Patent · US Active

Cure tool with integrated edge breather and method of making the same

US9937672B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by
64References
19Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/047
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for curing a composite layup comprises a tool body having a surface adapted to support a composite layup thereon. The tool includes an integrated breather for allowing removal of air from the layup during curing.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.