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US 10,471,464 B2Granted
Covering element and method for protecting a paint-sensitive area
AssigneeLeonardo S.P.A.
InventorsFranco Arace, Luca Bottero, Massimo Gregori, Mirko Silvestri
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Abstract
A covering element is adapted to protect a paint-sensitive area wherein at least one opening is defined. The element includes a central stem having a distal portion intended to go through the opening, and a cap peripherally extending from a proximal portion of the central stem, for covering the area.
Claims8
A method for protecting a paint-sensitive area, said method comprising the following operating steps:
- providing a support carrying said area and having an opening in said area;
- providing at least one element comprising a central stem having a distal portion adapted to go through said opening;
- and a cap peripherally extending from a proximal portion of said central stem, for covering said area;
- wherein said cap internally delimits a cavity facing towards said stem and surrounding said proximal portion;
- inserting the distal portion of said central stem through said opening in a manner such that said cavity defined by said cap covers said area;
- painting said support and said at least one element;
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- removing said at least one element from said support.
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