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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
May. 07, 2007
Michael C. Niezur, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Robert B. Davis, Macomb, MI (US);
Michael C. Niezur, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Robert B. Davis, Macomb, MI (US);
Sika Technology AG, Baar, CH;
Abstract
A baffle assembly for engaging a panel and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. A baffle assembly may include at least two baffles, each having a rigid carrier and an expandable material, which are linked by a connecting member which allows each baffle to pivot about the connecting member. The baffles may each include an attachment member configured to engage a first aperture and a second aperture, respectively, in a panel. A method of manufacturing a carrier for engaging a panel may include forming at least two baffles, and forming a connecting member between the baffles that allows the baffles to pivot about the connecting member.