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Process of making fiber reinforced laminates

US5380477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1993
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0809
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fabric useful for processing into a fiber reinforced composite is made from multicomponent yarn having a thermoplastic matrix component of a first melting point if crystalline or a first softening point if not crystalline and a drawable, oriented, fibrous thermoplastic reinforcing component of a second melting point if crystalline or a second softening point if not crystalline, wherein said first melting or softening point is at least 5.degree. C. below said second melting or softening point.

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