Patents Assigned to Lear Fan Corp.
  • Graphite fiber reinforced laminate structure capable of withstanding lightning strikes
    Patent number: 4448838
    Abstract: A graphite fiber reinforced laminate structure capable of withstanding the damaging effects of lightning strikes, comprising at least one graphite fiber bonded ply having metal wire or metal coated filament woven therein in the warp and fill directions, said metal wire or filament being compatible with said bonded graphite fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: Lear Fan Corp.
    Inventors: David H. McClenahan, John A. Plumer