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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Lee A. Staelgraeve, Lambertville, MI (US);
Thomas T. Block, Howell, MI (US);
Dan Eigel, Louisville, KY (US);
Assignee:
Owens Corning Fiberglass Technology, Inc., Summit, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 2/302 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 2/302 ;
Abstract
An acoustical liner with integral water barrier is provided. The liner includes a pad of fibrous material having a lofty, acoustically insulating portion and at least one heat-seared face of relatively higher density to provide water barrier protection. The acoustical liner is a non-laminate made from polyester, fiberglass, polypropylene and any mixtures thereof. A method of insulating a door including an exterior body panel and an interior fascia panel as well as a door for a vehicle are also disclosed and claimed.