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Modular composite panel with coversModular composite panel with covers description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060201081, Modular composite panel with covers. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/299,887, filed Dec. 12, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein and which claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/636,186, filed Dec. 15, 2004, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present disclosure relates generally to composite panels for use in the construction of structures such as buildings and vehicles. BACKGROUND [0003] Panels are used in the construction of a variety of structures. They may be used, for example, in the construction of building, vehicles, and any number of other facilities and structures. SUMMARY [0004] A composite panel comprises composite first and second sheets, a core sandwiched between the first and second sheets, a plurality of fiber insertions extending from the first sheet through the core to the second sheet, and a utility space defined in the core between a number of the fiber insertions for utilities. A method of making the composite panel is disclosed. [0005] Illustratively, the composite panel may be used as a wall panel, a floor panel, or a ceiling panel. The composite panel may be a continuously formed panel. The composite panel may be formed in finished form. [0006] The composite panel may be configured for modular construction. The panel may be embodied as a relatively lightweight panel. The panel may be embodied as an insulated panel. The composite panel may be configured to be aesthetically pleasing. The composite panel may be configured to be removably connected to another panel. [0007] The composite panel may be used in the construction of a stationary structure such as a building. The composite panel may also be used in the construction of a mobile structure such as a recreational vehicle. [0008] The above and other features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description and the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 is a fragmentary, diagrammatic cross sectional view of a composite wall panel; [0010] FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1, but showing a cavity formed in the composite wall panel; [0011] FIGS. 3a and 3b are perspective views of the composite wall panel of FIG. 1; [0012] FIGS. 4a and 4b are perspective views of two composite wall panels connected to one another; [0013] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a corner connector; [0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the composite wall panels having composite floor panels and composite ceiling panels connected thereto; and [0015] FIGS. 7a, 7b, and 7c are fragmentary side elevational views showing two wall panels connected to one another in various ways. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS [0016] While the concepts of the present disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific exemplary embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives following within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. [0017] The present disclosure relates to a composite panel for use in the construction of walls or wall sections. In one exemplary embodiment, the composite panel includes a core, and two face sheets secured to the core. An outer cover may be secured to each of the face sheets or integrated therewith. Such a composite panel may be fabricated in a continuous manner. In one specific implementation, the composite panel may be formed with passageways, cavities, openings, or other utility spaces or features for utilities in the panel before the panel is cured. In another specific implementation, a CNC machine may be used to machine such passageways, cavities, openings, or other utility spaces or features for utilities after the panel has been formed. [0018] One exemplary type of composite panel is an FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) panel. Such an FRP panel may be formed of a polymer matrix composite material which includes a reinforcing agent and a polymer resin. The FRP panel may be embodied as any type of FRP structure. Examples of such structures include, but are not limited to, a solid laminate; a sandwich panel having, for example, upper and lower skins (sheets) with a core therebetween; or a panel having, for example, upper and lower skins (sheets) with vertical or diagonal webs therebetween. 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