Method for laying composite tape

Details Method for laying composite tape Method for laying composite tape

2005-09-07

2010-11-30

Koch, III, George R (Department: 1791)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S160000, C156S167000, C156S168000, C156S169000, C156S235000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07842145

ABSTRACT:
A composite member and an associated method for forming the composite member are provided. The composite member is formed of a plurality of elongate tapes. Each tape is disposed a path defined by a plurality of natural path segments, each of which defines a non-natural offset angle relative to the adjacent segments.

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