公开(公告)号：US10106205B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15785872

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Alexander G. Mangiapane

IPC: B60J7/00 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B29C69/02 ,  B62D21/15 ,  C09J201/00 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B29K63/00 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B29K105/04 ,  B29L31/30

Abstract: A structural reinforcement comprising a base reinforcing structure including a plurality of ribs and having a first surface and a second surface, an expandable adhesive material located onto a first portion of the first surface, and a sealant material located around an edge of the second surface, the second surface being substantially free of any of the plurality of ribs.

公开(公告)号：US09950759B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14629542

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Gary Vanlerberghe ,  Dean Schneider

IPC: B62D27/02 ,  B62D65/02 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/04

CPC classification number: B62D65/02 ,  B62D27/023 ,  B62D29/002 ,  B62D29/041 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49632 ,  Y10T29/49634

Abstract: A structural reinforcement device for insertion into a cavity of a structure and method for making the same including a first reinforcement section that has at least one projection of a first expandable polymeric material secured to it; and a separate second reinforcement section mated with the first reinforcement section, the second reinforcement section being configured to include at least one cavity, into which the at least one projection penetrates upon mating, and at least one aperture defined therein through which the expandable material flows during expansion and where it will remain upon curing of the material, thereby causing the first reinforcement section to be coupled with the second reinforcement section.

公开(公告)号：US20180022397A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15656804

申请日：2017-07-21

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Alexander G. Mangiapane

IPC: B62D29/04 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B29C69/02 ,  C09J201/00

CPC classification number: B62D29/041 ,  B29C69/02 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  B29K2105/0097 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/30 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D29/002 ,  C09J201/00

Abstract: A structural reinforcement comprising a base reinforcing structure including a plurality of ribs and having a first surface and a second surface, an expandable adhesive material located onto a first portion of the first surface, and a sealant material located around an edge of the second surface, the second surface being substantially free of any of the plurality of ribs.

公开(公告)号：US09782950B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14874521

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Xuping Qian ,  Gary Hulett

IPC: B60J7/00 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/28 ,  B32B7/08 ,  B32B15/08

CPC classification number: B32B7/02 ,  B29C65/4855 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/28 ,  B32B7/08 ,  B32B9/041 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B2305/08 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B62D29/002

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure including a base reinforcing portion, an expandable material and a localized reinforcement is disclosed. The localized reinforcement is placed within the structural reinforcement at a location of anticipated increased deformation during vehicle impact in an effort to reduce deformation and control the load distribution post-impact.

公开(公告)号：US20160201708A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15074799

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Jeffery Thomas Shantz ,  Alex Mangiapane

IPC: F16B17/00 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D27/02

CPC classification number: F16B17/00 ,  B29C69/00 ,  B62D27/023 ,  B62D27/026 ,  B62D29/002 ,  B62D29/005 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: A device and method for the protection of a first member and second member from corrosion by utilizing a connector that bonds the members without allowing direct contact of the members.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过利用连接构件而不允许构件直接接触的连接器来保护第一构件和第二构件免受腐蚀的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08801079B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13795849

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffery Thomas Shantz ,  Alexander Gabriel Mangiapane ,  Henry E. Richardson

IPC: B60J7/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F7/00

CPC classification number: B22F3/004 ,  B22F7/006 ,  B29C44/188 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B60R13/00 ,  B62D29/002

Abstract: A device for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure that includes hinge structures for allowing the member to be moveable within a cavity and free of any spring effect during movement.

Abstract translation: 一种用于加强，挡板或密封车辆结构的装置，其包括用于允许构件在空腔内移动并且在运动期间没有任何弹簧效应的铰链结构。

公开(公告)号：US20250162660A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US19027328

申请日：2025-01-17

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson

IPC: B62D27/02 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: A structural member comprising: (i) a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a plurality of interconnecting ribs, each carrier further including one or more projections extending from exterior walls of each carrier; (ii) one or more secondary members secured to one or more surfaces of each carrier; and (iii) an adhesive material disposed on the first carrier, the second carrier, or both, wherein the first carrier and the second carrier are bonded to each other via the adhesive material.

公开(公告)号：US20250162652A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US19027336

申请日：2025-01-17

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Liwen Li ,  Henry E. Richardson

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D25/02 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a vehicle comprising: a) a carrier having a base wall from which a plurality of projections extend, the plurality of projections including at least one first projection and at least one second projection and the at least one first projection having a height greater than a height of the at least one second projection; b) an activatable material which is heat activatable and affixed to the carrier, configured to secure the carrier in a cavity of the vehicle; wherein in event of an impact, the at least one first projection and second projection are configured to deform toward the base wall and/or in a direction of an impact load in response to the impact load; and the at least one first projection is configured to receive the impact load and deform before the at least one second projection receives the impact load and deforms.

公开(公告)号：US20250153459A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US19022111

申请日：2025-01-15

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Xuping Qian ,  Gary Hulett

IPC: B32B7/022 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/28 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B7/08 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B62D29/00

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure including a base reinforcing portion, an expandable material and a localized reinforcement is disclosed. The localized reinforcement is placed within the structural reinforcement at a location of anticipated increased deformation during vehicle impact in an effort to reduce deformation and control the load distribution post-impact.

公开(公告)号：US20240336749A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18749260

申请日：2024-06-20

Applicant: ZEPHYROS, INC.

Inventor： Henry E. Richardson ,  Sylvain Gleyal

IPC: C08J5/04 ,  B29C44/02 ,  B29C44/18 ,  B29C44/34 ,  B29K101/12 ,  B29K105/06 ,  B29K105/12 ,  B29K505/00 ,  B29K507/04 ,  B29K511/10 ,  B29L31/30 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/04 ,  C08K7/00 ,  C08K7/02

CPC classification number: C08J5/04 ,  B29C44/02 ,  B29C44/188 ,  B29C44/3484 ,  C08K7/00 ,  C08K7/02 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  B29K2105/12 ,  B29K2105/128 ,  B29K2505/00 ,  B29K2507/04 ,  B29K2511/10 ,  B29L2031/30 ,  B29L2031/3002 ,  B62D29/002 ,  B62D29/04 ,  C08J2363/00 ,  C08J2363/02 ,  C08K2201/004

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier (10) that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material (12) having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one fibrous composite insert (14) or overlay (960) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement (e.g., having a plurality of ordered fibers). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) and the mass of polymeric material (12) are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert or overlay to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier (10) may be a mass of activatable material (126). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) may include a polymeric matrix that includes a thermoplastic epoxy.