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Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2024

Filed:

Dec. 16, 2019
Applicant:

3m Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);

Inventor:

Larry S. Hebert, Hudson, WI (US);

Assignee:
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 70/88 (2006.01); B29C 70/38 (2006.01); B32B 15/14 (2006.01); B29K 105/08 (2006.01); B29L 31/30 (2006.01); B64D 45/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 70/885 (2013.01); B29C 70/382 (2013.01); B32B 15/14 (2013.01); B29K 2105/0872 (2013.01); B29K 2995/0005 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3076 (2013.01); B32B 2260/023 (2013.01); B32B 2260/046 (2013.01); B32B 2307/202 (2013.01); B32B 2605/18 (2013.01); B64D 45/02 (2013.01);
Abstract

Fiber-reinforced composites is provided. The composites include a plurality of prepreg layers, each comprising a polymeric resin and a plurality of fibers disposed therein; and at least one electrically-conductive layer at least partially embedded in the plurality of prepreg layers. These fiber-reinforced composites can save weight relative to externally provided wires and can be provided in forms suitable for use in automated fiber placement and automated tape layup machines. Advantageous applications include uses in lightning strike protection, energy storage, signal transmission, and power distribution.


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