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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2005
Applicants:
Carl Reis, Torrance, CA (US);
Doris Reis, Torrance, CA (US);
Inventors:
Carl Reis, Torrance, CA (US);
Doris Reis, Torrance, CA (US);
Assignee:
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 73/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.