Title:
COMPOSITE DECKING SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004033819
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A composite deck assembly includes a baseplate and a top plate secured to the baseplate. The baseplate is formed form a first composite matrix comprising strands of reinforcing fibers oriented in first direction and a polymer resin. The baseplate includes a plurality of ribs and a plurality of laterally extending open channels disposed between the ribs. The top plate is formed from a second composite matrix of reinforcing fibers in a polymer resin, and is secured, optionally releasably, to the baseplate so as to generally enclose at least a portion of the channels. All the reinforcing fibers in the baseplate may be limited to being either the strands oriented in the first direction or matted reinforcing fibers having a random orientation. At least one of the base section and the top plate may be translucent. The open channel configuration simplifies manufacture and lowers cost.
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Inventors:
RICHARDS DANIEL
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/027697
Publication Date:
July 01, 2004
Filing Date:
September 04, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ZELLCOMP LLC (US)
International Classes:
E01D19/12; E04B5/02; E04B5/10; E04B5/46; E04C3/28; (IPC1-7): E04C1/00
Foreign References:
| US5285610A | 1994-02-15 | |||
| US5305568A | 1994-04-26 | |||
| US4453359A | 1984-06-12 | |||
| US2010294A | 1935-08-06 | |||
| US4125979A | 1978-11-21 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1556559A4
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