Patent ID: 9249340
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: C09J,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of coupling a thermal protection tile having a first surface to a second component having a second surface oppositely facing the first surface, said method comprising: applying a layer of adhesive along a separation interface defined between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the layer of adhesive is formed from a quick-cure silicone-based material that cures at a temperature range of between approximately 350° F. (177° C.) and approximately 750° F. (399° C.); embedding a pull cord into the adhesive layer along the separation interface and between the first and second surfaces; extending a first end of the pull cord from the adhesive layer at a first end of the separation interface; and extending a second end of the pull cord from the adhesive layer at a second end of the separation interface opposite the first end; whereby upon pulling the first and second ends of the pull cord simultaneously in a direction parallel to the separation interface, the pull cord cleaves the adhesive layer along a bond line through the separation interface such that portions of residual adhesive remain coupled to both the first surface and the second surface.