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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2005
Charles Haba, Troy, MI (US);
Robert J. Adams, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Charles Haba, Troy, MI (US);
Robert J. Adams, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A trim panel for a motor vehicle and a method of manufacture. The trim panel includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first surface and a second surface having an indentation. The second layer includes a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface is disposed adjacent to the second surface and includes a protrusion disposed adjacent to the indentation and an aperture disposed proximate the protrusion. The protrusion concentrates force against the indentation to sever the first layer when sufficient force is applied to the fourth surface.