Dolan D Faber

US Patent:

44085583, Oct 11, 1983

Filed:

Jul 21, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/400527

Inventors:

Dolan D. Faber - Akron OH
Richard G. Holmes - Wadsworth OH
Joseph J. Varano - Hartville OH

Assignee:

The General Tire & Rubber Company - Akron OH

International Classification:

B05C 1102

US Classification:

118 59

Abstract:

An apparatus useful in repairing molded thermoset FRP parts is disclosed having means for applying heat and pressure to a defect in the FRP containing a repair material while the FRP part is substantially rigidly held on a nest or support.

US Patent:

44092709, Oct 11, 1983

Filed:

Apr 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/370873

Inventors:

Dolan D. Faber - Akron OH
Richard G. Holmes - Wadsworth OH
Joseph J. Varano - Hartville OH

Assignee:

The General Tire & Rubber Company - Akron OH

International Classification:

B32B 326

US Classification:

428 63

Abstract:

Surface defects in a cured, molded thermoset fiberglass reinforced (FRP) part can be repaired by filling the defect or void with an excess of a thermosetting conductive repair material, applying pressure and heat sufficient to cure said material without substantial shrinkage of said material, removing the pressure, cooling and finishing said parts to the original surface contour.