on the basecoat. A cross-linked polyurethane top coat, containing an aminosilane, is further disposed on and encapsulates the discrete metallic islands.
Abstract:
A passenger protection apparatus (24) for a motor vehicle is provided comprising a first interior trim member (12) and a second interior trim member (18). The first interior trim member, preferably an instrument panel, is attached to the motor vehicle and the second interior trim member is attached to the first interior trim member. The second trim member is attached to the first trim member such that the second trim member is removable from the first trim member without detaching the first trim member from the vehicle. The second trim member is located in the knee impact region of the vehicle and comprises a first energy management device in the form of an inflatable restraint apparatus having an airbag (26) and an inflator (28). In this manner, the passenger protection apparatus provides a structure which includes an inflatable restraint apparatus which is easily replaceable in a vehicle without having to remove the instrument panel.
Abstract:
A thin extruded metallized elastomeric plastic sheetstock prepared with the island coating system forming a discontinuous metal layer on one of a first surface and a second surface of said sheetstock, whereby said sheetstock can be flexed without causing crinkles or other distortions in the flexed material while retaining the aesthetic properties of the said metal layer.