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Self-healing metal composite tube walls

US10682823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2017
Grant dateJun 16, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 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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