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Spool-mounted coiled structural extending member

US7891145B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2008
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B3/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A very lightweight long-range extending member formed from assembled tapes. The strength of an extended structure can be greatly increased by forming a composite structure from individual single tapes. This invention describes various composite structures and the means for forming them.

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