Composite and methods of making and using the same

US9103066B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9103066-B2
Application numberUS-201414565894-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 10, 2014
Priority dateNov 14, 2011
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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Disclosed herein are composites as well as methods of making these composites. The composite may, for example, be used as light-weight, high-strength structural members and wall panels. In some embodiments, the composites can be prepared from a light-weight assembly using simple procedures. Also disclosed herein are assemblies for preparing the composites.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of making a composite, the method comprising: providing a plurality of layers, each layer comprising: a fabric sheet, a resin fixed to the fabric sheet, and a water-expandable resin disposed along portions of each layer; and curing the resin to form the composite. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing the resin comprises applying at least one of heat, radiation, and water to the resin. 3. The m…

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What does patent US9103066B2 cover?
Disclosed herein are composites as well as methods of making these composites. The composite may, for example, be used as light-weight, high-strength structural members and wall panels. In some embodiments, the composites can be prepared from a light-weight assembly using simple procedures. Also disclosed herein are assemblies for preparing the composites.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Empire Technology Dev Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification D06M15/564. Mapped technology areas include Textiles & Paper.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 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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