Patent · US Expired

Vehicle insulation

US5472760A · kind A · utility

54Cited by
4References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1993
Grant dateDec 5, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/239
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved insulation system for vehicles and method of making and using the same are disclosed. The insulation system comprises one or more layers of insulative material sealed within a case which is impermeable to liquids while being at least in part moisture vapor permeable. When installed within a sealed vehicle where moisture vapor build-up is a problem, the insulation of the present invention serves to isolate condensed moisture from causing damage to the vehicle's contents or its shell. When moisture levels decrease within the vehicle, moisture is free to evaporate from the insulation and dissipate from the vehicle, thus reducing the vehicle's weight and the costs inherent in excessive moisture retention within a vehicle.

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