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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2006
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael J. Hier, Milford, MI (US);
Todd L. Depue, Brighton, MI (US);
Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael J. Hier, Milford, MI (US);
Todd L. Depue, Brighton, MI (US);
International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a trim panel for concealing an air bag. The panel comprises a substrate and a cover over the substrate. The cover includes a cover skin. The panel also comprises a tear seam having at least a portion comprising a pattern of alternating residual wall thicknesses in the panel. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method for making a trim panel for concealing an air bag.