Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-14
2008-10-07
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
C156S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431239
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
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Anderson Alan H.
Bowman Kathlene K.
Teufel Paul D.
Dinh Tien
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Toyoto Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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