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Molding material containing reinforcing fibers, method for producing molded articles using same and safety shoe toe cap

US6333105A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2000
Grant dateDec 25, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2967
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molding material comprising a reinforcing fiber 1 bundle evenly sheathed by a resin layer 2 and having an oblong shape with at least two lengthwise faces that are flat faces 3; and a method involving thermal preforming of a given amount of the molding material and placing the preformed material into a mold for molding through application of heat and pressure, affording lightweight high-strength molded articles, such as safety shoe toe caps, in high yield.

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