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Expandable barrier

US8388037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2009
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R13/0846
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments of expandable barriers. Expandable barriers are typically barriers made from an expandable material and formed to fit within a cavity. After being placed inside a cavity, expandable barriers generally undergo an activation process, where the expandable barrier expands to fill the cavity and create a physical barrier. Using various extrusion processes to form an expandable barrier allows for a reduction in tooling costs, while also allowing more flexible barrier designs. Such designs can be specifically tailored for a particular cavity or cavities to ensure that the barrier fills the cavity after expansion.

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