Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R Masters

Jeffrey R Masters 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).

  • Water and sound shield having raised sealing rib
    Patent number: 7055887
    Abstract: A water and acoustic barrier positionable between a vehicle trim piece and a vehicle body member includes a sheet having a first layer formed of an interpolymer material and a second sheet layer formed of a polyethylene material. A raised rib is formed about at least a portion of a sheet perimeter. The raised rib having an adhesive bead forms a seal between the sheet and the vehicle body member. A raised form positioned adjacent the raised rib but oppositely oriented from the raised rib acts to substantially equalize a sealing pressure along the length of the raised rib. A plurality of apertures define fastener attachment points to connect the barrier to the vehicle trim piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Cadillac Products Automotive Company
    Inventors: Michael P Williams, II, Michael C Restaino, Andrew DeWolfe, Jeffrey R Masters, George L Bellairs