Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Kleino

Thomas D. Kleino 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).

  • FASTENABLE MEMBER FOR SEALING, BAFFLING OR REINFORCING AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
    Publication number: 20220347907
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Patent number: 11390004
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • FASTENABLE MEMBER FOR SEALING, BAFFLING OR REINFORCING AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
    Publication number: 20190308357
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
    Patent number: 10328624
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • FASTENABLE MEMBER FOR SEALING, BAFFLING OR REINFORCING AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
    Publication number: 20160271851
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
    Patent number: 9352505
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Fastenable Member for Sealing, Baffling or Reinforcing and Method of Forming Same
    Publication number: 20150123307
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
    Patent number: 8931173
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Fastenable Member for Sealing, Baffling or Reinforcing and Method of Forming Same
    Publication number: 20140165405
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing
    Patent number: 8671573
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • FASTENABLE MEMBER FOR SEALING, BAFFLING OR REINFORCING AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME
    Publication number: 20110192015
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming members for providing sealing or baffling
    Patent number: 7941925
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming members for sealing or baffling
    Patent number: 7249415
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20040262853
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Vibrational reduction system for automotive vehicles
    Publication number: 20040036317
    Abstract: A vibration reduction and damping system for use in automotive closure panels, such as doors, lift gates, or other operable hatches comprising an intrusion device and an expandable material, such as a polymer-based foam, disposed along at lease a surface of the intrusion device prior to final assembly of the vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer. The system is activated as the vehicle undergoes the final vehicle assembly process, which activates and transforms the expandable material, preferably during an automobile paint operation, to expand, bond and fill the door assembly structure for vibrational damping and noise reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Kleino
  • Vibrational reduction system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 6634698
    Abstract: A vibration reduction and damping system for use in automotive closure panels, such as doors, lift gates, or other operable hatches comprising an intrusion device and an expandable material, such as a polymer-based foam, disposed along at lease a surface of the intrusion device prior to final assembly of the vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer. The system is activated as the vehicle undergoes the final vehicle assembly process, which activates and transforms the expandable material, preferably during an automobile paint operation, to expand, bond and fill the door assembly structure for vibrational damping and noise reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Kleino
  • Vibrational reduction system for automotive vehicles
    Publication number: 20020024233
    Abstract: A vibration reduction and damping system for use in automotive closure panels, such as doors, lift gates, or other operable hatches comprising an intrusion device and an expandable material, such as a polymer-based foam, disposed along at lease a surface of the intrusion device prior to final assembly of the vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer. The system is activated as the vehicle undergoes the final vehicle assembly process, which activates and transforms the expandable material, preferably during an automobile paint operation, to expand, bond and fill the door assembly structure for vibrational damping and noise reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Kleino