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Secondary matrix reinforcement using carbon microfibers
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1982-10-01
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Granted: 1984-09-18
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Expires: 2002-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A continuous fiber composite having carbon micro-fibers dispersed in the resin filling the interstices between the continuous fibers to enhance the transverse properties of the composite. The carbon microfibers are made by soaking carbon fibers in an intercalating acid solution comprising a mixture of fuming nitric and sulfuric acid to weaken the intercrystallite bonds. Gentle stirring of solution separates the carbon microfibers from the host fibers. The microfibers are then separated from the intercalating acid solution and washed to remove the residual acid.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian W. Sorensen
- 👤 Robert S. Kiwak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:16
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/06; B29C70/08; B29C70/081; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/903; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
In a continuous fiber composite material comprising continuous fiber matrix impregnated with a resin filling the interstices the improvement comprising a plurality of carbon microfibers randomly dispersed in the resin, said carbon microfibers having a cross section significantly smaller than the cross section of the fibers in said continuous fiber matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a continuous fiber composite material comprising continuous fiber matrix impregnated with a resin filling the interstices the improvement comprising a plurality of carbon microfibers randomly dispersed in the resin, said carbon microfibers having a cross section significantly smaller than the cross section of the fibers in said continuous fiber matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A composite comprising: a matrix of continuous fibers, said continuous fibers having a predetermined cross section; a resin impregnating said matrix of continuous fibers and filling the interstices between said continuous fibers; and a plurality of carbon microfibers dispersed in said resin and randomly disposed in said interstices, said carbon microfibers having a cross section much smaller than the cross section of said continuous fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A composite comprising: a matrix of continuous fibers, said continuous fibers having a predetermined cross section; a resin impregnating said matrix of continuous fibers and filling the interstices between said continuous fibers; and a plurality of carbon microfibers dispersed in said resin and randomly disposed in said interstices, said carbon microfibers having a cross section much smaller than the cross section of said continuous fibers.
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