Thomas T Block

US Patent:

6669265, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160776

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Tilton - Goshen KY
Thomas T. Block - Howell MI
Lee A. Staelgraeve - Lambertville MI
Daniel J. Eigel - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B60J 500

US Classification:

2961461, 296 391

Abstract:

A liner/insulator includes a pad of fibrous material having a lofty, acoustically insulating portion and a relatively higher density skin along a first face thereof that may function as a water barrier. The acoustical liner is a non-laminate made from polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, glass fibers, natural fibers and any mixtures thereof. For certain applications the liner/insulator may incorporate a facing on one or even two opposing faces thereof. A method of insulating a door including an exterior body panel and an interior fascia panel as well as a door for a vehicle are also provided.

US Patent:

6726980, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/040697

Inventors:

Lee A. Staelgraeve - Lambertville MI
Thomas T. Block - Howell MI
Dan Eigel - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglass Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B32B 2302

US Classification:

428192, 428218, 428156, 428171, 428177, 4282974

Abstract:

An acoustical liner with integral water barrier is provided. The liner includes a pad of fibrous material having a lofty, acoustically insulating portion and at least one heat-seared face of relatively higher density to provide water barrier protection. The acoustical liner is a non-laminate made from polyester, fiberglass, polypropylene and any mixtures thereof. A method of insulating a door including an exterior body panel and an interior fascia panel as well as a door for a vehicle are also disclosed and claimed.

US Patent:

6900145, May 31, 2005

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939284

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Tilton - Goshen KY, US
Lee A. Staelgraeve - Lambertville MI, US
Thomas T. Block - Howell MI, US
Paul W. Poole - Huntersville NC, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

D03D025/00
B32B005/26

US Classification:

442181, 442381, 442382, 442383, 442384, 428170, 181284, 181256

Abstract:

A trim panel insulator is provided for a vehicle. The insulator includes a nonlaminate acoustical and thermal insulating layer of polymer fiber. The insulator may include a relatively high density, nonlaminate skin of polymer fiber and/or one or more facing layers constructed from various materials.

US Patent:

6955845, Oct 18, 2005

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/607481

Inventors:

Paul Warren Poole - Huntersville NC, US
Thomas Troy Block - Howell MI, US
Jeffrey Allan Tilton - Louisville KY, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B32B001/04
B32B003/02

US Classification:

428 76, 428 74, 428 71, 428 364, 428 363, 428 358, 428 361, 296 393

Abstract:

An acoustical and thermal insulator in the form of a multilayer composite includes a first facing layer such as a heat reflective material layer, a polymer based blanket layer and an insulation insert encapsulated in the polymer based blanket layer. The insulator may also include a second facing layer. The insulation insert is sized and positioned in the insulator so as to provide extra thermal insulation at selected hot spots and/or extra acoustical insulation at high noise points of a vehicle to which the insulator may be mounted.

US Patent:

7166547, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160076

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Tilton - Goshen KY, US
Bharat D. Patel - Pickerington OH, US
Thomas T. Block - Howell MI, US
Larry E. Targett - Pickerington OH, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B32B 5/26
B32B 7/02
B32B 15/14

US Classification:

442389, 442376, 442378, 442381, 442390, 442414, 442415, 442416, 428218

Abstract:

An under carpet heat shield/floor pan insulator is provided for a vehicle. The shield/insulator includes an acoustical and thermal insulating layer of polymer fiber that shows no signs of any thickness increase, delamination, deterioration or any undesirable effect which may affect performance for at least 330 hours when maintained at a temperature of at least approximately 150 C. The shield/insulator may include a relatively high density, nonlaminate skin of polymer fiber and/or one or more facing layers constructed from polymer material.

US Patent:

8361912, Jan 29, 2013

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/159539

Inventors:

Thomas L. Block - Howell MI, US
Lee A. Staelgraeve - Lambertville MI, US
Jeffrey A. Tilton - Goshen KY, US
Paul W. Poole - Huntersville NC, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC - Toledo OH

International Classification:

D04H 1/00

US Classification:

442327, 442394

Abstract:

A hood, dash, firewall or engine cover liner is provided for a vehicle. The liner includes a nonlaminate acoustical and thermal insulating layer of polymer fiber that shows no signs of any thickness increase, delamination, deterioration or any undesirable effect which may affect performance for at least 330 hours when maintained at a temperature of at least approximately 150 C. The liner may include a relatively high density, nonlaminate skin of polymer fiber and/or one or more facing layers constructed from polymer material.

US Patent:

20050202740, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Feb 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/058502

Inventors:

Jeffrey Tilton - Prospect KY, US
Lee Staelgraeve - Lambertville MI, US
Thomas Block - Howell MI, US

International Classification:

D03D015/00
D03D025/00

US Classification:

442181000

Abstract:

An acoustical and thermal insulator provided which is suitable for use in a vehicle. The insulator includes a nonlaminate acoustical and thermal insulating layer of blend of polymer fibers and natural fibers. The fiber blend provides a lower cost material with similar acoustical, thermal properties. The insulator includes a relatively high density, nonlaminate layer of the fiber blend and/or one or more facing layers constructed from various materials.

US Patent:

20060254855, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

May 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/129956

Inventors:

James Loftus - Newark OH, US
Thomas Block - Howell MI, US
Jeffrey Tilton - Prospect KY, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/82
E04B 2/02

US Classification:

181293000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a fibrous veil having a plurality of densified portions formed thereon for improved airflow resistance. The airflow resistance may be tuned to meet the needs of a particular application by selecting the size, density and location of the densified portions. The veil may be used independently or in combination with other sound control materials. The present invention also provides a fibrous blanket having a plurality of densified portions formed on one or both major surfaces thereof for improved airflow resistance. The airflow resistance may be tuned to meet the needs of a particular application by selecting the size and density of the densified portions. A method of manufacturing the materials of the present invention by applying heat and/or pressure to portions of the material is also presented.