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Collins & Aikman Products & Co.

Paul S Lafata

Jack W Hise

Frederick D Hunter

An apparatus and method for molding plastic materials is provided comprising a mold having a first mold section () and a second mold section () with a mold cavity () disposed in between. A first gate design is provided by at least one first gate design mold member (), and a second gate design is provided by at least one second gate design mold member. The first and second gate design mold members are removably attachable to, and interchangeable on, at least one of the first or the second mold sections () to change from the first gate design to the second gate design.

Method and apparatus for molding plastic materials with a metallic appearance

A motor vehicle bumper system comprising an outer shell () of an automotive bumper having an inner surface () generally oriented toward the vehicle. The outer shell comprises a plurality of energy absorbing protuberances () extending inwardly from the inner surface of the outer shell. The energy absorbing protuberances may be formed from an energy absorbing material, such as a polymeric foam, and/or may additionally comprise indentations extending into the body of the protuberance to enhance the energy absorbing characteristics of the protuberance.

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Chesterfield, MI, United States of America

Paul S Lafata