US Patent No: 8,070,994

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Panel structure

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Abstract

A panel structure and a method of forming the panel structure are disclosed. The panel structure typically includes at least one panel associated with a material. The panel structure has been found particularly advantageous for use as an interior panel of an airplane.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ZEPHYROS, INC.ROMEO, MI134

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barton, Kearney Oak Island, NC 3 32
Carlson, David Rochester Hills, MI 42 344
Harthcock, Matthew Oakland Township, MI 17 127
Madaus, Brandon Shelby Township, MI 9 68
Taylor,, Jr Charles L - 1 3
Walker, Jason Dexter, KY 12 47

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Patent Citation Ranking

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ZEPHYROS, INC. (2)
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ADVANCE VINYL FLOOR MANUFACTURING CORP. (1)
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