US2006210736A1PendingUtilityA1

Method for forming a tangible item and a tangible item which is made by a method which allows the created tangible item to efficiently absorb energy

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Aug 5, 2004Filed: Jun 30, 2005Published: Sep 21, 2006
Est. expiryAug 5, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Joseph Wycech
B29C 70/64B60R 2021/0435B60R 21/04B60R 2021/0442B29L 2031/30B60R 21/0428Y10T428/13B29L 2031/721B29C 70/58B29K 2995/0091
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Abstract

A method for creating a tangible item (such as an “A” pillar garnishment 18 ) which increases the capacity of the item to absorb energy by the incorporation and/or addition of a plurality of adhesive-covered beads 25 , and which utilizes the method and/or type of energy used to normally form the item to incorporate and/or add the adhesive-covered beads 25 , thereby increasing efficiency while reducing cost. A new and novel tangible item, such as “A” pillar garnishment 18 , having programmed energy absorption characteristics is also disclosed.

Claims

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1 ) A method of forming a tangible item comprising the steps of forming a pre-part; forming a plurality of adhesive coated beads; and causing said adhesive coated beads to adhere to at least a portion of a pre-part.  
   
   
       2 ) The method of  claim 1  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       3 ) The method of  claim 2  wherein said automotive component comprises a pillar garnishment.  
   
   
       4 ) The method of  claim 3  wherein said pillar garnishment comprises an “A” pillar garnishment.  
   
   
       5 ) The method of  claim 2  wherein said component comprises a headliner.  
   
   
       6 ) The method of  claim 2  wherein said component comprises a door trim panel.  
   
   
       7 ) The method of  claim 1  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       8 ) The method of  claim 1  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       9 ) The method of claim l wherein said adhesive comprises an anaerobic adhesive.  
   
   
       10 ) The method of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive comprises a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive.  
   
   
       11 ) The method of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive comprises a thermoset adhesive.  
   
   
       12 ) A method for creating a tangible item comprising the steps of forming a pre-part which includes at least one pocket; placing adhesive coated beads within said at least one pocket; and compressing said adhesive coated beads, thereby causing said adhesive coated beads to adhere to said pre-part and forming said tangible item.  
   
   
       13 ) The method of  claim 12  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       14 ) The method of  claim 12  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       15 ) The method of  claim 12  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       16 ) A method for creating a tangible item comprising the steps of forming a pre-part which includes at least one pocket; placing adhesive coated beads within said at least one pocket; generating heated air; and directing said heated air to contact said adhesive coated beads, thereby causing said adhesive coated beads to adhere to said pre-part and forming said tangible item.  
   
   
       17 ) The method of  claim 16  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       18 ) The method of  claim 16  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       19 ) The method of  claim 16  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       20 ) The method of  claim 16  wherein said adhesive comprises a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive.  
   
   
       21 ) The method of  claim 16  wherein said adhesive comprises a thermoset adhesive.  
   
   
       22 ) A method for creating a tangible item comprising the steps of forming a pre-part which includes at least one pocket; placing adhesive coated beads within said at least one pocket; and causing said adhesive coated beads to be placed within a substantially anaerobic environment for a certain amount of time, thereby causing said adhesive coated beads to adhere to said pre-part and forming said tangible item.  
   
   
       23 ) The method of  claim 22  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       24 ) The method of  claim 22  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       25 ) The method of  claim 22  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       26 ) The method of  claim 22  wherein said adhesive comprises an anaerobic adhesive.  
   
   
       27 ) A method for forming a tangible item comprising the steps of providing a mold; placing a first material within said mold; placing a second material within said mold, wherein said second material comprises a plurality of adhesive coated beads; and using said mold to create said tangible item comprising a body which is substantially formed from said first material and wherein said body includes an enhanced energy absorption portion which is formed from said plurality of adhesive coated beads which are integrally formed and reside within a certain portion of said body.  
   
   
       28 ) The method of  claim 27  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       29 ) The method of  claim 27  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       30 ) The method of  claim 27  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       31 ) A method of increasing the amount of energy which may be absorbed by a tangible item wherein said tangible item is normally formed by the use of a process which requires a certain amount of energy, said method comprising the steps of providing beads; placing a certain amount of adhesive material upon said beads, thereby substantially coating said beads with said adhesive material; and causing said coated beads to be adhered to said tangible item only by the use of said certain amount of energy.  
   
   
       32 ) The method of  claim 31  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       33 ) The method of  claim 31  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       34 ) The method of  claim 31  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       35 ) A method for increasing the amount energy which may be absorbed by a tangible item, said method comprising the steps of selecting only a portion of said tangible item; providing adhesive coated beads; and placing said adhesive coated beads only upon said selected portion of said tangible item.  
   
   
       36 ) The method of  claim 35  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       37 ) The method of  claim 35  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       38 ) The method of  claim 35  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.  
   
   
       39 ) The method of  claim 35  wherein said tangible item is normally formed by the use of a process which requires a certain amount of energy, and wherein said coated beads to be adhered to said tangible item are adhered only by the use of said certain amount of energy.  
   
   
       40 ) A tangible item comprising at least one pocket; and a plurality of adhesive coated beads which are resident within said at least one pocket.  
   
   
       41 ) The tangible item of  claim 40  wherein said tangible item comprises an automotive component.  
   
   
       42 ) The tangible item of  claim 40  wherein said beads comprise glass beads.  
   
   
       43 ) The tangible item of  claim 40  wherein said beads comprise ceramic semi-solid beads.

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