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Semi-permanent vacuum bag breather and installation method

US12043006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2022
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3076
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breather used for vacuum bag compaction of a composite laminate part is semi-permanently installed on a compaction tool. The breather is a channel member having an internal passageway that routes air and volatiles from the vacuum bag to a vacuum port in the tool.

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