Conformable composite structural member and method therefor
US6497190B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2231/50
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conformable composite reinforcing member (20) includes a cavity formed at least in part from a fabric layer (12) and at least a first foam core (16) and at least a second foam core (18) positioned within the cavity. The second foam core has a relatively higher rigidity than the first foam core. The first foam core is preferably made from an open cell or flexible foam and the second foam core is preferably made from a rigid open cell foam.
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