Accession Number:

ADD014659

Title:

Low Storage-Volume Closure Device for Curved Surface.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, filed 29 Mar 89, patented 28 Aug 90,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Bybee, Robert A.

Report Date:

1990-08-28

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

A flexible closure device takes a generally arcuate shape in a closed position to conform to a curved surface when closing an opening in the surface. The device takes a generally planar shape when in an open position thereby occupying a low amount of storage space. Patents. jhd

Descriptors:

• *CLOSURES
• *PATENTS
• CURVATURE
• PLANAR STRUCTURES
• POSITION(LOCATION)
• SHAPE
• SURFACES
• FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES

Subject Categories:

• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE