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Bonded patches with bond line control

US9017499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2009
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/28
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A patch is used to rework an area of a structure. The patch is bonded to the structure by a layer of adhesive. A spacer placed between the patch and the structure is used to control the thickness of the adhesive and/or a bondline.

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