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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2003
Applicants:
Robert J. Zander, Troy, MI (US);
Richard Kucejko, Troy, MI (US);
Michael P. Williams, Ii, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Inventors:
Robert J. Zander, Troy, MI (US);
Richard Kucejko, Troy, MI (US);
Michael P. Williams, II, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
Cadillac Products Automotive Company, Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C044/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method for forming energy absorbing components for motor vehicles includes mixing a polymeric resin and blowing agent combination. The combination is heated, liquefied, and pressurized. A mold for receiving the liquefied combination is pre-cooled. The liquefied combination is injection molded in the mold to form the energy absorbing component.