Gregory A Laporte

US Patent:

62212915, Apr 24, 2001

Filed:

Feb 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/259090

Inventors:

Jack M. Van Ert - Rochester Hills MI
Gregory A. LaPorte - New Hudson MI
John P. Slaven - Harper Woods MI
Xianping Liu - Rochester Hills MI
John F. Witt - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B29C 4320

US Classification:

264113

Abstract:

A method of forming a preform, for use in manufacturing a part having a predetermined part outline, includes positioning waste plastic material within an unconsolidated blank. The unconsolidated blank has an outline corresponding to a desired outline of the preform and the part outline. The method further includes selectively positioning reinforcing material within the unconsolidated blank for added strength. The unconsolidated blank is then heated and compressed to form the preform.