Patent ID: 6881689
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A product comprising a metal-fabric joint, said joint comprising: (a) a metal housing comprising an interior entrance, at least first and second opposed interior walls, and an interior end opposite said interior entrance, said at least first and second opposed interior walls and said interior end defining an interior cavity; (b) a fabric comprising a first fabric portion and a second fabric portion; (c) a fabric anchor assembly comprising an anchor and a means for attaching said fabric to said anchor, such that said fabric is at least partially disposed inside said interior cavity, and said first fabric portion is folded over said anchor; and (d) a low melting point, high compressive strength, castable material disposed in said interior cavity so as to envelop said fabric at least partially disposed inside said interior cavity and said fabric anchor assembly, wherein said castable material is selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer and a low melting point metal alloy.