Patent ID: 8051947

Claim:
An article that reduces noise in use comprising a multilayer structure comprising: A. at least one polymeric layer comprising a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprising: (i) from about 15 to about 75 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic polyester or copolyetherester elastomer continuous phase; and (ii) from about 25 to about 85 wt-% of at least one poly(meth)acrylate or polyethylene/(meth)acrylate rubber that forms a dispersed phase, wherein the rubber is dynamically cross-linked with at least one peroxide free-radical initiator and at least one organic multiolefinic co-agent; the weight percentage being based on the total weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate composition (i+ii); wherein the thermoplastic vulcanizate composition is characterized by having a tan δ, as determined according ISO 6721-4, non-resonance method, of greater than or equal to 0.07 within the ranqe of about −35° C. to about 80° C.; and B. at least one additional layer.