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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2013
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Ronald Ralph Cairo, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Paul Stephen DiMascio, Greer, SC (US);
Jason Robert Parolini, Greer, SC (US);
GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A ceramic matrix composite article and a process of fabricating a ceramic matrix composite are disclosed. The ceramic matrix composite article includes a matrix distribution pattern formed by a manifold and ceramic matrix composite plies laid up on the matrix distribution pattern, includes the manifold, or a combination thereof. The manifold includes one or more matrix distribution channels operably connected to a delivery interface, the delivery interface configured for providing matrix material to one or more of the ceramic matrix composite plies. The process includes providing the manifold, forming the matrix distribution pattern by transporting the matrix material through the manifold, and contacting the ceramic matrix composite plies with the matrix material.