Patent · US Expired

Multi-wall cylindrical structure, method of making such structure, and apparatus for carrying out such method

US6955780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/139
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elongated composite tube made up of an inner tube 42 and an outer tube 44 (see FIG. 3) with a plurality of elongated helical ribs disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube in a supporting relationship to both. A slinky like toy made from the composite tube is also disclosed, as is a method of making both.

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