Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
King, Anita (Department: 3632)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
Reexamination Certificate
active
06910308
ABSTRACT:
A boom structure deployed by inflating the structure to a desired shape and rigidizing the structure via an external influence. The structure frame has a series of frame members which are made of a fibrous material and a resin material. This frame is encased in between a pair of membrane layers, an inner membrane inflatable to move the frame into its desired shape and an outer membrane that allows for folding the structure. Following inflation of the inner layer, an external influence acts on the resin material to solidify it, and render the structure rigid. The external influence may also act on the resin material to soften it when it is already rigid, to allow for collapsing and folding of the structure.
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Cadogan David P.
Lin John K. H.
Sapna, III George H.
Scarborough Stephen E.
ILC Dover LP
King Anita
Stevens, Davis, Millier & Mosher, L.L.P.
Wujciak A. Joseph
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