Patents Assigned to L&L Products, Inc.
  • Adhesive material and structures formed therewith
    Publication number: 20050241756
    Abstract: An adhesive material includes a polymeric component and one or more curing agents. The adhesive material is typically activated to cure upon exposure to a stimulus such as pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Harthcock, Christopher Hable
  • Baffle for an automotive vehicle and method of use therefor
    Publication number: 20050230165
    Abstract: There is disclosed a baffle for inhibiting the passage of sound, debris or the like through a cavity of an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas, Amy Ingram-Hill
  • Activatable material and method of forming and using same
    Publication number: 20050230027
    Abstract: An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes an isocyanate and an isocyanate reactive compound. The isocyanate is typically blocked such that the activatable material is non-reactive at temperatures below about 100° C. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, reinforcing, adhering, sound attenuation, sound damping or the like of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Kassa, Matthew Harthcock, Aisa Sendijarevic, Vahid Sendijarevic
  • HVAC protection system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 6955593
    Abstract: A protection system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system including one or more of a base, a shield and a deflector. The protection system is generally designed for preventing water and debris from flowing into the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lewis, Rick Scheuer, Conrad Miracle
  • Reinforcing members
    Patent number: 6953219
    Abstract: Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber, Eric Le Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Bourdin
  • Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles
    Publication number: 20050218697
    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: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Barz, Thomas Coon, Michael Czaplicki
  • Sealant material
    Publication number: 20050221046
    Abstract: A sealant material is provided for sealing an interface between members of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the sealant material has a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is adapted for sealing the interface while the second portion provides a surface suitable for use within the article of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Finerman
  • Method of applying activatable material to a member
    Publication number: 20050217785
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member. Preferably, the activatable material is applied in a condition that makes the material suitable for allowing further processing or assembly of the member, the article of manufacture or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Michael Czaplicki, David Sheasley, Kevin Hicks
  • Structural reinforcement member and system formed therewith
    Publication number: 20050212326
    Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforcement member, a system formed with the reinforcement member and a method of using the reinforcement. The reinforcement member typically includes a plurality of walls with one wall being movable (e.g., rotatable) relative to another walls. The reinforcement member is typically suitable for insertion into a cavity of a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Marion
  • Structural foam
    Publication number: 20050212332
    Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member sufficient to bond the reinforcing member to at least two nonparallel internal surfaces of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Sheldon, Eric Le Gall, Jean Bourdin, Serge Bieber
  • Structural reinforcement
    Patent number: 6941719
    Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow member comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section of the hollow member to be reinforced with an expandable adhesive material over at least a portion of the surface of the structural reinforcement having one or more extensions on its external surface which control and direct the direction in which the adhesive material expands to bond the reinforcing member to the internal surface of the hollow member, some of the extensions also provide improved reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Busseuil, Jean Philippe Bourdin, Eric Le Gall, Serge Bieber, Jean Philippe Lutz
  • System and method employing a porous container for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
    Publication number: 20050194706
    Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of employing a porous container for sealing, baffling, reinforcing or a combination thereof. According to the method, a porous container having one or more openings is provided. An expandable material is associated with the container and is preferably placed within the container. Thereafter, the expandable material is expanded to contact and adhere to a structure of an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kosal, Kevin Hicks, David Carlson, Michael Czaplicki, Serge Bieber, Dominique Busseuil
  • Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 6938947
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Barz, Thomas L. Coon, Michael J. Czaplicki
  • Structural reinforcement member and method of use therefor
    Patent number: 6932421
    Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforcement member with a carrier member and a reinforcement material disposed on the carrier member. The carrier member includes one or more first body members disposed at angles relative to one or more second body members. The carrier member also preferably includes connector members interconnecting the body members. The body members of the carrier are preferably arranged in a zig-zag configuration, which can collapse in an accordion-like manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Barz
  • Member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20050172486
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier and an expandable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Carlson, David Kosal, Douglas Larsen, Jeffery Viaene
  • Sound absorption system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 6926784
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle sound absorption system. An expandable material, such as an polymer-based foam, is disposed on a surface of a wall. Upon activation, the foam transforms, preferably during an automobile assembly operation, and remains bonded to surface for sound absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lothar Josef Bock
  • Structurally reinforced panels
    Publication number: 20050166532
    Abstract: A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforced panel includes a panel portion, a reinforcement material and a backing material disposed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William Barz
  • Structural reinforcement system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 6921130
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Barz, Thomas L. Coon, Michael J. Czaplicki
  • Dynamic self-adjusting assembly for sealing, baffling or structural reinforcement
    Patent number: 6920693
    Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes at least a first mass of expandable material. Preferably, the first mass is movably (e.g., rotatably) connected to a second mass of material and/or another member. According to the method, the assembly is placed in a cavity of an automotive vehicle and the at least one mass is activated to expand. Preferably, upon activation, the first mass self adjusts by moving (e.g., rotating) relative to the second mass and/or the other member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Hankins, Robert Wieber
  • Adhesive material and use therefor
    Publication number: 20050159531
    Abstract: An adhesive material and at least one use for the adhesive material are disclosed. The material includes one or more of a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a metallic coagent and a filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ferng, Edward Harrison