ZEPHYROS INC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160108297 | Bonding Dissimilar Materials with Adhesive Paste - A rivetable adhesive for use in a joint between dissimilar materials, comprising a liquid epoxy resin, an expoxidized polysulfide, a flexibilizer, a solid epoxy CTBN adduct based upon bisphenol A, a phenoxy resin, an impact modifier including methacrylate-butadiene-styrene, a curing agent; and a blowing agent. The adhesive finds particular suitability for use in riveting aluminum panels to steel structures, such as for forming automotive vehicle roof structures. | 04-21-2016 |
20150158282 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A JOINT - Means for joining two surfaces comprise providing a heat activated sealant ( | 06-11-2015 |
20150147472 | APPLYING FLOWABLE MATERIALS TO SYNTHETIC SUBSTRATES - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying activatable melt flowable materials to substrates made from synthetic materials. The methods are concerned with formation of appropriate flowable materials, control over the manner in which the flowable materials are applied, treatment of the substrates prior to application of the flowable materials and the selection of the optimum combination of materials for the substrates and the flowable materials. The methods may be particularly suited for applying flowable materials to surfaces to produce components found in automotive, aerospace including trucks, busses and tractors and marine vehicles. | 05-28-2015 |
20140322464 | ACTIVATABLE MATERIAL AND CARRIER ATTACHMENT - A method for making an activatable insert, comprising the steps of locating a carrier having at least one hollow columnar projection in an overmolding tool the at least one hollow columnar projection having an intermediate portion and a free end portion, wherein the intermediate portion and the free end portion each have generally the same perimeter dimension; deforming the at least one hollow columnar projection while it is within the overmolding tool to form a permanently deformed projection such that the free end portion of the permanently deformed projection has a perimeter dimension that exceeds the perimeter dimension of the intermediate portion; and overmolding an activatable material onto the carrier so that the activatable material substantially surrounds the deformed projection, and the deformed projection helps to retain the activatable material on the carrier. | 10-30-2014 |
20140169861 | 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. | 06-19-2014 |
20140113983 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES - A thermohardenable structural adhesive material that upon curing has an elongation at break of at least 10% and has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 80° C. or higher and is useful as a structural adhesive in automobiles to reduce the deformation of bonds particularly during accidents, the adhesive is dry to the touch at ambient temperature and can be melt processed at temperature below that at which thermohardening occurs. The adhesives are useful in applications requiring a combination of high strain to failure, glass transition temperature more than 80° C., high stiffness and high strength. This combination is of particular interest in the aerospace and automotive industries. | 04-24-2014 |
20140083596 | FOAM CORE COMPOSITES - A method for manufacturing foam core materials comprising locating into a mold a solid activatable material, the activatable material being amenable to plastic deformation and pliable enough to take on the general contours and shape of the mold prior to activation of the activatable material. The method may further include simultaneously activating and shaping the material into a foam core defined by the mold wherein the activatable material conforms to the shape of the mold due to the force of expansion of the activatable material during the activation. | 03-27-2014 |
20140065390 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Light weight composites with high flexural strength comprise epoxy foam sandwiched between two layers of facing material have high strength and low weight and can be used to replace steel structures. The facing layer may be fibrous material especially glass or carbon fibres, the facing material is preferably embedded into the epoxy matrix. Alternatively they may be matching box structures or concentric metal tubes. The sandwich structures may be prepared by laying up the fibre; coating and/or impregnating the layer with epoxy resin, laying a layer of heat activatable foamable epoxy material, providing a further layer of the fibrous material optionally coated and/or impregnated with epoxy resin on the foamable material and heating to foam and cure the epoxy materials. Alternatively they may be formed by extrusion of the foamable material between the surface layers. | 03-06-2014 |
20140030624 | PROCESS FOR FUEL CELL FORMATION - An improved approach toward manufacture of a sealed fuel cell stack configuration including electrostatic deposition of materials onto substrate surfaces of the fuel cell stack. | 01-30-2014 |
20130328349 | PARTIAL-FILLED BAFFLE - A baffle for sealing a vehicle structure, comprising a carrier with an interior body portion characterized by a plurality of spaced-apart members, providing voids, and an expandable material, that may also have openings, disposed on the carrier which, upon expansion, fills a vehicle cavity and covers the interior body portion and each of the voids. | 12-12-2013 |
20130255855 | 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. | 10-03-2013 |
20130241226 | LOAD ACTUATED BAFFLE - A device for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure that includes hinge structures for allowing the member to be moveable within a cavity and free of any spring effect during movement. | 09-19-2013 |
20130232896 | 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. | 09-12-2013 |
20130209197 | PUSH-PIN CAVITY SEALER - A method for baffling and/or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a unitary structure including a sealing body with an integrated fastener. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206333 | ORIENTED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES - A solid, dry to the touch at ambient temperature, heat curable, generally non-foaming structural adhesive that exhibits shape memory characteristics. The adhesive can be cured at an elevated temperature and contains a high molecular weight polymeric constituent that can be oriented such that at an elevated temperature below the curing temperature the material will shrink in one plane while increasing its thickness at a temperature in the range of from above the elevated temperature to below the curing temperature. | 08-15-2013 |
20130192921 | Sound Absorption Material and Method of Manufacturing Sound Absorption Material - Described embodiments relate to a method of manufacturing a sound absorption material. The method comprises: forming a low density fibrous web to act as porous bulk absorber, the fibrous web containing a proportion of bi-components fibers, each bi-component fiber having a core material and a sheath material around the core material; applying a thin facing later to the low density fibrous web, wherein the facing layer is adhesively compatible with the sheath material; heating the fibrous web to a temperature sufficient to soften the sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers; and pressing the facing layer and fibrous web together under low pressure such that at least part of the facing layer contacts the softened sheath material of at least some of the bi-component fibers to form an adhesive bond between the facing layer and the fibrous web. | 08-01-2013 |
20130186551 | FOAMED ADHESIVE - A foamable adhesive system is provided which can achieve necessary adhesion to an oily surface and which is not tacky to the touch once applied to the surface and has a melt viscosity in the bake phase high enough to retain its shape and adhesion to the substrate and in addition a melt viscosity sufficiently high to retain gas bubbles formed by the decomposition of the blowing agent and which also retains its shape and structure once formed by use of a polymer system containing a thixotropic filler and a two compartment (component) cross linking system. | 07-25-2013 |
20130171407 | ACOUSTIC CORE - A panel assembly and method of making the same, whereby the panel assembly includes an adhesive located onto one or more edges of a layered honeycomb structure and a mesh material adhered in between the layered honeycomb structure by the adhesive. | 07-04-2013 |
20130149531 | ADHESIVE MATERIAL - An adhesive material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The adhesive material includes a liquid epoxy resin and rubber, a solid epoxy resin and rubber, one or more curing agents, and a filler. | 06-13-2013 |
20130133771 | MULTI-PART INSERT - An insert comprising: a first carrier portion, the first carrier portion including: at least one attachment portion; a non attachment portion; and a portion of a channel, the channel being surrounded by the attachment portion and the non-attachment portion, and extending along all or a portion of the longitudinal axis of the first carrier portion; a second carrier portion, the second carrier portion including: at least one attachment portion; a non-attachment portion; and a portion of a channel, the channel being surrounding by the attachment portion and the non-attachment portion, and extending along all or a portion of the longitudinal axis of the second carrier portion; wherein the first carrier and the second carrier are attached via the respective at least one attachment portions forming a channel between the first carrier portion and the second carrier portion so that components, devices, fluids, or a combination thereof may pass through all or a portion of the insert. | 05-30-2013 |
20130056153 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES - A solid dry to the touch at ambient temperature structural adhesive which can be cured at elevated temperature and which can be moulded at an intermediate temperature is provided as well as the use of the adhesive for bonding metals. | 03-07-2013 |
20120324699 | INTEGRATED FASTENING SYSTEM - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a sealing body with an integrated fastening tab. | 12-27-2012 |
20120318452 | CAVITY SEALING ASSEMBLY - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a die-cut expandable material that enters and seals a cavity or multiple cavities and corners, cracks, or seams. | 12-20-2012 |
20120237732 | CAVITY FILLING - A laminar structure ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120235401 | BONDING ASSEMBLY - A device and method for the protection of a first member and second member from corrosion by utilizing a connector that bonds the members without allowing direct contact of the members. | 09-20-2012 |
20120205029 | JOINTS AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE JOINTS - Joints are formed for articles of manufacture such as transportation vehicles (e.g., automotive vehicles). The joints typically include a connector that is adhered to a first member and a second member with a structural adhesive, which may be a foam. | 08-16-2012 |
20120201627 | 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. | 08-09-2012 |
20120186721 | FOAMED INSERTS - Foamable material is mounted in a first cavity defining component by providing the foamable material on a foil and by the provision of retaining means in the cavity defining component and matching attachment means in the foil so that the foil/foamable material laminar structure is retained in place and the cavity is formed with a second cavity defining component and the foamable material then foamed to produce a foam filled cavity. | 07-26-2012 |
20120177877 | INSULATING HONEYCOMB PANEL - Laminar structures comprising two facing panels separated by a honeycomb structure containing foamed elastomeric material in the cells provide a combination of sound insulation and fire retardancy in a compact light weight foam which can be produced using traditional manufacturing techniques. | 07-12-2012 |
20120164358 | 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. | 06-28-2012 |
20120153242 | INSULATION MATERIALS - Foamable elastomeric formulations are described that are suitable for producing polymer foams with insulation and vibration damping properties and the fire retardancy required for internal aircraft panels. | 06-21-2012 |
20120146296 | SEALING ASSEMBLY - A device and method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing a flexible composite sealing device including one or more fastening structures. | 06-14-2012 |
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 |