Sealant smoothing tool
US12285777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/10
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sealant smoothing tool for smoothing sealant in a gap between two aircraft parts is disclosed including a main body having a base surface for abutting sliding along a top surface of the aircraft parts, a spatula holder for holding a spatula, the spatula holder being configured to movably mount the spatula relative to the main body, and a resilient biasing member, configured to provide a biasing against the spatula or the spatula holder, such that the spatula supplies a biasing force to the sealant. An aircraft having two parts sealed by the sealant smoothing tool, a kit of parts including a sealant smoothing tool and one or more spatulas, and a method of smoothing sealant to seal a gap between two aircraft parts are also disclosed.
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