Cellular matrix with integrated radiant and/or convection barriers particularly for use with inflatable bodies
US10384414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2307/7265
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Cellular matrices generally having a plurality of generally identical cells (open-ended geometric prisms) arranged to form a repeating geometric form, and characterized by radiant and/or convection barriers at each cell to mitigate undesired thermal transmission in a plurality of directions there through. Barriers of various embodiments include non-film sheet material, such as non-woven (e.g., spun) or batting-type sheet material as well as a foam sheet material, which may be substituted for some or all of the film material otherwise comprising the matrix, and/or integration of a thermally reflective film or coating into the matrix and/or enveloping panels of an inflatable body to provide enhanced thermal radiation mitigation means. When used in conjunction with inflatable bodies, axes of the cells are oriented parallel to exteriorly exposed panels that define the chamber of the inflatable body in which the matrix is disposed, and in certain embodiments the panels defining the chamber also comprise portions of the matrix.
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