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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2005
Ron Baker, North Branch, MI (US);
Michael David Lund, Metamora, MI (US);
Garry Kasaczun, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Ron Baker, North Branch, MI (US);
Michael David Lund, Metamora, MI (US);
Garry Kasaczun, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc., Warren, MI (US);
Abstract
A reinforcement member for reinforcing an outer panel of a vehicle door includes an upper wall, an outer wall, a leg and a reinforcement beam. The leg extends between a lower end of the upper wall and an upper end of the outer wall. The reinforcement beam is formed at a lower end of the outer wall for reinforcing the outer panel of the vehicle door. A generally S-shaped flange is formed between the lower end of the upper wall and the leg. A portion of the S-shaped flange is substantially parallel with the upper wall so as to define a recess adjacent the S-shaped flange that provides enhanced retention of a door seal thereto.