Abstract: A liner/insulator includes a pad of fibrous material having a lofty, acoustically insulating portion and a relatively higher density skin along a first face thereof that may function as a water barrier. The acoustical liner is a non-laminate made from polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, glass fibers, natural fibers and any mixtures thereof. For certain applications the liner/insulator may incorporate a facing on one or even two opposing faces thereof. A method of insulating a door including an exterior body panel and an interior fascia panel as well as a door for a vehicle are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 30, 2003
Assignee:
Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey A. Tilton, Thomas T. Block, Lee A. Staelgraeve, Daniel J. Eigel