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US 10,327,429INCORPORATION OF GRAPHENE IN VARIOUS COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING
Vanhdy Miller
US
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0006]
FIG. 2 is a simplified flowchart of exemplary manufacturing processes for making a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0007]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0008]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0009]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a golf club with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0011]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a compound bow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0012]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bicycle frame with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a horse sulky incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; [0014]
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of car body components incorporating with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a board incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; and 2 PATENT APPLICATION DOCKET …
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of snow skis incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A sporting equipment comprising: a component having a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising: a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin; and a fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth and shaped to form the component. Currently amended
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene-resin mixture comprises about ten percent graphene by weight. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nano-particles. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene flakes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nanotubes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises woven fibers. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises non-woven fibers. Original
. Canceled
A method of forming a component, comprising: forming a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a woven fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the woven fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; pressing the plurality of prepreg layers together; applying heat to the plurality of prepreg layers; forming and shaping the plurality of prepreg layers into the component. Currently amended
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a mandrel; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying a fiber cloth to a mandrel; applying the graphene-resin mixture to the fiber cloth on the mandrel; repeating the fiber cloth application and the graphene-resin mixture application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers is applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a bladder; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the bladder; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the bladder; and placing the bladder with the multiple layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth into a mold. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nano-particles into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nanotubes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene flakes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing the graphene preparation into a resin comprising at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
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A body component comprising: at least one hollow component formed of a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a resin with a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a graphene fiber cloth impregnated with the resin; and wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of resin and fiber cloth and shaped to form the at least one hollow component. Currently amended
The body component of claim 19, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of woven and non-woven fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the at least one hollow component is selected from the group consisting of a body component of a fishing rod, golf club, arrow, bow, bicycle frame, surf board, skateboard, snowboard, snow skis, helmet, body armor, computing device outer housing, horse sulky, car body skin, car body panel, boat hull, airplane fuselage and wing, and helicopter blade and body. Original
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
sporting equipment component (prepreg layup)
hollow body component (prepreg layup)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene preparation
resin
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
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Atlas literature
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US 10,327,429Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0006]
FIG. 2 is a simplified flowchart of exemplary manufacturing processes for making a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0007]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0008]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0009]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a golf club with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0011]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a compound bow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0012]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bicycle frame with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a horse sulky incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; [0014]
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of car body components incorporating with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a board incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; and 2 PATENT APPLICATION DOCKET …
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of snow skis incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A sporting equipment comprising: a component having a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising: a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin; and a fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth and shaped to form the component. Currently amended
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene-resin mixture comprises about ten percent graphene by weight. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nano-particles. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene flakes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nanotubes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises woven fibers. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises non-woven fibers. Original
. Canceled
A method of forming a component, comprising: forming a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a woven fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the woven fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; pressing the plurality of prepreg layers together; applying heat to the plurality of prepreg layers; forming and shaping the plurality of prepreg layers into the component. Currently amended
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a mandrel; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying a fiber cloth to a mandrel; applying the graphene-resin mixture to the fiber cloth on the mandrel; repeating the fiber cloth application and the graphene-resin mixture application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers is applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a bladder; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the bladder; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the bladder; and placing the bladder with the multiple layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth into a mold. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nano-particles into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nanotubes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene flakes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing the graphene preparation into a resin comprising at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
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A body component comprising: at least one hollow component formed of a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a resin with a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a graphene fiber cloth impregnated with the resin; and wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of resin and fiber cloth and shaped to form the at least one hollow component. Currently amended
The body component of claim 19, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of woven and non-woven fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the at least one hollow component is selected from the group consisting of a body component of a fishing rod, golf club, arrow, bow, bicycle frame, surf board, skateboard, snowboard, snow skis, helmet, body armor, computing device outer housing, horse sulky, car body skin, car body panel, boat hull, airplane fuselage and wing, and helicopter blade and body. Original
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
sporting equipment component (prepreg layup)
hollow body component (prepreg layup)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene preparation
resin
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,327,429Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0006]
FIG. 2 is a simplified flowchart of exemplary manufacturing processes for making a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0007]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0008]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0009]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a golf club with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0011]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a compound bow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0012]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bicycle frame with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a horse sulky incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; [0014]
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of car body components incorporating with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a board incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; and 2 PATENT APPLICATION DOCKET …
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of snow skis incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A sporting equipment comprising: a component having a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising: a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin; and a fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth and shaped to form the component. Currently amended
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene-resin mixture comprises about ten percent graphene by weight. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nano-particles. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene flakes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nanotubes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises woven fibers. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises non-woven fibers. Original
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A method of forming a component, comprising: forming a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a woven fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the woven fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; pressing the plurality of prepreg layers together; applying heat to the plurality of prepreg layers; forming and shaping the plurality of prepreg layers into the component. Currently amended
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a mandrel; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying a fiber cloth to a mandrel; applying the graphene-resin mixture to the fiber cloth on the mandrel; repeating the fiber cloth application and the graphene-resin mixture application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers is applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a bladder; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the bladder; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the bladder; and placing the bladder with the multiple layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth into a mold. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nano-particles into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nanotubes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene flakes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing the graphene preparation into a resin comprising at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
. Canceled
A body component comprising: at least one hollow component formed of a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a resin with a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a graphene fiber cloth impregnated with the resin; and wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of resin and fiber cloth and shaped to form the at least one hollow component. Currently amended
The body component of claim 19, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of woven and non-woven fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the at least one hollow component is selected from the group consisting of a body component of a fishing rod, golf club, arrow, bow, bicycle frame, surf board, skateboard, snowboard, snow skis, helmet, body armor, computing device outer housing, horse sulky, car body skin, car body panel, boat hull, airplane fuselage and wing, and helicopter blade and body. Original
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
sporting equipment component (prepreg layup)
hollow body component (prepreg layup)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene preparation
resin
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Patent
Atlas literature
Patent
US 10,327,429Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0006]
FIG. 2 is a simplified flowchart of exemplary manufacturing processes for making a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0007]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0008]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a fishing rod blank with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0009]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a golf club with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0011]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a compound bow with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0012]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bicycle frame with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of a horse sulky incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; [0014]
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of car body components incorporating with graphene according to the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a board incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure; and 2 PATENT APPLICATION DOCKET …
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of snow skis incorporating graphene according to the present disclosure.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A sporting equipment comprising: a component having a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising: a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin; and a fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth and shaped to form the component. Currently amended
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene-resin mixture comprises about ten percent graphene by weight. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nano-particles. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene flakes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the graphene preparation comprises graphene nanotubes. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises woven fibers. Original
The sporting equipment of claim 1, wherein the fiber cloth comprises non-woven fibers. Original
. Canceled
A method of forming a component, comprising: forming a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a graphene-resin mixture comprising a resin and a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a woven fiber cloth impregnated with the graphene-resin mixture, wherein the woven fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers; pressing the plurality of prepreg layers together; applying heat to the plurality of prepreg layers; forming and shaping the plurality of prepreg layers into the component. Currently amended
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a mandrel; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture, the graphene flakes comprising about ten percent by weight of the graphene-resin mixture; applying a fiber cloth to a mandrel; applying the graphene-resin mixture to the fiber cloth on the mandrel; repeating the fiber cloth application and the graphene-resin mixture application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the mandrel; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers is applied to the mandrel. Original
The method of claim 10, wherein forming a plurality of prepreg layers comprises: mixing a plurality of graphene flakes into a resin and forming the graphene-resin mixture; applying the graphene-resin mixture to a bladder; applying a fiber cloth to the graphene-resin mixture on the bladder; and repeating the graphene-resin mixture application and fiber cloth application until a desired number of prepreg layers are applied to the bladder; and placing the bladder with the multiple layers of graphene-resin mixture and fiber cloth into a mold. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nano-particles into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene nanotubes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing graphene flakes into a resin. Original
The method of claim 10, further comprising forming the graphene-resin mixture by thoroughly mixing the graphene preparation into a resin comprising at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
. Canceled
A body component comprising: at least one hollow component formed of a plurality of prepreg layers, each prepreg layer comprising a resin with a graphene preparation evenly disposed throughout the resin, and a graphene fiber cloth impregnated with the resin; and wherein the plurality of prepreg layers are applied and pressed together in alternate layers of resin and fiber cloth and shaped to form the at least one hollow component. Currently amended
The body component of claim 19, wherein the resin comprises at least one of a polyester resin, a vinylester resin, and an epoxy resin. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of graphene fibers, graphene nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon sheets, carbon nanotube sheets, carbon nanotube fibers, graphite fibers, boron fibers, glass fibers, silicon carbide fibers, ceramic fibers, and aramid fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the fiber cloth comprises at least one of woven and non-woven fibers. Original
The body component of claim 19, wherein the at least one hollow component is selected from the group consisting of a body component of a fishing rod, golf club, arrow, bow, bicycle frame, surf board, skateboard, snowboard, snow skis, helmet, body armor, computing device outer housing, horse sulky, car body skin, car body panel, boat hull, airplane fuselage and wing, and helicopter blade and body. Original
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
sporting equipment component (prepreg layup)
hollow body component (prepreg layup)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene preparation
resin
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
fiber cloth
graphene nano-particles
graphene flakes
graphene nanotubes
polyester resin/vinylester resin/epoxy resin
graphene fiber cloth
graphene-resin mixture
carbon fiber cloth
fiber cloth
graphene nano-particles
graphene flakes
graphene nanotubes
polyester resin/vinylester resin/epoxy resin
graphene fiber cloth
graphene-resin mixture
carbon fiber cloth
fiber cloth
graphene nano-particles
graphene flakes
graphene nanotubes
polyester resin/vinylester resin/epoxy resin
graphene fiber cloth
graphene-resin mixture
carbon fiber cloth
fiber cloth
graphene nano-particles
graphene flakes
graphene nanotubes
polyester resin/vinylester resin/epoxy resin
graphene fiber cloth
graphene-resin mixture
carbon fiber cloth