Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method for forming a reformable epoxy resin material into a fiber format and: (i) weaving the reformable epoxy resin material (10) with a reinforcing fiber (12) to form a woven material; (ii) stitching a secondary material (14) with reformable epoxy resin material; and optionally (iii) forming a web or mesh with the reformable epoxy resin material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 23, 2020
Assignee:
ZEPHRYOS, INC.
Inventors:
Patrick Siboni, Laurent Meistermann, Brandon Madaus, Alex Gutierrez
Abstract: Means for joining two surfaces comprise providing a heat activated sealant (7) at the end of one of the surfaces and inserting the end into a C or U shaped cup in the end of the other surface and heating to cause the sealant (7) to flow and join the surfaces. Preferably the sealant (7) is foamable, the invention is particularly useful in the production of automobile hem flanges.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2018
Assignee:
Zephryos, Inc.
Inventors:
Xavier Morral, Francisco Turegano, Ira Miller, Christophe Henry