Heat activated reinforcing sleeve
US6482486B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1393
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforced sleeve including a carrier member and a reinforcing medium supported by the carrier member. The carrier is an elongated polymer member, and the reinforcing medium extends along at least a portion of the length of the carrier member. The reinforcing medium is preferably an epoxy-based resin. More particularly, the reinforcing medium is preferably a heat-activated structural foam.
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