Patent ID: 6447840
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional composite construction comprising the steps of:initiating catalysis of a polyester resin mixture: prior to completion of catalysis, applying the polyester resin mixture to a forming mold: applying an intra-laminar matrix template to said mixture, said intra-laminar matrix template having two sides with void spaces provided therein extending from one side of said template to the other side through which a polymeric resin will flow, wherein said intra-laminar matrix template is provided as a woven fabric with a weave having a range of about 0.010 to about 0.10 inch tuft separation and said void spaces are uniformly filled with said polyester resin mixture extending through said void spaces and along both said sides; and completing catalysis of the polyester resin mixture to achieve a homogeneous composite structure.