Patent ID: 11883995
Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F  Y | IPC B  F

Claim 19:
20. An article comprising:
(a) a carrier having a longitudinal axis, having a first end and a second end, and being flexible, wherein the carrier includes:
(i) a central portion between the first end and the second end which extends parallel relative to the longitudinal axis of the carrier,
(ii) a curved portion between the central portion and the first end or between the central portion and the second end;
(iii) a first fastener integrally formed with, and extending from, the central portion;
(iv) a second fastener integrally formed with, and extending from, the central portion, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are longitudinally spaced apart relative to the longitudinal axis of the carrier, and wherein the first fastener and the second fastener adapt to varying distances between receiving holes within a cavity of a structure by flexing of the carrier;
(iv) a plurality of extensions integrally formed with and extending from the central portions, wherein the plurality of extension extend away from the central portion in a same direction as the first fastener and the second fastener; and

(b) an activatable material disposed on the carrier;
wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are each flanked by two or more of the plurality of extension; and
wherein the article is configured as an extruded profile and adapted to provide sealing, baffling, or reinforcement within a structure's cavity.