Abstract: A composite load bearing member is provided comprising an elongated inner structural member and a thick polymeric composite outer member. An apparatus for producing the composite load bearing member is provided including devices for suspending the inner structural member within a mold cavity prior to and during injection of the polymeric composite outer member. A method of using the apparatus to produce the composite load bearing member is provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 31, 2011
Assignee:
Integrico Composites, LLC
Inventors:
Chris Brough, Ryan Nielson, Gershon Yaniv