Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an acoustic damping article including a release liner; and an acoustic damping composition disposed on the release liner. The acoustic damping composition partially coats the release liner, and the acoustic damping composition has a Patterned Interlayer Stiffness of at least about 1 GN/m3.

Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an acoustic damping article including a release liner; and an acoustic damping composition disposed on the release liner. The acoustic damping composition partially coats the release liner, and the acoustic damping composition has a Patterned Interlayer Stiffness of at least about 1 GN/m3.

Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2.

Abstract: A method of forming a seal includes preparing a froth from a one component polyurethane precursor, applying the froth to a surface of an article, and simultaneously applying water with the froth, the froth curing to form a gasket having a density not greater than 350 kg/m3 bonded to the article.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer.

Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2.

Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2.

Abstract: A shipping assembly includes a packaging sufficient for transport, and a plurality of frame assemblies within the packaging. Each frame assembly includes a frame having a groove configured to receive a flat panel, and an adhesive disposed within the groove. The groove has first and second side surfaces and a base surface therebetween. In an embodiment, the adhesive is an adhesive tape including a compressible core and a first adhesive surface. In another embodiment, the adhesive is a liquid adhesive having a viscosity of at least about 25 Pa·s at a temperature of 40° C. In yet another embodiment, the adhesive is a semi-liquid adhesive having a viscosity of not greater than about 200 Pa·s at a temperature of 150° C.

Abstract: A stud for a partition or wall has at least two frame members coupled together by a compliant member formed from a material that increases resilience between the frame members. The coupled frame members form a stud for the partition. The partition has a first stud with rigid first frame members coupled together by the compliant material. A second stud is joined to the first stud to form a frame. The second stud rigid second frame members are coupled together by the compliant material. Boards are joined to the frame on opposite sides thereof to form the partition.

Abstract: An energy supply system includes an energy storage device including a housing. The energy supply system also includes a sheet material in contact with the housing. The sheet material includes a foam layer. The sheet material has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.1 W/mK and a thickness of at least 0.3 mm.

Abstract: A framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer.

Abstract: A method of forming a seal includes preparing a froth from a one component polyurethane precursor, applying the froth to a surface of an article, and simultaneously applying water with the froth, the froth curing to form a gasket having a density not greater than 350 kg/m3 bonded to the article.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer.

Abstract: According to the invention, the element, especially such as a motor vehicle door module (2), ready to be fastened onto a frame or other surface, is characterized in that the element is provided with a composite sealing bead of defined shape and defined cross section, said composite sealing bead having at least one catching part suitable for cooperating with a surface or frame of said element (2), at least one elastic part (5) and at least one adhesive part (6).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a modular element, such as a motor vehicle roof or door, ready to be bonded onto a frame or other surface with a bonding bead in accordance with a bonding pattern, closed in particular, comprising the following steps: producing, in particular in a mould, a composite shape bonding bead reproducing the bonding pattern and having a specific cross-section, comprising a structural bead linked to a protected adhesive coating or capable of being activated and to the element. The invention also provides producing in a mould a homogeneous bonding bead having at least a protected adhesive surface or capable of being activated. The method for mounting the modular element consists in removing the protection or activating the adhesive coating and in pressing the modular element on the frame or like surface. The invention is applicable to car manufacture.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer system prepared from a mixture of a moisture-cured prepolymer component and elastomeric component which is non-reactive with the prepolymer component, wherein exposure of the mixture to ambient moisture cures the prepolymer component entrapping the elastomeric component and forming a product which is essentially thermoset. The product may be essentially non-foamed or highly foamed and and either tack-free or self-adhesive. It is particularly suitable for use as sealing gaskets, sheet stock, tubing, and as sealant-encapsulants.

Abstract: Gasket formed in place on a surface of an article by producing an initial elongated bead of a selected cross-sectional area and bringing a mold cavity having the same cross-sectional area into contact with the surface to produce the final shape of the bead on the surface.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer system prepared from a mixture of a moisture-cured prepolymer component and an elastomeric component which is non-reactive with the prepolymer component, wherein exposure of the mixture to ambient moisture cures the prepolymer component entrapping the elastomeric component and forming a product which is essentially thermoset. The product may be essentially non-foamed or highly foamed and and either tack-free or self-adhesive. It is particularly suitable for use as sealing gaskets, sheet stock, tubing, and as sealant-encapsulants.

Abstract: Gasket formed in place on a surface of an article by producing an initial elongated bead of a selected cross-sectional area and bringing a mold cavity having the same cross-sectional area into contact with the surface to produce the final shape of the bead on the surface.