System and method employing a porous container for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
US7469459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/233
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).
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