Patents Assigned to L&L Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20100025147
    Abstract: A damping material is disclosed along with a method of forming and/or using the damping material. The damping material may be used in a variety of applications, however, has been found particularly useful in aerospace applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Abraham Kassa
  • Publication number: 20080202674
    Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon the provision of a system and method for reinforcement of a structural member, which may include attachment features for placement of an activatable material onto a carrier and/or attachment of the system to a structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Jeffrey Schneider, Joseph L. Bolton
  • Publication number: 20080179913
    Abstract: A structural mounting insert for sealing between and/or adhering to surfaces of members is described. The insert includes a base member and activatable material about the base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Coon, Steve Zdrojewski, Keith Novak
  • Publication number: 20080107883
    Abstract: A sealer is formed having a core material and an adhesive material at least partially coating the core material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Chmielewski, Abraham Kassa, Edward Harrison
  • Publication number: 20080023987
    Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Schneider, Joseph L. Bolton
  • Publication number: 20070284036
    Abstract: An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed The activatable material includes at least two of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, adhering or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sheasley, David Kosal, Jeanne Antrim
  • Publication number: 20070134058
    Abstract: Improved means for joining tubular structures are provided which consist of a plug for insertion into the tubular structure provided with a plurality of attachment points which can be used to link one or more tubes the plug is provided with a rim of greater cross section that the internal cross section of the tubular structure to control the extent to which the plug can enter the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Meyer, Serge Bieber, Stephane Muteau
  • Publication number: 20070122510
    Abstract: Components useful for the provision of structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and/or sealants and/or acoustic baffles are provided. The components comprise a carrier in which is formed a plurality of cavities for receipt of foamable material, the foam may then be foamed to bridge the gap between the carrier and the internal surface of the hollow profile to form a bond there between. Different types of foam may be employed in different cavities to provide a multifunctional component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Mendiboure, Eric Chopin, Francois Crouzet, Serge Bieber
  • Publication number: 20070117874
    Abstract: An expandable material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The material includes a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a tackifier; and optionally, a filler or fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Kassa, Matthew Harthcock, Jeffrey Apfel
  • Publication number: 20070101679
    Abstract: A panel structure and a method of forming the panel structure are disclosed. The panel structure typically includes at least one panel or support associated with an activation material. The panel structure has been found particularly advantageous for use as an interior panel of an airplane although multiple other uses are contemplated as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Harthcock, Eric Patton, Jason Walker
  • Publication number: 20070095475
    Abstract: An adhesive and/or activatable (e.g., heat expandable and/or curable) material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The material includes an epoxy resin, an epoxy/elastomer hybrid or reaction product or both; a blowing agent, a curing agent or both; and optionally, a filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Brandon Madaus
  • Publication number: 20070090560
    Abstract: An expandable material is shaped to form a part that can provide functional attributes such as reinforcement to a structure of article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Kassa, David Kosal, Kevin Hicks
  • Publication number: 20070090666
    Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Brennecke, Gary Hulett
  • Publication number: 20070087848
    Abstract: A dampener is disclosed. The dampener typically includes a carrier, an activatable material or both. The activatable material is typically a polymeric material, which, in preferred embodiments, is foamable. The dampener is particularly suitable for application to hollow or tubular members such as vehicle driveshafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Larsen, William Barz
  • Publication number: 20070088138
    Abstract: An epoxy/elastomer adduct, a method of forming the adduct and materials and articles incorporating the adduct are disclosed. The adduct preferably includes up to about 60% by weight of an elastomeric component, up to about 90% by weight of an epoxy component and optionally one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Czaplicki, Christopher Hable, David Carlson, Craig Chmielewski
  • Publication number: 20070080559
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing. Typically, the member includes a carrier member and an activatable material disposed upon the carrier member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stolarski, Douglas Larsen, John Richardson, Thomas Kleino
  • Publication number: 20070075569
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle frame reinforcement system has a skeleton member designed to be secured to a vehicle frame, such as a roof or pillar section. An expandable material, such as an epoxy-based reinforcing foam, is disposed on the skeleton member. Once the system is attached to the frame, the foam expands and cures during an automobile assembly operation, bonding the reinforcement system to the frame. As a result, the reinforcement system provides enhanced load distribution over the vehicle frame without adding excessive weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Barz, Thomas Coon, Michael Czaplicki
  • Publication number: 20070074808
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing. Typically, the member include an internal portion and external portion wherein at least one, but typically both the internal and external portions include an activatable (e.g., expandable) material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Deachin, Amy Ingram, Matthew Thomas
  • Patent number: 7199165
    Abstract: An expandable material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The material includes a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a tackifier; and optionally, a filler or fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Kassa, Matthew Harthcock, Jeffrey Apfel
  • Publication number: 20070071963
    Abstract: A design system includes multiple masses of material that are arranged according to a pattern and melted to form a design. In one embodiment, the design system for a mosaic using a predetermined and computer generated pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William Barz