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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2008
Adam J. Lang, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Mark S. Wilenski, Seattle, WA (US);
Alan M. Markus, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Larry A. Godby, North Hills, CA (US);
Adam J. Lang, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Mark S. Wilenski, Seattle, WA (US);
Alan M. Markus, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Larry A. Godby, North Hills, CA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A reinforcing fiber for reinforcing a transparent matrix composite. The fiber includes a substantially transparent fiber ribbon having an elongated cross-sectional geometry. The fiber ribbon includes edges that are substantially opaque. Light is substantially prevented from passing through the opaque edges to reduce or eliminate light distortion through the fiber. A composite utilizing the reinforcing fibers and a method for making a window assembly and a method for manufacturing a vehicle are also disclosed.