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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2004
Aaron K. Amstutz, Princeville, IL (US);
Thomas J Grabenstetter, Metamora, IL (US);
Randall G. Sommer, Sparland, IL (US);
Christopher J. Stickling, Dunlap, IL (US);
Aaron K. Amstutz, Princeville, IL (US);
Thomas J Grabenstetter, Metamora, IL (US);
Randall G. Sommer, Sparland, IL (US);
Christopher J. Stickling, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A system and method for encapsulating and protecting a component assembly is disclosed. A barrier system comprising a first layer having a first set of physical properties and a second layer having a second set of physical properties is adapted to protectively surround the component assembly. A continuous transitory material is formed between the first layer and the second layer at associated first and second margin portions such that the first layer and the second layer are not prone to delamination. The physical properties of each layer of the barrier system provide protection to the component assembly from various types of physical and environmental damage.