Patents Assigned to Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
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Patent number: 10774955Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as hoses, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Gending Ji, Robert J. Lenhart, Eric Nicolino, Pierre Youinou
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Publication number: 20200199349Abstract: A footwear article is provided. The footwear article includes a shoe sole. The shoe sole includes a crosslinked foam polyolefin elastomer having a density less than 0.88 g/cm3, the crosslinked foam polyolefin elastomer including: a silane-grafted polyolefin elastomer, a silane-grafted olefin block copolymer, a polyolefin elastomer (POE), an olefin block copolymer (OBC), or a combination thereof; an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer; a crosslinker; a condensation catalyst; and a foaming agent. The shoe sole exhibits a compression set of from about 1.0% to about 50.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (48 hrs @ 50° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventor: Krishnamachari Gopalan
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Publication number: 20200199279Abstract: A combined sealing member is provided that includes a composition comprising two or more polyolefin elastomers selected from the group consisting of a dense, a micro-dense and a dynamic silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a respective density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, less than 0.70 g/cm3, and less than 0.60 g/cm3. The combined sealing member exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
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Patent number: 10689471Abstract: A microdense sealing member is provided. The microdense sealing member includes a composition having a foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.70 g/cm3. The microdense sealing member can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0% measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.). The foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can be produced from a blend including a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 60° C., a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, a condensation catalyst, and a microencapsulated foaming agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
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Patent number: 10689470Abstract: A static sealing member is provided that includes a composition having a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The static sealing member can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.). The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can include a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
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Patent number: 10668796Abstract: A weatherstrip assembly includes a body having a carrier or core formed from a first metal for providing strength and rigidity to the body. A show surface of the weatherstrip assembly is formed of a second metal different than the first metal. The second metal acts as the show surface of the weatherstrip assembly. An isolative, electrically low conductivity layer is received only on portions of the first metal that are disposed adjacent to portions of the second metal and potentially subject to electrical contact therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventor: Mike Heinze
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Patent number: 10661644Abstract: A weatherseal assembly and associated method of forming same includes a generally U-shaped body including a base and first and second legs extending outwardly therefrom to form a glassrun cavity dimensioned to receive an associated window edge therein. First and second seal lips extend from the first and second legs, respectively, for engagement with opposed, first and second surfaces of the associated window. A first material is a stiffer, more rigid material than a second material that forms at least a portion of the second leg and the seal lips, such that at least a first portion of the first material forms the first leg extending outwardly from the base such that the first leg has a reduced thickness to provide a flush assembly of the weatherseal assembly, associated window and associated vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventor: Douglas C. Larsen
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Patent number: 10661643Abstract: A weatherseal assembly, and the associated method, is adapted for receipt on an associated vehicle, and includes a first attachment portion for securing the weatherseal to the associated vehicle, and a protrusion facing outwardly from the weatherseal. An elongated reveal is dimensioned for receipt over the weatherseal protrusion and faces outwardly from the vehicle when mounted thereon. The reveal has a substantially C-shape. A clip is dimensioned for interconnecting the reveal to the weatherseal protrusion, and the clip includes a retention portion that is movable between different, first and second positions such that in the first position, the retention portion has a first dimension when the reveal engages the clip, and in the second position, the retention portion has a different, second dimension when the reveal is engaged to the clip for securing the reveal to the weatherseal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventor: Larry Warren
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Patent number: 10611222Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
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Patent number: 10612707Abstract: A quick connect assembly for releasably engaging an endform including a tubular stem, a collar member and a retaining member. The tubular stem includes a radially extending flange formed proximate to an upper end thereof. The radially extending flange is formed to include a first plurality of locating features. The collar member is carried by the tubular stem and is rotatably adjustable relative to the tubular stem about a longitudinally extending axis to a plurality of indexed positions. The collar member includes an inwardly extending lip proximate a lower end thereof and further including a second plurality of locating features. The retaining member holds the radially extending flange of the tubular stem against the inwardly extending lip of the collar member.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Troy Owens
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Patent number: 10584815Abstract: A clamping arrangement includes a clamp member and an elastomeric member. The clamp member is operative in a first orientation having a first inner diameter and a second orientation having a second inner diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The elastomeric retaining member is carried by the clamp member and is operative to temporarily retain the clamping arrangement to a first tubular member having an outer diameter less than the first inner diameter when the clamp member is in the first orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventor: Craig Noel
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Patent number: 10570236Abstract: A combined sealing member is provided that includes a composition comprising two or more polyolefin elastomers selected from the group consisting of a dense, a micro-dense and a dynamic silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a respective density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, less than 0.70 g/cm3, and less than 0.60 g/cm3. The combined sealing member exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
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Publication number: 20190346072Abstract: A hose made from a composition including one or more of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a silicone-modified polyolefin; and one or more of fibers, polyamide powder, and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder. A hose comprising an outermost layer formed from a composition comprising: (A) at least one of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a silicone-modified polyolefin; and (B) at least one of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder, a polyamide powder, and fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Philippe Moreaux
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Patent number: 10428987Abstract: A fluid quick connector assembly (20) according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes a housing (22) having a passage (32) configured to receive an endform (26), and a retainer (24) including a bridge (68). A beam (78) extends from the bridge. Two retainer arms (70) extend from the bridge to retain the male endform (26) in the passage of the housing when the retainer is in an engaged position. Two guiding legs (72) extend from the bridge that guide the retainer (24) during movement to the engaged position. The bridge (68), the beam (78), the two retainer arms (70), and the two guiding legs (72) are an integral unitary single piece component, and the beam (78) contacts the endform (26) when the retainer (24) is in the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Gary Klinger, Steve Frederiksen
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Patent number: 10415733Abstract: A quick connector for releasably engaging a tube having a radial flange includes a housing, a retaining member and a blocking member. The housing is a generally tubular housing. The retaining member is carried by the housing and is movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the retaining member is operative to secure the tube relative to the housing in the first position. The blocking member is operative to resisting movement of the retaining member from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thierry Hamon, Pierre Youinou, Jacob Garrett, Steve Frederiksen, Ken Gocha
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Patent number: 10371292Abstract: A hose made from a composition including one or more of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a silicone-modified polyolefin; an one or more of fibers, polyamide powder, and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder. A hose comprising an outermost layer formed from a composition comprising: (A) at least one of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a siliconemodified polyolefin; and (B) at least one of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder, a polyamide powder, and fibers.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Philippe Moreaux
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Patent number: 10369939Abstract: An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
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Publication number: 20190202957Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as windshield wipers, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
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Publication number: 20190185604Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as weatherstrips, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
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Publication number: 20190105883Abstract: A membrane that includes: at least one layer comprising a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density from about 0.80 g/cm3to about 1.75 g/cm3. The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can exhibit a crystallinity of from about 5% to about 25% and a glass transition temperature of from about ?75° C. to about ?25° C. Further, the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can comprise a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.90 g/cm3, a second polyolefin, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst. In addition, the at least one layer can comprise a thickness from about 0.2 mm to about 3 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith