Drag reduction article and method of use

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2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Loney, Donald J. (Department: 1772)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Structurally defined web or sheet

Including variation in thickness

C428S167000, C244S130000, C244S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07070850

ABSTRACT:
An article for reducing the drag caused by a fluid flowing over a surface comprises a backing layer having an outer, exposed patterned surface that reduces drag, and an adhesive bonding layer for bonding the backing layer to the surface of a substrate, the article being free of a reinforcing layer.

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