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US8992207B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992207-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213622847-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 15, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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A tool for curing a composite layup comprises a tool body having a surface adapted to support a composite layup thereon. The tool includes an integrated breather for allowing removal of air from the layup during curing.
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What is claimed: 1. A tool comprising a tool body having a central region that supports a composite layup thereon as the composite layup cures, the tool body comprising a breather comprising a first set of abutting laterally spaced apart grooves, in a surface of the tool body, that surround the central region between an outer edge of the central region and a sealer tape, the first set of abutting laterally spaced apart grooves being connected by a second set of grooves, which are s…
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- What does patent US8992207B2 cover?
- A tool for curing a composite layup comprises a tool body having a surface adapted to support a composite layup thereon. The tool includes an integrated breather for allowing removal of air from the layup during curing.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Boeing Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B29C70/44. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 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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