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Joining composites using Z-pinned precured strips

Patent 5876540 Issued on March 2, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 31, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

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Application

No. 660060 filed on 05/31/1996

US Classes:

156/91, With separate permanent mechanical joining means (riveted, sewed, stapled, etc.)156/272.4, Involving magnetically susceptible lamina or incorporating into the work a particulate susceptor material having magnetic properties428/223Including interlaminar mechanical fastener

Examiners

Primary: Stemmer, Daniel

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 58-104713 JP 06/23/1983
  • 58-104714 JP 06/23/1983

International Class

B32B 007/08

Abstract

Prefabricated composite detail parts use precured strips that include Z-pin reinforcement along the bond line. Each strip has Z-pin stubble protruding from opposed faces so that the pins are embedded into the detail parts when the joint forms.

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