Abstract: A highback for controlling a gliding board, such as a snowboard, through leg movement of a rider. The highback is comprised of at least two distinct materials with different stiffnesses to achieve a desired blend of stiffness and flexibility. The highback may employ a material of greater stiffness in one or more regions to provide high force transmission between the rider and-the board. The highback may employ a material of lesser stiffness in one or more regions where flexibility is desired for more gradual power transmission, comfort and/or to facilitate highback adjustability. The arrangement of the different materials provides a lightweight highback with a relatively sleek profile having selected regions of stiffness and/or flexibility.

Abstract: A child support carrier for detachable connection to a shopping cart, the child support carrier comprising a body having a space thereon for supporting a child; a plurality of wheels on the body for stably supporting the body for rolling movement on the ground; the body having an attachment mechanism for detachably coupling to a frame of a shopping cart to allow movement of the child support carrier and shopping cart as a unit, the child support carrier being capable of use independently of the shopping cart when not attached to the shopping cart.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foldable wheelbarrow and a foldable hand cart. Both comprise a wheel mounting assembly, a leg assembly rotatably connected to the wheel mounting assembly, one or more wheels rotatably connected to the wheel mounting assembly, a collapsible container connected to the wheel mounting and leg assemblies, and at least one support member rotatably connected to both the wheel mounting and leg assemblies and serving to maintain the wheelbarrow in an erected position. The handle members have a pair of handles and a kicker, the kicker has a pair of interconnected longitudinally-extending portions that are each rotatably connected to an associated rear handle segment thereby enabling the handle members to rotate between erected and folded position.

Abstract: A structure of a front pillar trim of a curtain air bag is disclosed. In a preferred system, in order to smoothly unfold, a part where the front pillar trim is installed when the curtain air bag is unfolded into the passenger compartment of a vehicle, a mounting boss is installed in a mounting hole of the front pillar trim to prevent the front pillar trim from separating and to spread the front pillar trim sufficient to unfold the curtain air bag.

Abstract: An activation control apparatus controls activation of an airbag unit. An electronic control unit detects a floor deceleration Gf and front decelerations GI, Gr from signals output from a floor sensor and front sensors. Also, the electronic control unit calculates a velocity change Vn from the floor deceleration Gf, and determines the severity of a collision. Further, the electronic control unit determines the state of a symmetric flag FRG through comparison between the front decelerations GI, Gr and the value of a front determination map boundary, serving as a front threshold variation pattern and through comparison between the floor deceleration Gf and the value of a low or high map boundary, serving as an activation threshold variation pattern. Then, on the basis of results of the severity determination and the state of the symmetric flag FRG, the electronic control unit determines a delay time in relation to the activation of the airbag unit.

Abstract: A safety arrangement for detecting the position of an occupant (4) of a seat (1) which is provided with a safety belt (9) which is mounted on a retractor (10) includes a sensor (11) which measures the length of belt withdrawn from the retractor. The sensor is associated with a processor unit (8) which is associated with a seat position sensor (7). By determining the position of the seat and by determining the minimum length of belt paid-out from the retractor (10) after the seat belt has been buckled in position, and by determining how additional belt has been paid-out at any incident, the position of the seat occupant (4) relative to an air-bag (19) can be determined. If the seat occupant is very close to the air-bag, the nature of deployment of the air-bag can be moderated by the central processor unit (8).

Abstract: An occupant restraint system includes an occupant restraint device on a side face of an automobile interior, at least one of an acceleration sensor for detecting a lateral acceleration of the automobile and a roll sensor for detecting a roll of the automobile, and a determining unit. A detected signal is input into the determining unit. The determining unit determines a rollover or an overthrow of the automobile based on the detected signals, and calculates a head position of the occupant using the detected signals. Then, the determining unit activates the occupant restraint device, when the rollover is determined to have happened and the calculated head position is determined to be close to the occupant restraint device.

Abstract: A passenger-protecting system includes a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in an inner space of a door and a side airbag installed in the door. The pressure in the inner space increases when a side collision occurs. When the pressure in the inner space of the door exceeds a predetermined threshold level, the side airbag is inflated to protect a passenger from a side collision. There are certain situations where the operation of the side airbag is not necessary even if the pressure in the inner space of the door exceeds the threshold level. Such situations include: when the door is abruptly closed and a front airbag is inflated to protect a passenger from a frontal collision. According to the present invention, unnecessary operations of the side airbag are effectively avoided.

Abstract: A passenger protecting system for a vehicle has a space defining member which partially constructs a chassis of the vehicle and defines therein an inner space deformable due to a collision of the vehicle, a pressure detection member which is arranged in the inner space to detect a pressure of air in the inner space, a temperature detection member which is arranged in the inner space to detect a temperature of air in the inner space, a determination unit, and a passenger protection device for protecting a passenger in the vehicle. The passenger protection device is actuated, when the determination unit determines that there occurs the collision of the vehicle based on a variation of the pressure and a variation of the temperature.

Abstract: An energy-absorbing system includes two formed and sealed components bonded together to form crush boxes that entrap air for controlled distribution during an impact, and an activator system adapted to extend the crush boxes in the event of a vehicle crash. Channels interconnect the crush boxes for optimal control of lateral flow of air for lateral energy distribution. The components can be thermoformed, injection molded, or otherwise formed. By this arrangement, the crush boxes provide a first level of static energy absorption when impacted in an undeployed state such that energy is absorbed at a first rate and stroke. Also, the crush boxes can be extended to provide a second level of static energy absorption when impacted in a vehicle crash (i.e., the activator system is energized and the crush boxes extended or “deployed”) such that energy is absorbed at a one or more different rates and strokes.

Abstract: A driver control input device includes a support post and a steering ring rotatably supported with respect to the support post. A steering transducer is operatively connected between the steering ring and support post to convert mechanical rotation of the steering ring into non-mechanical steering control signals to be sent to a steer-by-wire system. A braking ring and acceleration ring may also be provided for generating non-mechanical braking and acceleration control signals.

Abstract: A tension detector has a flexible strap (350) having its end stitched into a loop (352) that wraps round a central shaft (354). A U-shaped one-piece coil spring has two coiled end portions (356) and (358) wrapped round the shaft (354). The end portions (356) and (358) are inter-connected by a central stirrup (360). A tether strap (316) has a loop (362) sewn into its end which engages round the stirrup (360). The ends of the shaft (354) are journalled in side walls of a housing (366). Each side wall has an inwardly direct abutment projection (368). The upper surface of the housing (366) includes a window (370) through which an arcuate indicator (372) is visible. The indicator (372) has side legs (374) and (376) that are slidably mounted on the stirrup (360). When the strap (316) is relaxed, the left hand end of the arcuate indicator (372) is visible through the window (370). When the strap (316) is tightened, the arcuate indicator (372) pivots to the position shown in FIG.

Abstract: The disclosed seat belt retractor and seat belt apparatus may provide a seat belt storage winding action for storing a seat belt which is effective for conducting the seat belt storage control without making a vehicle occupant feel uncomfortable. The seat belt retractor and apparatus may comprise an electric motor; a spool for winding a seat belt for occupant restraint in association with the driving of the electric motor; and a controller for controlling the driving of the electric motor.

Abstract: A guide loop for a seat belt in motor vehicles, comprising a one-piece metal body a cladding part and a displacement body. The metal body includes a fixing eye and a belt guidance slit and a rounded running surface. The a cladding part is made of plastic and held onto the metal body, and the displacement body limits the slit height of the belt guidance slit, through which webbing of the seat belt runs. The cladding part is formed as a one piece body with edge areas that at least partially enclose the metal body is firmly secured to the metal body by means of tension applied by the edge areas onto the metal body.

Abstract: A guide loop assembly for a seat belt has a core body with spaced front and rear flanges and an arcuate bearing surface for the seat belt extending therebetween. An arcuate shell cover is provided and has a concave configuration relative to the arcuate bearing surface. The shell cover extends between the front and rear flanges thereof The shell cover includes a bushing portion integrally connected by a flexible hinge to the concave core configuration portion. The integral hinge is connected to an impact cover as by threading a flexible portion of the hinge through a hinge portion such as a split pin on the impact cover. In a method assembly, the impact cover and shell cover are hinged together and mounted on the core. After the fastener is inserted through the assembly, the impact cover is pivoted about the hinge to cover a fastener for the assembly.

Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is an assembly for the attachment and movement thereby of skis, ski components and/or boards. The assembly comprises reception means which are provided with skids and/or wheels or rollers thereon to allow the said assembly to be moved across a surface, whether that surface be smooth, snow, road or the like. Also provided in the assembly are gripping means, said gripping means can be attached to the reception means, typically by elasticated cords and which gripping means are movable from a storage position with the reception means to an in-use position where the same are moved to a position remote from the reception means location on the skis to locate with a further portion, typically the bindings, of the skis. The assembly can be controlled via the gripping means to push or pull the assembly across the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of fastening device for fastening a skin to a glide board body, in particular a ski body, with at least one glide board body fastening element that can be anchored in the glide board body, forming at least one mount that is open on the bottom of the glide board, and with one skin-side fastening element, which can be inserted into the at least one mount in order to fasten the skin.

Abstract: An address book including a plurality of bound pages, wherein each page has at least one address book entry printed thereon. The address book entry includes an information template including at least one of name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, anniversary date, passwords, frequent websites or birth date indicia arranged in a predetermined format. The address book further includes a plurality of update stickers coupled to the pages, each update sticker including an address book entry printed thereon. The address book entry printed on each update sticker includes the information template including at least one of name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, anniversary date, passwords, frequent websites or birth date indicia arranged in the predetermined format.

Abstract: A notepad system includes a piece of generally flat backing material, and a plurality of generally rectangular notepads removably mounted to the piece of backing material. The plurality of notepads are located immediately adjacent to each other and define a recognizable shape.

Abstract: A portable carrier for papers, including two generally rectangular panels connected along one side and defining an interior therebetween. A closure is secured along three edges to the exterior of one of the panels to define a pouch between the one panel and the closure, with the pouch having an opening along a fourth edge. Two straps extend substantially parallel to two of the secured edges of the closure, with the straps each being secured in the pouch with one end at the pouch opening and the other end in the pouch adjacent the secured closure edge opposite the pouch opening. A pad is slidably connected along one side to the straps and has a storage position substantially within the pouch and a writing position outside the pouch on the closure. A mount is adapted to secure writing paper to the pad.

Abstract: A bound component that includes a plurality of bound pages and a cover bound to the plurality of bound pages. The cover includes a flap which is insertable into the plurality of bound pages at various locations thereof to operate as a place holder. The bound component further includes a retaining mechanism configured to selectively circumscribe the plurality of bound pages to secure the bound component in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-ply automated mail advertising piece. The multiple pages of the advertising piece are adhered at a lead edge with a permanent glue to contribute to the structural integrity of the advertising piece. The multiple pages are further preferably adhered to each other with nonpermanent glue spots to facilitate the separation of pages. Multiple separable pages provide for more advertising and coupon space, without the requirement that optional perforations align for each page.

Abstract: A transparent tamper-evident holographic/non-holographic security film incorporated into a check book or prescription tablet that is easily accessible when the user writes on each check or prescription sheet in the tablet. The security film may be incorporated into the prescription or check document itself or be positioned on the front or back side of a receipt page associated therewith.

Abstract: A magnetic information-carrying tag is presented. The tag comprises a pair of spaced magnetic biasing elements magnetizable to create a magnetic field having a gradient within the space between the magnetic biasing elements, and an array of elongated magnetically soft elements accommodated in a spaced-apart substantially parallel relationship in the space between the magnetic biasing elements and defining a pattern indicative of the information carried in the tag.

Abstract: An areal security element for security papers, documents of value and the like, with at least two different areal security features (20, 22) disposed one above the other, which each are recognizable upon viewing the security element from opposite sides, wherein the first security feature (20) has a thin-layer element (42) provided with an areal diffraction structure (46) with color shift effect, which contains a first reflection layer (40) with a first color effect, the second security feature (22) has a second reflection layer (44) provided with an areal diffraction structure (46) for producing a diffractive image, which shows a second color effect different from the first color effect, and wherein the thin-layer element (42) of the first security feature (20) and the reflection layer (44) of the second security feature (22) are provided with the same areal diffraction structure (46).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to identification documents. In one implementation, a provided method includes: obtaining optical scan data associated with text characters provided on an identification document to obtain first data; using at least a portion of the first data to facilitate decryption of information—not the text characters—carried on or in the identification document. The information corresponds to the identification document or to an authorized bearer of the identification document. In another implementation, a method is providing including: obtaining optical scan data associated with an identification document to obtain first data; obtaining second data from the identification document, the second data comprising encrypted data; communicating the encrypted data and the first data to a remote device, the remote device decrypting the encrypted data with at least reference to the first data; and receiving decrypted data from the remote device.

Abstract: A printable laminate, kit and methods for making and modifying the same, the printable laminate comprising a top sheet laminated with a backing sheet. The top sheet is printable and cut by at least one intermittent cut line to define a corresponding number of removable elements, and a waste element. The intermittent cut line includes a plurality of bridging portions which connect the, or each, removable element to the waste element. Removal of a removable element from the backing sheet and waste element is typically achieved by lifting of a side or corner of the removable element and breaking the bridging portions in series along the intermittent cut line.

Abstract: A retainer assembly that reduces misalignment of a conduit connection to a component. In addition, the assembly keeps the conduit in place on the component enabling the assembler to complete the assembly without having to hold the conduit. The assembly includes a connection block having a U-shaped retainer attached to the connection block. A retainer clip having an opening therein and a locking finger extending into the opening. The locking finger operative to engage a retention member located on the component to hold the connection block and conduit combination with respect to the component after which a fastener is used to secure the connection block and conduit combination to the component.

Abstract: A firewall penetration system is provided for use between a firewall and a penetrating member. The system comprises a first annular plate with an outer and an inner radial wall and an axial wall coupled therebetween, the axial wall extending axially away from the outer radial wall, and the inner radial wall extending radially inwardly from the axial wall and having an opening through which the penetrating member may extend. The second annular plate has an outer section, an inner section, an inner peripheral edge defining an opening, the outer section configured to couple to the first annular plate outer radial wall, the inner section configured to define a seal cavity with the first annular plate axial wall and inner radial wall when the annular plates are coupled together. The compressible seal is configured to be disposed in the seal cavity, and has a bulb and a leg extending therefrom.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for attaching a clamp to a hose. The assembly includes a hose, a clamp, a cover bracket and an adhesive. The clamp includes a band and a screw housing mounted to the band with a screw disposed in the screw housing. The screw engages the band to tighten the band and draw the band around the hose. The cover bracket has an opening for receiving the screw housing. The cover bracket includes a cover portion for the screw housing and a base portion extending from the cover portion. The base portion includes a bonding surface for attaching the cover bracket to the hose and a channel located between the bonding surface and the band. The adhesive is applied to the bonding surface such that the cover bracket is adhered to the hose without interfering with the clamp operation.

Abstract: The present invention is a coming off preventing device of joining part of an air supply and exhaust pipe which joins by inserting an entry 3 of the air supply and exhaust pipe into a socket 2 of the air supply and exhaust pipe which comprises, providing a cut out window 9 at said socket side, a metal stopper 4 is equipped at the outer side of the cut out window, said metal stopper 4 forms a push part 5 on an upper surface of one end, a rectangular shape lock part 12 on a lower surface of another end and a bearing 13 on an upper surface of center part, further a lock parts 10 to lower surface of which one end of a plate spring 14 bended to have obtuse angle is welded, a joint cover 11 which covers said lock parts 10 and fixes said lock parts by axial, further, to the entry side, a circumferential groove 7 which stops coming off by fitting the rectangular shape lock part of said lock parts in it is engraved to the opposite direction to the entry with gradient, and an entry stopper 8.

Abstract: A socket of a fluid coupling device includes a housing with a cavity centered on an axis. A pawl, attached to the housing, is pivotable about a pivot location relative to the housing, and has a catch section located axially outward from the pivot location. A spring biases the catch section radially inward. A plug is configured to move axially into the cavity while sliding against the catch section to move the catch section radially outward, against bias of the spring, out of the way of the plug. After an axially-outwardly facing catch surface of the plug passes the catch section, the catch section can pivot radially inward and abut the plug catch surface to capture the plug in the socket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flywheel system with a variable speed synchronous reluctance motor-generator and a variable speed permanent magnet generator for providing backup power. The flywheel system incorporates rotating elements supported by electromagnetic bearings. Electric power provided by the backup generator maintains electromagnetic bearing operation during that portion of the coast down period when shaft speed falls below the minimum required for operation of the synchronous reluctance motor-generator.

Abstract: An integrated, wind-pumped hydro power generation system includes at least one wind turbine generator device configured to generate output power for a common bus, and at least one hydro generator device configured to generate output power for the common bus. The hydro generator device is powered by water flow. The wind turbine generator device and the hydro generator device include corresponding local controls associated therewith, and a set of supervisory controls is in communication with the common bus and each of the local controls.

Abstract: A method for directing a current generated by a lightning striking a wind turbine is described. The method includes directing the current from a main shaft of the wind turbine to a brake disc attached to the shaft, and directing the current from the brake disc to one of a spark gap and a roller mechanism coupled to a down-conductor at a ground voltage.

Abstract: A structure for a hub of a rotor includes a space frame having truss members configured to carry primary torsion, bending, and direct loading. The structure also includes a shell on the space frame configured to stabilize the space frame and carry shear loading.

Abstract: A method for damping a displacement of a wind turbine tower includes controlling a frequency of oscillation of the wind turbine tower by coupling one of a first beam and a water tank to a plurality of surfaces inside the wind turbine tower.

Abstract: A universal door lockset adaptable to RH or LH mounting configuration and the opening mode by push or pull by adjusting to change the direction of a latch and displacement of a retainer of a deadbolt; latch bolt and latch being screwed to each other; a tool being inserted into a through hole preset at the rear end of a housing for the latch to clear out of a faceplate so to directly turn the latch backward; by turning the latch bolt in opposite direction to force the latch to retreat in locking position, two sets of positioning hole and guide groove being provided to the rear end of the deadbolt to allow insertion of the tool to push the retainer for changing the relation of the deadbolt with an inner and outer retaining units of the deadbolt in conjunction with the 2-in-1 design of rotors.

Abstract: A transmission device for a fireproofing door lock, comprises a lock shell assembly, a driving mechanism having an elastic sliding member and a shaft, an actuating mechanism for pushing the driving mechanism, and a locking mechanism selectively latching and restricting the elastic sliding member. The actuating mechanism comprises a horizontal handle arranged on an exterior surface of the lock shell assembly, a rotate button arranged in the lock shell assembly for pushing the elastic sliding member, and a switchable connect member connecting the rotate button and the horizontal handle, so that the direction of the horizontal handle can be easily changed and the problems of conventional technologies are thus solved.

Abstract: A door striker for use with an automobile door latching assembly having a latch positioned within a gap defined by an edge. The door striker includes a bar configured to be securably engaged by the latch of the latching assembly and a bumper positioned proximate the bar and configured to be received within the gap of the latching assembly to resistably engage the edge of the gap when the latching assembly moves with respect to the bar.

Abstract: A vehicular bumper structure includes plural load detection sensors (28, 30, 32, 34, 52) disposed at predetermined intervals in a vehicle body vertical direction between a load transmitting plate (36, 50) disposed with a bumper touch sensor and a front wall portion (20C) of a bumper reinforcement. The load transmitting plate (36, 50) is configured so as to be displaced towards a vehicle body rear side with respect to the front wall portion (20C) of the bumper reinforcement (20).

Abstract: An adaptive crash structure of a vehicle body or chassis of a motor vehicle includes a first metal casting and a second metal casting. A deformation element in the form of a metal casting for absorbing energy interconnects and forms with the first and second metal castings a single piece construction through a casting process. The deformation element is comprised of a plurality of funnel-shaped wedge bodies which are disposed in succession, with neighboring wedge bodies being connected through intervention of a predetermined breaking web. Each wedge body is defined by a diameter, wherein the diameters of the wedge bodies are sized to allow the wedge bodies to move telescopically into one another when a limit stress is reached and the predetermined breaking webs rupture so as to effect a tight intergrip of the telescoping wedge bodies in a self-locking manner.

Abstract: The cushion pad structure of the carpet installation tool comprises a rubber covering layer, a rubber foam body and an assembly board. The foam body is disposed in the covering layer. The foam body comprises a thrust face, which has a plurality of the first holes with at least a predetermined depth. The thrust face is designed so that a technician's knee or heel receives less reaction force from the impulse imparted due to the plurality of the first holes and softened hardness. Under the impulse force, the hardness of the advance gradually cushioning structure increases its hardness slowly and generates a maximum hardness at a proper position that may be experimentally determined, efficiently transferring the maximum impulse force to the carpet installation tool. The carpet installation tool therefore provides protection for the technician's knee and ankle joints, and efficiently transfers the impulse force.

Abstract: A manually-operated pick-up tool, including a first, stationary portion with an elongated, hollow outer shaft, a first handle portion attached at one end and a first bell carrying a spike retainer ring and a pair of pinch arms attached at the other end. A second, movable portion includes an inner shaft slidable within the outer shaft, a second handle portion attached at one end and a second bell attached at the other end. The stationary and movable portions are operably connected by a connector mechanism which includes a biasing spring; the first and second handle portions are interconnected and include a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A gripping device for use on a paint receptacle, in particular a tin of paint, has a U-shaped grip with a middle section and two flexible arms, the free outer ends of which are provided with hook-shaped parts which are a means of coupling in order to couple to a paint tin. Within the grip there is a U-shaped handle, the free outer ends of which are provided with sleeves that can slide along the arms of the grip. There are stops on the arms of the grip which limit sliding of the free outer ends of the handle in a direction towards the middle section of the grip. By pulling the middle section of the handle towards the middle section of the grip, the arms bend as a result of which the free outer ends of the arms come towards each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rear package tray for hatch back style vehicles, which is mounted in a trunk compartment of the vehicle such that the rear package tray can be slid back and forth, and is easily and conveniently assembled and disassembled as occasion demands. The rear package tray includes sliding rails fixed to opposite side panels of a trunk compartment of the vehicle, respectively; package tray panels positioned at the sliding rails at opposite ends thereof, connection members mounted at the front and rear ends of the package tray panels, respectively, and utility bars fixed to opposite side parts of the lower surfaces of the package tray panels at opposite ends thereof, each of the utility bars being formed in the shape of a “U.” Luggage can be loaded in various manners depending on the disassembly and assembly of the package tray panels.

Abstract: In a glove box device, a cylinder of a cylinder lock is fixed to an operating handle, a slide member switches over a locking state and an unlocking state of a locking mechanism in correspondence to sliding motion, and a connecting member is interposed between one end of the slide member and a rotor of the cylinder lock. The connecting member transmits a turning force of the rotor turning along with the operating handle to the slide member so as to cause the slide member to slide from a locking operation position to an unlocking operation position when the rotor is in the unlocking position, but the connecting member cuts off the transmission of the turning force between the slide member in the locking operation position and the rotor when the rotor is in the locking position. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of components to simplify the structure, thereby reducing the cost and improving the operational feeling.

Abstract: A system and method for remote actuation of a vehicle head restraint includes an actuator arrangement configured to effect movement of a head restraint from a raised position to a lowered position. A sensor defines a first area, and is configured to output signals to the actuator arrangement to facilitate movement of the head restraint from its raised position to its lowered position when an object comes within a predetermined distance of the first area. The sensor is disposed proximate a rearview mirror in the vehicle such that a user can simultaneously view the head restraint in the mirror and the first area. Remote actuation systems using infrared sensor assemblies such infrared proximity sensors are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat for a motor vehicle comprising a seat (2) and a backrest (3), said seat comprising lateral supporting legs, inner (5) and outer (4) respectively, said legs being placed on either side of the seat (2) and being designed to be joined to the motor vehicle, said seat also comprising a beam (6) for joining the seat (2) to the inner (5) and outer (4) supporting legs, said beam extending laterally between the supporting legs (4, 5) and being joined to said seat and to said legs, the joining beam (6) being arranged such as to transmit the energy of a side crash from the outer lateral supporting leg (4) to the inner lateral supporting leg (5) and in that the inner supporting leg (5) has a structure arranged so as to deform and absorb at least a part of the energy from the side crash.

Abstract: An insulation panel for thermally insulating the passenger compartment of a vehicle is comprised of a section of insulation, a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive, a layer of release material and a protective cover. The insulation is medium density polyethylene cross-linked closed cell foam formulated with a fire retardant additive. The adhesive is preferably thermally stable to 250° F. The adhesive is applied to the bottom of the insulation and covered by the release material to create a peel and stick surface. The protective cover is thermoplastic polyolefin or polyurea bonded to the top of the insulation. The insulation panel is shaped to fit an exterior or interior passenger compartment surface. The insulation panel is color matched to the intended environment of vehicle use.