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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5635272 | Composite structure for transmitting high shear loads A fiber reinforced composite structure for transmitting high shear loads includes a laminate with an edge defining a buttress groove. The buttress groove includes a pressure flank oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the structur... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5635263 | Reinforcing fiber sheet and concrete structure using same The present invention has an object to provide a reinforcing fiber sheet which permits sufficient reinforcement of a concrete structure with a smaller number of layers than in the conventional cases, without causing fracture of the sheet within a range of... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5622707 | Composite membranes for the guided regeneration of tissues Biomaterials are disclosed comprised of biodegradable, biocompatible, and bioabsorbable composite membranes for use in surgery for the guided regeneration of tissues. The composite membranes are comprised of threads embedded in a matrix, wherein both the ... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5618606 | Process for bonding staged composites with a cobonded staged adhesive and article A process for producing a fiber reinforced, staged resin composite or repair patch containing a staged and cobonded adhesive, comprises providing a composite or patch formed of one or more layers of a fiber reinforced thermosetting resin such as a graphit... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5614305 | Impact and perforation resistant composite structures A fiber reinforced polymer material has improved impact strength and resistance to delamination and perforation when fibers which exhibit martensite phase transformations are incorporated into the composite material. By embedding or "hybridizing" a brittl... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5605748 | Fiber beds for fiber bed mist eliminators There is provided a fiber bed for removing liquid aerosols and soluble solids from a gas stream in a fiber bed mist eliminator. The fiber bed is in the form of a flexible mat having a void fraction of greater than about 0.89 and greater than about 700 net... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5595809 | Method for improving the energy absorption of a high tenacity fabric during a ballistic event A method for increasing the energy absorption of a fabric constructed of high tenacity fiber. This method modifies the ballistic stress-deflection curve of the fabric by effectively toughening the fabric by controlling the peak stresses generated in the f... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5595795 | Composite, preform therefore, method of making, and apparatus The present invention is a highly predictable composite usable to fabricate such structural articles as complex-shaped automotive body parts and building panels. Included in this composite is at least one netlike preform having a plurality of inter-crosse... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5593752 | Low CTE/CME boron/carbon fiber laminates and method of making them A boron/carbon fiber laminate comprising a boron fiber layer and a carbon fiber layer having a balanced pair of carbon fiber plies embedded in a plastic resin matrix has a Coefficient of Thermal Expansion between &#b1;0.54 μm/m/°C., a Coefficient of Moi... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5591509 | Ski containing sheetlike plates or tapes made of a fiber reinforced material The ski described is characterized by the use of a selected fiber reinforced material comprising a sheetlike textile material and a thermoset resin, the fiber content being 30-70% by weight and the fiber being not less than 30% by weight synthetic. This m... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5587241 | Mineral fibers and whiskers exhibiting reduced mammalian cell toxicity, and method for their preparation An abatement of the cytotoxicity to cells caused by mineral fibers/whiskers through the surface treatment of the fibers/whiskers with a material that changes the surface structure which eradicate charge and confer hydrophobicity. By pretreating the fibers... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5586152 | Carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite materials, processes for their production, and first walls of nuclear fusion reactors employing them A carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material, wherein carbon fibers are oriented substantially in the thickness direction, the ratio of the thermal conductivity in the thickness direction to the thermal conductivity in a direction perpendicular to ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5580629 | Method for improving the energy absorption of a high tenacity fabric during a ballistic event A method for increasing the energy absorption of a fabric constructed of high tenacity fiber. This method modifies the ballistic stress-deflection curve of the fabric by effectively toughening the fabric by controlling the peak stresses generated in the f... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5580626 | High strength, high stiffness, curved composite member The invention provides a tubular composite member which has a plurality of plies and a generally elongate and selectively curved axis. The plies can include helically oriented fiber components, a matrix material, and thermoplastic tubes. An intermediate l... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5576104 | Elastomers containing partially oriented reinforcing fibers, tires made using said elastomers, and a method therefor Partially oriented yarns (POY), when processed into short fibers and used as a fiber reinforcement in an elastomer, have been found to demonstrate reduced crack propagation in the elastomer. POY reinforced elastomers can be used in tires to replace cord r... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5576079 | Braided complex composite parts and methods of forming same A multi-vane structure for incorporation in an aircraft gas turbine engine has vanes of complex geometry made of braided fibers which are continuous about the cavities defined by the vanes. These complex geometry parts are prepared by providing a pluralit... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5573824 | High strength, high modulus continuous polymeric material for durable, impact resistant applications A protective, impact resistant material and method, the material comprising a fabric of thermoplastic polymeric fibers having a strength of at least 0.5 GPa and an elastic modulus of at least 25 GPa and a matrix of polymeric material disposed in the inter... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5569509 | Method for improving the energy absorption of a high tenacity fabric during a ballistic event A method for increasing the energy absorption of a fabric constructed of high tenacity fiber. This method modifies the ballistic stress-deflection curve of the fabric by effectively toughening the fabric by controlling the peak stresses generated in the f... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5567536 | Inorganic ceramic paper, its method of manufacturing and articles produced therefrom An inorganic ceramic paper includes inorganic ceramic fibers and an inorganic binder system of fibers consisting essentially of silica. The binder system initially includes organic materials as well as the silica fibers, however, the organic materials are... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5567498 | Textured ballistic article An article that includes at least two networks of high strength fibers and a matrix material which impregnates the high strength fibers to form a composite element having a first plane profile and a second plane profile, wherein at least one of the first ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5562966 | Method of applying oxidation resistant coating on carbon fibers Oxidation resistant coatings on carbon fibers are provided. Oxidation inhibitor particles are incorporated into a polymeric sizing coating on carbon fibers to protect the fibers from deterioration and erosion due to oxidation of carbon.... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5557982 | Composite bicycle handlebar A high efficiency lightweight bicycle handlebar using strong, stiff fibers and a structural resin is disclosed. Relatively low modulus fibers are used in the axial direction and relatively high modulus fibers in the transverse or hoop direction. The hoop ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5556687 | Composite structure suitable for use as a bone plate and method for making said structure A method of forming a composite structure comprises the steps of forming a radially inner portion of a preform with braided reinforcing fibers extending substantially transverse to an axis of the preform and forming a radially outer portion of the preform... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5556677 | Composite shaft structure and manufacture The invention provides improvements to a composite member that has a plurality of plies. The improved composite member has (1) an interior ply which functions to dampen or resist sudden forces exerted on the composite member, (2) an intermediate load-carr... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5554430 | Low CTE boron/carbon fiber laminate A boron/carbon fiber 1D laminate comprising a boron fiber layer and a carbon fiber layer having a balanced pair of carbon fiber plies embedded in a plastic resin matrix has a coefficient of thermal expansion between &#b1;0.54 μm/m/°C. and a specific mod... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5552215 | Fiber reinforced glass matrix composites with secondary matrix reinforcement A fiber reinforced glass matrix composite has a glass matrix or glass ceramic and a plurality of primary and secondary reinforcing fibers dispersed in the matrix. The primary fibers may be continuous or discontinuous. The secondary fibers are discontinuou... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5552208 | High strength composite An article made from at least one network of high strength fibers and a matrix composition that includes a vinyl ester and diallyl phthalate. Preferably, the article is made from at least one prepreg element which includes at least two adjacent layers of ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5549947 | Composite shaft structure and manufacture The invention provides improvements to a composite member that has a plurality of plies. The improved composite member has (1) an interior ply which functions to dampen or resist sudden forces exerted on the composite member, (2) an intermediate load-carr... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5546880 | Annular filamentary structures and methods of making Fibrous substrates for the production of carbon and/or ceramic (including mixtures of these) fiber reinforced carbon and/or ceramic (including mixtures of these) composites and to methods of manufacture of same. A multilayered annular shaped fibrous struc... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5545455 | Constructions having improved penetration resistance An improved rigid composite of the type comprising a plurality of fibrous layers at least two of which are secured together by a securing means, said improvements comprising a securing means which comprises at least two adjacent paths.... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5539040 | Plastics molding composition for production of moldings having a decorative effect A polypropylene molding composition which comprises 0.5 to 15% by weight of dark mineral fibers, in particular basalt fibers, can be processed to moldings having a decorative surface. These moldings are used for domestic appliances, for motor vehicles, in... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536554 | Reinforcing fabric for power transmission belts A reinforcing fabric for reinforcing power transmission belts is comprised of a first fibrous web having minimal warp yarns and filler yarns oriented at a desired right lead. A second fibrous web is provided which has minimal warp yarns and filler yarns o... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5533693 | Three dimensional woven fabric connector A three dimensional woven fabric connector includes a first generally planar section of flexible fabric composed of fibers which run lengthwise and are interwoven with fibers that run crosswise generally at right angles to the lengthwise fibers, and a sec... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5520984 | Glass-strand mesh and composite material reinforced thereby A mesh of parallel glass strands useful as reinforcement for an organic substance, and the resulting composite material. The mesh is constituted by a plurality of continuous glass strands arranged parallel to one another in the form of a flat sheet, the strand... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520916 | Non-woven fabric material comprising hyaluronic acid derivatives Biomaterials are disclosed comprised of biodegradable, biocompatible, and bioabsorbable nonwoven fabric materials for use in surgery for the guided regeneration of tissues. The non-woven fabric materials are comprised of threads embedded in a matrix, wher... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5514448 | Laminated molding A molding obtained by laminating resinous plates of 0.05 to 1 mm thick, prepared by impregnating 20% by volume or more of a reinforcing fiber with a thermoplastic resin, and molding the resultant laminate, wherein sections where deviation or deformation i... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5510167 | Universal cover for armchairs, sofas, and the like A cover is disclosed which is formed from a non-elasticized cloth provided with stitchings of elastic yarns stretched across the cloth back and attached thereto to form a quadrilateral mesh net.... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5507477 | Composite damping structures and related method A composite structure of elastic and viscoelastic components in which dynamic loads are effectively damped by repeated transmission through viscoelastic layers. Multiple viscoelastic layers and stiff segmented elastic layers are formed on the outside of a... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5508085 | Structural elements made with cores of fiber-reinforced plastic A structural element core adapted to space apart opposed first and second, laterally and longitudinally extended, generally planar surface structures, the core comprising a closed figure pattern of ribbing defined by a plurality of periodically intersecti... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5506026 | Wood board and a flooring material made therefrom The present invention provides a wood board, and a flooring material using this, which uses thin wooden strands as a raw material, has superior surface smoothness, and possesses sufficient strength and rigidity. The wood board in accordance with the prese... | 04/09/1996 |
