Articles including untwisted fibers and methods of using them

US10384418B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hanwha Azdel, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ruomiao Wang · Warren, US
• Jesse Hipwell · Grand Blanc, US
• Mark O. Mason · Covington, US
• Thomas Ebeling · Forest, US
• Erich Vorenkamp · Pinckney, US
• Stephen Senkow · Emmett, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 27, 2013
• Grant date: Aug 20, 2019
• Expiry date: Nov 27, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T428/249952
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials comprising untwisted fibers. In some embodiments, the article can include a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and reinforcing fibers. In other embodiments, untwisted fibers can be disposed on the core layer. In certain examples, the article is effective to provide a Class A finish when painted.