Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Elongated rigid structure – End-to-end connected sections
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Elongated rigid structure
End-to-end connected sections
C052S835000, C052S040000, C052S169130, C052S296000, C428S376000, C343S890000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866121
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to composite fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wind tower systems and methods of manufacture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composite FRP wind tower system including a plurality of tower cells for functional engagement with adjacent tower cells along mating surfaces to form a tower section, each tower cell including a lower end and an upper end for telescopic engagement with a tower cell of an adjacent tower section.
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Polyzois Dimos
Ungkurapinan Nibong
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Nguyen Chi
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
The University of Manitoba
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