Method of applying activatable material to a member

Details Method of applying activatable material to a member Method of applying activatable material to a member

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Tran, Len (Department: 1725)

Electric heating

Metal heating

For bonding with pressure

C219S121460

Reexamination Certificate

active

11078243

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member. Preferably, the activatable material is applied in a condition that makes the material suitable for allowing further processing or assembly of the member, the article of manufacture or both.

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