| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE38157 |
Automotive vehicle HVAC rainhat |
June 24, 2003 |
| In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a high temperature injection molded polymeric rainhat for a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning air intake of an automotive vehicle is provided. The rainhat includes a flange for adhesively and sealably joining to a portion |
| D364288 |
Combined bakers rack and organizer |
November 21, 1995 |
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| 7199165 |
Expandable material |
April 3, 2007 |
| An expandable material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The material includes a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a tackifier; and optionally, a filler or fiber. |
| 7194804 |
Method of forming a hydroform |
March 27, 2007 |
| A reinforced hydroform member having an outer structural member reinforced by a structural foam supported by the outer structural member. The structural foam extends along at least a portion of the length of the outer structural member. The structural foam is a heat-activated epoxy-b |
| 7180027 |
Method of applying activatable material to a member |
February 20, 2007 |
| There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member. Preferably, the |
| 7169344 |
Method of reinforcing at least a portion of a structure |
January 30, 2007 |
| A system and method for reinforcing at least a portion of a structural member, including at least one chamber or compartment having an interior portion which substantially conforms to the dimensions and geometry of the structural member being reinforced; and a reinforcement material for |
| 7160491 |
Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles |
January 9, 2007 |
| An automotive vehicle frame reinforcement system has a skeleton member designed to be secured to a vehicle frame, such as a roof or pillar section. An expandable material, such as an epoxy-based reinforcing foam, is disposed on the skeleton member. Once the system is attached to the |
| 7144071 |
Multi segment parts |
December 5, 2006 |
| A part for reinforcement of hollow structures comprises a series of segments flexibly interlinked to enable the part to be adjusted to fit structures of irregular cross section and direction, the segments contain foamable material which can be activated to fill the space between the |
| 7141194 |
Hollow section with internal reinforcement and method of producing the hollow section |
November 28, 2006 |
| The hollow profiles with inner reinforcement are especially suited for use in automobile bodies. The aim of the invention is to ensure that an anti-corrosion medium reaches all areas and to obtain rigidity in a hollow structure without increasing the weight of the profile or enlargin |
| 7125461 |
Activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same |
October 24, 2006 |
| An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of an epoxy resin; a thermoplastic polyether; a blowing agent; a curing agent; and a filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling or |
| 7114763 |
Automotive rail/frame energy management system |
October 3, 2006 |
| An energy management system and device for use in an automotive frame, rail, or other structural component of an automotive vehicle. The frame or rail having a cavity or exposed surface capable of supporting at least one member. The member having an interior portion and an exterior porti |
| 7111899 |
Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor |
September 26, 2006 |
| A structural reinforcement member include a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed upon the carrier member. The reinforcement member also includes at least one locating member. The reinforcement member has been found particularly useful for forming a structural system f |
| 7105112 |
Lightweight member for reinforcing, sealing or baffling |
September 12, 2006 |
| A lightweight member is provided for reinforcing, sealing or baffling structures of articles of manufacture such as automotive vehicles. The lightweight member preferably includes a carrier member having a cellular structure and an expandable material disposed thereon. |
| 7077460 |
Reinforcement system utilizing a hollow carrier |
July 18, 2006 |
| A system and method for reinforcing at least a portion of a structural member, including at least one hollow carrier, having an exterior shell and an interior portion, which substantially conforms to the dimensions and geometry of the structural member being reinforced; and a lightwe |
| 7043815 |
Method for applying flowable materials |
May 16, 2006 |
| Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying melt flowable materials to components of articles of manufacture. The methods and apparatuses disclosed herein are concerned with formation of appropriate flowable materials, control over the manner in which the flowable materials are |
| 7041193 |
Method of adhering members and an assembly formed thereby |
May 9, 2006 |
| The method of adhering members includes positioning of an adhesive material between an attachment surface of a first member (e.g., a door beam) and a second member (e.g., a bracket). Thereafter, the adhesive material is at least partially cured to adhere the material to the attachmen |
| 7025409 |
Automotive rail/frame energy management system |
April 11, 2006 |
| An energy management system and device for use in an automotive frame, rail, or other structural component of an automotive vehicle. The frame or rail having a cavity or exposed surface capable of supporting at least one member. The member having an interior portion and an exterior porti |
| 7011315 |
Expandable pre-formed plug |
March 14, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to an expandable pre-formed plug that is suitable for sealing and/or structurally reinforcing a structure having surfaces defining a space therebetween. The plug is comprised of at least an expandable inner core having an outer surface and a transportabl |
| 7004536 |
Attachment system and method of forming same |
February 28, 2006 |
| The present invention provides an improved attachment system and a method of forming the same. The attachment system typically includes a first member having a first attachment surface and a second member having a second attachment surface. A structural adhesive material is adhered to |
| 6991237 |
Paintable seal system |
January 31, 2006 |
| A system for sealing a plurality of panels including a multiplayer seal having a barrier portion and an adhesion portion. |
| 6969551 |
Method and assembly for fastening and reinforcing a structural member |
November 29, 2005 |
| The invention provides a method and assembly for fastening and reinforcing a structural member (e.g., an automotive vehicle pillar, such as an automotive "B" pillar). The assembly preferably includes a structural member having a first and a second portion defining a cavity therebetween. |
| 6955593 |
HVAC protection system for automotive vehicles |
October 18, 2005 |
| A protection system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system including one or more of a base, a shield and a deflector. The protection system is generally designed for preventing water and debris from flowing into the HVAC system. |
| 6953219 |
Reinforcing members |
October 11, 2005 |
| Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the |
| 6941719 |
Structural reinforcement |
September 13, 2005 |
| A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural rei |
| 6938947 |
Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles |
September 6, 2005 |
| An automotive vehicle frame reinforcement system has a skeleton member designed to be secured to a vehicle frame, such as a roof or pillar section. An expandable material, such as an epoxy-based reinforcing foam, is disposed on the skeleton member. Once the system is attached to the |
| 6932421 |
Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor |
August 23, 2005 |
| There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. The carrier member includes one or more first body members disposed at angles relative to one or more second body members. The carrier member also preferably inclu |
| 6926784 |
Sound absorption system for automotive vehicles |
August 9, 2005 |
| An automotive vehicle sound absorption system. An expandable material, such as an polymer-based foam, is disposed on a surface of a wall. Upon activation, the foam transforms, preferably during an automobile assembly operation, and remains bonded to surface for sound absorption. |
| 6921130 |
Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles |
July 26, 2005 |
| An automotive vehicle frame reinforcement system has a skeleton member designed to be secured to a vehicle frame, such as a roof or pillar section. An expandable material, such as an epoxy-based reinforcing foam, is disposed on the skeleton member. Once the system is attached to the |
| 6920693 |
Dynamic self-adjusting assembly for sealing, baffling or structural reinforcement |
July 26, 2005 |
| There is disclosed a reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes at least a first mass of expandable material. Preferably, the first mass is movably (e.g., |
| 6905745 |
Structural foam |
June 14, 2005 |
| A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the |
| 6890964 |
Homopolymerized epoxy-based form-in-place material |
May 10, 2005 |
| A two-component foam-in-place structural material for producing a foamed product. The first component of the system includes an epoxy-based resin preferably formulated with a physical blowing agent particulate material. The physical blowing agent core is encapsulated within a shell or sk |
| 6887914 |
Structural hot melt material and methods |
May 3, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to a material, method, and application for reinforcement of structural members, especially joints such as a hem flange joint of an automobile. The method and material of the present invention comprises of combining, in parts by weight: less than about tw |
| 6883858 |
Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor |
April 26, 2005 |
| There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. The carrier member includes one or more first body members disposed at angles relative to one or more second body members. The carrier member also preferably inclu |
| 6880657 |
Adjustable reinforced structural assembly and method of use therefor |
April 19, 2005 |
| There is disclosed a reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a first member and a second member with a reinforcement material intermediate the first and second member. According |
| 6855652 |
Structurally reinforced panels |
February 15, 2005 |
| A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforcement includes a fibrous woven material in a bondable plastic matrix. |
| 6846559 |
Activatable material |
January 25, 2005 |
| An activatable (e.g., heat expandable) material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The material includes an epoxy resin; an epoxy/elastomer hybrid or reaction product; a blowing agent; a curing agent; and optionally, a filler. In preferred embodiments, the material inc |
| 6811864 |
Tacky base material with powder thereon |
November 2, 2004 |
| A synthetic material comprises a base material providing at least one tacky surface that is tacky at a temperature of less than about 80.degree. C.; and a powder layered upon the base material which has a substantially non-tacky surface at a temperature of up to about 40.degree. C. and |
| 6793274 |
Automotive rail/frame energy management system |
September 21, 2004 |
| An energy management system and device for use in an automotive frame, rail, or other structural component of an automotive vehicle. The frame or rail having a cavity or exposed surface capable of supporting at least one member. The member having an interior portion and an exterior porti |
| 6787579 |
Two-component (epoxy/amine) structural foam-in-place material |
September 7, 2004 |
| The present invention relates to methods, materials, and products for forming a foamed product, comprising the steps of combining an epoxy-based component with an amine-based component. The epoxy component is cross-linked through a polymerization reaction catalyzed by the amine formu |
| 6786533 |
Structural reinforcement system having modular segmented characteristics |
September 7, 2004 |
| A modular segmented structural reinforcement system for use with closed forms or cavities defined with automotive vehicles having a plurality of modular segments designed to be secured within a defined portion of an automotive vehicle applications. An expandable or bonding material, such |
| 6777049 |
Structural foam |
August 17, 2004 |
| A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the |
| 6774171 |
Magnetic composition |
August 10, 2004 |
| A magnetic composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polymeric mixture and a magnetic material. |
| 6748667 |
Low profile, one hand go-no-go gage and locator |
June 15, 2004 |
| The apparatus forms a combined locating pin and gage for supporting and measuring two pieces of an assembly. The method for using the apparatus includes measuring an opening within each piece of the assembly using the limit gage portion of the apparatus and then locating the pieces toget |
| 6730713 |
Creation of epoxy-based foam-in-place material using encapsulated metal carbonate |
May 4, 2004 |
| The invention and formulation relates to methods, materials, and products for foam-in-place materials comprising a two-component foam-in-place structural material for producing a foamed product. A first component of the system includes an epoxy-based resin preferably formulated with a |
| 6729425 |
Adjustable reinforced structural assembly and method of use therefor |
May 4, 2004 |
| A reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a first member and a second member with a reinforcement material intermediate the first and second member. According to the method, the |
| 6710115 |
Sealants |
March 23, 2004 |
| A group of sealants are described which utilize a by-product of paint booth spray operations. Processed paint booth overspray particles are combined with various resins, curing agents to form the sealant compositions. |
| 6706802 |
Sealants |
March 16, 2004 |
| A group of sealants are described which utilize a by-product of paint booth spray operations. Processed paint booth overspray particles are combined with various resins, curing agents to form the sealant compositions. |
| 6706772 |
Two component (epoxy/amine) structural foam-in-place material |
March 16, 2004 |
| The present invention relates to methods, materials, and products for forming a foamed product, comprising the steps of combining an epoxy-based component with an amine-based component. The epoxy component is cross-linked through a polymerization reaction catalyzed by the amine formu |
| 6692347 |
Filter housing assembly for transportation vehicles |
February 17, 2004 |
| A filter housing assembly which inhibits the ingestion of foreign matter and particulates into the air intake and air flow openings of a motor vehicle to safeguard the interior cabin and HVAC equipment typically utilized in vehicles. The filter housing assembly of the present invention |
| 6682818 |
Paintable material |
January 27, 2004 |
| A sealant material and articles incorporating the same. The sealant material includes up to about 80% of an epoxy resin; up to about 40% of an epoxy/elastomer hybrid; up to about 40% of a rheology modifier; up to about 5% of a blowing agent; up to about 7% of a curing agent; and about |
