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US 5488076

WATER ABLATIVE COATING FOR DRAG REDUCTION APPLICATIONS

Assignee

SIEMENS DRAM SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

Filed

Aug 8, 1973

Granted

Jan 30, 1996

Location

ANNAPOLIS MD US

Abstract

A paint for application to the exterior surface of waterborne vehicles includes a high molecular weight water soluble polymer with drag reducing properties which time releases into the fluid boundary layer immediately adjacent the vehicle surface to reduce turbulence and promote laminar flow.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 17, 1982

Rescinded

Mar 21, 1995

Duration

12 years, 6 months

Inventor

  • 1ROBERT F. SUPCOE

Record Details

Patent number
US 5488076
Application
05386658
Aerospace match
No
Dataset source
35 USC §181 SO records
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