Amorphous metal riblets
US8678316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24612
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An array of aerodynamic riblets is created by a plurality of high stiffness tips with a layer supporting the tips in predetermined spaced relation and adhering the tips to a vehicle surface.
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