Patent ID: 7043815

Claim:
A method for applying a flowable material to a plurality of components for one or more automotive vehicles the method comprising: providing a first surface of the plurality of components; providing a dispenser capable of applying the flowable material to the plurality of components; providing an automated apparatus for moving the plurality of components during application of the flowable material to the plurality of components, the automated apparatus being selected from a carousel or a robot arm; applying the flowable material with the dispenser upon the first surface of the plurality of components in a slightly flowable state such that the flowable material wets and adheres to the first surface; and transporting the plurality of components to or within an assembly plant; assembling the plurality of components to the one or more automotive vehicles prior to painting the body of the one or more automotive vehicles; and expanding the flowable material through the use of heat typically encountered in an e-coat or other automotive paint oven operation.