Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163116 | Joints and a system and method of forming the joints Joints are formed for articles of manufacture such as transportation vehicles (e.g., automotive vehicles). The joints typically include a connector that is adhered to a first member and a second member with a structural adhesive, which may be a foam. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8128780 | Reinforcement system utilizing a hollow carrier A system and method for reinforcing at least a portion of a structural member, including at least one hollow carrier, having an exterior shell and an interior portion, which substantially conforms to the dimensions and geometry of the structural member being reinfor... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127506 | Structural reinforcements The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8105460 | Handling layer and adhesive parts formed therewith A handling layer and adhesive parts having the handling layer are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8079146 | Reinforcements, baffles and seals with malleable carriers There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070994 | Panel structure A panel structure and a method of forming the panel structure are disclosed. The panel structure typically includes at least one panel associated with a material. The panel structure has been found particularly advantageous for use as an interior panel of an airplan... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8029222 | Push-pin fastening system A fastening system and method of use is disclosed. The fastening system includes a substrate, an aperture and a fastener. The fastener includes flexible wings that allow for insertion of the fastener into an aperture of a vehicle component. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8002332 | Structural mounting insert A structural mounting insert for sealing between and/or adhering to surfaces of members is described. The insert includes a base member and activatable material about the base material. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7984919 | Structural mounting insert having a non-conductive isolator The present invention is predicated upon methods and devices for positively mounting structural members while preventing or substantially limiting exposure of such members to environmental conditions possibly leading to corrosion. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7950723 | Noise reduction member and system There is disclosed a noise reduction member. Preferably, the noise reduction member is employed for sealing or baffling within a pillar or other structure of an automotive vehicle, although not required. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7941925 | Method of forming members for providing sealing or baffling There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7926179 | Reinforcements, baffles and seals with malleable carriers There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7913467 | Structural reinforcements The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7892396 | Toughened activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, ad... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7879925 | Composite with natural fibers A polymeric composite material, and method of making the same, including a polymeric blend that includes at least one thermoplastic polymer; at least one functionalized polymer; at least one polyetheramine thermoplastic material; and a plurality of particles (e.g. n... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7838589 | Sealant material There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7790280 | Structural reinforcement A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7784186 | Method of forming a fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing A method for reinforcing, baffling and/or sealing components of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The method includes providing a carrier and disposing masses of expandable material onto the carrier. The method further provides for providing a fastener connected t... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7735906 | Reinforcement system for an automotive vehicle A reinforcement member and reinforcement system for an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle) are disclosed. The reinforcement member includes a carrier member and a reinforcement material and the carrier member includes one or multiple portions. The o... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7695040 | Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7597382 | Noise reduction member and system There is disclosed a noise reduction member. Preferably, the noise reduction member is employed for sealing or baffling within a pillar or other structure of an automotive vehicle, although not required. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7521093 | Method of sealing an interface A method of sealing an interface, the method comprising: providing a sealant material, locating the sealant material adjacent to the interface, exposing the sealant material to an elevated temperature such that the sealant material flows adjacent the interface, and ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7503620 | Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7494179 | Member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing There is described a member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing. Typically, the member includes an internal portion and external portion wherein at least one, but typically both the internal and external portions include an activatable (e.g., expandable) material... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7484946 | Method and assembly for locating material within a structure There is disclosed a method and assembly for locating a material adjacent or with a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The assembly typically includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a mixing initiator. ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7479246 | Overmoulding In the overmoulding of an article channels are provided in the surface of the article to guide the flow of the overmoulding material, in addition holes may be provided across the article to enable flow of the overmoulding material to the side of the carrier remote f... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7479245 | Process for applying a material to a member There is disclosed a process for applying a material to a member having an adhesion surface. Typically, the process includes applying the material to a mold, the member or both. Thereafter, the material is at least partially conformed to the shape of the mold. ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478478 | Method of providing reinforcing members 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 p... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7473715 | Two component (epoxy/amine) structural foam-in-place material The present invention relates to methods, materials, and products for forming a foamed product, comprising the steps of combining an epoxy-based component with an amine-based component. The epoxy component is cross-linked through a polymerization reaction catalyzed ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7469459 | System and method employing a porous container for sealing, baffling or reinforcing 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 con... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7467452 | Method for applying flowable materials Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying melt flowable materials to components of articles of manufacture. The methods and apparatuses disclosed herein are concerned with formation of appropriate flowable materials, control over the manner in which the flo... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7438782 | Activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least two of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, adhe... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7428774 | Baffle for an automotive vehicle and method of use therefor There is disclosed a baffle for inhibiting the passage of sound, debris or the like through a cavity of an automotive vehicle. ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7392929 | Weldable synthetic material A synthetic material is applied to a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. Typically, the material assists in or at last does not interfere with manufacturing steps applied to the article of manufacture. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374219 | Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7318873 | Structurally reinforced members There is disclosed a reinforcement material for forming reinforced members. The reinforcement material includes a strengthening material which is preferably a fabric disposed at least partially between portions of matrix material. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7313865 | Process of forming a baffling, sealing or reinforcement member with thermoset carrier member There is disclosed a member for reinforcing, sealing or baffling a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The member preferably includes a carrier member and an activatable (e.g., expandable, curable or both) material disposed upon a s... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7296847 | Reinforcement system utilizing a hollow carrier A system and method for reinforcing at least a portion of a structural member, including at least one hollow carrier, having an exterior shell and an interior portion, which substantially conforms to the dimensions and geometry of the structural member being reinfor... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290828 | Baffle system 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 con... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275985 | HVAC protection system for automotive vehicles There is disclosed a protection system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The protection system includes one or more of a base, a shield and a deflector. The protection system is generally designed for preventing water and debris from flo... | 10/02/2007 |
