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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2007
Applicants:
John L. Thelen, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Steven R. Roddy, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Inventors:
John L. Thelen, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Steven R. Roddy, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Assignee:
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 19/44 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to a mechanism for reinforcing a fascia including at least one reinforcement structure and at least one strengthening feature. The reinforcement structure is attached to the fascia so that at least a portion of the fascia is covered by the reinforcement structure. The strengthening feature is on at least one side of the reinforcement structure.