Novel reinforcement system.

(54) Title: REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM. (54) Title: NOVEL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM.

(57) Summary

A new reinforcement system to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per layer for composite systems has one or more cavities with a first cavity edge, a second cavity edge, a front cavity surface, and a surface rear of the cavity. Each of the front surface of the cavity and the rear surface of the cavity running perpendicularly through the cavity. The cavity passes through the fabric and the second edge of the fabric in a warp direction, either 0 degrees or the x axis. The cavities contain one or more fiber bundles with a plurality of filaments in one stack.

(57) Abstract

A novel reinforcement system for maximizing lensile strength and modulus of elasticity per ply for composite systems has one or more pockets with a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a pocket front surface, and a pocket rear surface. The pocket front surface and the pocket rear surface each have a pocket cross-stitch that perpendicularly traverses the pocket. The pocket traverses the fabric parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. The pockets contain one or more fiber tows with a plurality of filaments in a stack.

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PATENT TITLE NO. 341122

Owner (s): JAMES J. BUTLER

Address: 2440 W. Majestic Parkway, Tucson, Arizona, 85705, USA

Denomination: REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM.

Classification: IC.8: D04H1 / 00

Inventor (s): JAMES J. BUTLER

Number:

MX / a / 2013/007427

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International filing date:

December 2011

PRIORITY

Country: Date: Number:

US December 22, 2010 61 / 425,949

Validity: Twenty year $

Expiration Date: December 21, 2031

The reference patent; is granted based on articles 1. 2nd fraction V, 6th fraction III, and 59 of the Industrial Property Law.

In accordance with article 23 of the Industrial Property Law, this patent has a validity of twenty years, which cannot be extended, issued from the filing form of the international application and will be subject to payment to the law to keep the rights in force. w

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Cross reference

This application claims priority over United States provisional application serial number 61 / 425,949 filed on December 22, 2010, the specification of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Background of the invention

A carbon fiber reinforced polymer is a strong, lightweight system that can be used as a building material or repair system, which originated in the late 1950s. Carbon fiber consists primarily of bonded carbon atoms. with each other in crystals that are basically aligned in parallel to form a long axis, giving the fiber very high strength-to-weight properties. Carbon fibers are normally combined with other materials, such as polymers, to form a composite material. Carbon fiber composites combine the very high strength-to-weight properties of carbon fiber with a versatile polymer matrix to utilize the unique properties in manufacturing and repair applications.

Summary

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The present invention features a new reinforcement system to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer for composite systems.

In some embodiments, the tissue has one or more cavities with a first cavity edge, a second cavity edge, a front surface of the cavity, and a rear surface of the cavity. In some embodiments, each of the front surface of the cavity and the rear surface of the cavity have a cross stitch of the cavity running perpendicularly through the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity traverses the fabric in parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. In some embodiments, the cavity contains one or more fiber bundles with a plurality of filaments in one stack.

Any features or combinations of features described in this document are included within the scope of the present invention as long as the features included in any of these combinations are not mutually inconsistent, as will be evident from the context, this specification and knowledge from an expert in the field. The advantages and additional aspects of the present invention

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Detailed description and are evident in the following claims.

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Figure 1 is a top view of the fabric of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the fabric of the present invention.

Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a view of the structural repair and reinforcement system of the present invention.

Figures 11A-11C are perspective views of the

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Figures 12A-12M are perspective views of the channel embodiments.

Description of the preferred embodiments

The following is a list of the elements corresponding to a particular element mentioned in this document:

100 Reinforcing fabric

210 First seam of fabric edge 10 220 First fabric edge

230 Second seam of fabric edge 240 Second fabric edge

300 Cavity

310 First cavity seam

320 First edge of cavity

330 Second cavity seam 340 Second edge of cavity 350 Front surface of cavity 360 Rear surface of cavity

370 Stitches

380 Cavity cross stitch

382 First end of stitch 384 Second end of stitch

400 Fiber bundle

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410 Filament

420 Stacking

500 X axis (0 degrees)

510 Y axis or 90 degrees

520 Z axis

600 Composition of polymeric resin

610 Resin component

620 Activity component

630 Modified vinyl ester resin composition

700 Substratum

710 Low viscosity epoxy primer

720 Roller

730 Filling

740 Open area

800 Repair and structural reinforcement system

810 Prepreg structural repair and reinforcement system

820 Reinforcement system

900 Reinforcement fiber housing matrix

910 Channel

920 First side of the canal

930 Second side of the channel

950 Subchannel

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Referring now to the T'igura'S-1-12M, - "The present invention features a new reinforcing fabric system (100) to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per layer for composite systems. In some embodiments, this is measured in pounds / inch / width.

In some embodiments, the fabric (100) has a first fabric edge seam (210) located at the first fabric edge (220), and a second fabric edge seam (230) located at the second edge (240) of the tissue. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge seam (210) passes through and joins the fabric (100) parallel to and adjacent to the first fabric edge (220), and the second fabric edge seam (230) passes through and is joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (240) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge (240) traverse the fabric (100) in the direction of an X axis (0 degrees) (500).

In some embodiments, the tissue (100) has a cavity (300), with a first cavity edge (320), a second cavity edge (340), a front surface (350) of the cavity, and a rear surface (360) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a first seam (310) of the cavity located in the first

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edge (320) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the first cavity seam (310) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X axis (0 degrees) (500) and a Z axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the first seam (310) of the cavity runs through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (320) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a second cavity seam (330) located on the second edge (340) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the second cavity seam (330) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X-axis (0 degrees) (500) and the Z-axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the second seam (330) in the cavity passes through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (340) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the front cavity surface 350 has a cavity cross stitch 380 that runs perpendicularly through the cavity 300 with respect to the first seam 310 of the cavity and the second seam 330 of the cavity in a direction of a

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Y axis or 90 degrees (510). In some embodiments, the back surface 360 ​​of the cavity has a cavity cross stitch 380 that runs perpendicularly through the cavity 300 with respect to the first seam 310 of the cavity and the second seam 330 of the cavity in the direction of the Y axis or 90 degrees (510).

In some embodiments, the cavity cross stitch (380) has a first stitch end (382) attached to the first cavity seam (310) and a second stitch end (384) attached to the second seam ( 330) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric in a warp, or 0 degree or axis direction. X (500).

In some embodiments, fabric (100) has a fiber bundle (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) is located longitudinally in the X-axis (0 degree) direction (500) in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, filament 410 is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of: polyethylene, glass, basalt, aramid, and carbon.

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In some embodiments, a plurality of cavities (300) are located in parallel in a series. In some embodiments, a first edge (320) of the cavity of a first cavity (300) is attached to a second edge (340) of the cavity of a second cavity (300). In some embodiments, a plurality of cavities (300) are joined in series in parallel to the first cavity edge (320) and the second cavity edge (340) of each cavity (300) in the series.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) is located in a weft direction, or 90 degrees or the Y axis (510) with respect to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric.

In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has from about one filament (410) to about 3,000 filaments (410). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has from about 3,000 filaments (410) to 6,000 filaments (410). In some, the fiber bundle (400) has from about 6,000 filaments (410) to about 12,000 filaments (410). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has from about 12,000 filaments (410) to about 50,000 filaments (410). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle 400 has more than about embodiments,

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approximately 50,000 filaments (410). In the following embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has more than about 400,000 filaments (410).

In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 50% to 70% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity (300). In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 70% to 85% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity (300). In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 85% to 99.5% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in the cavity (300) is approximately 50% to 70% of the volume of the cavity (300). In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in the cavity (300) is approximately 70% to 85% of the volume of the cavity (300). In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in the cavity (300) is approximately 85% to 99.5% of the volume of the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has a plurality of non-interlaced filaments (410). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle 400 has a

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In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) has a plurality of filaments (410) located one above the other forming a generally elliptical cross section of the fiber bundle (400) located in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, the front surface 350 of the cavity has an open area 740 greater than 50%. In some embodiments, the open area (740) has an area in which the filaments (410) are exposed between a plurality of cross stitches (380) of the cavity of the front surface (350) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the rear surface 360 ​​of the cavity has an open area 740 greater than 50%. In some embodiments, the open area (740) has an area in which the filaments (410) are exposed between a plurality of cross stitches (380) of the cavity of the rear surface (360) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the fabric 100 is electrically conductive. In some embodiments, the fabric 100 contains a heating element.

In some

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In some embodiments, the thread used for the first seam 210 of the fabric edge, the second seam 230 of the fabric edge, the first seam 310 of the cavity, the second seam 330 of the cavity, the pocket stitches 370 and cross stitch 380 are made from polyester.

In some embodiments, a low viscosity epoxy primer (710) measures between about 200 and 800 centipoise (cP).

In some embodiments, roll 720 is a lanilla roll 720.

In some embodiments, an air-tight container (730) includes a vacuum-sealed container (730).

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STRUCTURED REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM

In some embodiments, a structural reinforcement and repair system (800) to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer by composite technology has a layer of reinforcing fabric (100). In some embodiments, fabric (100) has a first fabric edge seam (210) located at a first fabric edge (220), and a second fabric edge seam (230), located at a second edge (240). ) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge seam (210) passes through and joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge (220), and the second fabric edge seam (230) passes through and is joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (240) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge (240) traverse the fabric (100) in the direction of an X axis (0 degrees) (500).

In some embodiments, the fabric (100) has a cavity (300) with a first cavity edge (320), a second cavity edge (340), a front surface (350) of the cavity, and a rear surface ( 360) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a first seam (310) of the cavity located in the first

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edge (320) of the cavity. In some rp, TTi7apinnoq₍ i₃The first seam (310) of the cavity has stitches (370) within a period defined by the X axis (0 degrees) (500) and a Z axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) of the cavity to the rear surface (360) of the cavity by means of stitches (370). In some embodiments, the first seam (310) of the cavity runs through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (320) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a second cavity seam (330) located at the second edge (340) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the second cavity seam (330) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X-axis (0 degrees) (500) and the Z-axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) 15 from the cavity to the rear surface (360) of the cavity by stitches (370). In some embodiments, the second seam (330) in the cavity passes through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (340) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the front surface (350) 20 of the cavity has a cross stitch (380) running perpendicularly through the cavity (300) with respect to the first seam (310) of the cavity and the second seam (330) of the cavity in a direction of a Y axis or 90 degrees (510). In some embodiments, the rear surface (360) of the

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In some embodiments, the cavity cross stitch (380) has a first stitch end (382) attached to the first cavity seam (310) and a second stitch end (384) attached to the second seam ( 330) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric in a warp, or 0 degree, or X axis (500).

In some embodiments, cavity (300) has a fiber bundle (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) is located longitudinally in the X-axis (0 degree) direction (500) in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, filament 410 is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of: polyethylene, glass, basalt, aramid, and carbon.

In some embodiments, a plurality of cavities

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In some embodiments, a structural reinforcement and repair system (800) for maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer by composite technology has a polymeric resin composition (600). In some embodiments, the polymeric resin composition (600) has a resin component (610) and an activation component (620).

In some embodiments, the structural repair and reinforcement system 800 is stored until installed by an end user.

REPAIR AND STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM THROUGH PRE-IMPREGNATED COMPOSITE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY

In some embodiments, a prepreg structural reinforcement and repair system 810 to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer using prepreg composite technology

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it has a reinforcing fabric layer (100). In some embodiments, the fabric (100) has a first fabric edge seam (210) located at a first fabric edge (220), and a second fabric edge seam (230) located at a second edge (240) of the tissue. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge seam (210) passes through and joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge (220), and the second fabric edge seam (230) passes through and is joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (240) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge (240) traverse the fabric (100) in the direction of an X axis (0 degrees) (500).

In some embodiments, the reinforcing fabric (100) has a cavity (300) with a first cavity edge (320), a second cavity edge (340), a front cavity surface (350), and a surface rear (360) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a first cavity seam (310) located at the first edge (320) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the first cavity seam (310) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X axis (0 degrees) (500) and a Z axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from cavity to rear surface (360)

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of the cavity by stitches; v7n) In some embodiments, the first seam (310) of the cavity traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (320) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a second cavity seam (330) located at the second edge (340) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the second cavity seam (330) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X-axis (0 degrees) (500) and the Z-axis (520) that alternatively fixes the front surface ( 350) from the cavity to the rear surface (360) of the cavity by stitches (370). In some embodiments, the second seam (330) in the cavity passes through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (340) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the front cavity surface 350 has a cavity cross stitch 380 that runs perpendicularly through the cavity 300 with respect to the first seam 310 of the cavity and the second seam 330 of the cavity in a direction of the Y axis or 90 degrees (510). In some embodiments, the back surface (360) of the cavity has a cross stitch (380) in the cavity that runs perpendicular to the cavity (300) with respect to the first seam (310) of

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cavity and second seam (330) of IS (JdVlddTl¹ Enter the · Y axis direction or 90 degrees (510).

In some embodiments, the cavity cross stitch (380) has a first stitch end (382) attached to the first cavity seam (310) and a second stitch end (384) attached to the second seam ( 330) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric in a warp, or 0 degree or axis direction. X (500).

In some embodiments, the cavity has a fiber bundle (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) is located longitudinally in the X-axis (0 degree) direction (500) in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, filament 410 is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of: polyethylene, glass, basalt, aramid, and carbon.

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It has a localized (or prepreg) vi ni 1 or modified ester resin composition (630) in the reinforcing fabric (100).

In some embodiments, the modified vinyl ester resin composition (630) is crosslinked by peroxide radical cure. In some embodiments, a modified vinyl ester resin composition is available as

DION® 35051-00 of December 21, 2011.

In some embodiments, the system 810 is stored until it is installed by an end user. In some embodiments, the system 810 has a six-month shelf life. In some embodiments, system 810 can be stored in an environment that has temperatures close to room temperature. In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is less than about 16 ° C (60 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is from about 16 ° C (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to about 27 ° C (80 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is from about 27 ° C (80 degrees Fahrenheit) to about 38 ° C (100 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is greater than 38 ° C (100 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, system 810 has an airtight container 730.

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In some embodiments, the system - (- 810) is activated to cure by raising the temperature of the system (810) to approximately 135 ° C (275 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 15 minutes. In some embodiments, system 810 is activated to cure by exposure to water. REPAIR METHOD AND STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes obtaining a structural repair or reinforcement system (800).

In some embodiments, the system (800) has a reinforcing fabric layer (100) having a first fabric edge seam (210) located at a first fabric edge (220) and a second edge seam (230) of tissue located at a second edge (240) of tissue. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge seam (210) passes through and joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge seam (230) passes through and joins to the fabric (100) parallel and adjacent to the second edge (240) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge (240) traverse the fabric (100) in the direction of an X axis (0 degrees) (500).

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In some embodiments, the tej-iHr. Iwm tionp a cavity (300) with a first cavity edge (320), a second cavity edge (340), a front surface (350) of the cavity, and a rear surface (360) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a first cavity seam (310) located at the first edge (320) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the first seam (310) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X axis (0 degrees) (500) and a Z axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) of the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the first seam (310) of the cavity runs through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (320) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a second cavity seam (330) located at the second edge (340) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the second cavity seam (330) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X-axis (0 degrees) (500) and the Z-axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the second seam (330) in the cavity passes through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (340) of the cavity.

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In some embodiments, the "upar-f ^ a Hoiantpra. The cavity (350) has cavity cross stitches (380) running perpendicular to the cavity (300) with respect to the first cavity seam (310) and the second cavity seam (330) in a direction of one Y axis or 90 degrees (510). In some embodiments, the back surface 360 ​​of the cavity has a cavity cross stitch 380 that runs perpendicularly through the cavity 300 with respect to the first seam 310 of the cavity and the second seam 330 of the cavity in the direction of the Y axis or 90 degrees (510).

In some embodiments, the cavity cross stitch (380) has a first stitch end (382) attached to the first cavity seam (310) and a second stitch end (384) attached to the second seam ( 330) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric in a warp, or 0 degree, or X axis (500).

In some embodiments, fabric (100) has a fiber bundle (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle 400 is located longitudinally in

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the direction of the X axis (0 degrees) (500) in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, filament 410 is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of: polyethylene, glass, basalt, aramid, and carbon.

In some embodiments, a plurality of cavities 300 are located in parallel in a series. In some embodiments, a first edge (320) of a first cavity (300) is attached to a second edge (340) of the cavity of a second cavity (300). In some embodiments, a plurality of cavities (300) are joined in parallel in a series at the first edge (320) of the cavity and the second edge (340) of the cavity (300) in the series.

In some embodiments, system (800) has a polymeric resin composition (600) with a resin component (610) and an activation component (620).

In some embodiments, the structural repair and reinforcement system 800 is stored until installed by an end user.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes preparing a substrate (700) for application by cleaning the substrate (700).

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In some embodiments, loose particles ··, booqirm, surface oxidation, or oily films are removed by physical abrasion or pressure washing.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes preparing a substrate (700) for primer application of the substrate (700) with a low viscosity epoxy primer (710). In some embodiments, primer (710) is applied to substrate (700) by a roller (720).

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes preparing the polymeric resin composition (600) for combination application of component (610 ) of resin and the activation component (620) in a specific proportion.

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In some embodiments, a wet molding method to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes preparing a substrate (700) for application by

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application of an adherent layer or unpaofeg 'eapissada'. In some embodiments, the adherent layer consists of the polymeric resin composition (600). In some embodiments, the adherent layer is applied to the substrate (700) by roller (720). In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes applying a saturation amount of the resin composition (600) to the surface of the reinforcing fabric (100). In some embodiments, the resin composition (600) is applied to the substrate (700) by roller (720). In some embodiments, the resin composition (600) is applied to the reinforcing fabric (100) by a saturation machine. In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes spreading a layer of reinforcing fabric (100) over the prepared substrate (700) . In some embodiments, the reinforcing fabric layer (100) extends in a direction where the direction of the cavity (300) linearly traverses the direction of the circumference of a pipe or other substrate.

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DRY MOLDING OPTION ~ In some embodiments, a dry molding method to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes spreading a layer of fabric (100 ) of reinforcement on the prepared substrate (700). In some embodiments, the reinforcing fabric layer (100) extends in a direction where the direction of the cavity (300) linearly traverses the direction of the circumference of a pipe or other substrate.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes distributing the resin composition (600) through an open area (740). of the reinforcing fabric (100) until the reinforcing fabric (100) is saturated with the resin composition (600). In some embodiments, the resin composition (600) is distributed through the open area (740) of the reinforcing fabric (100) by roller (720).

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation by

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In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using composite technology includes applying a resin composition finish coat (600) to an exterior surface of the fabric (100) spread. In some embodiments, the top coat is applied to the outer surface of the fabric (100) spread by the roller (720).

METHOD OF REPAIR AND STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT THROUGH PRE-IMPREGNATED COMPOSITE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation by prepreg composite technology includes obtaining a structural repair and reinforcement system (810).

In some embodiments, system 810 has a

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reinforcing fabric layer (100) having a first fabric edge seam (210) located at a first fabric edge (220), and a second fabric edge seam (230) located at a second edge (240) of the tissue.

In some embodiments, the first fabric edge seam (210) passes through and joins the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge seam (230) passes through and joins to the fabric (100) parallel and adjacent to the second edge (240) of the fabric. In some embodiments, the first fabric edge (220) and the second fabric edge (240) traverse the fabric (100) in the direction of an X axis (0 degrees) (500).

In some embodiments, the fabric (100) has a cavity (300) with a first cavity edge (320), a second cavity edge (340), a front surface (350) of the cavity, and a rear surface ( 360) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a first cavity seam (310) located at the first edge (320) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the first cavity seam (310) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X axis (0 degrees) (500) and a Z axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the

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The first seam (310) of the cavity runs parallel to the taper ι (ιίθθ) and adjacent to the first edge (320) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) has a second cavity seam (330) located at the second edge (340) of the cavity. In some embodiments, the second cavity seam (330) has stitches (370) in a plane defined by the X-axis (0 degrees) (500) and the Z-axis (520) that alternately fix the front surface (350) from the cavity to the back surface (360) of the cavity using stitches (370). In some embodiments, the second seam (330) in the cavity passes through the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the second edge (340) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the front cavity surface 350 has a cavity cross stitch 380 that runs perpendicularly through the cavity 300 with respect to the first seam 310 of the cavity and the second seam 330 of the cavity in a direction of a Y axis or 90 degrees (510), In some embodiments, the back surface (360) of the cavity has a cross stitch (380) of the cavity that runs perpendicularly through the cavity (300) with respect to the first seam (310) of the cavity and the second seam (330) of the cavity in the direction of the Y axis or 90 degrees (510).

In some embodiments, the cross stitch (380) of the

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The cavity has a first end (382) attached to the first seam (310) of the cavity and a second end (384) of the stitch attached to the second seam (330) of the cavity.

In some embodiments, the cavity (300) traverses the fabric (100) in parallel and adjacent to the first edge (220) of the fabric and the second edge (240) of the fabric in a warp, or 0 degree or axis direction. X (500).

In some embodiments, the fabric (100) has a bundle 10 of fibers (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420). In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) is located longitudinally in the X-axis (0 degree) direction (500) in the cavity (300).

In some embodiments, filament 410 is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of: polyethylene, glass, basalt, aramid, and carbon.

In some embodiments, a modified vinyl ester resin composition (630) is located on the reinforcing fabric (100). In some embodiments, the modified vinyl ester resin composition (630) is crosslinked by peroxide radical curing. In some embodiments, a modified vinyl ester resin composition is available as DION® 35051-00 of June 21,

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In some embodiments, the system 810 is stored until it is installed by an end user. In some embodiments, system 810 has a six-month shelf life. In some embodiments, system 810 can be stored in an environment that has temperatures close to room temperature. In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is less than about 16 ° C (60 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is from about 16 ° C (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to about 27 ° C (80 degrees Fahrenheit). In some embodiments, the ambient temperature is about 8. In some embodiments, the system 810 has an air-tight container 730.

In some embodiments, system 810 is heat activated. In some embodiments, system 810 is activated for cure by raising the temperature of system 810 to approximately 135 ° C (275 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 15 minutes. In some embodiments, system 810 is activated upon exposure to water.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using prepreg composite technology includes

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In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using prepreg composite technology includes opening the air-tight container (730) and removing the tissue (100). reinforcement for use.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using prepreg composite technology includes extending a layer of reinforcing fabric (100) over the

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prepared substrate (700). In some l'édllZádlUfréS; The reinforcing tissue ramp (100) extends in a direction where the cavity (300) linearly traverses the direction of the circumference of the pipe or other substrate.

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using prepreg composite technology includes compressing the reinforcing fabric (100) until the fabric (100) is Reinforcement is saturated with the resin composition (630). In some embodiments, the resin composition (630) is distributed through the open area (740) of the reinforcing fabric (100) by roller (720).

In some embodiments, a method of maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer in a reinforcement or repair operation using prepreg composite technology includes repeating the process of spreading the fabric (100) and distributing the composition (630 ) of resin until the desired thickness of the prepreg repair and structural reinforcement system (810) is reached. In some embodiments, one or more layers of reinforcing fabric (100) can be spread over a prepared substrate (700). In some embodiments, one of these layers is the sole layer of the reinforcing fabric (100).

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In some embodiments, a reinforcing fiber housing die (900) to maximize tensile strength and modulus of elasticity for each layer of composite systems, where the housing die (900) has a channel (910) with a first channel side (920) and a second channel side (930); and a fiber bundle (400) with a plurality of filaments (410) located in a stack (420).

In some embodiments, the fiber bundle (400) is located longitudinally in the X-axis (0 degree) direction (500) in channel (910). In some embodiments, channel 910 traverses the matrix in parallel and adjacent the first side 920 of the channel and the second side 930 of the channel in a warp, 0 degree, or X-axis direction.

In some embodiments, a plurality of channels (910) are located in parallel in a series, with the first side (920) of the channel of a first channel (910) attached to a second side (930) of the channel of a second channel ( 910). In some embodiments, a plurality of channels (910) are connected in parallel in a series to the first side (920) of the channel and the second side (930) of the channel of each channel (910) in the series.

In some embodiments, channel 910 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, for example, a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a hexagon, or an octagon. In

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In some embodiments, channel 910 has a cross-sectional shape of an ellipse or circle.

In some embodiments, a subchannel (950) is located within the channel. In some embodiments, subchannel 950 is supported within channel 910 by a structure. In some embodiments, subchannel 950 is a divided area of ​​channel 910.

In some embodiments, subchannel 950 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, for example, a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a hexagon, or an octagon. In some embodiments, subchannel 950 has a cross-sectional shape of an ellipse or a circle.

In some embodiments, a polymeric resin composition (600) is located in subchannel (950). In some embodiments, a corrosion resistant polymeric resin composition (600) is located in subchannel (950). In some embodiments, a corrosion resistant compound is located in the subchannel · (950). In some embodiments, the corrosion resistant filaments (410) are located in the subchannel (950).

In some embodiments, a chemically resistant polymeric resin composition (600) is located in subchannel (950). In some embodiments, a chemically resistant compound is located in the subchannel · (950).

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In some embodiments, the filaments --— (A1 Π) re sis-tejltgÍg ... are chemically located in subchannel (950).

In some embodiments, a polymeric resin composition (600) is located in subchannel (950), with stack (420) being located in channel (910). In some embodiments, a polymeric resin composition (600) is located, alternatively in subchannel (950) and channel (910). In some embodiments, stack 420 is located alternately in subchannel 950 and channel 910.

In some embodiments, channel 910 is constructed from a permeable material. In some embodiments, channel 910 is constructed from a mesh material. In some embodiments, channel 910 is constructed from a porous material. In some embodiments, channel 910 is constructed from a metal, eg, aluminum or steel.

In some embodiments, subchannel 950 is constructed from a permeable material. In some embodiments, subchannel 950 is constructed from a mesh material. In some embodiments, subchannel 950 is constructed from a porous material. In some embodiments, the subchannel 950 is constructed from a metal, eg, aluminum or steel.

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In some embodiments, channel 910 is located in a frame direction, or 90 degrees or Y axis 510 with respect to the first side 920 of the channel and the second side 930 of the channel.

In some embodiments, the fabric 100 is unidirectional, meaning that more than about 90% of the filaments 410 are oriented in a common direction. In some embodiments, the fabric (100) is bidirectional, meaning that approximately 50% of the filaments (410) are oriented in a first direction, the other being approximately 50% of the filaments (410) oriented in a perpendicular direction to the first address. In some embodiments, the fabric (100) is laminated in the three-dimensional or Z-axis direction. In some embodiments, the layers of fabric (100) are rotationally oriented in 45 degree increments.

In some embodiments, the cross sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 50% to 70% of the cross sectional area of ​​the channel (910). In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 70% to 85% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel (910). In some embodiments, the cross sectional area of ​​the stacks (420) is approximately 85% to 99.5%

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In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in channel (910) is approximately 50% to 70% of the volume of channel (910). In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in channel (910) is approximately 70% to 85% of the volume of channel (910). In some embodiments, the volume of the stacks (420) in channel (910) is approximately 85% to 99.5% of the volume of channel (910).

As used herein, the term "approximately" refers to plus or minus 10% of the referenced number. For example, an embodiment where there are approximately 3,000 filaments (410) includes between 2,700 and 3,300 filaments (410).

The various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to be within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that they can be made

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Modifications thereof not exceeding the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only limited by the following claims.

The reference numbers cited in the following claims are only to facilitate the examination of this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular elements that have the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known by the applicant to put the aforementioned invention into practice is the one that is clear from the present description of the invention.

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