Robert P Magyarosi

US Patent:

7387322, Jun 17, 2008

Filed:

Sep 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/901504

Inventors:

Scott L. Woods - Macomb MI, US
Robert P. Magyarosi - Highland MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc.

International Classification:

B60R 19/52

US Classification:

293115

Abstract:

A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

US Patent:

7467501, Dec 23, 2008

Filed:

May 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/152051

Inventors:

Scott L. Woods - Macomb MI, US
Robert P. Magyarosi - Highland MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International

International Classification:

E04B 2/00

US Classification:

525822, 293115

Abstract:

A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

US Patent:

20070210591, Sep 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/373472

Inventors:

Scott Woods - Macomb MI, US
Robert Magyarosi - Highland MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60R 19/52

US Classification:

293115000

Abstract:

A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.