Composite materials for structural end uses
US5357726A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/036
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible, reinforced textile composite material for constructing tensioned fabric structures, e.g. for sheltering from the outdoor environment, is disclosed. The material has a hydrophobic protective film element laminated to the textile composite material to provide enhanced hydrophobicity. In a preferred embodiment, of the invention, one or a mixture of colorants, dyestuffs or biological agents are incorporated into the hydrophobic protective film layer. The textile composite material has particular application as a tensioned architectural element for forming a dome, roof or the like, or as an electromagnetic window or a radome.
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