ClassID:

55830

B32B37/146 - CPC Classification

Classification description:

Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers whereby one or more of the layers is a honeycomb structure

Recent Application in this class:
#1
20260100179
2026-04-09

Sandwich-Structured Panels and Method of Manufacture

#2
20250353273
2025-11-20

LOW EXTRACTION HNBR MATERIAL WITH ADHESION TO POLYAMIDES

#3
20250091336
2025-03-20

DRAPING A SKIN OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ON A MULTICELLULAR BODY

#4
20250026102
2025-01-23

Stretchable substrate having improved thickness deformation uniformity through control of spatial crosslinking degree and method of manufacturing the same

#5
20250026101
2025-01-23

Stretchable substrate having improved stretching deformation uniformity through control of spatial crosslinking degree and method of manufacturing the same

#6
20250001723
2025-01-02

SANDWICH PANEL OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS

#7
20240416640
2024-12-19

COMPOSITE SKINS HAVING VARIABLE HOLE SIZES AND SHAPES FORMED USING PHOTOMACHINING

#8
20240375393
2024-11-14

MINERAL WOOL PRODUCT

#9
20240367407
2024-11-07

HONEYCOMB CORE STABILIZATION FOR COMPOSITE PARTS

#10
20240359421
2024-10-31

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ACOUSTIC PANEL WITH OBLIQUE CAVITIES

#11
20240278900
2024-08-22

PANEL SKIN FOR HEATED FLOOR PANELS

#12
20240269955
2024-08-15

FOAM SHEETING FOR HONEYCOMB CORE WALLS, TO REPLACE PAPER AND METAL HONEYCOMB AND MACHINED FOAM CORE IN SANDWICH STRUCTURE

#13
20240116285
2024-04-11

CURING AND BONDING TOOL

#14
20230415468
2023-12-28

MINERAL WOOL BINDER

#15
20230415467
2023-12-28

BINDER COMPOSITION

#16
20230415448
2023-12-28

HONEYCOMB CORE SANDWICH PANELS

#17
20230382510
2023-11-30

COMPOSITE CORE STRUCTURES FOR AIRCRAFT

#18
20230166492
2023-06-01

Method of producing a mineral wool product comprising a multiple of lamellae and a product of such kind

#19
20230024567
2023-01-26

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SANDWICH PANEL WITH IMPROVED IMPACT AND DAMPING BEHAVIORS

#20
20230011302
2023-01-12

FOAM SHEET CORE FOR COMPOSITE SANDWICH STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

#21
20220379579
2022-12-01

Method for manufacturing a cellular structure obtained from bent strips of material, and cellular structure thus obtained

#22
20220355565
2022-11-10

PACKAGING SHEETING AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PACKAGING SHEETING

#23
20220339830
2022-10-27

METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL IN SANDWICH FORM

#24
20220289093
2022-09-15

Load ramp for a vehicle

#25
20220203665
2022-06-30

Method for producing a composite component

#26
20220139364
2022-05-05

Sandwich-structured panels and method of manufacture

#27
20220126556
2022-04-28

Panel with paint ready surface

#28
20220118732
2022-04-21

Laminated plate and method for manufacturing laminated plate

#29
20220024555
2022-01-27

Acoustic abatement panel fabrication

#30
20220024183
2022-01-27

Open area core sandwich structure assembly with vehicle exterior surface glass

#31
20220009198
2022-01-13

HIGH-STRENGTH LOW-HEAT RELEASE COMPONENTS INCLUDING A RESIN LAYER HAVING SP2 CARBON-CONTAINING MATERIAL THEREIN

#32
20220007773
2022-01-13

Helmet Impact Attenuation Article

#33
20210394501
2021-12-23

Panel with paint ready surface

#34
20210394483
2021-12-23

Method for forming a composite structure

#35
20210379801
2021-12-09

PRODUCTION PROCESS OF A COMPOSITE PRODUCT

#36
20210362461
2021-11-25

THREE-DIMENSIONAL THERMOPLASTIC SANDWICH PANEL COMPOSITE

#37
20210354418
2021-11-18

Honeycomb sandwich sheet or panel, based on polypropylene, with a number of central thermoformed films

#38
20210331457
2021-10-28

Sound absorption/insulation honeycomb panel

#39
20210323295
2021-10-21

Method for manufacturing an acoustic panel

#40
20210299992
2021-09-30

Honeycomb, in particular deformable honeycomb, for lightweight components, corresponding production method, and sandwich component

#41
20210291957
2021-09-23

Panel skin for heated floor panels

#42
20210283747
2021-09-16

Methods, precursors, and abrasive blasting masks for manufacturing noise attenuating devices

#43
20210206135
2021-07-08

Composite structural panels and methods of forming thereof

#44
20210187877
2021-06-24

Method for manufacturing structure, method for preparing skin material, and method for setting heating condition for skin material

#45
20210162698
2021-06-03

Large cell carbon core sandwich panel and method of manufacturing same

#46
20210162690
2021-06-03

Manufacture of Fire-Retardant Sandwich Panels

#47
20210158792
2021-05-27

Composite skins having variable hole sizes and shapes formed using photomachining

#48
20210107250
2021-04-15

Self-adhesive prepreg and method for producing same

#49
20210001589
2021-01-07

Honeycomb core sandwich panels

#50
20200368978
2020-11-26

METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYURETHANE SANDWICH MOLDED PARTS

#51
20200317921
2020-10-08

Binder composition

#52
20200308355
2020-10-01

Method of providing insulation to a structure

#53
20200307144
2020-10-01

Systems and methods for creating a honeycomb core with integrated electronic components

#54
20200223208
2020-07-16

Structural rework of cellular core panels

#55
20200223204
2020-07-16

Composite core with reinforced areas and method

#56
20200189157
2020-06-18

Method for the preparation of composite material in sandwich form

#57
20200180291
2020-06-11

System for assembly of recessed panel doors

#58
20200147922
2020-05-14

Method for forming a composite structure

#59
20200147818
2020-05-14

System and method of post-cure processing of composite core

#60
20200114573
2020-04-16

Methods and apparatus for manufacturing optimized panels and other composite structures

#61
20200094920
2020-03-26

Method of making marine decking

#62
20200086602
2020-03-19

LASER-PERFORATED METAL HONEYCOMB MATERIAL

#63
20200047478
2020-02-13

Method of bonding together surfaces of two or more elements and a product made by said method

#64
20200010168
2020-01-09

High temperature thermoplastic pre-impregnated structure for aircraft heated floor panel

#65
20200009823
2020-01-09

Hybrid composite panel and method

#66
20190375176
2019-12-12

Honeycomb load structure with over mold

#67
20190367150
2019-12-05

Integrally damped composite aircraft floor panels

#68
20190358946
2019-11-28

Method of Making Core-Stiffened Structure

#69
20190358943
2019-11-28

Multicomponent polymer resin, methods for applying the same, and composite laminate structure including the same

#70
20190344646
2019-11-14

Roof shell having an acoustic insulation layer

#71
20190251943
2019-08-15

Thermoplastic bonding process for acoustically treated linear facesheets

#72
20190232633
2019-08-01

Method and apparatus for manufacturing a sandwich part

#73
20190224939
2019-07-25

Large cell carbon core sandwich panel and method of manufacturing same

#74
20190210323
2019-07-11

Method of producing a mineral wool product comprising a multiple of lamellae and a product of such kind

#75
20190184672
2019-06-20

Cushioning structures including interconnected cells

#76
20190168497
2019-06-06

Splices comprising honeycomb cores supported by tie clips and methods of forming thereof

#77
20190168464
2019-06-06

Securing a second object to a first object

#78
20190160803
2019-05-30

Structural rework of cellular core panels

#79
20190136427
2019-05-09

Mineral wool product

#80
20190118521
2019-04-25

POLYIMIDE AEROGEL INSULATED PANEL ASSEMBLY

#81
20190071164
2019-03-07

Acoustic abatement panel fabrication

#82
20190047245
2019-02-14

Foldable honeycomb structure and manufacturing method thereof

#83
20190030879
2019-01-31

Components including structures having decoupled structural stiffness and mass density

#84
20180370192
2018-12-27

Process for manufacturing apron board of high-speed rail equipment cabin using composite material

#85
20180361726
2018-12-20

Lamination structure and a method for manufacturing the same

#86
20180361725
2018-12-20

LAMINATION STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

#87
20180361686
2018-12-20

Process for manufacturing base board of high-speed rail equipment cabin using composite material

#88
20180298609
2018-10-18

Unitized construction panel

#89
20180290420
2018-10-11

Use of fibrous veils to reduce core crush in honeycomb sandwich structures

#90
20180290330
2018-10-11

Method of manufacturing a composite sandwich panel for an aircraft propulsion unit

#91
20180281339
2018-10-04

Lightweight honeycomb thermal insulation structure

#92
20180236734
2018-08-23

Method and apparatus for continuously fabricating a composite sandwich structure

#93
20180201008
2018-07-19

Splices comprising honeycomb cores supported by tie clips and methods of forming thereof

#94
20180169882
2018-06-21

System and method of post-cure processing of composite core

#95
20180162112
2018-06-14

Septumization of cellular cores

#96
20180162090
2018-06-14

Honeycomb sandwich sheet or panel, based on polypropylene, with a number of central thermoformed films

#97
20180154625
2018-06-07

Method for producing a sandwich metal part having a non-developable shape

#98
20180147799
2018-05-31

Method of making a composite structure

#99
20180141302
2018-05-24

Composite core with reinforced plastic strips and method thereof

#100
20180140037
2018-05-24

Helmet impact attenuation article

#101
20180093443
2018-04-05

Laser-perforated metal honeycomb material and method of manufacturing same

#102
20180016981
2018-01-18

Acoustic paneling

#103
20180015710
2018-01-18

Sandwich panel disbond repair

#104
20180015685
2018-01-18

Honeycomb structural body and method of manufacturing honeycomb structural body

#105
20170361569
2017-12-21

Method and apparatus for manufacturing a sandwich component

#106
20170297301
2017-10-19

Panel apparatus including multiple panels and mechanical fasteners and methods of assembling the panel apparatus

#107
20170267315
2017-09-21

MARINE DECKING WITH SANDWICH-TYPE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

#108
20170259520
2017-09-14

Honeycomb, in particular deformable honeycomb, for lightweight components, corresponding production method, and sandwich component

#109
20170254625
2017-09-07

COMPOSITE BALLISTIC ARMOR

#110
20170246829
2017-08-31

Insulating film

#111
20170232693
2017-08-17

Method of repairing a perforated skin of a panel using a doubler

#112
20170210083
2017-07-27

FLEXIBLE CELLULOSIC FIBER-BASED HONEYCOMB MATERIAL

#113
20170203190
2017-07-20

Remoldable impact-attenuation article

#114
20170175642
2017-06-22

Methods and apparatus for noise attenuation in an engine nacelle

#115
20170173935
2017-06-22

Lamination structure and a method for manufacturing the same

#116
20170144425
2017-05-25

Automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels

#117
20170095997
2017-04-06

Multicomponent polymer resin, methods for applying the same, and composite laminate structure including the same

#118
20170087798
2017-03-30

Composite sandwich having a high bending stiffness

#119
20170080675
2017-03-23

Composite structure exhibiting energy absorption and/or including a defect free surface

#120
20170072674
2017-03-16

Septumization of honeycomb sandwiches

#121
20170072656
2017-03-16

Reinforced composite structure

#122
20170066229
2017-03-09

Method of making a sandwich-type composite panel having a cellulose-based core and a living hinge and panel obtained by performing the method

#123
20170061949
2017-03-02

Acoustic absorption and methods of manufacture

#124
20170043549
2017-02-16

Honeycomb core for dimensionally stable sandwich components

#125
20170036432
2017-02-09

Manufacturing method of honeycomb structure, and bonding material

#126
20170029088
2017-02-02

Repairing a contoured composite panel

#127
20170008267
2017-01-12

Method for manufacturing honeycomb structure

#128
20170001333
2017-01-05

Method for producing plugged honeycomb structure

#129
20160375649
2016-12-29

OPEN AREA CORE WITH CHOPPED FIBER REINFORCED SKIN

#130
20160361910
2016-12-15

Panel with paint ready surface

#131
20160361889
2016-12-15

Composite sandwich panel with differential resin layers

#132
20160332412
2016-11-17

Process or system to reduce cost and weight of aerospace interior structural thermoplastic or composite panel constructions

#133
20160303819
2016-10-20

LOAD-BEARING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES MADE FROM FOLDED MULTILAYER CORRUGATED CARDBOARD

#134
20160288449
2016-10-06

Honeycomb structure and manufacturing method of honeycomb structure

#135
20160288113
2016-10-06

Honeycomb structural body and method for manufacturing the same

#136
20160280937
2016-09-29

Circumference coating material, bonding material, honeycomb structure, and method of producing honeycomb structure

#137
20160271900
2016-09-22

Ply drops in composite sandwich panels

#138
20160236780
2016-08-18

Conductors integrated in a watertight manner in sandwich components

#139
20160193819
2016-07-07

Forming method for a honeycomb structure

#140
20160176178
2016-06-23

Method and apparatus for manufacturing a sandwich part

#141
20160176153
2016-06-23

Method and apparatus for manufactoring a sandwich part and sandwich part

#142
20160176140
2016-06-23

Semi-finished honeycomb part and sandwich part

#143
20160167333
2016-06-16

Method of making core-stiffened structure

#144
20160167332
2016-06-16

Composite material incorporating water ingress barrier

#145
20160123008
2016-05-05

STRUCTURAL SANDWICH ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

#146
20160083072
2016-03-24

Aircraft cabin pressure regulating subfloor

#147
20160076179
2016-03-17

Honeycomb structure made of a non-woven made of recycled carbon fibers

#148
20160009067
2016-01-14

Septumization of cellular cores

#149
20150367528
2015-12-24

Tools and methods for making and using tools, blades and methods of making and using blades

#150
20150362005
2015-12-17

Mounting insert and method

#151
20150336350
2015-11-26

Sandwich component and method for producing a sandwich component

#152
20150315972
2015-11-05

Methods and apparatus for noise attenuation in an engine nacelle

#153
20150298443
2015-10-22

Low energy process for making curved sandwich structures with little or no residual stress

#154
20150290920
2015-10-15

Method of manufacturing septum cap

#155
20150284947
2015-10-08

Honeycomb panel stacked body manufacturing method and honeycomb panel stacked body

#156
20150284945
2015-10-08

Pyramid waffle core structure and method of fabrication

#157
20150273810
2015-10-01

Method and apparatus for making double panels

#158
20150273789
2015-10-01

Panel and method for producing a panel

#159
20150273788
2015-10-01

Honeycomb structural body and method of manufacturing honeycomb structural body

#160
20150251376
2015-09-10

Layered arrangement, hot-gas path component, and process of producing a layered arrangement

#161
20150239200
2015-08-27

Composite sandwich panel with differential resin layers

#162
20150197451
2015-07-16

HONEYCOMB STRUCTURAL BODY FOR EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION

#163
20150183170
2015-07-02

Repair and strengthening of structures with electrically-cured resin-impregnated wrap

#164
20150183169
2015-07-02

Repair and strengthening of structures with heat-cured wrap

#165
20150174881
2015-06-25

RF NODE WELDING OF CORRUGATED HONEYCOMB CORE

#166
20150174876
2015-06-25

Method of manufacturing net edge core and a method of bonding net edge core to a substructure

#167
20150165736
2015-06-18

Polyimide aerogel insulated panel assembly

#168
20150136321
2015-05-21

Method of bonding a thermoplastic component to a carpeted component and the carpeted component to a cellulose-based core in a single pressing step

#169
20150132532
2015-05-14

Method of making a sandwich-type composite panel having a cellulose-based core and a living hinge and panel obtained by performing the method

#170
20150096678
2015-04-09

Method and apparatus for adhesion of inserts

#171
20150079340
2015-03-19

Method of making a large area graphene composite material

#172
20150050446
2015-02-19

Sandwich composite component and production process therefor

#173
20150041057
2015-02-12

Lightweight reinforced phenolic structural sandwich panel based on aramid honeycomb core and method

#174
20150037533
2015-02-05

Method of configuring composite core in a core stiffened structure and a structure incorporating the same

#175
20150034239
2015-02-05

System and method for sealing open ends of multi-wall sheets

#176
20150027629
2015-01-29

Septumization of honeycomb sandwiches

#177
20140374003
2014-12-25

Methods and systems for automated ply layup for composites

#178
20140360659
2014-12-11

System and method of post-cure processing of composite core

#179
20140360323
2014-12-11

System and method of post-cure processing of composite core

#180
20140352870
2014-12-04

Method of manufacturing honeycomb structured body

#181
20140302736
2014-10-09

Flame-proofed artefact and a method of manufacture thereof

#182
20140060732
2014-03-06

Methods and systems for automated ply layup for composites

#183
20130196175
2013-08-01

Method of making a sandwich panel

#184
20130171407
2013-07-04

Acoustic core

#185
20130059097
2013-03-07

Flexible cellulosic fiber-based honeycomb material

#186
20130052398
2013-02-28

Honeycomb structure

#187
20130000826
2013-01-03

Lightweight, multi-layered structural composites using recycled landfill-bound scrap

#188
20120321835
2012-12-20

Method of making core-stiffened structure

#189
20120315429
2012-12-13

Sandwich component and method for the production thereof

#190
20120270005
2012-10-25

Tools and methods for making and using tools, blades and methods of making and using blades

#191
20120266568
2012-10-25

Flexible cellulosic fiber-based honeycomb material

#192
20120258278
2012-10-11

Waterproof, weather resistant tiled table

#193
20120255676
2012-10-11

External to bagging mechanical clamp

#194
20120204741
2012-08-16

Co-curing reusable elastomeric caul plate

#195
20120183716
2012-07-19

Moldable ballistic armor panel

#196
20120176693
2012-07-12

Layered Mirror Assembly

#197
20120164397
2012-06-28

Barrier and a method for making a barrier

#198
20120164367
2012-06-28

HONEYCOMB SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

#199
20120152443
2012-06-21

Method for making a network of drainage pipes and acoustic processing panel including such a network of drainage pipes

#200
20120064329
2012-03-15

Methods of making fire retardant panel compositions

#201
20120021168
2012-01-26

Structure, molded article, and method for manufacturing same

#202
20120019024
2012-01-26

Lightweight multi-layer composite panel

#203
20110318983
2011-12-29

Fire retardant panel compositions

#204
20110237431
2011-09-29

Honeycomb structural body for exhaust gas purification

#205
20110203718
2011-08-25

Method of fabricating a honeycomb structured panel

#206
20110086237
2011-04-14

BONDING APPARATUS

#207
20110061794
2011-03-17

Heat insulator manufacturing system and method

#208
20110039060
2011-02-17

COMPOSITE PANEL HAVING IN-SITU THERMOSET FOAMED CORE

#209
20110020595
2011-01-27

Method for manufacturing a core composite provided with cover layers on both sides as well as a core composite

#210
20110011521
2011-01-20

Method for manufacturing a core composite provided with cover layers on both sides

#211
20100323150
2010-12-23

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SANDWICH COMPONENT HAVING A HONEYCOMB CORE

#212
20100310820
2010-12-09

HONEYCOMB PANEL AND ITS PRODUCTION

#213
20100258234
2010-10-14

STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT

#214
20100187039
2010-07-29

Method for manufacturing a sandwich panel

#215
20100095622
2010-04-22

VACUUM INSULATION PANEL AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

#216
20100043955
2010-02-25

Flat-Cured Composite Structure

#217
20100006222
2010-01-14

METHOD OF PRODUCING PANELS OF WOOD OR SIMILAR

#218
20090321009
2009-12-31

Method for producing sandwich components and corresponding press

#219
20090320209
2009-12-31

FOAM PAD HAVING ADHERED SPACER LAYER

#220
20090294053
2009-12-03

Production, forming, bonding, joining and repair systems for composite and metal components

#221
20090286040
2009-11-19

Impact resistant core

#222
20090283635
2009-11-19

Impact resistant composite structures

#223
20090280324
2009-11-12

Prepreg Nanoscale Fiber Films and Methods

#224
20090252921
2009-10-08

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SANDWICH COMPONENT HAVING A HONEYCOMB CORE AND THE SANDWICH COMPONENT OBTAINED IN THIS WAY

#225
20090120573
2009-05-14

Dual panel fabrication

#226
20090120567
2009-05-14

MOLDED LAMINATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

#227
20090072086
2009-03-19

Aircraft floor and interior panels using edge coated honeycomb

#228
20090025860
2009-01-29

Manufacturing a sound-absorbing panel for aircrafts

#229
20090000737
2009-01-01

Method for Producing Lightweight Building Panels

#230
20090000212
2009-01-01

Fire Components

#231
20080233347
2008-09-25

Structural Element, Especially Laminated Panel and Process for the Manufacturing of Such Structural Element

#232
20080210212
2008-09-04

Tools and methods for making and using tools, blades and methods of making and using blades

#233
20080182067
2008-07-31

Composite panel having in-situ thermoset foamed core

#234
20080171170
2008-07-17

Fabric prepreg by two distinct thermosetting matrixes

#235
20080128080
2008-06-05

Hollow structure plate, manufacturing method thereof, manufacturing device thereof, and sound absorbing structure plate

#236
20080113128
2008-05-15

Hollow structure plate, manufacturing method thereof, manufacturing device thereof, and sound absorbing structure plate

#237
20080110575
2008-05-15

PRODUCTION, FORMING, BONDING, JOINING AND REPAIR SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITE AND METAL COMPONENTS

#238
20080093766
2008-04-24

Process for producing lightweight thermoplastic composite products in a continuous manner

#239
20080090477
2008-04-17

Fire Retardant Panel Composition and Methods of Making the Same

#240
20080008861
2008-01-10

Film-Covered Plastic Board and Its Composite Board

#241
20080006367
2008-01-10

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A HONEYCOMB COMPOSITE MATERIAL

#242
20070295457
2007-12-27

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A HONEYCOMB COMPOSITE MATERIAL

#243
20070207323
2007-09-06

Method of sealing core material

#244
20070116991
2007-05-24

Methods of manufacturing a fire retardant structural board

#245
20060249879
2006-11-09

Method for manufacturing visual communication panels and device used thereby

#246
20060219845
2006-10-05

Hybrid fiberglass composite structures and methods of forming the same

#247
20060219354
2006-10-05

Method for assembling elements of a structure comprising a honeycomb core

#248
20060189236
2006-08-24

Fire-resistant ultra-lightweight panel with three-dimensional surface design

#249
20060178064
2006-08-10

Fire retardant panel composition and methods of making the same

#250
20060172111
2006-08-03

Low temperature, vacuum cure fabrication process for large, honeycomb core stiffened composite structures

#251
20060151108
2006-07-13

Method and apparatus for forming layered thermoformable materials

#252
20060118238
2006-06-08

Process and machine for producing lightweight thermoplastic composite products in a continuous manner

#253
20060111003
2006-05-25

Heat deflection/high strength panel compositions

#254
20060048705
2006-03-09

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