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3-dimensional universal tube connector system

US8397463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/341
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention includes a system for connecting tubes or rods, which are preferably uni-directional pultruded, filament wound, or roll-wrapped carbon-fiber tubes or rods, together to form trusses and other structures using a series of connector pieces preferably bonded together with adhesive.

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