Patents by Inventor Christopher Hable

Christopher Hable has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of applying activatable material to a member
    Patent number: 7180027
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Michael J. Czaplicki, David Sheasley, Kevin Hicks
  • Activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7125461
    Abstract: An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of an epoxy resin; a thermoplastic polyether; a blowing agent; a curing agent; and a filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Christopher Hable, David Carlson
  • Method of adhering members and an assembly formed thereby
    Publication number: 20060144513
    Abstract: The method of adhering members includes positioning of an adhesive material between an attachment surface of a first member (e.g., a door beam) and a second member (e.g., a bracket). Thereafter, the adhesive material is at least partially cured to adhere the material to the attachment surface to form an assembly and the assembly is assembled to an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Bogert, Christopher Hable
  • Method of adhering members and an assembly formed thereby
    Patent number: 7041193
    Abstract: The method of adhering members includes positioning of an adhesive material between an attachment surface of a first member (e.g., a door beam) and a second member (e.g., a bracket). Thereafter, the adhesive material is at least partially cured to adhere the material to the attachment surface to form an assembly and the assembly is assembled to an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: L & L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Bogert, Christopher Hable
  • Sealant material
    Publication number: 20060020076
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Finerman, David Carlson, Matthew Harthcock, Craig Knepper, Craig Chmielewski, William Ferng, Christopher Hable, Abraham Kassa, Blair Jensen
  • 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
  • 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
  • Method for balancing a movable member and member formed thereby
    Publication number: 20050126286
    Abstract: A member is balanced by determining a target location at which weight is needed to counter an imbalance. A weighted adhesive is applied to the target location to then balance the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, David Carlson, Kevin Hicks, David Stolarski, Michael Czaplicki
  • Baffle and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20050087899
    Abstract: There is disclosed a baffle for sealing, baffling, absorbing or blocking sound and/or reinforcing components of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a mass of expandable material an a layer over at least a portion of the expandable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Coon, Christopher Hable
  • Structurally reinforced panels
    Patent number: 6855652
    Abstract: A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforcement includes a fibrous woven material in a bondable plastic matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Michael J. Czaplicki
  • Activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20040221953
    Abstract: An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of an epoxy resin; a thermoplastic polyether; a blowing agent; a curing agent; and a filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling or reinforcing an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Christopher Hable, David Carlson
  • Epoxy/elastomer adduct, method of forming same and materials and articles formed therewith
    Publication number: 20040204551
    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: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Christopher Hable, David Carlson, Craig Chmielewski
  • Method of adhering members and an assembly formed thereby
    Publication number: 20040112531
    Abstract: The method of adhering members includes positioning of an adhesive material between an attachment surface of a first member (e.g., a door beam) and a second member (e.g., a bracket). Thereafter, the adhesive material is at least partially cured to adhere the material to the attachment surface to form an assembly and the assembly is assembled to an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Bogert, Christopher Hable
  • Synthetic material and methods of forming and applying same
    Publication number: 20040076831
    Abstract: A synthetic material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The synthetic material includes a base material, which is at least partially tacky. Preferably, a coating, a film or a treatment is applied to the base material for providing a substantially non-tacky surface to the synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Abraham Kassa
  • Structurally reinforced panels
    Publication number: 20030176128
    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 buffer material disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Christopher Hable
  • Structurally reinforced panels
    Publication number: 20030039792
    Abstract: A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforcement includes a fibrous woven material in a bondable plastic matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: L&L Products
    Inventors: Christopher Hable, Michael J. Czaplicki