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Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

US6344270B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2000
Grant dateFeb 5, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2958
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Metal matrix composite wires that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.

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