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One piece isolator and step pad
   
Document Number
US Patent 7377564
Issued Date
May 27, 2008
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An automobile bumper including an isolator including one or more step surfaces integrally formed on the isolator. The step surface(s) may provide a gripping surface for permitting a user to step on for loading and unloading objects from the automobile. A fascia cover may be attachable to the isolator and include a cutout for allowing the step surface(s) to protrude through the cutout to prevent direct contact of the user's foot with the fascia.
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Published
May 27, 2008
Application Number
11/683,662
Filed
March 8, 2007
US Classification
293/117  
Int'l Classification
B60R   19/48   (20060101)  
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293/117   293/120   293/155   293/102   293/121   293/122  
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A rear bumper assembly includes a bumper body having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The bumper body defines at least one aperture therethrough. The at least one aperture is located on an upper portion of the bumper body. A step garnish is received on the upper portion and secured to the bumper body. At least one carrying structure is integrally molded on an underside of the step garnish and received through the at least one aperture for carrying a wire or wire harness along the interior surface of the bumper body. The wire harness can be operatively connected to one or more corner sensors installed on the bumper body.

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