Multilayer Panel Or Wall Structure Patents (Class 181/290)
  • Publication number: 20140144722
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composite sound absorbing material for a vehicle, which improves a sound absorption coefficient of a low-to-mid frequency region and provides a weight reduction effect, and a method of manufacturing the composite sound absorbing material. The method includes a first step of laminating fabric in a sheet form with a film by using a bonding tool and a second step of puncturing the fabric laminated with the film to thereby manufacture punctured nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventor: Dong Uk Lee
  • Patent number: 8720642
    Abstract: An acoustic element has at least two board-shaped elements (1, 2). A dampening element (3), preferably a nonwoven element, is arranged between the two board-shaped elements (1, 2). The board-shaped elements (1, 2) exhibit bore holes (1c, 1d, 2c, 2d). The bore holes each exhibit a diameter of not more than 3 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Wilfried Beckervordersandforth
  • Patent number: 8720641
    Abstract: A metal panel assembly that may be used in a number of different applications, particularly those that are concerned with improved stiffness and/or reduced vibration and noise. According to an exemplary embodiment, the metal panel assembly has a multi-layer or sandwich construction and includes a metal body layer, a sound damping adhesive layer, and a metal outer layer. The outer layer is bonded to the body layer via the adhesive layer and improves the stiffness and/or reduces vibrations in the metal panel assembly. The outer layer may include a number of contact sections that confront the body layer through the adhesive layer, as well as a number of raised sections that are spaced from the body layer and increase or otherwise improve the stiffness of the metal panel assembly. In one embodiment, the raised sections resemble channels and are generally arranged in a column-like pattern; in another embodiment, the raised sections resemble ribs and are generally arranged in a grid-like pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Shiloh Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Fisk, Daniel J. Driscoll, William A. Mackowski, James F. Keys
  • Publication number: 20140124291
    Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: USG Interiors, LLC
    Inventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz, Rafael Bury, Lee K. Yeung, William A. Frank, Peder J. Gulbrandsen
  • Patent number: 8708098
    Abstract: A support membrane designed to be arranged with a covering that can be applied to bearing areas such as floors or even under and on concrete screeds for a floor is provided. Said membrane can also be used in the composition of ceilings and in the composition of residential walls. The membrane includes a base layer made of fibers and designed to be arranged directly on the bearing area so as to absorb sound waves and to level the irregularities of the bearing area, a vapor barrier-anchoring membrane, and optionally an underlay designed to receive the covering and provide an anchor for the finishing products. Said support membrane is characterized in that the vapor barrier-anchoring membrane thereof is applied in liquid form by hot-melting directly on the base layer and on the underlay whenever the latter is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Sylvain Roy
  • Publication number: 20140110187
    Abstract: Textile ply formed by weaving yarns sheathed in a thermoplastic substance, said sheathed yarns being spaced apart from one another in both the warp and weft direction so as to form openings referred to as “intersection” openings arranged at the intersections between the warp yarns and weft yarns, said textile ply being intended to enable an absorption of sound waves, characterized in that it comprises in the warp direction and/or in the weft direction a plurality of groups of at least two sheathed yarns that are juxtaposed and that have the same weaving orientation, said yarns of one and the same group being locally spaced apart from one another and forming a plurality of openings referred to as “parallel” openings each comprising a shape and an angular orientation that are different from those of the openings referred to as “intersection” openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Serge Ferrari SAS
    Inventor: Farid Sahnoune
  • Patent number: 8701825
    Abstract: In order to mitigate transmission to the passenger compartment of noise generated in the engine compartment, a dash silencer is installed on the passenger-compartment-side surface of the dash panel of an automobile, wherein the mounting operation is facilitated by improving the mounting structure for the dash silencer. A stud pin is provided to the passenger-compartment-side surface of the dash panel, a chevron-shaped slit is formed in the mat-shaped dash silencer, and the stud pin is inserted through the slit, whereby the dash silencer is mounted on the passenger-compartment-side surface of the dash panel, wherein, when the chevron-shaped slit is formed in the dash silencer, a lower portion separated by the slit is caused to project farther than the upper portion toward the passenger compartment, and the lower portion is caused to inflect into the passenger compartment so as to form a stepped shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Howa Textile Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Yamamoto, Shuichi Mizata
  • Patent number: 8695757
    Abstract: The assembly comprises a base spring layer made with a base of a resilient porous material, and the base spring layer being intended to be placed opposite a surface of the automobile. It comprises a stiffening layer arranged above the base spring layer and having a surface density greater than 250 g/m2 and at least one resilient porous upper layer arranged on the stiffening layer. The stiffening layer is made with a base of a dense porous material having a resistance to air flow strictly greater than 2000 N·m?3·s. The assembly advantageously has an upper resistive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Industrie
    Inventors: Arnaud Duval, Lars Bischoff, Jean-Francois Rondeau
  • Patent number: 8695758
    Abstract: A dash silencer is constructed by layering a front side layer formed from a porous material, an intermediate layer constructed by a film structure body and a rear side layer. The rear side layer has upper and lower side layer portions which are formed from porous and sound insulation materials respectively and layered on upper and lower side layer portions of the intermediate layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Howa Textile Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shinobu Fushiki
  • Publication number: 20140097037
    Abstract: A sound control mat includes a waterproof separation layer, an entangled monofilament structure, and a meltblown nonwoven. The sounds control mat provides improved sound control such as improved impact insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Allan WINGFIELD, Jeffrey Scott DENTON, Patrick Henry GILES
  • Publication number: 20140097035
    Abstract: An acoustic insulator for a motor vehicle is provided comprising a mass providing an acoustic barrier and a spring providing an acoustic absorber overlying the mass. The mass comprises a first acoustic mass layer underlying a second acoustic mass layer. The first acoustic mass layer is provided by a thermoplastic sheet having a thickness in a range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm. The second acoustic mass layer is provided at one or more localized areas formed in place on a backside surface of the first acoustic mass layer to increase an overall thickness of the mass at the one or more localized areas. The spring layer is formed in place on a backside of the second acoustic mass layer and the backside of the first acoustic mass layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt STARLING, John LAHL, Rose Ann RYNTZ, Terrence M. McROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20140097036
    Abstract: A dual layer material adapted to being applied to a vehicle underbody including a panel shaped body formed by a moldable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer joined with a polypropylene and glass composite layer in order to provide at least one of improved wear and abrasion resistance on an outer facing surface and acoustic noise attenuation on an inner vehicle facing surface. The dual layer material can also incorporate a bonding agent for adhering the layers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. Farathane Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Lynn Camp, Jason Michael Randall, Jim Louis Curtis
  • Patent number: 8689934
    Abstract: A sound absorbing structure includes multiple sound absorbers. The sound absorbers are assembled together into a sound absorbing member. The sound absorbing member absorbs sound emitted from a sound source. Each of the sound absorbers is shaped like a hollow tube. Each of the sound absorbers has a hole extending in its axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignees: Denso Corporation, Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Nishio, Naohito Seko
  • Publication number: 20140090923
    Abstract: An acoustic panel includes a first cellular layer with cells having a first axis, a second cellular layer with cells having a second axis, and a perforated septum layer separating the first layer and the second layer. The cells of both layers have an end distal to the septum layer and an end which meets the septum layer, and the maximum diameter of the cells of the first layer is less than the maximum diameter of the cells of the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventor: Paul Benedict MURRAY
  • Patent number: 8684134
    Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: USG Interiors, LLC
    Inventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz, Rafael Bury, Lee K. Yeung, William A. Frank
  • Patent number: 8684135
    Abstract: Sound barrier panels that are made from various waste materials, including scrap fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), scrap carpet fibers, recyclable plastics and mineral wool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Heritage Research Group
    Inventors: Gregory Smith, Anthony J. Kriech, Daniel Robinson, Matthew Kriech
  • Publication number: 20140083798
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a sound attenuation panel having a first cellular core structure and a second cellular core structure joined in a junction area (J), the first and second cellular core structures. The method includes: a) a joining edge of the first cellular core structure is joined to a corresponding joining edge of the second cellular core structure, thereby forming the junction area; b) the first cellular core structure and the second cellular core structure are placed between an inner skin and an outer skin of the panel. In particular, the method further has a step prior to step a), in which one junction reinforcement is inserted between the joining edge of the first cellular core structure and the corresponding joining edge of the second cellular core structure in the junction area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: AIRCELLE
    Inventors: Franck MAZE, John MOUTIER
  • Publication number: 20140083797
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound membrane and an acoustic device including such a compound membrane. The compound membrane includes a polyarylate film, and a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer attached to one surface of the polyarylate film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicants: AMERICAN AUDIO COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., AAC ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGIES (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xing-Zhi Huang, Jing He
  • Patent number: 8678133
    Abstract: Sound absorbing or attenuating laminate flooring materials are provided, which are directed to be used in the production of floor covering, floor panels, furniture panels, cabinets, counter-tops and wall panels. As well, the methods for producing such products are provided. In particular, abrasion resistant panels, with a laminated structure, created by forming an assembly which consists of laminating a heat-activated resin impregnated paper wear layer, a decorative layer with printed graphics or a wood veneer decorative layer, a medium density (MDF) or high-density (HDF) natural fiber-based core and a resin impregnated paper balancing layer. To achieve sound absorbing and/or attenuating properties, any or all paper layers may be pre coated with an additional flexible elastomeric coating, film or material prior to assembly of the panel, or the natural fiber core panel may be coated with a flexible elastomeric coating, film or material prior to assembly with the papers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Robert N. Clausi, Salvatore Anthony Diloreto
  • Patent number: 8662249
    Abstract: A sound attenuation mechanism made up of multiple substrate layers, including corrugated layers. The use of corrugation provides an inexpensive and manner of forming a plurality of highly effective acoustic attenuation channels throughout the mechanism. The multi-layered mechanism may be provided in a variety of modular forms and sizes which may be combined to form a low-cost, highly effective attenuation housing. For example, such a housing may be utilized to contain otherwise noisy large scale oilfield equipment such as coiled tubing engines. Additionally, where drainage from the housing is sought, a spiraled attenuation channel may be employed such that the effectiveness of the attenuation provided by the housing is not sacrificed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Prashant Unnikrishnan Nair, Nitin Vaidya
  • Patent number: 8662246
    Abstract: A domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, includes at least one component, and at least one noise-deadening and/or sound-insulating coating applied on the component. The noise-deadening and/or sound-insulating coating includes or is made entirely of a reactively cured bituminous mixture. The component can be a wall section for delimiting a rinsing chamber of the dishwasher, or can be a base tray of a rinsing container of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Heiko Fritz, Bernd Schwenk
  • Publication number: 20140054107
    Abstract: A door structure is provided having two outer dampening layers, each outer dampening layer having a base surface and a damping surface, and an inner compartmentalized layer adjacent to the damping surfaces of the two outer dampening layers, the inner compartmentalized layer includes at least two compartments, wherein the damping surfaces of the two outer dampening layers are substantially unconstrained relative to the inner compartmentalized layer such that the damping surfaces are deformable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Steven D. Brown, Scott J. Abolt
  • Patent number: 8657067
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing sound. A layer of material has holes extending from a first side of the layer of material to a second side of the layer of material. The holes are configured to provide a desired level of acoustic resistance to sound traveling through the layer of material. The layer of material is configured to be mounted to a platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Gopal Prasad Mathur
  • Patent number: 8657066
    Abstract: A noise dampening enclosure includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a carbon material layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, a metal shield layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, and a third insulating layer disposed between the carbon material layer and the metal shield layer. The carbon material layer can include resin-impregnated woven carbon fiber fabric. Strands of the carbon material can be orientated in various configurations, including layering the strands at different angles. Noise dampening bulkhead material provides additional shielding between circuit boards or other electronic components contained within the enclosure. In addition, a noise dampening boot can be placed over cable connections and assemblies to decrease the influences of unwanted electromagnetic noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tangitek, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Doneker, Kent G. R. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140049071
    Abstract: A sound insulation structure for vehicles, machines and equipment powered by internal combustion engines equipped with emission control systems designed to meet the T4i and T4 emission standards is disclosed. The disclosed sound insulation structure includes a barrier core layer disposed between two insulation layers. Each insulation layer is disposed between the barrier core layer and either a facing layer or a backing layer. The insulation layers may be fabricated from fiberglass while the barrier core layer may be fabricated from a polymer or a rubberized polymer such as rubberized polyethylene. The backing and facing layers may be fabricated from non-woven materials such as non-woven cellulose fibers. The sound insulation structure may also be fire resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, JR., Kevin Urquhart
  • Publication number: 20140050054
    Abstract: A multilayer backing absorber for use with an ultrasonic transducer comprises a plurality of absorber elements, each absorber element having at least one metal layer and at least one adhesive layer, wherein the backing absorber is adapted to be coupled to a vibrating layer of the ultrasonic transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Minoru Toda, Mitchell L. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140034414
    Abstract: An electric heater (40) for integration into an acoustic panel (20) having sound-penetrating pores (30) communicating with a sound-canceling medium. The heater (40) includes an electrically conductive layer (53) with resistance-setting apertures (63) filled with sealant (73). Openings (83), which contribute to the sound-penetrating pores (30), extend through the sealant-filled apertures (63). The acoustic panel (20) can be assimilated into an aircraft component, such as a nacelle inlet lip, which requires both noise-reducing and ice-protecting features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Bobby Burkett, Galdermir Cezar Botura, Claude Marc Hubert, David Bert Sweet, Joseph Christopher Zecca, Timothy Robert Olson
  • Publication number: 20140034416
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for attenuating noise, vibration, and/or acoustic energy in a turbomachine. The apparatus includes a first base plate having first base plate perforations defined therethrough. The apparatus also includes first and second spacers each extending from the first base plate, being spaced apart from each other, and defining a first channel therebetween. The apparatus further includes a first insert disposed in the first channel and having insert perforations defined therethrough, the first base plate, the first and second spacers, and the first insert at least partially defining a first acoustic chamber therebetween, wherein the base plate perforations and the insert perforations are in communication with the first acoustic chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY
    Inventor: Zheji Liu
  • Publication number: 20140034415
    Abstract: A sound insulation device (D) includes at least three layers: a first layer (1), facing a sound source to be blocked, comprising a blackout cloth with a weight greater than 250 g/m2, a second layer (2) including a metalized cloth, a metalized face (2a) of the cloth being disposed in contact with the first layer, a third layer (3) including a brushed cotton cloth having a weight greater than 250 g/m2, disposed in contact with the second layer (2) on the side opposite the first layer (1), the metalized cloth being produced by in vacuo metallization of a woven substrate previously calendered by the application of a compression force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Brunswick et Fils
    Inventor: Brunswick et Fils
  • Patent number: 8640824
    Abstract: An acoustical vinyl tile having an integral acoustical layer is disclosed. The vinyl tile includes a vinyl portion, an acoustical portion, and an adhesive layer for fixing the vinyl portion to the acoustical portion. The acoustical portion comprises a crumb rubber component and a polyurethane foam component. The acoustical portion can include 10-40% crumb rubber and 60-90% polyurethane foam. The resulting vinyl tile meets ASTM E 2179 IIC sound requirements. A method of making a vinyl tile meeting the ASTM sound requirements is also disclosed. The method includes providing a vinyl slab portion, providing an acoustical slab portion comprising crumb rubber, polyurethane foam and a resin binder; and bonding the vinyl slab portion to the acoustical portion. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Michael Freedman & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Freedman, Dale Tucker
  • Publication number: 20140027199
    Abstract: Vibro-acoustic attenuation or reduced energy transmission. The present invention relates to devices that display frequency zones of strong vibro-acoustic attenuation or reduced energy transmission. This can be used in particular, although not necessarily solely, in applications that require lightweight materials with good mechanical properties and good vibro-acoustic response or in applications that require materials with high sound reflection, absorption or sound isolation in a certain frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
    Inventors: Claus Claeys, Bert Pluymers, Wim Desmet
  • Patent number: 8636105
    Abstract: A sound insulating trim part with acoustic mass-spring characteristics is provided. The sound insulating trim part includes a mass layer and a decoupling layer. The mass layer includes a porous fibrous layer with a dynamic Young's modulus E of at least about 96·AW·t (Pa), with AW being an area weight (g/m2), and t being a thickness (mm) of the porous fibrous layer. The mass layer also includes an air impervious thin barrier layer. The barrier layer is disposed between the porous fibrous layer and the decoupling layer. The barrier layer, the porous fibrous layer, and the decoupling layers are laminated together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Autoneum Management AG
    Inventors: Claudio Castagnetti, Claudio Bertolini
  • Patent number: 8636106
    Abstract: A sound insulating trim part is provided. The sound insulating trim part includes an absorbing area and an insulating area. The absorbing area includes at least a first portion of a porous fibrous layer. The insulating area includes a mass layer and a decoupling layer. The mass layer includes a second portion of the same porous fibrous layer. The second portion has a dynamic Young's modulus (Pa) of at least about (96·AW·t) with AW being an area weight (g/m2), and t being a thickness (mm) of the porous fibrous layer. The mass layer also includes at least a substantially air impervious barrier layer between the porous fibrous layer and the decoupling layer. The thickness of the first portion of the porous fibrous layer in the absorbing area is larger than the thickness of the second portion of the same porous fibrous layer in the insulating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Rieter Technologies AG
    Inventors: Claudio Castagnetti, Claudio Bertolini
  • Patent number: 8631900
    Abstract: A sound insulation floor structure comprises a floor backing member, a floor finishing layer, and an intermediate layer between the floor backing member and the floor finishing layer, the intermediate layer comprising a buffer member comprising a nonwoven structure. The nonwoven structure comprises a thermal adhesive fiber under moisture which is melt-bonded to a fiber of the nonwoven structure to fix the fibers. For example, the sound insulation floor structure may comprise, in sequence, a floor backing member 1, a buffer layer 2, an air layer 3, a hard layer 4, and a floor finishing layer 5. In the floor structure, a support member 6 is disposed between the buffer layer 2 and the hard layer 4. The support member may occupy 10 to 70% of a floor area. The sound insulation floor structure prevents subsidence of a floor member due to walking, achieves comfortableness to walk, and has improved floor impact sound insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Noboru Miyake, Masahiko Takamatsu, Hideki Kanezako, Kazutoshi Hirata, Kohei Hayashi, Sumito Kiyooka, Atsumi Adachi, Masaru Koike, Satoshi Koizumi
  • Patent number: 8631899
    Abstract: To provide an inexpensive, slender sound absorber, it has a plurality of porous layers or regions of different densities and different flow resistances respectively. Of significance are the boundary surfaces between the different, porous layers which are accompanied by changes in impedance. Homogenized and adapted flow resistance conditions should be avoided. Although the thermal frictional effect in the porous material is desired, in particular to absorb higher frequencies, according to the present invention it only forms one element of the absorptive working mechanism. In addition, the effect known in physics as refraction is used. At the boundary layer between two materials of different density and different flow resistance respectively there is an abrupt change in impedance. This leads to a phase shift of the sound wave, and so a sound absorbing effect is made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Silenceresearch GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Zickmantel
  • Publication number: 20140014437
    Abstract: A family of acoustical ceiling panels for schools, offices, hospitals and other public buildings provides for one consistent look throughout the building while yet provide a range of desired acoustical performances. The family includes a group of substrate mats of a bonded mixture of mineral fiber, glass fiber, and bi-component fibers. Each mat is chosen from a group including a thickness of ¾?, ?? and 1? depending upon acoustical performance. The group of substrate mats all have an exposed surface chosen from a group including fine texture, heavy texture, medium texture and light texture. The group of mats all have an edge chosen from a group including square, tegular and narrow tegular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Sandra J. WILSON
  • Publication number: 20140014438
    Abstract: A sound attenuating trim part, including at least one insulating area with an acoustic mass-spring characteristics having at least a mass layer and a decoupling layer adjacent to the mass layer, whereby the mass layer consists of a porous fibrous layer and a barrier layer, with the barrier layer being located between the porous fibrous layer and the decoupling layer and all layers are laminated together, and whereby the porous fibrous layer at least in the insulating area has adjusted dynamic Young's modulus (Pa) such that the radiation frequency of is at least 3000 (Hz).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: AUTONEUM MANAGEMENT AG
    Inventors: Claudio Bertolini, Claudio Castagnetti, Marco Seppi, SR.
  • Patent number: 8627922
    Abstract: A laminated acoustic building panel comprises a pair of plasterboard substrates which are bonded together by an adhesive layer, the panel having a dynamic Young's modulus of 0.1 to 5 GPa and a damping loss factor of 5-30% (?=0.05-0.3), and the ratio of the adhesive to the applied surface area of the substrates being 80-250 g/m2. The laminated panel is relatively soft in construction and hence sound waves caused by knocking or impact noise is surprisingly damped using considerably less adhesive than known panels. The use of soft substrates and less adhesive significantly reduces the weight of the panel. Furthermore, the use of less adhesive significantly reduces costs and makes production easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: BPB Limited
    Inventors: David Fournier, Marc Rehfeld, Pascal Ozouf
  • Publication number: 20140008144
    Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a first panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a second panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The second panel includes a plurality of rib members formed therein that extend inwardly. The rib members include an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of panel portions are defined between the plurality of rib members. The panel portions include an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the rib members are secured to the inner surface of the first panel, and the inner surface of the panel portions is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first panel to define at least first and second cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Jordan De Botton
  • Patent number: 8622169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound-insulating and vibration-isolating rubber pad and a method for installing a sound-insulating and vibration-isolating floor using same in which lower pad protrusions can be inserted into a plurality of insertion holes formed in a lower water-proof plywood because the lower pad protrusions are formed in the center of an upper surface of a lower pad body of a sound-insulating and vibration-isolating rubber pad, so that the lower water-proof plywood and an upper pad are integrally connected above a lower pad, and a vibration-isolating function may be achieved in a stable manner because the lower pad, the lower water-proof plywood, and the upper pad are integrally connected, thereby providing a sound-insulating effect that can remarkably reduce inter-floor noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Hyo Kyeom Kim, Sung Hae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140000978
    Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, LLC
    Inventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz
  • Publication number: 20140000979
    Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, LLC
    Inventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz, Rafael Bury, Lee K. Yeung, William A. Frank
  • Publication number: 20140000981
    Abstract: A coating composition has a natural fibre-bearing dry matter mixture, as well as cellular plastic grains, mixed into water. By spreading this composition onto any base, particularly by spraying, and by hardening it, particularly through drying, the coating is formed from the coating composition, which coating provides extremely good acoustic properties. If a special fibre base plate based on chemical pulp is used as the base of the coating, the plate-like acoustic element is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Esa Silfverhuth
  • Publication number: 20140000980
    Abstract: A sound attenuating composite article comprising an acoustic decoupler layer comprising a fiber substrate; a acoustic barrier layer comprising a filled polymeric material; and wherein the filled polymeric material is formed in place on and bonded to the fiber substrate at one or more localized areas on the fiber substrate. A method of forming a sound attenuating composite article comprising providing a fiber substrate, wherein the fiber substrate provides a acoustic decoupler layer; providing a filled polymeric material, wherein the filled polymeric material provides an acoustic barrier layer; and forming the filled polymeric material in place on the fiber substrate at one or more localized areas on the fiber substrate and bonding the filled polymeric material to the fiber substrate at the one or more localized areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy Michael CARSON, Timothy Joel ALLISON, Ephraim Jack HOBBS, Robert Bradley CARAWAY
  • Publication number: 20130341120
    Abstract: Disclosed is a soundproof material fabricated using recycled polyurethane foam from waste seats and a process of fabricating the same, and more particularly, a soundproof material fabricated by stacking a thermoplastic polymer on a sound absorbing material including recycled polyurethane foam from seats from end-of-life vehicles and a process of fabricating the same. Use of recycled resources provides an eco-friendly impact, reduces manufacturing costs for parts, and allows for improved mechanical rigidity and sound insulating properties. The soundproof material may be applied to various automobile parts such as package trays, luggage coverings, covering shelves, and isolation pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Hong Mo Koo, Jae Eun Chang, June Ho Yang, Dong Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20130327589
    Abstract: An acoustic isolator is capable of being placed on a resting surface and receiving a sound producing device. The acoustic isolator includes a sheet like barrier member having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness of less than about 0.375 inches. The barrier member is composed of a plastic material. A sheet like fiber based fabric member has a first surface coupled to the second surface of the barrier member to form a laminated sheet having at least two layers. Also, a paintable acoustic barrier sheet is capable of being attached to and covering a room surface member, and receiving a paint material to permit the user to choose the color of covered room surface member by applying paint thereto. The paintable acoustic barrier comprises a sheet like barrier member having a first surface, a second surface and a thickness of less than about 0.2 inches. The barrier member is comprised of a first plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Eric Smith, David Fischer, Mark Kauffman, Benjamin Carlisle
  • Publication number: 20130319791
    Abstract: A constrained-layer damping material including a bitumen material, a binder material, and a tackifier, wherein the bitumen is a soft grade with a penetration of at least 150 dmm and a ring and ball softening point of greater than about 35° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Autoneum Management AG
    Inventor: Gilles Stopin
  • Patent number: 8590669
    Abstract: The present invention includes a layered acoustical system for sound attenuation in a vehicle including an external decorative layer; a moldable fiber backer adhesively adhered to a back side of the decorative layer, the moldable fiber backer further including an engineered fiber blend including one or more types of thermoplastic fibers and having a first density; a moldable lofted sound absorber and vibration decoupling layer including being made from another engineered fiber blend including one or more types of thermoplastic fibers and having a second density that is less than the first density of the moldable backer, a top side of the vibration decoupling layer being adhesively adhered to the second side of the moldable fiber backer; and an intermediate layer embedded in a location within the vibration decoupling layer to achieve a balance point between transmission loss and sound absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Janesville Acoustics
    Inventors: Barry Wyerman, Michael Sargent, Chuck Zupan
  • Publication number: 20130299273
    Abstract: An acoustical vinyl tile having an integral acoustical layer is disclosed. The vinyl tile includes a vinyl portion, an acoustical portion, and an adhesive layer for fixing the vinyl portion to the acoustical portion. The acoustical portion comprises a crumb rubber component and a polyurethane foam component. The acoustical portion can include 10-40% crumb rubber and 60-90% polyurethane foam. The resulting vinyl tile meets ASTM E 2179 IIC sound requirements. A method of making a vinyl tile meeting the ASTM sound requirements is also disclosed. The method includes providing a vinyl slab portion, providing an acoustical slab portion comprising crumb rubber, polyurethane foam and a resin binder; and bonding the vinyl slab portion to the acoustical portion. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: MICHAEL FREEDMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Freedman, Dale Tucker
  • Patent number: 8579079
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve acoustic insulation panels of the prior art by proposing a rigid, light panel, the acoustical absorption performance of which is improved thanks to the use of a grid the structure of which enables the same to contribute to the noise absorption function. To this end, the present invention relates to an acoustic insulation panel including two facing panels (2, 4), separated by a solid structure (6) that is substantially planar and has two surfaces (7b, 7c) that are substantially planar and parallel, each of which are rigidly connected to a facing panel, said structure (6) including through-holes (6a) that form a mesh, such that the meshed structure contributes to the noise absorption function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hutchinson
    Inventors: Thierry Beauvilain, David Maupetit, Sylvie Fageardie, Benoît Palluau