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Flat structural elements and a packing composed of such structural elements

US5629258A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/72
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A flat structural element has a plurality of openings which are distributed according to a predetermined pattern for use in packings. Every opening is delimited by the edges, which extend at an angle to each other or are curved. The structural element is made from two or more adjacent strips of flat material which are connected to each other with butt or overlapping connections.

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