An escutcheon plate having a length, height and depth, the plate comprising a peripheral flange carrying an outer surface surrounding a central opening, the other side of the flange carrying a surface for engaging the material of the exterior door panel of a vehicle door surrounding the opening or aperture...http://www.google.se/patents/US4875726?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4875726 - Compensating escutcheon plate for car door