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US 5593633

EDGE AND SURFACE BREATHER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPOSITE PROCESSING

Assignee

THE BOEING COMPANY

Filed

May 3, 1990

Granted

Jan 14, 1997

Location

SEATTLE WA US

Abstract

A novel method of forming high strength, fiber reinforced, high temperature thermoplastic panels is provided which entails placing at least one layer of metal mesh or screen adjacent the vacuum probes in a vacuum bagging apparatus. Additionally, caul plates are placed as needed around the thermoplastic workpiece and metal mesh is positioned on the plates to promote uniform vacuum drawing on the entire panel and complete consolidation.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jan 17, 1991

Rescinded

Jul 13, 1993

Duration

2 years, 5 months

Inventor

  • 1KENNETH M. DULL

Record Details

Patent number
US 5593633
Application
07518363
Aerospace match
No
Dataset source
35 USC §181 SO records

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