Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Todd L Tesky

James D Jones

Glenn G Heavens

Frank A Bondarowicz

Stephen R Dohm

Ray C Hetherington

Mark K Conlee

Vishal M Shah

A method is disclosed for manufacturing a multi-part component that dampens vibration and noise caused by forces acting on the component. A pre-formed first part is treated for application of a resilient material. The material is dissolved in a solvent and is selectively applied to areas of the first part that are subject to strong forces. A second part is mechanically attached to the first part, and the entire component is cured so that the resilient material is cured, the solvent is evaporated and the parts are bonded together.

Method of manufacturing vibration and noise reduction assembly

A fastener retention system having a retention member with an opening therein, a flange protruding outwardly from the retention member, a plurality of resilient work piece engagement tabs protruding outwardly from retention member, and a shank disposed in the retention member opening and engaged by a plurality of fastener engagement tabs, whereby the retention member is axially retained about the shank.

Captive fastener member and system for joining two work pieces

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Plymouth, WI, United States of America

Todd L Tesky