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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2008
David J. Dooley, Troy, MI (US);
Michael P. Schoemann, Waterford, MI (US);
John D. Youngs, Southgate, MI (US);
Mark J. Heinze, Clarkston, MI (US);
Kenneth W. Shaner, Howell, MI (US);
Matthew S. Brummer, Canton, MI (US);
Raymond K. Cummins, Wixom, MI (US);
David J. Dooley, Troy, MI (US);
Michael P. Schoemann, Waterford, MI (US);
John D. Youngs, Southgate, MI (US);
Mark J. Heinze, Clarkston, MI (US);
Kenneth W. Shaner, Howell, MI (US);
Matthew S. Brummer, Canton, MI (US);
Raymond K. Cummins, Wixom, MI (US);
International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel and an apparatus and method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the trim panel comprises a first portion and a second portion with a transition portion extending therebetween with the first portion and the second portion having curved portions having radii of less than 5 mm.