Hollow polymer micro-truss structures containing pressurized fluids
US9527261B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2260/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ordered, 3-dimensional, micro-scale, open-cellular truss structure including interconnected hollow polymer tubes. The hollow micro-truss structure separates two fluid volumes which can be independently pressurized or depressurized to control flow, or materials properties, or both. Applications for this invention include deployable structures, inflatable structures, flow control, and vented padding.
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