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Open-cell reticulated foam

US10035174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Ryan B. Noraas · Vernon, US
Steven J. Bullied · Pomfret Center, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 9, 2015
Grant date	Jul 31, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/60
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foam for use in a lost-foam casting process utilized in the manufacture of a component for a gas turbine engine, the foam having a void fraction less than or equal to ninety five percent, is disclosed. The foam may include a first layer comprising polymer foam having an open-cell structure and a void fraction greater than ninety five percent. A second layer, comprising adhesive, may be adhered to the first layer. A third layer comprising particulate material may be adhered to the second layer.

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