| ZEPHYROS INC Patent applications |
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| 20120111488 | HANDLING LAYER AND ADHESIVE PARTS FORMED THEREWITH - A handling layer and adhesive parts having the handling layer are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120090255 | STRUCTURAL MOUNTING INSERT - A structural mounting insert for sealing between and/or adhering to surfaces of members is described. The insert includes a base member and activatable material about the base material. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120060352 | REINFORCEMENTS, BAFFLES AND SEALS WITH MALLEABLE CARRIERS - There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120039665 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS - There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According to the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member wherein the activatable material is attached by way of a mechanical interlock via one or more through-holes. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120028032 | STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE LAMINATES - A composite laminate is formed from a structural foam and a reinforcement layer. The matched surface tensions of the structural foam and reinforcement layer result in increased bond strength between the structural foam and the reinforcement layer, thus providing for improved physical characteristics including improved lap shear and flexural strength. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120000061 | PUSH-PIN FASATENING SYSTEM - A fastening system and method of use is disclosed. The fastening system includes a substrate, an aperture and a fastener. The fastener includes flexible wings that allow for insertion of the fastener into an aperture of a vehicle component. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110278802 | STRUCTURAL MOUNTING INSERT HAVING A NON-CONDUCTIVE ISOLATOR - The present invention is predicated upon methods and devices for positively mounting structural members while preventing or substantially limiting exposure of such members to environmental conditions possibly leading to corrosion. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110221234 | NOISE REDUCTION MEMBER AND SYSTEM - There is disclosed a noise reduction member. Preferably, the noise reduction member is employed for sealing or baffling within a pillar or other structure of an automotive vehicle, although not required. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220267 | PROVISION OF INSERTS - Inserts such as screw threaded receivers are provided with an activatable adhesive so they can be inserted into a cavity of an article of manufacture and the adhesive activated to secure the insert within the article. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110156443 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110098382 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES - An adhesive formulation comprising i) an adduct of an epoxy resin and an elastomer, ii) a phenoxy resin; a core/shell polymer; iv) a curing agent which provides a structural adhesive with improved low temperature impact strength particularly useful for bonding metal especially in the automotive industry. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20100289242 | STRUCTURAL MOUNTING INSERT HAVING A NON-CONDUCTIVE ISOLATOR - The present invention is predicated upon methods and devices for positively mounting structural members while preventing or substantially limiting exposure of such members to environmental conditions possibly leading to corrosion. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100259059 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCEMENT BAFFLING AND SEALING - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing a material having openings formed within the material so that the material may be stretched to fit a particular vehicle structure. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100257738 | REINFORCEMENTS, BAFFLES AND SEALS WITH MALLEABLE CARRIERS - There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100117397 | HYBRID REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE - A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure including a base reinforcing portion, an expandable material and a localized reinforcement is disclosed. The localized reinforcement is placed within the structural reinforcement at a location of anticipated increased deformation during vehicle impact in an effort to reduce deformation and control the load distribution post-impact. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100021267 | PUSH-PIN FASTENING SYSTEM - A fastening system and method of use is disclosed. The fastening system includes a substrate, an aperture and a fastener. The fastener includes flexible wings that allow for insertion of the fastener into an aperture of a vehicle component. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20090314576 | NOISE REDUCTION MEMBER AND SYSTEM - There is disclosed a noise reduction member. Preferably, the noise reduction member is employed for sealing or baffling within a pillar or other structure of an automotive vehicle, although not required. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090298974 | COMPOSITE WITH NATURAL FIBERS - A polymeric composite material, and method of making the same, including a polymeric blend that includes at least one thermoplastic polymer; at least one functionalized polymer; at least one polyetheramine thermoplastic material; and a plurality of particles (e.g. naturally occurring organic materials) distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the polymeric blend. Articles employing such materials are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090269547 | REPAIR OF HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - A process for the repair of a honeycomb structure which comprises a honeycomb bonded to at least one surface layer wherein a replacement for a damaged piece of the structure is bonded to the honeycomb structure by means of a foamable adhesive material. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090233055 | INSERT WITH INTEGRATED FASTENER - A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090202294 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR IMPROVING BOND JOINT STRENGTH - A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090108626 | REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE AND METHOD EMPLOYING BULKHEADS - A structural reinforcement device for insertion into a cavity of a structure and method for making the same including a first reinforcement section that has at least one projection of a first expandable polymeric material secured to it; and a separate second reinforcement section mated with the first reinforcement section, the second reinforcement section being configured to include at least one cavity, into which the at least one projection penetrates upon mating, and at least one aperture defined therein through which the expandable material flows during expansion and where it will remain upon curing of the material, thereby causing the first reinforcement section to be coupled with the second reinforcement section. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090085379 | REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A reinforcement member and reinforcement system for an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle) are disclosed. The reinforcement member includes a carrier member and a reinforcement material and the carrier member includes one or multiple portions. The one portion or at least one of the multiples portions includes a reinforced portion that is divided into multiple sections. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20080308212 | TOUGHENED ADHESIVE MATERIAL - An adhesive material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The adhesive material includes at least three of epoxy resin; impact modifier; flexibilizer, blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The adhesive material is preferably used for structural adhesion but may be used for sealing, baffling or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080265516 | TWO STAGE SEALANTS AND METHOD OF FORMING AND/OR USING THE SAME - A sealant is configured to activate (e.g., cure and/or foam) in two stages (e.g., of two distinct portions of time). Advantageously, the sealant can exhibit self supporting characteristics during the second activation at least partly because of the first activation. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080254214 | ADHESIVE MATERIALS, ADHESIVE PARTS FORMED THEREWITH AND THEIR USES - Adhesive material and adhesive parts are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. The adhesive parts typically include a handling layer. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080226866 | SEALANT MATERIAL - There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may include a locator mechanism. | 09-18-2008 |
