Joint assembly with reinforcing member and foam
AssigneeDuracase Proprietary LLC
InventorDavid James Horwitz
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Abstract
A joint assembly that includes first and second joint members is provided. The joint assembly includes a reinforcing member that has an outer surface that defines a plurality of cavities. Foam is located in the joint members and engages the reinforcing member such that the foam is located in the cavities of the reinforcing member. Additionally or alternatively, the joint assembly may be constructed so that the inner surface of the first joint member defines a plurality of cavities. Foam is located in the joint members and engages the inner surface of the first joint member so that it is located in the cavities of the first joint member. Various methods of manufacturing and treating the joint assembly are also provided.
Claims25
A joint assembly, comprising:
- a first joint member;
- a second joint member connected to said first joint member;
- a reinforcing member located in both said first joint member and said second joint member, said reinforcing member having an outer surface that defines a plurality of cavities;
- and
- foam located in both said first joint member and said second joint members, said foam engaging said reinforcing member such that said foam is located in said cavities of said reinforcing member.
A joint assembly, comprising:
- a first joint member having an inner surface that defines a plurality of cavities;
- a second joint member connected to said first joint member;
- a reinforcing member located in both said first joint member and said second joint member;
- and
- foam located in both said first joint member and said second joint members, said foam engaging said inner surface of said first joint member such that said foam is located in said cavities of said first joint member.
A method of manufacturing a joint assembly, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first joint member and a second joint member, wherein both said first and said second joint members have an inner surface;
- lowering the dielectric value of said inner surface of said first joint member;
- positioning a reinforcing member in said first joint member and in said second joint member;
- connecting said first joint member and said second joint member;
- and
- applying foam to said inner surface of said first joint member.
A joint assembly, comprising:
- a first joint member having an inner surface, wherein said first joint member is made from materials that include at least polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane;
- a second joint member connected to said first joint member, said second joint member having an inner surface;
- a reinforcing member located in both said first joint member and said second joint member;
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- polyurethane foam located in both said first joint member and said second joint members, said polyurethane foam engaging said inner surfaces of said first joint member and said second joint member.
A method of manufacturing a joint assembly, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first joint member and a second joint member, wherein both said first and said second joint members have an inner surface;
- heating said inner surface of said first joint member;
- positioning a reinforcing member in said first joint member and in said second joint member;
- connecting said first joint member and said second joint member;
- and
- applying foam to said inner surface of said first joint member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.