Self-healing metal composite tube walls
US10682823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B9/045
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.
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