Patents Assigned to Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
  • Composition including silane-grafted polyolefin
    Patent number: 10253127
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as weatherstrips, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
  • Tubing material, double wall steel tubes and method of manufacturing a double wall steel tube
    Patent number: 10221989
    Abstract: A double wall steel tube includes an inner tube wall and an outer tube wall. The inner and outer tube walls are formed from a tubing material including an inner layer of iron steel, first and second outer layers of an alloy of aluminum and silicon, a first intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the first outer layer, and a second intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the second outer layer. The first and second intermediate layers include aluminum, silicon and iron. The inner and outer tube walls are brazed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Jose Reyes Flores Ramirez, Krishnamachari Gopalan, Lyle Otremba
  • OUTER BELT MOLDING DESIGN FOR HIDDEN FLANGE DOOR
    Publication number: 20190061503
    Abstract: An outer belt molding can be used in a vehicle and includes a molding body having a first body end and a second body end opposite the first body end. The outer belt molding also includes an anti-glass-rattle bumper disposed at the second body end of the molding body. Further, the outer belt molding includes a window sealing arm coupled to the molding body and a body sealing arm coupled to the window sealing arm and extending toward the molding body. The outer belt molding further includes a connecting arm coupled to the molding body and a securing arm coupled to the connecting arm. The securing arm is parallel to the molding body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Filipczak, Robert Conner, Brian W. Geib
  • ROOFING MEMBRANES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190045881
    Abstract: A roofing membrane and a method of making the same is provided. The roofing membrane includes a top layer having a flame retardant and a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3; a scrim layer; and a bottom layer having a flame retardant and a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The top and bottom layers of the roofing membrane both exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • SHOE SOLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190029361
    Abstract: A shoe sole composition and method for making a shoe sole are provided. The shoe sole includes a composition comprising a foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density less than 0.50 g/cm3. The shoe sole exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 20.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (6 hrs @ 50° C.). The foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can be produced from a blend including a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin, having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, a condensation catalyst, and a foaming agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING SILANE-GRAFTED POLYOLEFIN
    Publication number: 20190031805
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as weatherstrips, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
  • POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190021441
    Abstract: An elastomeric article is provided that includes a composition having a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The elastomeric article can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.). The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can include a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • Use of inductive sensing to control decoupler position and switchable mount performance
    Patent number: 10125842
    Abstract: A mount assembly for vibration isolation or an engine includes a housing having first and second fluid chambers that are selectively connected through an elongated, first path, and a shorter, second path. A decoupler is received in the housing, and an inductive sensor assembly senses a position of the decoupler. An associated method of inductively sensing a decoupler position to improve switchable mount performance is provided. Metallic particles or a metal inserts are provided in the decoupler to cooperate with an induction coil mounted adjacent the decoupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: William B. McDonough, Jay Lucas, Wayne Jordan, Joe Mihalic
  • Exterior applique with interchangeable inserts
    Patent number: 10118571
    Abstract: An interchangeable applique assembly for an associated vehicle is disclosed. The applique assembly includes a base member or substrate dimensioned to cover a pillar of the associated vehicle. An applique insert is received on the base member and at least partially covers an outwardly facing surface of the base member. A fastener secures the applique insert to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara
  • Hose, composition including silane-grafted polyolefin, and process of making a hose
    Patent number: 10100139
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as hoses, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Gending Ji, Robert J. Lenhart, Eric Nicolino, Pierre Youinou
  • HOSE, COMPOSITION INCLUDING SILANE-GRAFTED POLYOLEFIN, AND PROCESS OF MAKING A HOSE
    Publication number: 20180282460
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as hoses, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Gending Ji, Robert J. Lenhart, Eric Nicolino, Pierre Youinou
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING SILANE-GRAFTED POLYLEFIN
    Publication number: 20180258208
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as weatherstrips, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
  • Composition including silane-grafted polyolefin
    Patent number: 10040888
    Abstract: A silane-grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed, and includes a desired reduced specific weight material. The composition finds application in a wide array of uses, and in particular automotive and uses such as weatherstrips, where this composition is used in place of conventional materials such as TPV and EPDM rubber formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji
  • Axially damped hydraulic mount assembly
    Patent number: 10018242
    Abstract: An example mount assembly includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The assembly also includes an inertia track having a central opening defining an axis. The inertia track defines a passage in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber. The inertia track is moveable along the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Michael Bradshaw, Chris Dowson
  • HOSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180163901
    Abstract: A hose is provided. The hose has a composition including a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer and a filler. The hose composition exhibits a compression set of from about 5% to about 35%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 Method B (168 hrs at 150 ° C.). The hose composition additionally has a density from about 0.88 g/cm3 to about 1.05 g/cm3. The hose may be used for transferring coolant liquid in a motor of a vehicle and includes a first outer layer of a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer; a second inner layer of a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer; and a textile reinforcement layer embedded between the first and second layers of the silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • DYNAMIC SEALS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180163037
    Abstract: A sponge sealing member is provided that includes a composition having a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.60 g/cm3. The sponge sealing member can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.). The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can also include a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, a condensation catalyst, and a foaming agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • ROOFING MEMBRANES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180162109
    Abstract: A roofing membrane and a method of making the same is provided. The roofing membrane includes a top layer having a flame retardant and a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3; a scrim layer; and a bottom layer having a flame retardant and a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The top and bottom layers of the roofing membrane both exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • STATIC SEALS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180162978
    Abstract: A static sealing member is provided that includes a composition having a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The static sealing member can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.). The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can include a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180163024
    Abstract: An elastomeric article is provided that includes a composition having a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The elastomeric article can exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @70° C.). The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can include a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith
  • COMBINED SEALS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180163032
    Abstract: A combined sealing member is provided that includes a composition comprising two or more polyolefin elastomers selected from the group consisting of a dense, a micro-dense and a dynamic silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a respective density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, less than 0.70 g/cm3, and less than 0.60 g/cm3. The combined sealing member exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Krishnamachari Gopalan, Robert J. Lenhart, Gending Ji, Roland Herd-Smith