Wayne J Caillouette

US Patent:

20120104651, May 3, 2012

Filed:

Oct 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/914289

Inventors:

William F. Oehler - Coventry CT, US
Wayne J. Caillouette - Longmeadow MA, US

Assignee:

HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION - Windsor Locks CT

International Classification:

B29C 43/18

US Classification:

264257

Abstract:

A method of making a reinforced resin structure is disclosed. A volume of uncured resin compound is placed on a first outer surface of a carrier structure comprising a plurality of fibers. The uncured resin compound and the carrier structure are pressed between two cooperating plates to disperse the resin compound into and through a plurality of passages between the plurality of fibers. The dispersed resin compound is cured to fix the resin within the plurality of passages and around the plurality of fibers.