Reinforced Objects
AssigneeEntrotech Composites, LLC
InventorsJames E. McGuire, JR., Andrew C. Strange
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Abstract
A reinforced object of the invention comprises: at least one structural layer; and at least one reinforcing rod positioned on or within the at least one structural layer, wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof. A method of manufacturing the reinforced object comprises steps of: providing a mold; and positioning the at least one reinforcing rod such that it is positioned on or within the at least one structural layer in the reinforced object formed in the mold.
Claims27
A reinforced object, comprising:
- at least one structural layer;
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- at least one reinforcing rod that is at least partially encapsulated within a layer of material positioned on or within the at least one structural layer,
- wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof.
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The reinforced object of claim 36, wherein the bonding layer comprises a rigid material.
The reinforced object of claim 36, wherein the bonding layer comprises an elastomeric material.
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A reinforced object, comprising:
- at least one structural layer;
- and
- at least one reinforcing rod positioned on the at least one structural layer with a bonding layer disposed therebetween,
- wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.