Thomas F Block

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.