Abstract: A composite laminate beam for an automotive body construction has an outer structural portion an an inner tube portion separated by a thin layer of structural foam. The beam may take the form of a radiator support structure, a windshield pillar, a rocker assembly or a drive shaft or similar structures. A method of making the beam is also disclosed.
Abstract: Described is an aqueous electroless alkaline pH tin coating composition comprised of a source of tin ions and an effective amount of a sludge control agent that is an organic chelating composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 1994
Date of Patent:
October 8, 1996
Assignee:
Novamax Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
James H. Dailey, John R. Morgan, Karim I. Saad
Abstract: Described is an aqueous electroless alkaline pH tin coating composition comprised of a source of tin ions and an effective amount of a sludge control agent that is an organic chelating composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
July 9, 1996
Assignee:
Novamax Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
James H. Dailey, John R. Morgan, Karim I. Saad