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Amorphous metal riblets

US9656743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2013
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2035

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  • 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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