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Lightweight composite material

US4966801A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1988
Grant dateOct 30, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/3537
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lightweight composite material is disclosed which comprises three-dimensionally arranged fibers of at least 50 mm length provided in a thermoplast matrix. The thermoplast matrix is thermally treated to form cavities within the matrix.

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