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US 6,883,858 B2Granted
Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor
AssigneeL&L Products, Inc.
InventorWilliam J. Barz
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Abstract
There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. The carrier member includes one or more first body members disposed at angles relative to one or more second body members. The carrier member also preferably includes connector members interconnecting the body members. The body members of the carrier are preferably arranged in a zig-zag configuration, which can collapse in an accordion-like manner.
Claims20
A reinforced structural member for reinforcing portions of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
- (a) an elongated carrier member formed of a polymeric material, the carrier member including;
- i) a first body member having a first end;
- ii) a second body member having a first end wherein the first end of the second body member is attached to the first end of the first body member such that the second body member is disposed at an angle relative to the first body member;
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- iii) at least one connector member interconnecting the first body member to the second body member;
- (b) a reinforcement material disposed upon a portion of the carrier member, the portion of the carrier member being selected from the first body member, the second body member and the at least one connector member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.