Patent ID: 7950723
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A noise reduction member, comprising: a carrier member having a top wall, a bottom wall and side wall interconnecting the top and bottom walls, wherein: a mass of expandable material located in the cavity of the carrier member, extending along an elongated axis and having a length parallel to that axis, wherein: a fastener attached to the side wall of the carrier member; wherein the top wall and bottom wall of the carrier provide spaces both above and below the carrier member so that any openings in the vehicle structure located adjacent the spaces will not be covered by the expandable material upon expansion of the expandable material and will remain useful for allowing components to extend into and through the openings and wherein the securement flange of the carrier member extends into the expandable material for assisting in positioning and maintaining the expandable material in a location relative to the carrier member.