Method of providing reinforcing members

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7478478
APP PUB NO 20060006695A1
SERIAL NO

11199316

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Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment. Optionally, the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally, a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment, the hollow profile is the A, B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.

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  • ZEPHYROS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bieber, Serge Haegen, FR 14 730
Bourdin, Jean-Philippe Obernai, FR 2 119
Le, Gall Eric Strasbourg, FR 21 586
Lutz, Jean-Philippe Strasbourg , FR 4 185

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