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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2010
Bruce N. Greve, Clarkston, MI (US);
Bruce N. Greve, Clarkston, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An emblem assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle includes a first element having a first surface and a second surface recessed from the first surface, wherein the first element defines at least one void therethrough extending through the second surface. The emblem assembly includes a second element having a third surface, a fourth surface spaced apart from the third surface, and a fifth surface extending between the third surface and the fourth surface, wherein the second surface is spaced apart from the fifth surface to define a channel therebetween. The emblem assembly includes a coating disposed on the third surface and a sealant disposed adjacent and in contact with at least a portion of each of the void, the second surface, the coating, and the fifth surface to thereby fill at least a portion of the channel. A method of forming the emblem assembly is also disclosed.