18056377. TWO SHOT MOLDING WITH ISOSORBIDE BASED POLYCARBONATE simplified abstract (GM Global Technology Operations LLC)

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TWO SHOT MOLDING WITH ISOSORBIDE BASED POLYCARBONATE

Organization Name

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor(s)

Woo-Sung Bae of Northville MI (US)

Bradley J. Tice of Warren MI (US)

Guy D. Larouche of White Lake MI (US)

TWO SHOT MOLDING WITH ISOSORBIDE BASED POLYCARBONATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18056377 titled 'TWO SHOT MOLDING WITH ISOSORBIDE BASED POLYCARBONATE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle trim component made of bisphenol-A based polycarbonate substrate with an exterior layer of isosorbide-based polycarbonate laminated to it.

  • The vehicle trim component includes a substrate made of bisphenol-A based polycarbonate.
  • The substrate has a first surface.
  • An exterior layer made of isosorbide-based polycarbonate is laminated to the first surface of the substrate.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for manufacturing vehicle trim components that are durable and have enhanced properties.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of creating vehicle trim components that are both strong and environmentally friendly by using isosorbide-based polycarbonate.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved strength and impact resistance of vehicle trim components, as well as reducing the environmental impact by using isosorbide-based polycarbonate.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Vehicle Trim Components with Isosorbide-Based Polycarbonate for Improved Durability and Sustainability"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to the use of different polymers in vehicle trim components, but specific examples of prior art are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing vehicle trim components in terms of cost and manufacturing process?

This article does not provide information on the cost implications or the specific manufacturing process involved in producing vehicle trim components using this technology.

What are the potential challenges or limitations of using isosorbide-based polycarbonate in vehicle trim components?

The abstract does not address any potential challenges or limitations that may arise from using isosorbide-based polycarbonate in vehicle trim components.


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle trim component, a vehicle including a vehicle trim component, and method of making a vehicle trim component. The vehicle trim component includes a substrate including a first polymer. The substrate includes a first surface, and the first polymer includes bisphenol-A based polycarbonate. The vehicle trim component also includes an exterior layer including a second polymer. The second polymer includes isosorbide-based polycarbonate. The exterior layer includes an exterior surface, and the exterior layer is laminated to the first surface of the substrate.