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Method of producing reinforced, formed fabrics

  • US 8,181,587 B2
  • Filed: 11/19/2008
  • Issued: 05/22/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sail, comprising:

  • a plurality of strips, each of the strips comprising;

    reinforcing elements comprising substantially parallel filaments; and

    an activated resin encasing the filaments;

    wherein at least some of the plurality of strips partially overlap adjacent strips;

    wherein the strips are arranged to form a fabric of the sail that accommodates expected forces in the sail; and

    wherein the substantially parallel filaments of a first of the strips are oriented in a first direction and the substantially parallel filaments of a second of the strips are oriented in a second direction that is different than the first direction.

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