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Patent Inventor Names
Elaine M. Garcia0
Sanjay M. Shah0
Date of Patent
August 16, 2011
Patent Application Number
12492540
Date Filed
June 26, 2009
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Patent abstract
A roof assembly for a vehicle that includes a center roof panel made from a lightweight material like aluminum, a surrounding attachment flange made from a more formable and stronger material like steel, and a junction that connects the roof panel and the attachment flange together. The aluminum-based roof panel may reduce the overall weight of the assembly, while the steel-based attachment flange may improve its metal forming and attachment capabilities.
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