Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a bonded assembly made of a magnesium containing metal comprising at least about 25% by weight magnesium, a thermoplastic elastomer, and an adhesive between the magnesium containing metal and the thermoplastic elastomer, the adhesive comprising from about 20% to about 99% by weight of a polymeric material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 6, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 11, 2003
Assignee:
DM Acquisition, Inc.
Inventors:
Charles A. Kelley, Eric J. Krause, Cecil H. Nelson