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Curable prepregs with surface openings

US10329696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2017
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2992
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Curable prepregs possessing enhanced ability for the removal of gases from within prepregs and between prepreg plies in a prepreg layup prior to and/or during consolidation and curing. Each curable prepreg is a resin-impregnated, woven fabric that has been subjected to a treatment to create an array of openings in at least one major surface. Furthermore, the location of the openings is specific to the weave pattern of the fabric.

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