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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2003
Jean-philippe Lutz, Strasbourg, FR;
Serge Bieber, Haegen, FR;
Eric Le Le Gall, Strasbourg, FR;
Jean-philippe Bourdin, Obernai, FR;
Jean-Philippe Lutz, Strasbourg, FR;
Serge Bieber, Haegen, FR;
Eric Le Le Gall, Strasbourg, FR;
Jean-Philippe Bourdin, Obernai, FR;
L&L Products, Inc., Romeo, MI (US);
Abstract
Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.