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Method of forming fastenable member for sealing, baffling or reinforcing

  • US 10,328,624 B2
  • Filed: 05/27/2016
  • Issued: 06/25/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forming a member for providing sealing, baffling or reinforcement to one or more structures, the method comprising:

  • extruding a carrier, the carrier including a longitudinal axis and at least one integrally formed clip on a first terminating end of the carrier, the clip configured to create an interference fit between the member and a wall of a structure;

    co-extruding an expandable material onto only a second terminating end of the carrier that opposes the first terminating end of the carrier, which is capable of expansion to a volume of at least about 2000% of its original volume, wherein the expandable material has a substantially consistent rectangular shape and a substantially consistent thickness along an entirety of the carrier which receives the expandable material;

    wherein the member includes one or more extensions, which are integrally attached to the carrier and extend into the expandable material, and wherein the integrally formed clip is free of any contact with the expandable material.

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