Patent ID: 6957837
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An automotive grille comprising: a substrate having a first and second side and dimensions adapted to be mounted to the front of a vehicle, wherein the substrate includes a plurality of decorative members defining a plurality of exposed surfaces and a plurality of front faces having at least one channel formed therein positioned adjacent the first side of the substrate; a plurality of mounting structures attached to the substrate on a second side opposite the first side, wherein the plurality of mounting structures are adapted to secure the substrate to the vehicle; and at least one decorative weather resistant member having at least one guide complementarily dimensioned to the at least one channel formed in the front faces of the plurality of decorative members of the substrate wherein the at least one decorative weather resistant member is secured to the at least one front face to substantially cover the at least one front face to further inhibit oxidation of the at least one front face of the substrate.