Patent · US Expired

Process of forming a baffling, sealing or reinforcement member with thermoset carrier member

US7313865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2003
Grant dateJan 1, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4998
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a member for reinforcing, sealing or baffling a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The member preferably includes a carrier member and an activatable (e.g., expandable, curable or both) material disposed upon a surface of the carrier member. The carrier member is preferably formed of a thermosettable material such as a molding compound (e.g., a sheet or bulk molding compound).

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