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Integrally stiffened, reusable vacuum bag and method of making the same
US8985174B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8985174-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113218793-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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A reusable vacuum bag for processing parts is made by encapsulating a generally rigid frame within a flexible diaphragm.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vacuum bag for processing a part, comprising: a flexible diaphragm adapted to be placed over the part, the flexible diaphragm comprising RTV silicone; a frame having a plurality of sides and the diaphragm disposed so as to completely encapsulate the frame and contacting each of the plurality of sides, the frame being substantially planar; and a seal connected to the diaphragm, the seal configured to seal the diaphragm against a surface of a tool upon w…
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- What does patent US8985174B2 cover?
- A reusable vacuum bag for processing parts is made by encapsulating a generally rigid frame within a flexible diaphragm.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Louie Michael Kenneth-Que, Dull Kenneth M, Aquino Timothy David, and 1 more
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- Primary CPC classification B29C33/0011. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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