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Refractory solid-state heat pipes and heat shields

US5077103A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1990
Grant dateDec 31, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/30
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A refractory solid-state heat pipe assembly, or heat shield, capable of solid-state operation at high and low extreme temperature ranges in hostile environments, with particular application found in hypersonic vehicle surfaces, is provided.

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