Patent ID: 6758743
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B64C,F16K,Y02T

Abstract:
A venting assembly comprising a venting system and a composite structure, wherein said composite structure comprises first and second face sheets, a core disposed between said first and second face sheets, and a first air hole extending from an outermost extent of said composite structure to said core of said composite structure, wherein said venting system comprises:a mounting assembly for interconnecting said venting system with said composite structure at a first location at least generally fluidly interconnected with said first air hole; and a non-metallic venting medium for one or both filtering and controlling airflow at least between said core of said composite structure and an exterior environment, wherein said venting medium comprises a perimeter region and an airflow region disposed inwardly of said perimeter region, and wherein said airflow region of said venting medium is free from direct contact with any other portion of said venting system.