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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2006
Filed:
May. 22, 2003
John W. Mclaren, Cheboygan, MI (US);
George A. Klumb, Novi, MI (US);
Mark P. Allen, Bruce Township, MI (US);
Allan James, Camlachie, CA;
John W. McLaren, Cheboygan, MI (US);
George A. Klumb, Novi, MI (US);
Mark P. Allen, Bruce Township, MI (US);
Allan James, Camlachie, CA;
Dow Global Technologies Inc., Midland, MI (US);
Abstract
There is disclosed a closure panel. The panel finds particular utility as a liftgate or endgate for automotive vehicles. Typically, the assembly includes a first panel portion opposite a second panel portion and an intermediate material therebetween. Preferably, one or more of the panel portions is formed of a polymeric material and the intermediate material is preferably a structural foam that can bond to both the first and the second panel portions.