Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure – Intersecting tubular elements form framework
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-07
2008-12-23
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure
Intersecting tubular elements form framework
C052S002220, C052S002230, C052S002240
Reexamination Certificate
active
07467496
ABSTRACT:
A flexible connection joint for inflatable structures such as life rafts, evacuation slides, and the like, includes a flexible connection member to join walls of the inflatable structure together. The flexible connection member includes first and second strip portions that are bonded together at one end to from three legs that can be joined to two or three walls of the structure or to other connecting elements or strips. In this manner, a tensile force acting on at least one of the walls of the structure causes generation of shear forces between the flexible legs and walls to thereby resist their separation.
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Brown Frank J.
Cuisset Bruno
Pawlowski, Jr. Stanley J.
Targiroff Alexandre
Air Cruisers Company
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Fridman Lawrence G.
Smith Matthew J
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