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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2004
Michael P Williams, Ii, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Michael C Restaino, Birmingham, MI (US);
Andrew Dewolfe, Clawson, MI (US);
Jeffrey R Masters, Troy, MI (US);
George L Bellairs, Rogers City, MI (US);
Michael P Williams, II, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Michael C Restaino, Birmingham, MI (US);
Andrew DeWolfe, Clawson, MI (US);
Jeffrey R Masters, Troy, MI (US);
George L Bellairs, Rogers City, MI (US);
Cadillac Products Automotive Company, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A water and acoustic barrier positionable between a vehicle trim piece and a vehicle body member includes a sheet having a first layer formed of an interpolymer material and a second sheet layer formed of a polyethylene material. A raised rib is formed about at least a portion of a sheet perimeter. The raised rib having an adhesive bead forms a seal between the sheet and the vehicle body member. A raised form positioned adjacent the raised rib but oppositely oriented from the raised rib acts to substantially equalize a sealing pressure along the length of the raised rib. A plurality of apertures define fastener attachment points to connect the barrier to the vehicle trim piece.