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Formable reinforcing bar and method for making same

US5843266A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 1997
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24995
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A formable reinforcement bar, a process for producing a formable reinforcing bar and a supported structure including a formable reinforcement bar are provided. The reinforcement bar includes a body portion of a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material. The process involves laminating multiple layers of thin strips or bundles of fiber reinforced thermoplastic to produce the formable rebar. The formable rebar may be produced at remote locations such as a construction site. The supported structure includes a composite material having a formable rebar embedded therein.

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