# US 10,479,012 B2 · Members for sealing, baffling, or reinforcing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,479,012 B2 - Document ID: US10479012B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/981,803 - Filed: 2018-05-16 - Published: 2018-09-13 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2015-04-30 - Assignees: Zephyros, Inc. - Applicants: Zephyros, Inc. - Inventors: Dean Quaderer; Erin White; Keith Novak; Blake Synnestvedt - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10479012B2 ## CPC - B29C 48/131: {Curved articles} - B29C 48/022: {characterised by the choice of material} - B29C 48/12: Articles with an irregular circumference when viewed in cross-section, e.g. window profiles - B29C 48/154: Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles - B29C 48/254: {Sealing means} - B29C 48/34: Cross-head annular extrusion nozzles, i.e. for simultaneously receiving moulding material and the preform to be coated - B62D 25/00: Superstructure {or monocoque structure} sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for {(having impact absorbing means B62D21/15; running-boards, steps, or the like as superstructure sub-unit B60R3/00)} - B62D 29/002: {a foamable synthetic material or metal being added in situ (shaping of substances in a plastic state by foaming, in general B29C44/00)} - B62D 29/04: predominantly of synthetic material (working of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29) - B29C 44/188: {Sealing off parts of the cavities} - B29C 44/32: Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. linings, inserts or reinforcements - B29L 2031/3055: {Cars} - F16J 15/02: between relatively-stationary surfaces (F16J15/46, F16J15/48 take precedence) - Y10T 428/24: Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] - Y10T 428/24008: including fastener for attaching to external surface - Y10T 428/24355: Continuous and nonuniform or irregular surface on layer or component [e.g., roofing, etc.] - Y10T 428/24479: including variation in thickness - Y10T 428/24752: Laterally noncoextensive components - Y10T 428/24802: Discontinuous or differential coating, impregnation or bond [e.g., artwork, printing, retouched photograph, etc.] - B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00) - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - B29L: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES - F16J: PISTONS {(specially adapted for dampers F16F9/32)}; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract An article comprising: a carrier (12), activatable material (14) disposed on the carrier, one or more carrier extensions (16) extending from the carrier; wherein the article is adapted to provide sealing, baffling, or reinforcement within a structure's cavity. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An article comprising: a. a carrier formed as a linear flat substrate, including a first surface and opposing second surface; b. an activatable material disposed adjacent a first terminating end of the carrier and contacting only the first surface of the carrier prior to and post activation of the activatable material, leaving a portion of the first surface free of contact with any activatable material; c. a plurality of carrier extensions extending upward from the first surface of the carrier at an angle that is skew in relation to the carrier, each extension extending partially into and substantially surrounded by the activatable material; d. a pen clip extending from a second terminating end of the carrier that directly opposes the first terminating end of the carrier, the pen clip being integrally formed with the carrier for affixing the article to a vehicle structure, the pen clip adapted to receive a portion of the vehicle structure, and the pen clip being free of any contact with the activatable material prior to or post activation of the activatable material; wherein the article is adapted to provide sealing, baffling, or reinforcement within the vehicle structure, and wherein at least one of the plurality of carrier extensions has a length differing from the other plurality of carrier extensions. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the carrier is comprised of a polymeric material and the activatable material is an expandable material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the second surface of the carrier is substantially free of contact with any activatable material in a green state or post-activation. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The article of claim 3, wherein the carrier is comprised of a polymeric or metallic material and the activatable material is an expandable material. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The article of claim 3, wherein at least a portion of the second surface of the carrier is configured to be located in direct planar contact with a wall of the vehicle structure. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the pen clip includes a receiving channel. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The article of claim 6, wherein the second surface of the carrier is substantially free of contact with any activatable material in a green state or post-activation. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the activatable material does not extend beyond an end of the carrier prior to activation. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The article of claim 8, wherein the carrier is comprised of a polymeric or metallic material and the activatable material is an expandable material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The article of claim 8, wherein the second surface of the carrier is substantially free of contact with any activatable material in a green state or post-activation. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The article of claim 8, wherein the pen clip includes a receiving channel. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The article of claim 8, wherein at least a portion of the second surface of the carrier is configured to be located in direct planar contact with a wall of the vehicle structure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The article of claim 8, wherein the pen clip is located in a parallel plane to the linear flat substrate of the carrier. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the carrier is comprised of a metallic material and the activatable material is an expandable material. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the second surface of the carrier is configured to be located in direct planar contact with a wall of the vehicle structure. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The article of claim 1, wherein the pen clip is located in a parallel plane to the linear flat substrate of the carrier. ### Claim 17 (depends on 2) A method of forming the article of claim 2 comprising co-extruding the polymeric carrier with the expandable activatable material. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, including activating the activatable material so that it expands and substantially fills a cavity of the vehicle structure. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the pen clip is extruded to be integrally formed as part of the carrier material. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the pen clip is extruded to be integrally formed as part of the carrier material.