Reusable vacuum bag and methods of its use

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Davis, Robert B. (Department: 1722)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Preform reshaping or resizing means: or vulcanizing means...

By fluid pressure actuated flexible diaphragm

C156S382000, C442S289000

Reexamination Certificate

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07029267

ABSTRACT:
Reusable vacuum bags are provided which include a fabric layer containing reinforcement fibers and a release surface disposed on at least the first side of the fabric layer. The vacuum bag is capable of withstanding multiple mold cycles of the vacuum of less than ambient pressure without significant leakage. In addition, the described vacuum bag can be used in resin transfer molding and standard bagging operations with commercial benefit.

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