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Modified hexagonal perforated pattern

US7909902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2008
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24165
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein are various embodiments of a modified hexagonal perforated pattern and objects within which the pattern is formed. For example, according to one representative embodiment, an apparatus includes an object and a perforated pattern formed in the object. The perforated pattern includes a plurality of perforations through which matter is flowable. Each of the perforations includes a modified hexagonal shape including a hexagon having six rounded corners.

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