Opaque fiber reinforcement of composites
US8997416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249949
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite material includes a polymeric matrix, at least one transparent region including a plurality of optically clear elements provided in the polymeric matrix and at least one opaque region including a plurality of opaque reinforcing elements provided in the polymeric matrix substantially parallel and adjacent to the at least one transparent region. A structural window and a method for reinforcing a composite material are also disclosed.
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