Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Jeremy A Panasiewicz

Del C Schroeder

David G Speth

Russell C Fielding

John G Argeropoulos

Jason Fulcher

Suresh Nagesh

Gerard Olszewski

David J Hunter

Patrick J O'Mahony

A two piece fiber reinforced composite wheel includes a molded inner rim portion defining an outboard engagement surface and a molded outer rim portion defining an inboard engagement surface. The inner and outer rim portions are conformed so as to interlock together and are adhesively bonded. The inner and outer rim portions engage forming a plurality of spoke sections having substantially box shaped cross sections. The spoke sections are further connected with fasteners.

Full off-set two-piece fiber reinforced composite wheel using spoke or web area box sections

A removable, bag-like protective liner is provided for the interior of a motor vehicle with a rear opening. The liner defines an internal compartment for storage of cargo in the rear of the vehicle while protecting the interior of the vehicle from damage by the cargo. The liner is supported by a plurality of attachments which secure the liner to the interior of the motor vehicle. In addition, a sidewall portion and the forward end portion are configured such that the height of the liner can be selectively adjusted based upon the interior height of the vehicle.

Multi-purpose liner for vehicle compartment

A vehicle plastic body panel such as a vehicle hardtop is formed with an integral reinforcing component including a structural fiber material molded into the body panel. The reinforcing component provides internal structural support for the use of horizontal plastic body panels such as a roof or a hood panel without the panel sagging.

Two-piece vehicle hardtop having an integral structural headliner

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Pontiac, MI, United States of America

Jeremy A Panasiewicz