Patents by Inventor Melvyn J. Care

Melvyn J. Care 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).

  • Patent number: 6790520
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration dampening laminate that is lightweight and has superior sound insulation and vibration dampening properties. The vibration dampening laminate comprises a constraining layer, a viscoelastic adhesive layer, a foam spacing layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer including a release layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer and release layer are contoured to fit a profile of the article being soundproofed and vibration dampened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventors: John Todd, Robert S. Boyd, Melvyn J. Care
  • Patent number: 6631785
    Abstract: Sound attenuating composite articles for use within vehicles as floor coverings and other interior trim components are provided. A sound attenuating composite article includes a damping layer, decoupler layer, scrim/web layer, and a porous upholstery material sandwiched together. The damping layer has a thickness of less than about 5 mm and is configured to be attached to a surface of a panel of a vehicle (e.g., a sheet metal or polymeric component of a vehicle, such as a floor panel, door panel, etc.) in face-to-face contacting relationship therewith. The decoupler layer has a thickness of less than about 70 mm and is attached to a surface of the damping layer in face-to-face contacting relationship. The scrim/web layer has a thickness of less than or equal to about two millimeters (2 mm). The porous upholstery material (e.g., carpeting) is attached to a surface of the scrim/web layer of material in face-to-face contacting relationship therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventors: Surendra Khambete, Fred Skidmore, Melvyn J. Care, Chris Griffen
  • Publication number: 20030116379
    Abstract: Sound attenuating composite articles for use within vehicles as floor coverings and other interior trim components are provided. A sound attenuating composite article includes a damping layer, decoupler layer, scrim/web layer, and a porous upholstery material sandwiched together. The damping layer has a thickness of less than about 5 mm and is configured to be attached to a surface of a panel of a vehicle (e.g., a sheet metal or polymeric component of a vehicle, such as a floor panel, door panel, etc.) in face-to-face contacting relationship therewith. The decoupler layer has a thickness of less than about 70 mm and is attached to a surface of the damping layer in face-to-face contacting relationship. The scrim/web layer has a thickness of less than or equal to about two millimeters (2 mm). The porous upholstery material (e.g., carpeting) is attached to a surface of the scrim/web layer of material in face-to-face contacting relationship therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Surendra Khambete, Fred Skidmore, Melvyn J. Care, Chris Griffen