Patents by Inventor Berndt Eckman

Berndt Eckman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of reinforcing an automobile structure
    Patent number: 6928736
    Abstract: A method of reinforcing an automobile structure includes: providing an elongated hollow automotive frame structure; providing an elongated carrier having a longitudinal axis; applying a reinforcing medium to the carrier for forming a sleeve wherein the reinforcing medium is a heat activated expandable material; and inserting the sleeve in the hollow frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: L & L Products
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman
  • Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
    Publication number: 20040026960
    Abstract: A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman
  • Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
    Patent number: 6641208
    Abstract: A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman
  • Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
    Publication number: 20020190541
    Abstract: A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman
  • Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
    Patent number: 6482486
    Abstract: A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: L&L Products
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman
  • Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
    Patent number: 6474723
    Abstract: A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Eric Le Gall, Berndt Eckman