Patent ID: 6151743
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: B29C,B29D,E01D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for forming a structural panel for bridging between longitudinally spaced supports comprising:collating a structure comprising:a first sheet of fibers;a second sheet of fibers generally parallel to and spaced from the first sheet;and a plurality of intervening connecting members for arrangement between and connection to the first and second sheets, the connecting members being parallel, side by side and extending longitudinally of the panel;wherein each connecting member is formed from an outer tubular layer defined by a series of helically wrapped filaments;and wherein an unset resin in the filaments of the connecting members is cause to set while the connecting members are in intimate contact each with the next causing the resin and filaments of each connecting member to intermingle with those of the next adjacent member while the resin sets such that the connecting member and the next adjacent connecting member are intimately bonded together by the resin of one being set with the resin of the next and filaments of one being intermingled with filaments of the next.