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Composites of thermosetting resins and carbon fibers having polyhydroxyether sizings

US6020063A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Composite material having carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix comprising a thermoset resin, where the carbon fibers are precoated with a sizing agent comprising a saturated polyurethane or polyhydroxyether before being embedded in the resin. The invention also contemplates processes for making this composite material and intermediate products thereof.

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