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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 1996
Filed:
Sep. 22, 1995
Thomas L Eckhout, Waterford, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
An automotive air bag cover is provided having a decorative applique fastened thereto. The air bag cover is manufactured from plastic and includes a front cover adapted to enclose an uninflated automotive air bag. The front cover includes an inner and outer surface. Side panels are further provided and are connected to and extend from the front cover. The decorative applique is fastened to the outer surface of the front cover. Seams are provided for permitting the air bag to inflate and exit the front cover. The decorative applique is fastened to the front cover adjacent the seams in a non-overlapping fashion such that the decorative applique does not interfere with exit or inflation of said air bag.