Abstract: Reinforcement for foamed articles is provided utilizing a matrix of fiber elements disposed within the interior or core of the article. The fiber elements are injected along with dry flowable formable beads into a mold cavity. Upon heating of the mold interior and subsequent wetting/expanding/fusing phase, the fiber elements become joined to the expanding beads to provide enhanced strength of the resulting molded article.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 10, 2003
Publication date:
September 16, 2004
Applicant:
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Abstract: Reinforcement is provided for foam articles made from dry flowable expanding beads. The reinforcement includes a net work of elements, preferably woven or roving type. The net work is positioned within the foam matrix at a location remote from an applied force so as to impart increased bursting strength to the foam matrix.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 10, 2003
Publication date:
September 16, 2004
Applicant:
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.