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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2004
David J. Kosal, Richmond, MI (US);
Kevin Hicks, Harrison Township, MI (US);
David Carlson, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Michael J. Czaplicki, Rochester, MI (US);
Serge Bieber, Haegen, FR;
Dominique Busseuil, Lux, FR;
David J. Kosal, Richmond, MI (US);
Kevin Hicks, Harrison Township, MI (US);
David Carlson, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Michael J. Czaplicki, Rochester, MI (US);
Serge Bieber, Haegen, FR;
Dominique Busseuil, Lux, FR;
Zephyros, Inc., Romeo, MI (US);
Abstract
There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).