УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОДВИЖЕНИЯ СТЕНТОВ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам для размещения стентов, например, в сосуде или протоке тела или в структуре, используемой для тестирования или демонстрирования (такой как полимерная трубка). Устройство для продвижения стента содержит наружный футляр и стент-зацепляющий элемент, расположенный внутри наружного футляра. Стент-зацепляющий элемент выполнен с возможностью перемещения стента в дистальном направлении из наружного футляра на протяжении по меньшей мере двух периодов зацепления стента стент-зацепляющим элементом. Каждый период зацепления выполнен с возможностью перемещения стента в дистальном направлении без механического сопутствующего возврата наружного футляра. Каждый период зацепления отделен периодом без зацепления стента стент-зацепляющим элементом, в котором стент не приводится в движение в дистальном направлении. 20 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

ПРОТЕЗ СОСУДА

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к медицинским устройствам - сосудистым протезам. Протез сосуда содержит внутренний и внешний слои, со степень покрытия внутреннего слоя C (%) 15%≤C≤75%. При этом С определяют по оригинальной формуле. Протез позволяет ускорить формирование равномерного эндотелиального слоя сосуда, обладает высокими репаративными функциями, а также его использование снижает риск развития имплантационных осложнений. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 2 пр., 1 ил.

ПЛЕТЕНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ ШЛАНГА

Изобретение относится к покрытию шланга высокого давления. Покрытие шланга содержит внешнюю оболочку и помещенную в нее внутреннюю оболочку. Каждая из оболочек имеет плетеную структуру с множеством нитей основы и вплетенной между ними уточной нитью. Уточная нить вплетена между нитями основы внутренней и внешней оболочек с образованием такого узора, при котором уточная нить распределена между внутренней и внешней оболочками, а внутренняя и внешняя оболочки переплетены между собой. Техническим результатом изобретения является увеличение сопротивления разрыву покрытия шланга. 2 н. и 2 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОДВИЖЕНИЯ СТЕНТОВ

... 1. Устройство, содержащее:наружный футляр; истент-зацепляющий элемент, расположенный внутри наружного футляра;в котором стент выполнен с возможностью перемещения в дистальном направлении из наружного футляра на протяжении, по меньшей мере, двух периодов зацепления стента стент-зацепляющим элементом, при этом каждый период зацепления выполнен с возможностью приведения стента в перемещение в дистальном направлении без механического сопутствующего возврата наружного футляра, причем каждый период зацепления отделен периодом без зацепления стента стент-зацепляющим элементом, в котором стент не приводится в движение в дистальном направлении.2. Устройство по п.1, дополнительно содержащее стент, расположенный внутри наружного футляра.3. Устройство по п.2, в котором стент имеет дистальный конец, проксимальный конец и полость, простирающуюся между дистальным концом и проксимальным концом, при этом стент-зацепляющий элемент расположен, по меньшей мере, частично внутри полости стента.4. Устройство ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ФАСОННОЙ ДЕТАЛИ ТРЕХМЕРНЫМ ТКАНЬЕМ И ФАСОННАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ТАКИМ СПОСОБОМ

... 1. Способ изготовления фасонной детали, заключающийся в выполнении заготовки (11) трехмерным тканьем путем сплетения уточных нитей поперек пучка нитей основы, выполненных в виде различных полотен, и путем пропитки этой заготовки термоотверждаемой смолой, отличающийся тем, что содержит этапы:- в процессе тканья выполняют частичное рассоединение (19) между двумя полотнами нитей основы;- растягивают упомянутую заготовку для образования в ней полости желаемого объема с помощью упомянутого рассоединения,- пропитывают выполненную таким образом заготовку упомянутой смолой.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что операцию, заключающуюся в образовании упомянутой полости, выполняют путем введения в заготовку (11) в месте упомянутого рассоединения (19) блока из материала с малой плотностью (10), имеющего форму и размеры желаемой полости.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что операцию, заключающуюся в образовании упомянутой полости, выполняют путем введения надуваемой детали (120) в заготовку (111) ...

СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ СКРЕПЛЕНИЯ КОНЦОВ НИТЕЙ И ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ В РЕЗУЛЬТАТЕ УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Способ формирования саморасширяющегося стента, содержащий следующие стадии:образование первого изгиба в каждой из множества нитей, каждая из которых включает в себя часть нити на обоих сторонах первого изгиба нити, при этом каждая часть нити имеет конец;сплетание частей нити, при этом каждый конец частей нити расположен вблизи первого конца нити после сплетания частей нити;термообработка множества нитей в течение первого периода времени после сплетания частей нити;образование второго изгиба каждой из множества нитей.2. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий термообработку множества нитей в течение второго периода времени после формирования вторых изгибов нитей.3. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий обратное заплетание некоторых частей нити после формирования вторых изгибов нитей, которое содержит их прохождение, по меньшей мере, двумя пересечениями нити от первого конца стента.4. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий обрезку частей нити.5. Способ по п.1, в котором множество нитей ...

САМООБЕРТЫВАЮЩИЙ, ПЛЕТЕНЫЙ ТЕКСТИЛЬНЫЙ РУКАВ С CАМОПОДДЕРЖИВАЕМЫМИ РАСШИРЕННЫМ И СЖАТЫМ СОСТОЯНИЯМИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Тканая лента для поясов безопасности

Rohrförmiges Transplantat aus monofilen Fasern

PROFILIERTES GEWEBE UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

Gewebtes BH-Bügelband zur Aufnahme eines Verstärkungsbügels

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein gewebtes BH-Bügelband zur Aufnahme eines Verstärkungsbügels. Dieses BH-Bügelband ist ein mehrlagiges Schlauchgewebe, welches einen Draht- oder Kunststoffverstärkungsbügel aufnimmt. Dieser Bügel ist nicht Gegenstand der Erfindung. Schlauchgewebe und Bügel dienen der Verstärkung der Körbchen in einem Büstenhalter. Die Erfindung beschreibt den Aufbau und die Konstruktion dieses Schlauchgewebes welches den Verstärkungsbügel sicher umschliesst und ein Durchstechen der Bügelenden verhindert.

SCHLAUCHWARE UND VERFAHREN ZU DEREN HERSTELLUNG

Tubular lining material for pipe lines

A tubular lining material for pipe lines having a relatively large inner diameter and possibly a plurality of bends or curved portions, which comprises a tubular textile jacket made of warps and a weft knitted or woven in a tubular form overlaid with an air-impervious coating of a flexible synthetic resin and is applicable onto the inner surface of a pipe line which has a relatively large inner diameter and may have a plurality of bends or curved portions in such manner that the tubular lining material with a binder on the inner surface thereof may be inserted into the pipe line and allowed to advance within the pipe line with or without the aid of a leading rope-like elongated material while turning the tubular lining material inside out under fluid pressure thereby applying the tubular lining material onto the inner surface of the pipe line with the binder being interposed between the pipe line and the tubular lining material, characterized in that the warps are comprised of crimped yarns ...

Covering for rollers

ELASTOMERIC SHEET MATERIALS FOR HEART VALVE AND OTHER PROSTHETIC IMPLANTS

A protective cover

Tubular liner for rehabilitating underground and surface pipes and pipelines

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator.

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator

DEVICE FOR INSERTING A HOSE COURSE INTO A ROUND BRAIDED HOSE

FABRIC WITH THREADS FROM A FORM MEMORY ELEMENT

BRAIDED HOSE AND BLOCKING THREAD FOR USE IN A BRAIDED HOSE

GEWOBENES, AUSFRANSFESTES UND SELBSTTRAGENDES SYNTHETISCHES GEFÄSSIMPLANTAT

ROUND WEAVING LOOM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SCHLAUCHGEWEBES

DICHTSCHLAUCH

SHADE AND ISOLATION SCREEN FUER GEWAECHSHAUESER AND SCHUTZSCHIRM FUER OUTSIDE, AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.

VERFAHREN ZUR VERSTÄRKUNG VON GEWEBEKANTEN DURCH UMBIEGEN UND FIXIEREN VON SCHUSSFÄDEN

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CONTAINER FABRIC WITH GAUZE SAMPLES.

WEB PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WOVEN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH INTELLIGENT ABILITY

SEAT BELT SYSTEM WITH A SMOOTH INFLATABLE ELEMENT

WOVEN HOSE

ABRASION PROTECTION

ABSORBING MATERIAL

HEART VALVE PROTHESIS

Shaped woven tubular soft-tissue prostheses and methods of manufacturing

TUBULAR LINING MATERIAL FOR PIPE LINE

Title: A TUBULAR LINING MATERIAL FOR PIPE LINE A tubular lining material for pipe lines having a relatively large inner diameter and possibly a plurality of bends or curved portions, which comprises a tubular textile jacket made of warps and a weft knitted or woven in a tubular form overlaid with an air-impervious coating or a flexible synthetic resin and is applicable onto the inner surface of a pipe line which has a relatively large inner diameter and may have a plurality of bends or curved portions in such manner that the tubular lining material with a binder onto the inner surface thereof is inserted into the pipe line and allowed to advance within the pipe line with or without the aid of a leading rope-like elongated material while turning the tubular lining material inside out under fluid pressure thereby applying the tubular lining material onto the inner surface of the pipe line with the binder being interposed between the pipe line and the tubular lining material, characterized ...

SUN AND HEAT INSULATING SCREEN FOR HOTHOUSES OR OPEN AIR CROPS, AND MANUFACTURE OF SAID SCREEN

WOVEN FABRIC AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a woven fabric that can be stably formed in a folded shape with superior shape retention and conformability and can be sewn while maintaining a folded structure, and a method for manufacturing the same. The woven fabric has pleats, and the height of the pleats is 2 10 times the average diameter of yarn arranged in the same direction as the pleats.

MEDICAL TEXTILE HAVING LOW DENIER PER FILAMENT YARN

An engineered textile including a low dpf yam and medical applications including the low dpf yam. The denier per filament of the low dpf yam is less than 0.50 and the water permeability of the engineered textile is less than 500 mL/min/cm2.

CYLINDRICAL COVERING FABRIC FOR A DAMPING FORM ROLLER OF AN OFFSET PRINTING MACHINE

FIBROUS PREFORM FOR TURBOMACHINE HOLLOW BLADE

Préforme fibreuse pour une aube creuse de turbomachine, une telle aube creuse, ainsi qu'un procédé de fabrication d'une telle aube creuse. La préforme comprend une première structure fibreuse (41') obtenue par tissage tridimensionnel comportant au moins une portion longitudinale principale (46, 47) apte à former essentiellement une paroi intrados de pale, une deuxième structure fibreuse (42') obtenue par tissage tridimensionnel comportant au moins une portion longitudinale principale apte à former essentiellement une paroi extrados de pale; les première et deuxième structures fibreuses (41, 42) comportent en outre chacune une première zone de liaison (43), s'étendant le long du bord avant de leur portion longitudinale principale respective (46), solidaire l'une de l'autre et formant une première portion de liaison (43) de la préforme, et une deuxième zone de liaison (44), s'étendant le long du bord arrière de leur portion longitudinale principale respective (46, 47), solidaire l'une de ...

SHOCK ABSORBING FABRIC STRUCTURES

Fabric structures having two connection segments and an expansion segment between the two connection segments are provided. The fabric structure includes ground yarns (31; 32) that form a sheath, binder yarns (38), elongation yarns (34) sur-rounded by the sheath, and lateral yarns (36). In the expansion segment (14), at least some of the lateral yarns (36) are interwoven with the elongation yarns to connect the elongation yarns laterally with the sheath. Heat treatment of the expansion segment shrinks the length of the elongation yarns during manufacture. The sheath does not substantially shrink from the heat treatment relative to the elongation yarns and gathers together in an accordion-like arrangement. A tensile load applied to the fabric struc-ture stretches the elongation yarns and unfolds the gathered sheath. The high strength sheath supports the tensile load when com-pletely unfolded, while the elongation yarns absorbs energy as the fabric structure stretches or elongates.

STENT GRAFTS

Provided is a stent graft that is resistant to wrinkles and thus excellent in end-leak prevention, that stimulates the penetration of cells into the spaces in microfibers in a dispersed state, and that has excellent graft migration prevention properties in order to aid integration of cells in the stent landing zone. This stent graft uses, in a range that is at least one centimeter from the proximal side end, a stent graft fabric that is a textile that is essentially constituted by single micro fibers having a single fiber fineness of 0.5 dtex, the textile using microfiber bundles as warp and/or weft where the total fiber fineness is 10 to 60 dtex/120-3000 filaments, and having a microfiber bundle porosity of 30 to 95%.

SELF-SUPPORTING WOVEN VASCULAR GRAFT

WEEPING HOSE

A weeping hose having an interior coating comprising smaller and larger diameter warp yarn and filler yarn wherein the top portions of the large diameter warp yarn on the interior of the hose is not coated.

IMPLANTABLE TUBULAR PROSTHESIS

Fabric for cardiovascular prosthesis and prosthesis for cardiac valve

PROCEDURE AND WEAVING LOOM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FABRIC, IN PARTICULAR BAG FABRIC.

TEXTILE SHEET FOR CARDIOVASCULAR IMPLANTS AND PROSTHETIC.

Prosthesis for replacing a cardiac valve

The prosthesis is made from a fabric consisting of multifilament yarns of synthetic material which are supported by a three-lobed main reinforcement (30, 32, 34). The reinforcement comprises branches (24, 26, 28) which are parallel, each of which consists of two parts of a rod connected by a first end, and diverging at the other. The lobes make an opening between them, and three sheets of flexible fabric are each introduced between the parts of the rod of two branches and hermetically bonded to the latter and to the junction lobes. Each sheet comprises a free edge located between the branches, and the free edges are deformable so as to come into contact with each other and to hermetically close the opening. ...

Hose for lining pressure pipelines.

Führungsriemchen for Doppelriemchenstreckwerke and Doppelriemchenstreckwerk.

Für ein Doppelriemchen-Streckwerk werden als Oberriemchen 6 und/oder Unterriemchen 7 Führungsriemchen vorgesehen, die aus einem Gewebe gebildet sind, dessen Kettfäden und Schussfäden jeweils eine Stärke von nicht mehr als 0,2 mm aufweisen und dessen Aussenseite mit einer Schicht aus gummielastischem Material versehen ist, die eine Dicke von nicht mehr als 0,3 mm besitzt.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ТКАНИ И ПОЛУЧАЕМАЯ ПРИ ЭТОМ ТКАНЬ

В способе изготовления ткани (8, 9), которая содержит по меньшей мере одну уточную мононить или уточную нить типа мононити из высокоусадочного материала и основные нити из малоусадочного материала, в процессе тканья с по меньшей мере одной уточной мононитью или уточной нитью типа мононити (1, 2) переплетают по меньшей мере одну комплексную уточную нить (18, 19), которая проходит с таким же зевом. Уточные нити типа мононити или гибридная пряжа содержат разные компоненты с разными значениями температуры плавления и могут переплетаться как комплексная нить. При термической нагрузке при температурах ниже значения температуры плавления компонентов с высокой температурой плавления компоненты с низкой температурой плавления укрепляют структуру пряжи в форму, которая подобна структуре мононити. По крайней мере одна из комплексных уточных нитей (18, 19) подвергается меньшей усадке, чем уточные мононити, и формирует основу для закладки уточных мононитей.

MEDICAL FABRIC

FLEXIBLE TUBE WEAVES AND ITS MANUFACTORING PROCESS

ETOFFE CYLINDRIQUE DE REVETEMENT POUR CYLINDRE MOUILLEUR D'IMPRIMEUR OFFSET

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UNE ETOFFE CYLINDRIQUE DE REVETEMENT D'UN CYLINDRE MOUILLEUR. ELLE SE RAPPORTE A UNE ETOFFE CYLINDRIQUE QUI COMPREND DES FILS D'ARMATURE ET DES FILS HYDROPHILES DE VELOURS. LES FILS D'ARMATURE COMPRENNENT DES FIBRES DE POLYURETHANNE ETIREES AU MOINS AU DOUBLE DE LEUR LONGUEUR A L'ETAT LIBRE ET DES FIBRES HYDROSOLUBLES, PAR EXEMPLE D'ALCOOL POLYVINYLIQUE, AUTOUR DESQUELLES SONT ENTOUREES DES FIBRES INSOLUBLES DANS L'EAU, PAR EXEMPLE POLYESTER OU D'ALCOOL POLIVYNILIQUE INSOLUBLE. APPLICATION AUX CYLINDRES MOUILLEURS DES IMPRIMEURS OFFSET.

SYSTEM ALLOWING TO SEAL an ANEURISM OR ANALOGUE IN a Blood-vessel

FIBROUS STRUCTURE FOR AXISYMMETRIC PART OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH SCALABLE AND PART HAVING THE DIAMETER

Vascular Clerc's Offices and their method of preparation

L'invention concerne des greffes vasculaires tubulaires. Elle se rapporte à des greffes vasculaires tissées comprenant des fils de trame comportant d'une part un fil monofilament (21) d'armature et d'autre part des fils multifilaments (25) à âme entourée d'une gaine fusible. Les fils de chaîne comprennent d'une part des fils monofilaments (18) disposés avec une armure toile et d'autre part des fils multifilaments formant des boucles (17) de velours à l'extérieur de la greffe. Le fixage thermique assure la cohésion des fils qui ne s'effilochent pas lorsque le tissu est coupé. Application aux greffes vasculaires.

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a PLURALITY OF PREFORMS Of ELEMENTS OF REINFORCEMENT

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'une pluralité de préformes (100, 102, 104, 106) d'éléments de renforcement, comprenant les étapes : - positionnement de d'éléments de renfort (16, 28, 30, 32) sur la surface externe d'un poinçon (14), - assemblage des éléments de renfort ainsi positionnés entre eux de façon à former un manchon textile (33) d'axe longitudinal et entourant le poinçon, - déplacement longitudinal dudit manchon vers un mandrin multi-empreinte (42) ayant une forme générale allongée, le mandrin multi-empreinte comportant sur la surface externe dudit mandrin une pluralité d'empreintes longitudinales (44, 46, 48, 50) qui sont réparties, suivant une vue en section transversale, sur le pourtour de la surface externe, - formage du manchon sur la pluralité d'empreintes périphériques du mandrin multi-empreintes afin que ledit manchon épouse la forme multi-empreinte dudit mandrin et prenne ainsi la forme d'un ensemble de préformes d'éléments de renforcement.

Diagonal weave fabrics

Padded strap material, for apparel and other applications, is a tubular textile fabric together with small spaced strips of foam along the warps with additional fusible warp filaments, produced in a single stage

L'article textile matelassé avec garniture est remarquable en ce qu'il comprend un tissu tubulaire (2), étroit ou large, incluant une garniture en mousse synthétique, conçue et agencée sous forme de plusieurs bandes (3) de petite section juxtaposées et disposées dans le sens des fils de chaîne du tissu tubulaire, lesdites bandes assurant une fonction de fils de chaîne complémentaire intégrée dans le tissu tubulaire, permettant d'obtenir ainsi l'ensemble en une seule opération de fabrication.

Multy Layer Tubular Fabric Weaved By Shuttle Loom

PROTECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE HAVING HIGH EDGE ABRASION RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

... 긴 부재를 보호하기 위한 텍스타일 슬리브 및 그것의 구성 방법이 제공된다. 상기 슬리브는, 날실 및 씨실 방향으로 짜여진 모노필라멘트사들 및 멀티 필라멘트사들 양자를 포함한다. 날실은 씨실과 함께 날실-표면 패턴으로 짜여진다. 그와 같이, 날실은 2개 이상의 씨실 위에 떠 있는다(float). 날실 모노필라멘트들은 증가된 내마모성을 지닌 슬리브를 제공하는 반면 날실 멀티필라멘트들은 증가된 가요성 및, 슬리브의 공동 내에서 긴 부재가 보호되도록 증가된 보호 적용범위를 제공한다. 씨실 모노필라멘트들은 증가된 내마모성을 지닌 슬리브를 제공하고, 씨실 멀티필라멘트들은 증가된 가요성 및 증가된 보호 적용범위를 지닌 슬리브를 제공한다. 상기 방법은 개방 및 폐쇄된 월 구성중 하나에 있어서 날실 및 씨실 방적사로 직조하는 것을 포함한다. 상기 방법은 개방된 월이 자가-폐쇄되는 튜브 형상으로 바이어스되도록 씨실 모노필라멘트 방적사를 열 고정하는 것을 포함할 수 있다.

인공혈관

... 본 발명은 누혈량이 적고, 항혈전성과 세포 친화성의 양립을 달성할 수 있는 통 형상 중직물 구조체로 이루어지는 인공혈관을 제공하는 것을 목적으로 하고 있다. 본 발명은 내측이 혈액과 접촉하는 통 형상 직물이 배치된 통 형상 직물 구조체에 있어서, 상기 통 형상 직물은 복수의 경사와 복수의 위사를 교착시켜서 통 형상으로 된 직물이며, 상기 통 형상 직물을 구성하는 경사 및 위사는 단사섬도가 0.50dtex 이하인 멀티필라멘트사를 포함함과 아울러 항혈전성 재료와 결합하고 있고, 상기 항혈전성 재료는 상기 통 형상 직물의 내측에서 1∼600㎚ 두께의 항혈전성 재료층을 형성하고, 내표면에 16㎪의 압력을 가한 조건 하에서의 투수성이 300mL/㎠/min 미만인, 인공혈관을 제공한다.

HJERTVENTILPROTES

Weaving machine

HEAT-SHRUNK TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH EXTENDED ELECTRO-FUNCTIONAL YARN AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A textile sleeve (10) has wall of interlaced warp yarn (12a) and weft yarn (12b). The warp yarn (12a) extends lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve (10) between opposite first (16) and second (18) ends of the sleeve. The warp yarn (12a) is non-metallic heat-shrinkable polymeric yarn. The sleeve (10) has at least one electro-functional member (14) interlaced with some of the weft yarn (12b). The at least one electro-functional yarn (14) extends along the longitudinal axis between the first (16) and second (18) ends. The non-metallic polymeric warp yarns (12a) have a greater heat-shrinkage ratio than the at least one electro-functional member (14). The non-metallic polymeric warp yarns (12a) are caused to be shortened in the lengthwise direction along the longitudinal axis relative to the at least one electro-functional member (14) upon being heated.

SUBSTRATE INCORPORATING NON-WOVEN ELEMENTS

The invention provides a substrate. The substrate includes a plurality of first filamentary members oriented in a first direction. The first filamentary members are arranged in spaced apart relation to one another. The substrate also includes a plurality of second filamentary members oriented in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The second filamentary members are spaced apart from one another. The second filamentary members are interlaced with the first filamentary members to define an open mesh. The substrate also includes a plurality of elongated strips of non- woven material oriented in the first direction. Each of the non-woven strips is positioned between at least two of the first filamentary members and interlaced with the second filamentary members.

Endless loop articles of manufacture, straps shaped therefrom, and mats made from such straps

An endless loop article of manufacture comprises a core consisting essentially of at least one skein and a protective covering consisting essentially of hose fabric loosely enclosing said core, and a warp threading and a weft threading which latter comprises at least one monofilament thread extending transverse to the central loop axis, and preferably a monofilament and a multifilament thread arranged to run side by side. The protective covering comprises an endless toroidal part and an internal annular selvedge flange extending radially inwardly from the latter. A strap can be formed from such article of manufacture so deformed that opposite segments of the internal selvedge flange are brought into contact and sewn together, e.g. with an auxiliary warp thread, or by superimposing a protective layer to which the segments are sewn. The protective covering of the article can further comprise an external circumferential selvedge flange projecting radially outwardly from the toroidal part.

ROPE PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Embodiments of the present invention include rope products, systems, processes, and related applications as disclosed herein.

PROSTHESIS WITH MOVEABLE FENESTRATION

Super-elastic alloy braid structure

МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ПЛЕТЕНАЯ ВОЛОКНИСТАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ПОЛУЮ ТРУБЧАТУЮ ДЕТАЛЬ, СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПРОИЗВОДСТА И КОМПОЗИЦИОННАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ЕЕ

Волокнистая конструкция (100) изготавливается целиком при помощи многослойного плетения, используя способ, в котором: сплетают основные нити по меньшей мере первого набора (110) слоев основных нитей с уточными нитями, включающими в себя по меньшей мере некоторые (T1, T2), которые сплетены с дополнительной длиной с тем, чтобы иметь в наличии концевые части основных нитей, которые простираются за пределы зоны плетения, где концевые части основных нитей возвращают для сплетания с основными нитями путем повторной вставки в слои основных нитей, а полая, в частности трубчатая, часть формируется сгибанием петлей первого сплетенного набора (110) слоев основных нитей обратно на себя и прикладыванием к концам повторно вставляемых уточных нитей тягового усилия, чтобы получать целиком волокнистую заготовку для детали, включающей в себя полую часть. 4 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 38 ил.

ТЕКСТИЛЬНАЯ ОПЛЕТКА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ СОЗДАНИЯ

Предлагается текстильная оплетка для направления и защиты удлиненных элементов и способ ее построения. Оплетка включает удлиненную стенку, имеющую противоположные края, проходящие параллельно центральной оси. Стенку ткут с основной пряжей, проходящей параллельно оси, и гибридной уточной пряжей, проходящей поперек основной пряжи. Обеспечивается гибридная уточная пряжа, имеющая волокнистый сердечник и неметаллические первую и вторую пряжные нити, покрывающие волокнистый сердечник. Первая пряжная нить закручена вокруг волокнистого сердечника в первом спиральном направлении и вторая мультиволоконная пряжная нить переплетена с первыми пряжными нитями вокруг волокнистого сердечника во втором спиральном направлении. Первое спиральное направление и второе спиральное направление выполнены противоположно друг другу, чтобы обеспечить конечный нулевой вращающий момент на волокнистом сердечнике. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ФАСОННОЙ ДЕТАЛИ ТРЕХМЕРНЫМ ТКАНЬЕМ И ФАСОННАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ТАКИМ СПОСОБОМ

Изобретение относится к фасонной детали и к способу ее изготовления. Согласно способу полую фасонную деталь получают трехмерным тканьем и пропиткой. В соответствии с изобретением изготавливают заготовку традиционным тканьем, выполняя частичное рассоединение в процессе тканья, что позволяет далее образовать полость внутри тканой массы, затем стабилизировать форму при операции пропитки. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение физико-механических свойств в получаемом изделии. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ДЛИННОМЕРНАЯ МАЛОГО ДИАМЕТРА ТОНКОСТЕННАЯ ТРУБА ИЗ УГЛЕРОД-УГЛЕРОДНОГО КОМПОЗИЦИОННОГО МАТЕРИАЛА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к конструкциям из углерод-углеродного композиционного материала и может быть использовано в силовых ферменных конструкциях, работающих в безвоздушной среде при высоких температурах. Длинномерная малого диаметра тонкостенная труба, нарабатываемая на круглоткацкой машине, имеет армирование каркасом 3D-структуры. Способ формирования указанного изделия заключается в формировании каркаса 3D-структуры из высокомодульных углеродных волокон на установленной в круглоткацкую машину формообразующей оправке. После проводят насыщение каркаса пироуглеродом термоградиентным методом. При этом в качестве оправки используют трубу из тугоплавкого металла титана или ниобия, на которую перед формированием каркаса наклеивают графитовую фольгу. Изготовленная таким способом труба имеет существенно более высокую прочность на изгиб и межслоевой сдвиг. 2 н.п. ф-лы, 3 пр.

ВОЛОКОННАЯ ЛЕНТА СОБИРАЮЩЕГО СРЕДСТВА ДЛЯ ТУМАНОУЛОВИТЕЛЯ

Туманоуловитель содержит волоконный слой, который образован из многослойной ленты собирающего средства волоконного слоя, включающей собирающий слой, который не прокалывается иглой. Волоконный слой может быть выполнен очень тонким, при этом сохраняя высокую эффективность удаления маленьких частиц аэрозоля из потока газа, проходящего через волоконный слой. Лента собирающего средства волоконного слоя приспособлена для использования в туманоуловителе посредством обертывания по спирали элемента в туманоуловителе. Лента собирающего средства волоконного слоя может перекрываться для уплотнения в местоположениях, в которых перекрывается волоконный элемент. Лента собирающего средства волоконного слоя может поставляться для эксплуатации в разных видах, используемых при образовании волоконного слоя туманоуловителя. 11 н. и 49 з.п. ф-лы, 19 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ПРОДВИЖЕНИЯ СТЕНТОВ

... 1. Устройство, содержащее !наружный футляр; ! стент, расположенный внутри наружного футляра, причем стент имеет дистальный конец и проксимальный конец; ! стент-зацепляющий элемент, расположенный, по меньшей мере, частично внутри просвета стента; и ! стент-удерживающий элемент, присоединенный к проксимальному концу стента; в котором ! стент-зацепляющий элемент выполнен с возможностью приведения в действие возвратно-поступательным способом для зацепления и перемещения стента дистально, по меньшей мере, частями из наружного футляра; при этом ! стент-удерживающий элемент остается в контакте со стентом во время проксимального перемещения стент-зацепляющего элемента при условии, что проксимальный конец стента расположен внутри наружного футляра. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, дополнительно содержащее ! рукоятку, присоединенную к наружному футляру таким образом, чтобы наружный футляр оставался неподвижным относительно рукоятки; и ! приводимый в действие пользователем элемент, присоединенный к рукоятке ...

ТКАНЫЕ ЗАГОТОВКИ, КОМПОЗИТНЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ, УСИЛЕННЫЕ ВОЛОКНОМ, И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Бесшовная осесимметричная заготовка для применения в композитных материалах, усиленных волокном, включающая:два или более слоя основных нитей, переплетенных с одной или более уточной нитью, с получением, таким образом, трубчатой тканой структуры, имеющей центральную ось.2. Заготовка по п.1, в которой два или более слоя основных нитей переплетены с одной или более уточной нитью при помощи метода непрерывного или трубчатого плетения.3. Заготовка по п.1, имеющая длину, равную двум или более диаметрам.4. Заготовка по п.3, в которой первая часть заготовки с большим диаметром наложена вдоль центральной оси на вторую часть заготовки с меньшим диаметром.5. Заготовка по п.4, в которой третья часть заготовки с наименьшим диаметром наложена на вторую часть заготовки.6. Заготовка по п.1, соответствующая по форме шаблону заданной формы.7. Заготовка по п.1, в которой основные нити направлены вдоль центральной оси заготовки.8. Заготовка по п.1, в которой уточная нить параллельна кольцевому направлению ...

RUNDSCHLINGE

Bekleidung für einen flexiblen Flüssigkeitsbehälter und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Vorrichtung zum Bündeln eines in einer Spinnereimaschine verzogenen Faserverbandes

AUSFRANSFESTES, SELBSTTRAGENDES, GEWOBENES GEFAESSIMPLANTAT

Gepolstertes Gurtmaterial und Halte- oder Führungsvorrichtung für ein Tier

Gepolstertes Gurtmaterial, insbesondere zur Lastaufnahme am menschlichen oder tierischen Körper, mit: - einem einstückig gewebten Schlauch (1) und - einer flachen Polstereinlage (2) aus einem gewebten Material, die im Schlauchinneren aufgenommen ist, wobei die flache Polstereinlage (2) im Schlauchrandbereich fixiert ist, indem eingewebte Fixierfäden durch die flache Polstereinlage (2) sowie die Ober und/oder die Unterseite (3, 4) des Schlauches (1) verlaufen, und im mittleren Schlauchbereich (5) lose in den Schlauch (1) eingelegt ist, derart, dass ein walkbarer Gurtbereich gebildet ist.

Breithalter fuer Webstuehle, insbesondere Bandwebstuehle, zur Herstellung von Schlauchgeweben

Woven textile structure

Wrapped woven fibrous structure with seamless woven tube sheath

A fibrous structure comprises a tube with a plurality of layers of woven material wrapped around one another. The layers include an outer layer 3 comprising a sheath in the form of a seamless woven tube. An innermost layer 2 and an intermediate layer 4 may comprise seamless woven tubes with integral flaps (35, Figure 6a) which may be wound around the tube to form part of the intermediate layers. A web of woven material forming part of the intermediate layers may be tucked between the web and its integrally woven tube. Interengaging wells and ribs may be woven into the tubes and flaps to grip and stop the intermediate layers slipping over one another. The woven tubes may be formed from a multi-ply woven web which can be opened out to form the tube. The innermost layer and intermediate layers may comprise a rolled-up piece of woven material. Braided carbon or pre-cursor carbon yarn may be used. The structure is intended as a preform for friction products such as discs in brake mechanisms ...

A WOVEN SURGICAL CORD WITH AN ALTERNATING WIDTH PROFILE TO REDUCE KNOT SLIPPAGE

A woven surgical cord, preferably manufactured on a shuttle loom, comprising: interwoven warps 208 and wefts 209; a first section 205 comprising a first weave pattern and a first cord width; a second section 206 comprising a second weave pattern and second cord width; wherein the second cord width is less than the first cord width; the first and second sections repeat according to an alternating arrangement over a region of the cord to provide an alternating width profile along the region of the cord. The cord width may be determined by the relative spacing between the wefts and between the warps, the relative number of wefts and relative tension applied to the yarn at the different sections during manufacture. Wefts may be looped around some of the warps in the second section. The alternating arrangement of sections may extend over end regions of the cord the region between being of substantially uniform width.

RAVEL-RESISTANT,SELF-SUPPORTING WOVEN GRAFT

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING SMOOTH HOSE PRODUCTS

FABRIC WITH VARIABLE WIDTH

DICHTSCHLAUCH

The hose (1) has a tubular fabric layer that is impregnated or soaked with synthetic resin (5) exhibiting gelatinous or thickened consistency. Weft tapes or weft threads (3) of the layer are formed with glass fibers or threads. The layer includes chain band or threads (2), which are extended in a longitudinal direction and formed with stretchy elastic glass, rubber and/or synthetic fibers based on requirements. An extending layer (4) formed from waterproof plastic is placed on an inner wall surface of the fabric layer. The chain band or threads are formed from polyurethane or polyethylene.

A conduit arrangement for a motor vehicle having at least one passage formed as a textile tube

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Abwärmenutzungssystem mit einer Leitungsanordnung (L) für ein Kraftfahrzeug und zur Umwandlung von Abwärme einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine in nutzbare Energie, insbesondere mittels eines Dampfkreislaufs. Die Leitungsanordnung (L) weist eine oder mehrere Leitungen zum Führen eines fluiden Mediums auf, wobei zumindest eine Leitung zumindest einen Textilschlauch (1) umfasst oder als zumindest ein Textilschlauch (1) ausgeführt ist und der Textilschlauch (1) eine Textilstruktur (1.1) und einen Innenmantel (1.2) aufweist, wobei der Textilschlauch (1) eine Innenleitung (2) umhüllt und die Innenleitung (2) zum Führen des fluiden Mediums dient, so dass der Textilschlauch (1) im Leckagefall der Innenleitung (2) dafür sorgt, das Medium zurückzuhalten und/oder an einen vorbestimmten Ort zu führen, wobei die Innenleitung (2) durch zumindest eines von folgenden gebildet wird: eine Edelstahlleitung, einen Hydraulikschlauch, einen Textilschlauch.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM EINLEGEN EINER SCHLAUCHBAHN IN EINEN RUNDGEWEBESCHLAUCH

BRAIDED HOSE

TWO-LAYERED HOSE SHROUD

SCHLAUCHWARE AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR WEAVING A JACQUARD RUNDGEWEBES ONE ON A LOOM.

Woven Prosthesis and Method for Manufacturing the Same

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis.

Flexible, Abrasion Resistant Textile Sleeve and Method of Construction Thereof

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate wall having opposite edges extending parallel to a central axis of the sleeve. The wall is woven with warp yarns extending parallel to the axis and fill yarns extending transverse to the warp yarns. The warp yarns include monofilament yarns within an intermediate region of the wall and multifilament yarns within opposite edge regions of the wall to enhance abrasion resistance and curl, respectively, and the fill yarns include monofilament yarns larger in diameter than the fill monofilament yarns to provide further abrasion resistance, enhanced curl strength and multifilament yarns to provide increased coverage, maintain flexibility, and to maintain the warp monofilaments in their intended position. 1. A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:an elongate wall having opposite edges extending parallel to a central axis of the sleeve, said wall being woven with warp yarns extending parallel to said central axis and fill yarns extending transverse to said warp yarns, said warp yarns being provided at least in part as first monofilament yarns and said fill yarns being provided as second monofilament yarns and second multifilament yarns, said second monofilament yarns having a larger diameter than said first monofilament yarns.2. The textile sleeve of wherein said second monofilament yarns have a diameter about 40 percent larger than said first monofilament yarns.3. The textile sleeve of wherein said warp yarns further include first multifilament yarns.4. The textile sleeve of wherein said first multifilament yarns extend over an edge region adjacent said opposite edges and said first monofilament yarns extend over an intermediate region between said edge regions claim 3 , said edge regions being free of said first monofilament yarns.5. The textile sleeve of wherein said warp yarns in said intermediate ...

WRAPPABLE END FRAY RESISTANT PROTECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A wrappable, end fray resistant textile sleeve for protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about the sleeve. The warp yarns and the fill yarns are woven in an overlying and underlying weave pattern with one another. The warp yarns are arranged in discrete groups alternating about a circumference of the wall with adjacent groups having a different number of the warp yarns. As such, the wall is provided with groups of increased numbers of warp yarns that provide the sleeve with enhanced rigidity and abrasion resistance, while also being provided with groups of decreased numbers of warp yarns that provide the sleeve with enhanced flexibility along the longitudinal central axis. 1. A wrappable end fray resistant textile sleeve for protecting elongate members , comprising:an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of said sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about said sleeve, said warp yarns and said fill yarns being woven in an overlying and underlying weave pattern with one another; andsaid warp yarns being arranged in discrete groups alternating about a circumference of said wall with adjacent groups having a different number of said warp yarns.2. The wrappable end fray resistant textile sleeve of wherein said overlying and underlying weave pattern is a plain weave pattern.3. The wrappable end fray resistant textile sleeve of wherein each of said warp yarns in each of said discrete groups is woven in said plain weave pattern with said fill yarns.4. The wrappable end fray resistant textile sleeve of wherein said different numbers of said warp yarns in said adjacent groups are X and Y claim 1 , wherein X is greater than Y.5. The wrappable end fray resistant textile sleeve of wherein X equals 4 and Y ...

WOVEN TEXTILE AND PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR WIRE HARNESS USING THE SAME

A two- or more ply flat woven textile in which a texture A including a yarn A and a texture B including a yarn B are interwoven, wherein the yarn A and the yarn B are both a warp yarn or both a weft yarn, and shrinkage percentage of the yarn A (SA (%)) and shrinkage percentage of the yarn B (SB (%)) satisfies a specific range. The woven textile, when heat is applied, is spontaneously formed into a tube with a sufficient overlap in the circumferential direction. The tube provides easy insertion of lead wires and is able to protect the lead wires reliably without exposing the inserted lead wires.

MULTILAYER WOVEN FIBROUS STRUCTURE INCLUDING A HOLLOW TUBULAR PART, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF AND COMPOSITE PART COMPRISING SAME

A fiber structure made as a single piece by multilayer weaving using a method including weaving warp yarns of at least a first set of layers of warp yarns with weft yarns including at least some that are woven with extra length so as to have warp yarn end portions available that extend beyond the zone of weaving, the warp yam end portions being returned to be woven with warp yarns by being reinserted in layers of warp yarns, and a hollow, or tubular, portion being formed by looping the first woven set of layers of warp yarns back onto itself and applying traction to the ends of the reinserted weft yarns so that a fiber preform for a part including a hollow portion can be obtained as a single piece. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of making a structure woven as a single piece by multilayer weaving and including at least one hollow portion , the method comprising:weaving warp yarns of at least a first set of layers of warp yarns with weft yarns including at least some weft yarns that are taken over a distance that is greater than a width of the first set of layers of warp yarns measured in a weft direction to have weft yarn end portions available that extend beyond a zone of weaving;returning the end portions of the weft yarns so as to weave them with warp yarns by reinserting them in layers of warp yarns; andforming the hollow portion by looping the first woven set of layers of warp yarns back onto itself and applying traction to the ends of the reinserted weft yarns.14. A method according to claim 13 , wherein the end portions of the weft yarns are reinserted in layers of warp yarns of a second set of layers of warp yarns claim 13 , the first and second sets of layers of warp yarns being superposed and connected together over a fraction only of the width in the weft direction of the first set of warp yarns.15. A method according to claim 13 , wherein the end portions of the weft yarns are reinserted in layers of warp yarns of the first set of layers of warp yarns at ...

WOVEN PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for manufacturing an implantable medical prosthesis comprising:weaving a woven base from a set of warp yarns and at least one weft yarn pass, the set of warp yarns comprises warp yarns woven as base warp yarns and warp yarns woven as non-base warp yarns, wherein the base warp yarns and weft yarn passes are woven into a base weave pattern, and the non-base warp yarns are woven with at least one weft yarn pass with a smaller frequency of interlacing, when not woven into a base weave pattern; andincorporating into the woven base one or more of the non-base warp yarns, wherein the one or more non-base warp yarns assume a weave pattern consistent with all or portions of the base weave pattern.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the non-base warp yarns are velour yarns.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the woven base is configured to establish a smaller and larger diameter portion claim 19 , the larger diameter portion capable of achieving a larger diameter than the smaller diameter portion claim 19 , wherein the larger diameter of the larger diameter portion is achieved by the step of incorporating into the woven base one or more velour yarns.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the incorporating into the woven base one or more velour yarns exclusively utilizes velour yarns utilized as velour prior to being incorporated into the woven base.22. (canceled)23. claim 19 , The method of claim 19 , wherein a variable reed is moved during the weaving step to provide for a varied diameter profile of the medical prosthesis.24. A method for manufacturing an implantable medical prosthesis comprising:weaving a woven base comprising base warp yams interwoven with weft yam passes ...

Weaving Method of Three-Dimensional Vamp

A weaving method of a three-dimensional vamp includes the steps of: weaving yarn by a warp-knitting machine to form a top vamp by a first part needle bar of the warp-knitting machine which is interactively woven with a bottom vamp formed by a second part needle bar of the warp-knitting machine so as to form a tube-shaped fabric; cutting the tube-shaped fabric to form a sock-shaped fabric; disposing the sock-shaped fabric on a shoe last; and heating the sock-shaped fabric to tighten the sock-shaped fabric in order to seal the shoe last and consequently obtain the three-dimensional vamp. The heat shrinkable and irreversible properties of a high shrinkage yarn or hot melt yarn are used to seal the sock-shaped fabric with the shoe last, thereby achieving the substantial physical properties. The turner cost and the fabric flotsam can be reduced by the process of manufacturing the integrally formed vamp. 1. A weaving method of a three-dimensional vamp , comprising the steps of:weaving yarn by a warp-knitting machine to form a top vamp by a first part needle bar of the warp-knitting machine which is interactively woven with a bottom vamp formed by a second part needle bar of the warp-knitting machine so as to form a tube-shaped fabric;cutting the tube-shaped fabric to form a sock-shaped fabric;disposing the sock-shaped fabric on a shoe last; andheating the sock-shaped fabric to tighten the sock-shaped fabric in order to seal the shoe last and consequently obtain the three-dimensional vamp.2. The weaving method of a three-dimensional vamp according to claim 1 , wherein the warp-knitting machine has a crotchet diameter falling within a range from 1.9 centimeters to 2.5 centimeters.3. The weaving method of a three-dimensional vamp according to claim 1 , wherein the heated yarn has an irreversible property.4. The weaving method of a three-dimensional vamp according to claim 1 , wherein the heated sock-shaped fabric seals the shoe last completely.5. The weaving method of a ...

SAFETY BELT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SAFETY BELT

The invention provides a seat belt () for a motor vehicle comprising a webbing () that includes at least one chamber () in which at least one electric, especially band-shaped, heating element () is accommodated. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing such seat belt (). 111-. (canceled)1210122426. A seat belt () for a motor vehicle , comprising a webbing () that includes at least one chamber () in which at least one electric , especially band-shaped , heating element () is accommodated.13242624. The seat belt according to claim 12 , wherein there are provided plural chambers () in each of which at least one electric heating element () is accommodated claim 12 , especially wherein the chambers () are arranged in parallel to each other.1424221224. The seat belt according to claim 12 , wherein the at least one chamber () extends at least over a partial area () of the webbing () in the longitudinal direction claim 12 , and/or in that the at least one chamber () has a width of 3 to 5 mm.1526303232. The seat belt according to claim 12 , wherein the electric heating element () comprises at least one carrier () on which at least one heating material () is disposed claim 12 , especially wherein the heating material () is loop-shaped.163230. The seat belt according to claim 15 , wherein the heating material () has been embroidered onto the carrier ().173232. The seat belt according to claim 15 , wherein the heating material () is insulated at least in some areas claim 15 , especially wherein an insulated heating material () claim 15 , such as at least one copper strand with an enamel insulation claim 15 , is provided.18101626. The seat belt according to claim 12 , wherein the seat belt () includes an end fitting () at which an electrical contact is applied to the electric heating element ().1910. A method for manufacturing a seat belt () for a motor vehicle claim 12 , comprising the steps of:{'b': 12', '24', '26, 'providing a webbing () including at least ...

Multi-layer tubular woven construct

A multi-layer tubular woven construct includes two or more layers including an innermost layer and layer A that is a layer other than the innermost layer, layer A including a monofilament yarn serving as a weft yarn, the weft yarn extending spirally and circumferentially around the tubular woven construct to form the weft, the weft including threads lying adjacent to each other, the adjacent weft threads of the monofilament yarn having intervals larger than the diameter of the monofilament yarn.

TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH ADHESIVE FIXATION LAYER AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND USE THEREOF

A protective textile sleeve for providing protection to an elongate member contained therein; a method of construction thereof, and a method of bonding at least a portion of the sleeve to at least one of itself and an elongate member extending through a cavity thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn, with the wall having an outermost surface and an innermost surface. The innermost surface is configured to bound a cavity extending between opposite open ends. The sleeve further includes an adhesive coating bonded to at least a portion of at least one of the outermost and innermost surfaces. The adhesive coating has a first, dried non-adhesive state and a second, wetted adhesive state, wherein the second adhesive state is activated via application of a water-based liquid thereto. 1. A method of constructing a textile protective sleeve , including:interlacing yarn to form a wall having an innermost surface and an outermost surface extending between opposite ends, said innermost surface being configured to bound a cavity;bonding a water-activatable adhesive coating to at least a portion of at least one said innermost and said outermost surface; anddrying said adhesive coating to render said adhesive coating in a first, non-adhesive state, wherein said adhesive coating can be activated to a second, adhesive state by applying water thereto.2. The method of further including bonding the water-activatable adhesive coating to the entirety of the innermost surface.3. The method of further including forming the wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise between the opposite ends claim 1 , with the opposite edges being configured to overlap one another to form the cavity.4. The method of further including bonding the adhesive to the innermost surface along at least one of the opposite edges.5. The method of further including bonding the adhesive coating to the innermost surface along each of the opposite edges.6. The method of further including heat- ...

ABRASION RESISTANT PATCH FOR ELASTOMERIC HOSES

Charge air hoses or engine coolant hoses including a hose-shaped base member, a textile reinforcement arranged to directly contact the surface of the base member, an outer layer arranged outwardly the textile reinforcement, where the outer layer defines an outer surface of the hoses, and an abrasion resistant reinforcement patch embedded in localized area of the outer surface of the hoses. In some aspects, the abrasion resistant reinforcement patch is in contact with another underhood component. In some aspects, the abrasion resistant reinforcement patch may include a woven fabric, a knitted fabric, a fabric mesh or a fabric braid. Also yarns forming the abrasion resistant reinforcement patch may be provided with an impregnation. The abrasion resistant reinforcement patch may also have a coating. 1. A charge air hose for motor vehicles , comprising:a hose-shaped base member;a textile reinforcement arranged to directly contact the surface of the base member;an outer layer arranged outwardly the textile reinforcement, wherein the outer layer defines an outer surface of the charge air hose; andan abrasion resistant reinforcement patch embedded in localized area of the outer surface of the charge air hose.2. The charge air hose according to claim 1 , wherein the hose-shaped base member is an unvulcanized claim 1 , elastomer-containing hose.3. The charge air hose according to claim 1 , wherein the textile reinforcement comprises one or more of a woven fabric claim 1 , a knitted fabric claim 1 , knitted reinforcement or braided reinforcement.4. The charge air hose according to claim 1 , wherein yarns forming the textile reinforcement are provided with an impregnation.5. The charge air hose according to claim 1 , wherein the abrasion resistant reinforcement patch comprises a woven or knitted fabric claim 1 , a fabric mesh or a braid.6. The charge air hose according to claim 1 , wherein yarns forming the abrasion resistant reinforcement patch are provided with an ...

Tubular woven fabric

A tubular woven fabric is useful as a transport hose for a fluid or a powder, as a protective hose for linear bodies such as wires, cables and conduits, as a tubular filter, or as a base material of a vascular prosthesis. The tubular woven fabric includes warp yarns and weft yarns interwoven with each other, the tubular woven fabric having an outer diameter with a variation of within 10% along the warp direction and satisfying the formula: ( L 2− L 1)/ L 1≤0.1.

WOVEN PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis. 1. An implantable medical prosthesis comprising:a woven base comprising base warp yarns interwoven with weft yarn passes, the woven base at least partially forming smaller and larger diameter portions of the prosthesis; andone or more velour yarns forming part of both the smaller and larger diameter portions;in at least a portion of the larger diameter portion at least one of the one or more velour yarns incorporated into the woven base and exhibiting a weave pattern consistent with the woven base.2. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein within the smaller diameter portion claim 1 , the at least one of the one or more velour yarns is not incorporated into the woven base and does not exhibit a weave pattern consistent with the woven base.3. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein a spacing between the base warp yarns is maintained approximately the same in the smaller and larger diameter portions without adding additional warp yarns to the larger diameter portion beyond that in the smaller diameter portion.4. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein an increase in diameter of the prosthesis going from the smaller diameter portion to the larger diameter is effected by increasing spacing between the base warp yarns during weaving of the prosthesis.5. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the spacing between the base warp yarns in the larger diameter portion is made smaller without reducing a diameter of the larger diameter portion by at least one of the one or more velour yarns incorporated into the woven base of the larger diameter portion.6. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the prosthesis is a generally ...

WOVEN OR BRAIDED TUBULAR METAL CONSTRUCT

Multi-filament microcables are used in place of the traditional monofilament wires as the constituent elements of a woven or braided band. This enhances the function and manufacturability of such bands for various applications, such as orthopaedic applications including sternotomy closures. 1. A multifilament tubular construct , comprising: 'a plurality of metal filaments having respective longitudinal axes running substantially parallel to one another.', 'a plurality of constituent elements woven or braided into a tubular construct defining an inner diameter, an outer diameter and an axial length in the absence of external forces, the constituent elements each comprising2. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , wherein the constituent elements are twisted cables in which the longitudinal axes of the plurality of metal filaments each define helices running substantially parallel to one another.3. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal filaments of the constituent elements comprises between 2 filaments and 343 filaments.4. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , wherein the inner diameter of the tubular construct is between 0.010 inches and 0.200 inches.5. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 4 , wherein the outer diameter of the tubular construct is between 0.014 inches and 0.208 inches.6. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of constituent elements comprises between 8 and 128 constituent elements.7. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of constituent elements define a plurality of picks at respective points of intersection between neighboring constituent elements claim 1 , the picks numbering between 1 and 50 per inch of axial distance along an outer surface of the tubular construct.8. The multifilament tubular construct of claim 1 , further comprising at least one friction-fit fitting formed on an end of the tubular construct.9. ...

Medical Fabric

Provided is a medical fabric that is thin, and has both high tear strength and low water permeability. The medical fabric is characterized in that multifilament yarns having a total fineness of 7-80 dtex are disposed in the warp and weft, the single yarn fineness of at least one of the multifilament yarns among the warp and weft is 0.5 dtex or less, the twist factor A of the weft is 50-2,000, the thickness is 10-90 μm, and the water permeability both before and after puncture by a needle is 300 cc/min/cmor less. 1. A medical fabric comprising multifilament yarns with a total fineness of 7 to 80 dtex as warp yarns and weft yarns , wherein the single filament fineness of at least one multifilament yarn among the warp yarns and the weft yarns is 0.5 dtex or less , the twist coefficient A of the weft yarns is 50 to 2000 , the thickness of the medical fabric is 10 to 90 μm , and the water permeability before and after needle puncture of the medical fabric is 300 cc/min/cmor less.2. The medical fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the degree of weft yarn overlap (WW) of the weft yarns is 1.0 to 1.5.3. The medical fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the warp yarn crimp angle of the warp yarns is 20 degrees or smaller.4. The medical fabric according to claim 1 , wherein intra-yarn single filament fineness ratios S for both the warp yarns and the weft yarns are 2 or less.5. The medical fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the warp/weft twist coefficient ratio B between the warp yarns and the weft yarns is 1.5 to 20.6. The medical fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of a diameter in the horizontal direction (Dh) to a diameter in the vertical direction (Dv) in the weft yarn cross section of the woven fabric is 1.5 Подробнее

BRAIDED ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FLAT YARN

An upper for an article of footwear is provided, having a braided structure comprising a first yarn having a first cross-sectional shape and a second yarn having a second cross-sectional shape different than the first cross-sectional shape. The first cross-sectional shape comprises an outer surface parallel to an inner surface in a rectangular orientation. Additionally, the first yarn is oriented such that at least a portion of the outer surface comprises the first side of the first yarn and at least a portion of the inner surface comprises the second side of the first yarn. 1. An upper for an article of footwear , the upper comprising:a braided structure comprising an inner surface proximate an interior cavity of the article of footwear, an outer surface proximate an exterior of the article of footwear, a first yarn having a first cross-sectional shape having a flat surface, and a second yarn having a second cross-sectional shape having a rounded surface,wherein the outer surface of the article of footwear comprises the flat surface of the first yarn having the first cross-sectional shape and the rounded surface of the second yarn having the second cross-sectional shape; andwherein the braided structure comprises a one-to-two ratio of the first yarn having the first cross-sectional shape to the second yarn having the second cross-sectional shape.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first cross-sectional shape is square.3. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first cross-sectional shape is rectangular.4. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the second cross-sectional shape is circular.5. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the second cross-sectional shape is ovular.6. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the braided structure is configured to maintain the flat surface proximate an outer surface of the upper claim 1 , and configured to maintain a second flat surface of the first cross-sectional shape proximate an inner surface of the upper.7. The upper of claim 6 , wherein the second ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A WOVEN STRUCTURE

Method for producing a woven structure having at least one woven wall, includes: 1. Method for producing a woven structure comprising at least one woven wall , wherein the following steps are carried out:a) weaving at least one first portion of said woven structure, said first portion comprising warp threads and weft threads intertwined according to the fundamental weave of each portion of woven wall corresponding to this first portion,b) stopping the introduction of the weft threads after the insertion of a weft thread associated with the positioning of at least one elongated element in said woven structure, with this weft thread being intertwined with the warp threads of each portion of woven wall according to the fundamental weave of said portion of wall,c) said at least one elongated element having a main axis, introducing each elongated element between the warp threads defining with the associated said weft thread, the position of insertion of this elongated element into the woven structure, with the main axis of said elongated element cutting the plane passing through the warp threads of each portion of wall into which it is introduced,d) maintaining in position each elongated element and introducing at least one new weft thread intertwining the warp threads of said woven structure according to said fundamental weave of each portion of wall or according to at least one new weave, in order to resume the production of said woven structure, with each elongated element not being taken in said woven structure.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein at the end of the step c) claim 1 , the main axis of each elongated element is perpendicular claim 1 , or substantially perpendicular claim 1 , to the plane passing through the warp threads of each portion of wall into which it is introduced.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein several elongated elements are introduced along the same weft thread of the woven structure.4. Method according to several elongated ...

ONE-PIECE-VAMP MANUFACTURE METHOD AND ONE-PIECE-WOVEN-VAMP

A one-piece-vamp manufacture method includes: (1) weaving preparation: arranging different required raw material color yarn, hot melt silk and stretch yarn at a main color opening yarn feeding orifice, a match color opening yarn feeding orifice and a stretch yarn yarn feeding orifice; (2) weaving U shape tube fabric: a vamp machine weaving in an order of a starting opening, an outer toe cap, an outer shoe body, an outer heel, an outer shoe opening to an inner shoe opening, an inner heel, an inner shoe body, an inner toe cap; (3) stitching an inner toe cap stitch eyelet; (4) stitching the outer toe cap stitch eyelet; (5) forming a one-piece-vamp semifinished product; and (6) reshaping, setting and shape fixing. 1. A one-piece-vamp manufacture method comprising the following steps:(1) weaving preparation: arranging different required raw material color yarn, hot melt silk and stretch yarn at a main color opening yarn feeding orifice, a match color opening yarn feeding orifice and a stretch yarn yarn feeding orifice according to vamp patterns and process requirements, loading written program into a vamp machine, inputting corresponding parameters;(2) weaving U shape tube fabric: one side of the U shape tube fabric being an outer vamp, the other side being an inner vamp, both the outer vamp and the inner vamp being of a tube shape, a turn in the middle of the U shape tube fabric being a shoe opening part where the inner vamp and the outer vamp intersect; the vamp machine weaving in an order of a starting opening, an outer toe cap, an outer shoe body, an outer heel, an outer shoe opening to an inner shoe opening, an inner heel, an inner shoe body, an inner toe cap, during the course of weaving, achieving technical effects of local jacquard, local texturing at the outer vamp with respect to processes and functions required by respective portions of the vamp;(3) stitching an inner toe cap stitch eyelet: grasping the woven U shape tube fabric to a stitching device by an ...

VARIABLE DIAMETER WOVEN MEDICAL TUBE TEXTILES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A textile greige includes a plurality of woven medical tube textiles in a series that share a set of warp yarns and a first weft yarn. The medical tube textiles have different diameter segments such that less than all of the warp yarns are included in a small diameter segment of the medical tube textile. A diameter control weave of a second weft yarn is woven with segments of the warp yarns that are outside of the woven medical tube textiles. Later processing includes cutting the diameter control weave from the medical tube textile. 1. A textile greige comprising:a plurality of the woven medical tube textiles in a series that share a set of warp yarns and a first weft yarn;a diameter control weave of a second weft yarn with segments of at least a portion of the warp yarns that are outside of the woven medical tube textiles.2. The textile greige of wherein the first weft yarn is a monofilament; andeach of the warp yarns is a monofilament.3. The textile greige of wherein each of the medical tube textiles has at least one uniform diameter segment contiguous with at least one tapered diameter segment.4. The textile greige of wherein the diameter control weave is contiguous with the medical tube textiles.5. The textile greige of wherein each of the medical tube textiles includes a large diameter segment and a small diameter segment; andless than all of warp yarns are included in the small diameter segment.6. The textile greige of wherein the woven medical tube textiles and the diameter control weave have independent weave patterns.7. The textile greige of wherein the plurality of medical tube textiles are segments of a continuous weave along the warp yarns; andthe diameter control weave includes a plurality of discontinuous woven areas connected by unwoven segments of the second weft yarn.8. The textile greige of wherein each of the medical tube textiles includes a first small diameter segment claim 1 , a first tapered diameter segment claim 1 , a large diameter segment ...

MULTI-STRAND IMPLANT WITH ENHANCED RADIOPACITY

An implant for medical use, and methods of making same, having a body formed of a plurality of single strands of a first material. The body further includes at least one multi-strand of radiopaque material incorporated among the single strands, the multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other over substantially the entire length of the multi-strand. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for manufacturing an implant for medical use , comprising:providing a plurality of carriers, each carrier having a single strand composed of at least a first material;providing at least one carrier having a multi-strand of radiopaque material, the multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other over substantially the entire length of the multi-strand; and7. The method of wherein the carrier having the multi-strand is substantially the same as the carriers for the single strands.8. The method of wherein each of the side-by-side filaments of the multi-strand is a monofilament of radiopaque material.9. The method of wherein forming the body includes establishing a first spacing pattern and a first wall thickness claim 8 , and each multi-strand joins in the first spacing pattern without substantial deviation from that pattern and without substantially altering the first wall thickness.10. The method of wherein the first spacing pattern is one of an open braid pattern and an open weave pattern.11. The method of wherein at least one multi-strand carrier is utilized for every dozen single-strand carriers.12. A method of retro-fitting an implant forming machine having a plurality of carriers claim 9 , each carrier designed to carry a single strand composed of at least one of a first material and a radiopaque material claim 9 , comprising: selecting at least one of the plurality of carriers claim 9 , each carrier designed to carry a single ...

Line Arrangement For A Motor Vehicle Having At Least One Line Which Is Configured As A Textile Hose

A line arrangement for a motor vehicle, preferably for a waste heat utilization system of a motor vehicle. The line arrangement includes one or more lines for conducting a fluid medium and is distinguished, in particular, by the fact that at least one line comprises at least one textile hose or is configured as at least one textile hose, and the textile hose has a textile structure and an inner sheath. 1. A line arrangement for a waste heat utilization system of a motor vehicle , comprising: a textile structure; and', 'an inner sheath., 'at least one textile hose having, 'at least one line configured to conduct a fluid medium, comprising2. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the textile structure is configured as a woven textile structure.3. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the inner sheath is configured from at least one of a medium-resistant elastomer and a medium-tight elastomer.4. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the textile structure is configured to absorb pressure forces of the fluid medium.5. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the textile hose has a dimensionally flexible configuration.6. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the textile hose has a dimensionally stable configuration.7. The line arrangement according to claim 6 , wherein the textile hose has a spiral woven into the textile hose for achieving the dimensionally stable configuration.8. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inner line enclosed by the textile hose and configured to conduct the fluid medium,wherein in case of a leak of the inner line the textile hose ensures that the fluid medium is at least one of retained and conducted to a predefined location.9. The line arrangement according to claim 8 , wherein the inner line is formed by at least one of the following:a) a stainless steel line;b) a hydraulic hose; andc) a textile hose.10. The line arrangement according to claim 1 , ...

THREE- DIMENSIONAL WOVEN FABRIC IMPLANT DEVICES

A docking device includes a hollow cylindrical body portion having an internal surface and an outer surface. The hollow cylindrical body portion is formed of a three-dimensional (3D) woven fabric comprising a plurality of different types of fibers. 1. A docking device comprising:a hollow cylindrical body portion having an internal surface and an outer surface;wherein the hollow cylindrical body portion is formed of a three-dimensional (3D) woven fabric comprising a plurality of different types of fibers.2. The docking device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of different types of fibers comprise:a shape memory type of fiber;a low-melt thermoplastic type of fiber; anda high-tenacity biocompatible type of fiber.3. The docking device of claim 2 , wherein the 3D woven fabric has an orthogonal weave structure.4. The docking device of claim 3 , wherein the orthogonal weave structure includes:warp fibers of a first type of fiber of the plurality of different types of fibers in a fabric length direction;weft filing fibers of a second type of fiber of the plurality of different types of fibers inserted between length layers of the warp fibers; andthrough-the-thickness fibers of a third type of fiber of the plurality of different types of fibers interconnecting layers of the weft filling fibers.5. The docking device of claim 4 , wherein:the first type of fiber is the high-tenacity biocompatible type of fiber;the second type of fiber is the shape memory type of fiber; andthe third type of fiber is the low-melt thermoplastic type of fiber.6. The docking device of claim 5 , wherein:the high-tenacity biocompatible type of fiber comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and is configured to provide durability and promote tissue growth for the 3D woven fabric;the shape memory type of fiber comprises nickel titanium alloy; andthe low-melt thermoplastic type of fiber comprises nylon and is configured to fuse woven layers of the 3D woven fabric together.7. The docking device of ...

RESPIRATORY MASK LINER

A replaceable liner, for a respiratory mask comprising an elastic substantially tubular shaped body dimensioned to stretch around the mask cushion. The liner is made of a knitted fabric in radially-continuous tubular structure that is preferentially formed through a circular knit to create a seamless tube. The ends of the fabric tube may be hemmed, finished with a fabric or elastic welt, or otherwise finished to prevent unraveling of the knit. The seamless tubular body may be knitted from a variety of natural yarns, such as wool or cotton, or from synthetic yarns, such as nylon, polyester, spandex, or elastic, to achieve a balance of comfort and wicking of skin oils and moisture, while maintaining sufficient radial elasticity to stretch around the respiratory mask. The fabric may be treated with antimicrobial coatings to provide protection against bacteria, fungus and reduce propensity of odors/stains. 1. A respiratory mask liner comprising a knitted fabric body formed in a radially-continuous seamless tube with a plurality of circularly-knitted rows , the CPAP mask liner being knitted by a circular knitting process to create said seamless tube.2. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one circumferential welt at one end of said continuous seamless tube.3. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 2 , further comprising two circumferential welts at opposing ends of said continuous seamless tube.4. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 1 , wherein said knitted fabric body comprises a plurality of circularly-knitted rows having a degree of circumferential elasticity.5. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 4 , wherein said plurality of circularly-knitted elastic rows are knitted with at least one wool strand.6. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 4 , wherein said plurality of circularly-knitted elastic rows are knitted with at least one cotton strand.7. The respiratory mask liner according to claim 4 ...

Medical Fabric

Provided is a high-density medical fabric that can be suitably used as a graft for a branched stent graft, can accommodate diameter changes, has the burst strength required of a material to be implanted in a body, and has a seamless tubular shape that can narrow in diameter.

CIRCULARLY WOVEN SPORTS ARTICLE

Described is a circularly-woven tube for an article of footwear or an article of apparel comprising: a plurality of warp yarns, having a first elastic modulus; a plurality of weft yarns, having a second elastic modulus, and wherein the second elastic modulus is smaller than the first elastic modulus. 1. A circularly-woven tube for an article of footwear or an article of apparel comprising:a plurality of warp yarns, having a first elastic modulus;a plurality of weft yarns, having a second elastic modulus, andwherein the second elastic modulus is smaller than the first elastic modulus.2. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the circularly-woven tube is seamless.3. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the second elastic modulus is less than 1 GPa.4. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein a first type of the plurality of warp yarns is arranged in a first area and a second type of the plurality of warp yarns is arranged in a second area of the circularly-woven tube.5. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 4 , wherein the first type of the plurality of warp yarns has a first bending stiffness and the second type of the plurality of warp yarns has a second bending stiffness claim 4 , and the second bending stiffness is greater than the first bending stiffness.6. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of weft yarns or the plurality of warp yarns comprises at least one of an aramid material claim 1 , a ceramic claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , PET claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , poly(butylene terephthalate) claim 1 , or elastane.7. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of warp yarns or the plurality of weft yarns comprises a meltable component.8. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of warp yarns has a first elongation at break and the plurality of ...

ELASTIC AND SPRING BIASED RETRACTABLE HOSES

An extendable and retractable pressure hose can be constructed comprising an input connector, an output connector, an elastic inner hose, an outer cover, and one or more portions of the elastic inner hose engaged with the outer cover and disposed between the first and second ends of the hose. In such a hose, the input connector and output connector can be connected to each end of elastic inner hose and outer cover. 1. A hose having a first end and a second end configured to extend when an extending force exceeds a retracting force and to retract when the retracting force exceeds the extending force , the hose comprising:a) a tube-shaped outer cover with an extended length and a retracted length, wherein the outer cover can longitudinally extend to the extended length and longitudinally retract to the retracted length; i) the inner elastic hose is positioned inside of the tube-shaped outer cover;', A) one or more portions engaged with the outer cover and disposed between the first and second ends of the hose; and', 'B) one or more portions freely movable with respect to the outer cover and disposed between the first and second ends of the hose;, 'ii) the inner elastic hose comprises an outer surface comprising, 'iii) the extending force is generated by a pressure differential between fluid within the inner elastic hose and an ambient environment at lower pressure than the fluid within the inner plastic hose;', 'iv) the retracting force is generated by the tendency of the inner elastic hose to return to its natural length when stretched;, 'b) an inner elastic hose capable of stretching to at least two times its natural length and having a tendency to return to its natural length when stretched, whereinc) an input connector attached, at the first end of the hose, to both the outer cover and the inner elastic hose and designed to be removably attached to a source of pressurized fluid; andd) an output connector attached, at the second end of the hose, to both the outer ...

MULTI-STRAND IMPLANT WITH ENHANCED RADIOPACITY

An implant for medical use, and methods of making same, having a body formed of a plurality of single strands of a first material. The body further includes at least one multi-strand of radiopaque material incorporated among the single strands, the multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other over substantially the entire length of the multi-strand. 1. An implant for medical use , comprising a structure having a body constructed to include a plurality of single strands composed of at least a first material and having at least one multi-strand of radiopaque material incorporated among the single strands , the multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other over substantially the entire length of the multi-strand.2. The implant of wherein each of the side-by-side filaments of the multi-strand is a monofilament of radiopaque material.3. An implant for medical use claim 1 , comprising a structure having a body wall formed of a plurality of strands composed of at least a first material establishing a first spacing pattern and a first wall thickness claim 1 , the body wall including a plurality of multi-strands of radiopaque material interspersed with the single strands claim 1 , each multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other claim 1 , and each multi-strand joining in the first spacing pattern without substantial deviation from that pattern and without substantially altering the first wall thickness.4. The implant of wherein each of the side-by-side filaments of the multi-strand is a monofilament of radiopaque material.5. The implant of wherein the first spacing pattern is one of an open braid pattern and an open weave pattern.6. A method for manufacturing an implant for medical use claim 3 , comprising:providing a plurality of ...

STRONG, FLEXIBLE, AND THROMBUS-FREE WOVEN NANOTEXTILE BASED VASCULAR GRAFTS, AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF

The present invention relates to woven tubular nanotextiles, fabrication thereof using a weaving apparatus, and use thereof in vascular graft applications. The woven nanotextile conduit is 0.1 to 50 mm in diameter and includes a multitude of hierarchically arranged nanofibers. They are made from low strength bundled nanoyarns containing thousands of nanofibers with improved mechanical strength. The weaving apparatus interweaves the warp and weft yarns in longitudinal and transverse directions, resulting in a flexible and strong woven product. The physical and biological properties of the woven nanotextile were significantly enhanced when compared to non-woven nanofibrous form and conventional medical textiles. The nanotextile displayed superhydrophilic behavior in an otherwise hydrophobic material and when implanted as a vascular graft was robust, suturable, kink-proof and non-thrombogenic, with complete endothelialization of the graft luminal area. 1. A vascular graft , comprising: a tubular woven nanotextile conduit in the diameter range of 0.1 to 50 mm comprising a plurality of warp yarns interwoven with a weft yarn , wherein each of the plurality of the warp yarns comprises a first set of polymeric yarn fibers with a diameter in the range of 1 to 1000 μm , wherein the weft yarn comprises a second set of polymeric yarn fibers with a diameter in the range of 1 to 5000 μm.2. The graft of claim 1 , wherein the first and second set of polymeric yarn fibers comprises a polymer selected from the group of polyesters claim 1 , polyether claim 1 , polyanhydrides claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , polyphosphazenes claim 1 , poly(amino acids) claim 1 , polypeptides claim 1 , glycosaminoglycan claim 1 , polysaccharides claim 1 , polydioxanone (PDO) claim 1 , poly(lactide-coglycolide) (PLGA) claim 1 , polyglycolic acid (PGA) claim 1 , polylactic acid (PLA) claim 1 , and polycaprolactone (PCL).3. The graft of claim 1 , wherein the first and second set of polymeric yarn fibers ...

FABRIC MANUFACTURING METHOD

A method for making tubic fabrics is provided. The method includes using metallized yarns including at least one ribbon which is less than 0.7 mm thick, the ribbon being preferably spiral-wound with at least one support thread. The method also includes using non-metallized main yarns, as well as making a warp beam including the metallized yarns and said main yarns, the warp beam having a linear thread density preferably higher than 40 threads/cm. The method may also include a step of weaving in which a tubic fabric is made by means of the beam warp with the metallic yarns arranged exclusively on the warp. 1. A method for making fabric on tubic base , comprising:providing metallized yarns comprising at least one ribbon having a thickness of less than 0.7 mm, said ribbon being spiral-wound with at least one supporting thread;providing non-metallized main yarns;making at least one beam warp comprising said metallized yarns and said main yarns, said beam warp having a linear thread density preferably greater than 40 threads/cm, andweaving a tubic fabric made by means of said beam warp with said metallic yarns arranged exclusively on the warp.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said tubic fabric has two layers: an upper layer claim 1 , consisting of a single-layer simple weave claim 1 , and a lower layer consisting of a reversible chain weave.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said upper layer is bound to the said lower level by means of at least one stitch.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein in said step of weaving claim 3 , said metallized yarns and said main yarns are pinched by means of rolls to which an unwinding tension which varies reciprocally by a measure lower than 5% is applied.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said unwinding tension is comprised between 5 and 40 grams-force per thread.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said support thread is made of polyamide.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein there ...

IMPACT RESISTANT, SHRINKABLE KNITTED TUBULAR SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A knitted sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve includes an elongate, knitted wall having a circumferentially continuous, tubular outer periphery extending along a central axis between opposite open ends. The wall includes knitted shrinkable yarn and knitted non-shrinkable yarn. The shrinkable yarn provides the wall with an ability to be radially constricted from a first, diametrically enlarged state to a second, diametrically shrunken state, wherein said shrinkable yarn and said non-shrinkable yarn are knit in alternating groups of courses with one another. 1. A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:an elongate, knitted wall having a circumferentially continuous, tubular outer periphery extending along a central axis between opposite open ends, said wall includes shrinkable yarn and non-shrinkable yarn, said shrinkable yarn providing the wall with an ability to be radially constricted from a first, diametrically enlarged state to a second, diametrically shrunken state, wherein said shrinkable yarn and said non-shrinkable yarn are knit in alternating groups of courses with one another.2. The textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein a respective ratio of the diameters of said first claim 1 , diametrically enlarged state and said second claim 1 , diametrically shrunken state is greater than or equal to 1.5 to 1.3. The textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said non-shrinkable yarn forms circumferentially extending floats along an inner surface of the wall.4. The textile sleeve of claim 3 , wherein said shrinkable yarn claim 3 , upon being shrunken claim 3 , forms radially inwardly extending claim 3 , lofted pillows from said floats of said non-shrinkable yarn.5. The textile sleeve of claim 3 , wherein said circumferentially extending floats skip a space occupied by at least one needle.6. The textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said shrinkable yarn is knit on one of even ...

Woven Irrigation Tubing, Apparatus and Method of Making Same

Woven irrigation tubing comprising a woven, extrusion coated & laminated tube formed of a high density polyethylene (HDPE) outer layer, a low density polyethylene (LDPE) middle layer and a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) inner layer. The finished tubing is treated for ultraviolet resistance. The tubing is tied off at a distal end with a proximal end connected to a pressurized irrigation source. Watering holes are created in the tubing at spaced intervals and the resulting water streams are directed into parallel plowed furrows. The tubing is completely recyclable. The tubing is formed by manufacturing tape for the woven outer tubing cover, stretching the tape along its length to strengthen it, weaving the outer layer from the tape, flattening the woven outer layer, extrusion coating each surface of the outer layer with LDPE, laminating the LLDPE inner layer to the LDPE, reversing and winding the tubing for storage and distribution. 1. An apparatus for making woven irrigation tubing , comprising:HDPE resin;an extruder for said HDPE resin;instruments to monitor pressure and flow rates for said extruder;a flat die for said extruder suitable for forming extruded sheets of HDPE resin;a quenching tank for cooling said extruded sheets of HDPE resin;a slitter for slitting said extruded sheets of HDPE resin into tape;a tentering frame machine for stretching said tape along its length to increase longitudinal tape strength of said tape;a first winding machine and storage bobbins for winding said tape onto said storage bobbins for further processing;loom unwind stations for positioning said wound storage bobbins prior to weaving;a circular loom for weaving said tape stored on said storage bobbins into a continuous woven seamless tube;a tubing flattener for flattening said woven seamless tube;a second winding machine for winding said flattened woven seamless tube onto a master storage roll;LDPE resin;LLDPE film;an extrusion coating laminating apparatus for coating a ...

SECURED STRAND END DEVICES

Methods for securing strand ends of devices configured for insertion into an anatomical structure, and the resulting devices. 192.-. (canceled)93. A device configured for insertion into an anatomical structure , the device comprising: a first body end;', 'a second body end; and', 'a body length between the first body end and the second body end;, 'a single strand including a strand portion on both sides of a strand bend, each of the strand portions having an end, the strand portions being woven to form a body havingthe strand portion ends are secured together to form a joint assembly that is spaced apart from each end of the body;wherein a length of the joint assembly along a longitudinal axis of the joint assembly is between 0.1 percent and 15 percent of the body length.94. The device of claim 93 , wherein the length of the joint assembly is less than 2 percent of the body length.95. The device of claim 93 , wherein the strand portion ends are secured side-by-side.96. The device of claim 93 , wherein the strand portion ends are secured end-to-end.97. The device of claim 93 , wherein the joint assembly is positioned beneath a strand of the device that crosses over the joint assembly at a strand crossing.98. The device of claim 97 , wherein the joint assembly is substantially centered beneath the strand that passes thereover.99. The device of claim 93 , wherein the device is configured as a self-expanding stent.100. The device of claim 93 , wherein the joint assembly is nearer to one of the first body end and the second body end than to the other of the first body end and the second body end.101. The device of claim 93 , wherein the joint assembly is spaced apart from each of the first body and the second body end by least two strand crossings.102. The device of claim 93 , wherein the strand portion ends are secured by soldering.103. The device of claim 93 , wherein the strand portion ends are secured by welding. This application is a continuation of U.S. application ...

INNERDUCT

A seamless and integrated textile innerduct comprising: a warp comprised of polyester monofilament yarns and a weft comprised of polyester multifilament yarns, wherein the warp has 70-85 ends per inch, the weft has 14-25 ends per inch, the warp and weft are integrated seamlessly to form an elongated enclosure having breaking strength of at least 1000 pounds, a vertical retraction rate of less than 3% at 150° C. for a duration of one hour, a longitudinal shrinkage rate of less than 3% at −80° C.; a pulling strip is placed inside the enclosure; the pulling strip is made of polyester multifilament yarns; and the inner duct is flexible and stretchable longitudinally. 1. A seamless and integrated textile innerduct comprisinga warp comprised of polyester monofilament yarns; anda weft comprised of polyester multifilament yarns;wherein the warp has 70-85 ends per inch, the weft has 14-25 ends per inch, the warp and weft are integrated seamlessly to form an elongated enclosure; the elongated enclosure has a breaking strength of at least 1000 pounds, a vertical retraction rate of less than 3% at 150° C. for a duration of one hour, a longitudinal shrinkage rate of less than 3% at −80° C.; a pulling strip is placed inside the enclosure; the pulling strip is made of polyester multifilament yarns; and the inner duct is flexible and stretchable longitudinally.2. The innerduct of wherein the innerduct is made directly in a circular weaving machine free of a step of sewing a slit woven fabric.3. The innerduct of wherein the innerduct is made of polyester composite multifilament yarns.4. The innerduct of wherein the cross-section of the innerduct has an O-shape.5. A process of making a textile innerduct comprising:weaving polyester monofilament yarns as a warp and polyester multifilament yarns as weft in a circular weaving machine;placing polyester multifilament yarns to be used for making a pulling strip in the center of the circular weaving machine; andweaving the pulling strip ...

Textile Balloon Catheters

Textile balloon catheters, textile sleeves useful in balloon catheters, and methods of making balloon catheters are described. An example catheter includes an elongate shaft and a balloon movable between uninflated and inflated configurations, and a textile sleeve secured to the balloon. The textile sleeve has a plurality of warp threads and at least one weft thread extending circumferentially around the balloon. Circumferential loops in the portion of the textile sleeve that is secured to the body of the balloon are larger in diameter than circumferential loops in the portion of the textile sleeve that is secured to one or more of the proximal neck, distal neck, proximal cone and distal cone portions of the balloon.

GRAFT HAVING AT LEAST ONE WOVEN TAPER

An implantable graft may include a main section having walls formed with a woven fabric, the main section having a main lumen extending therethrough. The implantable graft may also include a bifurcated section having walls formed with the woven fabric, where the bifurcated section extends from main section, where the bifurcated section includes a first branch and a second branch, and where the first branch and the second branch each include a branch lumen in fluid communication with the main lumen. At least one branch of the bifurcated section may include a branch taper formed by a seam connecting a first woven layer and a second woven layer. A seam extension may extend outwardly along the seam of the branch taper, the seam extension being a single-layer woven structure. 1. An implantable graft , comprising:a main section having walls formed with a woven fabric, the main section having a main lumen extending therethrough; anda bifurcated section having walls formed with the woven fabric, wherein the bifurcated section extends from main section, wherein the bifurcated section includes a first branch and a second branch, and wherein the first branch and the second branch each include a branch lumen in fluid communication with the main lumen,wherein at least one branch of the bifurcated section includes a branch taper formed by a seam connecting a first woven layer and a second woven layer, andwherein a seam extension extends outwardly along the seam of the branch taper, the seam extension being a single-layer woven structure.2. The graft of claim 1 , wherein the seam extension includes a warp end that is included in one of the first woven layer and the second woven layer in the main section claim 1 , and wherein the warp end exits the graft at the seam extension.3. The graft of claim 1 , wherein the seam extension includes at least one weft thread that forms the first woven layer in the at least one branch and also at least one weft yarn that forms the second woven ...

MULTILAYER WOVEN FIBROUS STRUCTURE INCLUDING A HOLLOW TUBULAR PART, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF AND COMPOSITE PART COMPRISING SAME

A fiber structure made as a single piece by multilayer weaving using a method including weaving warp yarns of at least a first set of layers of warp yarns with weft yarns including at least some that are woven with extra length so as to have warp yarn end portions available that extend beyond the zone of weaving, the warp yarn end portions being returned to be woven with warp yarns by being reinserted in layers of warp yarns, and a hollow, or tubular, portion being formed by looping the first woven set of layers of warp yarns back onto itself and applying traction to the ends of the reinserted weft yarns so that a fiber preform for a part including a hollow portion can be obtained as a single piece. 1. (canceled)2. A method of making a structure woven as a single piece by multilayer weaving and including at least one hollow portion that is longitudinally partitioned , the method comprising:weaving warp yarns of a first set of layers of warp yarns with weft yarns including at least some that are inserted in layers of warp yarns of the first set of layers of warp yarns while being taken over a distance that is greater than a length of the first set of layers of warp yarns measured in a weft direction to have weft yarn end portions available that extend beyond a zone of weaving;weaving warp yarns of a second set of layers of warp yarns with weft yarns including at least some that are inserted in layers of warp yarns of the second set of layers of warp yarns while being taken over a distance that is greater than a length of the second set of layers of warp yarns measured in the weft direction to have weft yarn end portions available that extend beyond the zone of weaving, the first and second sets of layers of warp yarns being arranged one above another and being interlinked over a fraction only of their width in the weft direction;returning the weft yarn end portions so as to weave them with warp yarns by reinserting them in layers of warp yarns; andforming the ...

FLEXIBLE, ABRASION RESISTANT TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a flexible, abrasion resistant, self-curling elongate wall constructed from woven monofilament and multifilament yarns. The wall has opposite edges extending parallel to a central axis of the sleeve. The wall is woven with warp yarns extending parallel to the central axis and fill yarns extending transverse to the warp yarns. The warp yarns are provided at least in part as first monofilament yarns and the fill yarns are provided as second monofilament yarns and second multifilament yarns. The second monofilament yarns have a larger diameter than the first monofilament yarns. 1. A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:an elongate wall having opposite edges extending parallel to a central axis of the sleeve, said wall being woven with warp yarns extending parallel to said central axis and fill yarns extending transverse to said warp yarns, said warp yarns being provided at least in part as first monofilament yarns and said fill yarns being provided as second monofilament yarns and second multifilament yarns, said second monofilament yarns having a larger diameter than said first monofilament yarns.2. The textile sleeve of wherein said second monofilament yarns have a diameter about 40 percent larger than said first monofilament yarns.3. The textile sleeve of wherein said warp yarns further include first multifilament yarns.4. The textile sleeve of wherein said first multifilament yarns extend over an edge region adjacent said opposite edges and said first monofilament yarns extend over an intermediate region between said edge regions claim 3 , said edge regions being free of said first monofilament yarns.5. The textile sleeve of wherein said warp yarns in said intermediate region comprise only monofilament yarns.6. The textile sleeve of wherein said first multifilament yarns are heat-shrunk in length.7. The ...

TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH ADHESIVE FIXATION LAYER AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND USE THEREOF

A protective textile sleeve for providing protection to an elongate member contained therein; a method of construction thereof, and a method of bonding at least a portion of the sleeve to at least one of itself and an elongate member extending through a cavity thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn, with the wall having an outermost surface and an innermost surface. The innermost surface is configured to bound a cavity extending between opposite open ends. The sleeve further includes an adhesive coating bonded to at least a portion of at least one of the outermost and innermost surfaces. The adhesive coating has a first, dried non-adhesive state and a second, wetted adhesive state, wherein the second adhesive state is activated via application of a water-based liquid thereto. 1. A protective textile sleeve for providing protection to an elongate member contained therein , comprising:a wall of interlaced yarn, said wall having an outermost and innermost surface, said innermost surface being configured to bound a cavity extending between opposite open ends; andan adhesive coating bonded to at least a portion of at least one of said outermost surface and said innermost surface, said adhesive coating having a first, non-adhesive state and a second, adhesive state, said second adhesive state being activated via application of a water-based liquid thereto.2. The protective textile sleeve of wherein said innermost surface is entirely covered by said adhesive coating.3. The protective textile sleeve of wherein said wall is circumferentially continuous.4. The protective textile sleeve of wherein said wall has opposite edges extending lengthwise between said opposite ends.5. The protective textile sleeve of wherein said opposite edges are adapted to be bonded in overlapping relation with one another with said adhesive coating.6. The protective textile sleeve of wherein said opposite edges extend generally parallel to a central claim 4 , longitudinal ...

TEXTILE TUBE FOR A THERAPY DEVICE

An air circuit for use in an air therapy device that is lightweight and comfortable for a user that is configured to also limit air leakage. The air circuit may include a tubular structure formed from various textile structures including circular weaving, circular knitting, braiding and other structures. 1. An apparatus for providing positive pressure respiratory therapy to a patient breathing in a respiratory cycle including an inhalation portion and an exhalation portion , said apparatus comprising:a controllable motor-blower configured to generate a supply of air at a positive pressure relative to ambient pressure by rotating an impeller at an impeller speed,a housing holding said motor-blower, the housing comprising an inlet and a patient-connection port, the patient-connection port being structured to communicate said supply air at said positive pressure from the motor-blower to a patient interface via an air circuit in use;a sensor to monitor at least one of pressure and a flow rate of the supply of air at positive pressure and to generate a sensor output; anda controller configured to adjust an operating parameter of said motor-blower in accordance with said sensor output to maintain a minimum positive pressure in said patient interface during a treatment session by causing an increase in the impeller speed during the inhalation portion of the respiratory cycle and causing a decrease in the impeller speed during the exhalation portion of the breathing cycle, a tubular structure;', 'the tubular structure having a circular woven structure; the tubular structure being seamless along a length of the tubular structure;', 'the tubular structure including a plurality of warp threads and a plurality of weft threads;', 'the plurality of weft threads including a first monofilament weft thread and a second monofilament weft thread;', 'the first monofilament weft thread being located adjacent to at least one non-monofilament weft thread, the second monofilament weft ...

RIBBED WOVEN MATERIAL

In some embodiments, the present invention includes ribbed woven materials, methods for increasing the abrasion resistance of a material, methods for providing an indication of wear, ropes configured to provide one or more alerts as a total breaking weight of a rope is approached, woven rope cover systems for rope-like materials, woven rope structures having ribs, and nonwoven ropes comprising strands including nonwoven strands of material that are configured in a rope construction and further comprising one or more woven rope cords displaced within the nonwoven rope construction. 1. A ribbed woven material comprising:a. a plurality of warp threads;b. a plurality of weft threads, wherein the warp and weft threads are interwoven together; andc. at least one woven rope having a thickness which is greater than that of the warp threads or the weft threads, wherein the at least one woven rope is woven into the material in the warp direction or the warp direction and extends outwardly in a rib formation from the surface of the material.2. The material of wherein the woven ropes are spaced equidistance from one another.3. The material of wherein the ribs that are formed extend outwardly from one side of the material.4. The material of wherein the ribs that are formed extend outwardly from both sides of the material.5. The material of wherein the woven rope has a thickness that is at least 10% greater than that of the warp threads.6. The material of wherein the material is a tubular fabric.7. The material of wherein the weave pattern is selected from the group consisting of a plain weave claim 1 , a twill weave claim 1 , a satin weave claim 1 , a tabby weave claim 1 , a taffeta weave claim 1 , a matt weave claim 1 , a basket weave claim 1 , a rib weave claim 1 , computer-generated interlacings claim 1 , and combinations thereof.8. The material of wherein the warp and/or weft thread configuration is selected from the group consisting of circular claim 1 , ovular claim 1 , ...

STENT WITH SHAPED WIRES

Stents generally can include a tubular structure having circumferentially positioned undulating wires that extend over a majority of a length of the stent such that the undulations oscillate circumferentially to define a circumference of the stent. The undulations can wrap over and under adjacent undulations to form an interwoven structure. Additionally, or alternatively, adjacent wires can be joined. Wires forming the stent can be cut from elastic tubing such that each wire has a three-dimensional shape. 1. A stent comprising:a stent length measured from a first open end to a second open end; an oscillating portion length measured parallel to a z-axis;', 'a curvature extending circumferentially through an arc of less than 360° about the z-axis, extending the length of the oscillating portion, and maintaining a substantially constant radius from the z-axis over the oscillating portion length; and', 'a waveform oscillating circumferentially, confined within the arc of the curvature, and extending over the oscillating portion length,, 'two or more wires each comprising a three-dimensional oscillating portion, the oscillating portion comprisingwherein the oscillating portion length extends a majority of the stent length, andwherein the oscillating portion of each of the one or more wires is movable independent of the oscillating portion of every other of the one or more wires.2. The stent of further comprising a first joint affixing a first wire of the two or more wires to a second wire of the two or more wires approximate the first open end claim 1 , the first joint being the only affixed joint between the first wire and the second wire.3. The stent of wherein a first wire of the two or more wires crosses under and crosses over an adjacent claim 1 , second wire of the two or more wires within one period of oscillation of the waveform of the first wire.4. The stent of wherein each of the two or more wires is independently formed from every other of the two or more ...

HEAT RESISTANT TEXTILE SLEEVE AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE HEAT RESISTANT TEXTILE SLEEVE

A textile sleeve for protecting an elongated member comprises a tubular body, made from a woven or braided fiberglass yarn, having an inner surface and an outer surface. A coating adheres to the outer surface providing heat resistance to said tubular body. The coating is a silicone rubber containing phenyl partially disposed therein. According to one aspect, the silicone rubber is a phenyl containing polysiloxane. According to another aspect, the silicone rubber has a formula of R—SiOwherein R includes phenyl and oxygen or R consists of phenyl and oxygen. The tubular body has a heat resistance of at least 550° C. A method of making the textile sleeve is also disclosed herein. 1. A textile sleeve for protecting an elongated member , the textile sleeve comprising:a tubular body having an inner surface and an outer surface;a coating adhering to said outer surface providing heat resistance to said tubular body; andsaid coating being a silicone rubber containing phenyl partially disposed therein.2. The textile sleeve according to wherein said silicone rubber is a phenyl containing polysiloxane.3. The textile sleeve according to wherein said silicone rubber has a formula of R—SiOwith R including phenyl and oxygen.4. The textile sleeve according to wherein said silicone rubber has a formula of R—SiOwith R consisting of phenyl and oxygen.5. The textile sleeve according to wherein said tubular body is made from a woven or braided fiberglass yarn.6. The textile sleeve according to wherein said tubular body has a heat resistance of at least 550° C.7. A method of making a textile sleeve claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:providing a tubular body;forming a coating composition containing a silicone resin including phenyl functional groups and methyl functional groups;coating the tubular body with the coating composition to produce a coated tubular body; andcuring the coated tubular body by subjecting the coated tubular body to a three-stage curing process to produce the ...

TUBULAR FIBROUS STRUCTURE WITH LOBES

A tubular structure having lobes is produced as a single piece over at least two lobes. Circumferential fibres of the structure have a constant orientation with respect to the longitudinal axis (A) of the structure in any plane (P) transverse to the longitudinal axis. The structure is obtained by weaving or by filament winding. 1. A fibrous structure comprising:at least two lobes, the fibrous structure formed in one piece over the at least two lobes; andcircumferential fibers having a constant orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis of the fibrous structure in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, wherein the fibrous structure is formed by weaving or by filament winding.2. The fibrous structure according to further comprising more than two lobes.3. The fibrous structure according to claim 1 , wherein the lobes define different shapes.4. The fibrous structure according to further comprising longitudinal fibers inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis.5. The fibrous structure according to claim 4 , wherein an intersection claim 4 , with the transverse plane claim 4 , of the longitudinal fibers with respect to the longitudinal axis varies depending on a position of said transverse plane.6. The fibrous structure according to further comprising a constant circumferential density of longitudinal fibers.7. The fibrous structure according to further comprising a constant longitudinal density of circumferential fibers.8. The fibrous structure according to further comprising longitudinal fibers claim 1 , wherein a material forming the longitudinal fibers and the circumferential fibers is selected from the group consisting of glass claim 1 , basalt claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , silicon carbide claim 1 , aluminum oxides claim 1 , and aluminosilicates.9. A composite part formed by at least one fibrous structure according to embedded in a matrix.10. The composite part according to further comprising at least two different fibrous structures embedded in a matrix. ...

Strong, flexible, and thrombus-free woven nanotextile based vascular grafts, and method of production thereof

The present invention relates to woven tubular nanotextiles, fabrication thereof using a weaving apparatus, and use thereof in vascular graft applications. The woven nanotextile conduit is 0.1 to 50 mm in diameter and includes a multitude of hierarchically arranged nanofibers. They are made from low strength bundled nanoyarns containing thousands of nanofibers with improved mechanical strength. The weaving apparatus interweaves the warp and weft yarns in longitudinal and transverse directions, resulting in a flexible and strong woven product. The physical and biological properties of the woven nanotextile were significantly enhanced when compared to non-woven nanofibrous form and conventional medical textiles. The nanotextile displayed superhydrophilic behavior in an otherwise hydrophobic material and when implanted as a vascular graft was robust, suturable, kink-proof and non-thrombogenic, with complete endothelialization of the graft luminal area.

Method of making a multi-strand implant with enhanced radiopacity

An implant that includes a plurality of only single strands with at least a first non-radiopaque material and at least one multi-strand of radiopaque material among the single strands, the multi-strand including at least two side-by-side radiopaque filaments contiguous to each other over a length of the multi-strand.

Inflatable Jacquard-Woven Textiles for Structural Applications

Embodiments of the invention comprise woven multilayer textiles having shaped, enclosed, inflatable pockets, where the inflated textile carries tension, compression, torsion and/or bending loads. Composite structures incorporating such inflatable members or spars are also described and claimed. 1. A woven , inflatable structure comprising:a first plurality of warp and weft threads woven together to form a first fabric ply;a second plurality of warp and weft threads woven together to form a second fabric ply, said first and second fabric plies positioned roughly parallel to each other; anda third plurality of pile fibers woven together with the first and second fabric plies to constrain a distance between the first and second fabric plies at each pile fiber's end points, whereina distance between the first and second fabric plies varies across a width of the first and second fabric plies and along a length of the first and second fabric plies.2. The woven claim 1 , inflatable structure of claim 1 , further comprising:an inflation valve for pressurizing a volume bounded by the first and second fabric plies to achieve a predetermined stiffness of the woven, inflatable structure.3. The woven claim 1 , inflatable structure of claim 1 , further comprising:an inflatable pocket woven into the first fabric ply by separating the first plurality of warp and weft threads into two subsets, a first of the two subsets woven together to form a first surface of the inflatable pocket, and a second of the two subsets woven together to form a second surface of the inflatable pocket.4. The woven claim 3 , inflatable structure of claim 3 , further comprising:a first inflation valve and a second inflation valve, said first inflation valve for pressurizing a first volume between the first fabric ply and the second fabric ply, and said second inflation valve for pressurizing a second, separate volume including the inflatable pocket.5. The woven claim 1 , inflatable structure of forming a ...

SELF-WRAPPING, BRAIDED TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH SELF-SUSTAINING EXPANDED AND CONTRACTED STATES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A self-wrapping protective textile sleeve and method of construction is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall having opposite free edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to a central longitudinal axis. The wall further includes braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to self-wrap into a tubular configuration and to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force. 1. A self-wrapping protective textile sleeve , comprising:a braided, tubular wall having opposite free edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends; andsaid wall having a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to a central longitudinal axis extending between said opposite ends, and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to said central longitudinal axis, and further including braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on said wall, said bias causing said wall to remain substantially in said first and second states absent some externally applied force and bringing said opposite free edges into overlapped relation with one another.2. The self-wrapping protective sleeve of wherein at least some of said heat-set yarns are braided in bundles claim 1 , said bundles including a plurality of yarns twisted with one another.3. The self-wrapping protective sleeve of wherein at least some said bundles have loops interlinked with loops of another bundle.4. The self-wrapping protective sleeve of wherein at least some of said bundles are formed entirely of said heat-set yarns.5. The self-wrapping protective sleeve of ...

Secured strand end devices

A woven, self-expanding stent device has one or more strands and is configured for insertion into an anatomical structure. The device includes a coupling structure secured to two different strand end portions that are substantially aligned with each other. The two different strand end portions include nickel and titanium. The coupling structure is not a strand of the device.

DECORATIVE MATERIAL AND VEHICLE INTERIOR MATERIAL

A high-quality decorative material in which a linear light guide body or a linear light emitting body is less likely to be damaged and less likely to cause a losing shape in a woven fabric portion. The decorative material is provided with a beading portion including a bag structure portion composed of a tubular fabric and one or a plurality of linear bodies arranged inside the bag structure portion. The linear body is composed of a linear light guide body or a linear light emitting body. A warp yarn constituting the bag structure portion is configured to include at least a thermally fusible yarn. The warp yarn is composed of a twisted yarn in which a thermally fusible yarn and a non-thermally fusible yarn are twisted together. 1. A decorative material comprising:a beading portion including a bag structure portion composed of a tubular fabric and one or a plurality of linear bodies arranged inside the bag structure portion,wherein the linear body includes one of a linear fight guide body and a linear light emitting body, andwherein a warp yarn constituting the bag structure portion is configured to include at least thermally fusible yarn.2. The decorative material as recited in claim 1 ,wherein the warp yarn is composed of a twisted yarn in which the thermally fusible yarn and a non-thermally fusible yarn are twisted together.3. A decorative material comprising:a beading portion including a bag structure portion composed of a tubular fabric and one or a plurality of linear bodies arranged. Inside the bag structure portion,wherein the linear body includes one of a linear light guide body and a linear light emitting body, andwherein a weft yarn constituting the bag structure portion is configured to include at least a thermally fusible yarn.4. The decorative material as recited in claim 3 ,wherein the weft yarn is composed of a twisted yarn in which a thermally fusible yarn and a non-thermally fusible yarn are twisted together.5. The decorative material as recited in ...

Self-wrapping, braided textile sleeve with self-sustaining expanded and contracted states and method of construction thereof

A self-wrapping protective textile sleeve and method of construction is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall having opposite free edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The wall has a first state with a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area and a second state with an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area, as viewed in cross-section taken generally transversely to a central longitudinal axis. The wall further includes braided, heat-set yarns imparting a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to self-wrap into a tubular configuration and to remain substantially in the first and second states absent some externally applied force.

Patterning of Thermally-Drawn Fibers and Textiles Including Such Fibers

Provided is a fiber having an elongated, unsupported, three-dimensional fiber body with a fiber body length and at least one fiber material disposed along the fiber body length. The at least one fiber material has a viscosity lower than about 10Poise at a common thermal fiber draw temperature. At least one topological pattern is disposed on at least one surface of the fiber body and extends longitudinally along at least a portion of the fiber body length. To form the fiber, there is assembled a fiber preform including at least one preform material. A surface of at least one preform material is patterned and arranged as a fiber preform surface, providing a topological pattern on a fiber preform surface. The fiber preform is thermally drawn into an elongated fiber at a fiber draw temperature at which all preform materials have a viscosity lower than about 10Poise. 1. A method for forming a patterned fiber comprising:{'b': '10', 'sup': '8', 'assembling a fiber preform including at least one preform material, the at least one preform material having a viscosity lower than about Poise at a common thermal fiber draw temperature;'}physically patterning a surface of at least one preform material and arranging a resulting patterned preform material surface as a fiber preform surface to provide a topological pattern on said fiber preform surface; and{'b': '10', 'sup': '8 Poise.', 'thermally drawing the fiber preform into an elongated thermally drawn fiber at a fiber draw temperature at which all preform materials have a viscosity lower than about'}2. The method of wherein physically patterning a surface of at least one preform material comprises at least one process selected from the group consisting of laser beam cutting claim 1 , mechanical milling claim 1 , and molding.3. The method of wherein physically patterning a surface of at least one preform material comprises forming a grating pattern on a surface of at least one preform material.4. The method of wherein physically ...

SYNTHETIC-FIBER ROPE

There is provided a high-tensile synthetic fiber rope having a low percentage elongation, the rope dramatically improving the strength utilization rate of the tensile strength of the synthetic fibers, and ensuring the percentage elongation approximately the same as the percentage elongation of the synthetic fibers used in the rope. The synthetic fiber rope includes a plurality of strands twisted or braided together, each of the strands including: a tubular woven fabric woven with warp and weft yarns made of synthetic fibers; and a core material disposed in the tubular woven fabric, the core material being constituted by a plurality of parallel-bundled yarns made of the synthetic fibers in the tubular woven fabric. 1. A synthetic fiber rope comprising a plurality of strands twisted or braided together , each of the strands including: a tubular woven fabric woven with warp and weft yarns made of synthetic fibers; and a core material disposed in the tubular woven fabric , the core material being constituted by a plurality of parallel-bundled yarns made of the synthetic fibers in the tubular woven fabric.2. The synthetic fiber rope according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic fibers of the tubular woven fabric and the core material are a single type of or plural types of fibers selected from the group consisting of polyamide fibers such as nylon claim 1 , polyester fibers claim 1 , polyacrylonitrile fibers claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol fibers such as vinylon claim 1 , polypropylene fibers claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride fibers claim 1 , polyethylene fibers claim 1 , polyvinylidene chloride fibers claim 1 , and polyurethane fibers.3. The synthetic fiber rope according to claim 1 , wherein a tracer is woven into the tubular woven fabric by differentiating the color of a part of the warp yarns of the tubular woven fabric from that of the other warp yarns.4. The synthetic fiber rope according to claim 1 , wherein an outer circumferential surface of the rope is covered with a ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SECURED STRAND END DEVICES

A woven, self-expanding stent device has one or more strands and is configured for insertion into an anatomical structure. The device includes a coupling structure secured to two different strand end portions that are substantially aligned with each other. The two different strand end portions include nickel and titanium. The coupling structure is not a strand of the device. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of forming a self-expanding stent , the method comprising:forming a first end of the stent by forming a first bend in each of a plurality of strands, each strand including a strand section on both sides of the first bend, each strand section including an end;weaving the strand sections;after weaving the strand sections, heat treating the plurality of strands for a first heat treatment time;forming a second end of the stent by forming a second bend in each of the plurality of strands; andafter forming the second bends, back braiding some of the strand sections, wherein back braiding some of the strand sections comprises passing the strand sections by at least two strand crossings,wherein passing the strand sections by at least two strand crossings comprises passing the strand sections radially inward of at least one strand crossing and radially outward of at least one other strand crossing.17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising claim 16 , after forming the second bends claim 16 , heat treating the plurality of strand for a second heat treatment time.18. The method of claim 16 , further comprising securing a first strand section end to a second strand section end.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein securing the first strand section end to the second strand section end comprises aligning the first strand section end and the second strand section end end-to-end.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein securing the first strand section end to the second strand section end comprises welding a coupling structure to the first strand section end and the second strand ...

Medical Fabric

Provided is a seamless, cylindrical, high-density medical fabric which is thin and has high strength and low water permeability, the diameter of which can be reduced, which has high sewing strength in a region of at least 10 mm, in the lengthwise direction, from one end thereof, and to which damage can be minimized. The high-density medical fabric according to the present invention satisfies that: (1) both warps and wefts are synthetic fiber multifilament yarns having a total fineness of 60 dtex or lower; (2) the warps each have a single fiber fineness of 0.5 dtex or lower; (3) the cylindrical fabric has a two-wefts insertion woven structure in a region of at least 10 mm, in the lengthwise direction, from one end of the fabric; (4) the fabric has a cover factor of 1600-2400; and (5) the thickness of the fabric is 110 μm or less. 1. A seamless tubular medical high density woven fabric , satisfying the following requirements (1) to (8):(1) both warp yarn and weft yarn are synthetic multifilament fibers having a total fineness of not more than 60 dtex;(2) the weft yarn has a monofilament fineness of not more than 0.5 dtex;(3) the tubular woven fabric includes a two-weft insertion woven structure in a region of at least 10 mm in the longitudinal direction from one end of the tubular woven fabric;(4) the woven fabric has a cover factor of 1600 to 2400; and(5) the woven fabric has a thickness of not more than 110 μm.2. The medical high density woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the weft yarn is a synthetic polyester multifilament fiber having a monofilament fineness of not more than 0.2 dtex. The present invention relates to a medical high density woven fabric. More specifically, the present invention relates to a seamless tubular medical high density woven fabric which has low thickness, high strength, and low water permeability, which enables reduction of the diameter, which has a high suture strength in a region of at least 10 mm in the longitudinal direction, ...

TUBULAR WOVEN CONSTRUCT

A multi-layer tubular woven construct is useful as a hose that transports a fluid or a powder or protects linear bodies such as wires, cables and conduits, as a tubular filter, or as a base material of a vascular prosthesis. In particular, a tubular woven construct in a tubular configuration woven by interlacing warp and weft yarns contains at least in part an elastic fiber yarn having a filament fineness of 1.0 dtex or more, the weft yarn containing at least in part a microfiber yarn having a filament fineness of less than 1.0 dtex. 117-. (canceled)18. A tubular woven construct in a tubular configuration woven by interlacing warp and weft yarns , the warp yarn containing at least in part an elastic fiber yarn having a filament fineness of 1.0 dtex or more , the weft yarn containing at least in part a microfiber yarn having a filament fineness of less than 1.0 dtex.19. The tubular woven construct according to claim 18 , that satisfies formula: Cfa Подробнее

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED OF WOUND TUBULAR BRAIDING

A system for constructing a composite structure includes a braiding machine, a winding tool and a forming machine. The composite structure is constructed of a wound tubular braiding. The wound tubular braiding is constructed of a biaxial or triaxial tubular braid of unidirectional tape. 1. A composite structure , comprising:a formed winding of tubular braiding.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the tubular braiding is selected from the group consisting of: a unidirectional tape and a unidirectional tow.3. The composite structure of claim 2 , wherein the unidirectional tape comprises unidirectional fibers.4. The composite structure of claim 3 , wherein the unidirectional fibers are pre-impregnated with a resin.5. The composite structure of claim 4 , wherein the resin a thermoset.6. The composite structure of claim 4 , wherein the resin is a thermoplastic.7. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the tubular braiding is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of: a slit-tape thermoplastic claim 1 , a thermoset tape that is substantially tack-free at room temperature claim 1 , a bindered dray roving prepreg wherein an epoxy or thermoplastic binder is applied claim 1 , a substantially tack-free thermoset prepreg claim 1 , and a low tack thermoset prepreg.8. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the tubular braiding is consolidated and heated during forming.9. The composite structure of claim 8 , wherein the tubular braiding is compacted flat when consolidated.10. The composite structure of claim 9 , wherein the tubular braiding defines a solid cross-section when consolidated.11. The composite structure of claim 10 , wherein the solid cross-section is comprised of a plurality of plies.12. The composite structure of claim 11 , wherein the tubular braiding is wound around a winding tool before being consolidated.13. The composite structure of claim 12 , wherein the tubular braiding is arranged in a spiral pattern wound around ...

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED OF WOUND TUBULAR BRAIDING

A system for constructing a composite structure includes a braiding machine, a winding tool and a forming machine. The composite structure is constructed of a wound tubular braiding. The wound tubular braiding is constructed of a biaxial or triaxial tubular braid of unidirectional tape. 1. A composite structure , comprising:a braid that is formed into a winding.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the braid is one of a biaxial braid and a triaxial braid.3. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the braid is a tubular braiding.4. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the braid is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of: a unidirectional tape and a unidirectional tow.5. The composite structure of claim 4 , wherein the unidirectional tape is constructed of unidirectional fibers.6. The composite structure of claim 5 , wherein the unidirectional fibers are pre-impregnated with a resin.7. The composite structure of claim 6 , wherein the resin a thermoset.8. The composite structure of claim 6 , wherein the resin is a thermoplastic.9. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the braid is selected from the group consisting of: a slit-tape thermoplastic claim 1 , a thermoset tape that is substantially tack-free at room temperature claim 1 , a bindered dray roving prepreg wherein an epoxy or thermoplastic binder is applied claim 1 , a substantially tack-free thermoset prepreg claim 1 , and a low tack thermoset prepreg.10. A braiding machine claim 1 , comprising:a mandrel;a braiding mechanism having spools, each of the spools moveable relative to the mandrel;a unidirectional tape wound around each of the spools;a guide ring positioned around the mandrel, wherein the guide ring directs the unidirectional tape wound around a corresponding spool onto the mandrel; anda control module in electronic communication with the braiding mechanism, wherein the control module executes instructions to guide movement of the spools to place ...

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED OF WOUND TUBULAR BRAIDING

A system for constructing a composite structure includes a braiding machine, a winding tool and a forming machine. The composite structure is constructed of a wound tubular braiding. The wound tubular braiding is constructed of a biaxial or triaxial tubular braid of unidirectional tape. 1. A composite structure , comprising:a tubular braiding that has a biaxial braid.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein biaxial braid includes a matrix of parallel unidirectional tape braided into a matrix of orthogonal parallel unidirectional tape.3. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the tubular braiding is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of: a unidirectional tape and a unidirectional tow.4. The composite structure of claim 3 , wherein the unidirectional tape is constructed of unidirectional fibers.5. The composite structure of claim 4 , wherein the unidirectional fibers are pre-impregnated with a resin.6. The composite structure of claim 5 , wherein the resin a thermoset.7. The composite structure of claim 5 , wherein the resin is a thermoplastic.8. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the tubular braiding is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of: a slit-tape thermoplastic claim 1 , a thermoset tape that is substantially tack-free at room temperature claim 1 , a bindered dray roving prepreg wherein an epoxy or thermoplastic binder is applied claim 1 , a substantially tack-free thermoset prepreg claim 1 , and a low tack thermoset prepreg.9. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the composite structure is comprised of a formed winding of the tubular braiding.10. An apparatus for fabricating a composite structure of wound tubular braiding claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a winding tool defining an outer surface;a device to wind the tubular braiding around the outer surface of the winding tool to create a wound tubular braiding;a forming machine to consolidate the wound tubular braiding; and ...

COSMETIC PROSTHESIS COVER

A cosmetic cover for lining a prosthesis, with a distal section, and with a joint section which, when the cosmetic cover for the prosthesis is fitted in place, covers a joint mechanism arranged between a proximal prosthesis component and a distal prosthesis component, wherein the joint section is made from a 3D spacer knit having an upper textile and a lower textile, which are spaced apart and attached to each other by support threads. 1. A cosmetic prosthesis cover for covering a prosthesis , the prosthesis having a proximal prosthetic component , a distal prosthetic component , and a joint unit disposed between the proximal and distal prosthetic components , the cosmetic prosthesis cover comprising:a distal portion forming a hollow cavity configured to receive the distal prosthetic component;a joint portion separate from the distal portion and positioned proximal of the distal portion, the joint portion, in a fitted state of the cosmetic prosthesis cover, being configured to extend around a circumference of the joint unit from a distal end of the joint unit to a proximal end of the joint unit, wherein the joint portion is formed from a 3D spacer warp-knit which has an upper textile and a lower textile, the upper and lower textiles being affixed to one another in a spaced-apart manner by support threads, the joint portion being adhesively bonded, welded, stitched, or foamed onto the distal portion.23-. (canceled)4. The cosmetic prosthesis cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distal portion is formed from a foam material.5. The cosmetic prosthesis cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the joint portion has a closed cross section.6. The cosmetic prosthesis cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distal portion claim 1 , at least across part of its longitudinal extent claim 1 , has an open cross section.7. The cosmetic prosthesis cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the joint portion defines a cavity for receiving the prosthesis.8. The cosmetic prosthesis ...

Fiber reinforced composite stents

Polymeric composite stents reinforced with fibers for implantation into a bodily lumen are disclosed.

HEAT-SHRUNK TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH EXTENDED ELECTRO-FUNCTIONAL YARN AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A textile sleeve has wall of interlaced warp yarn and weft yarn. The warp yarn extends lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve between opposite first and second ends of the sleeve. The warp yarn is non-metallic heat-shrinkable polymeric yarn. The sleeve has at least one electro-functional member interlaced with some of the weft yarn. The at least one electro-functional yarn extends along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The non-metallic polymeric warp yarns have a greater heat-shrinkage ratio than the at least one electro-functional member. The non-metallic polymeric warp yarns are caused to be shortened in the lengthwise direction along the longitudinal axis relative to the at least one electro-functional member upon being heated.

SEAMLESS WEBBING LOOP OF ROCK CLIMBING QUICKDRAW, TEXTILE MACHINE AND TEXTILE METHOD

The present invention discloses a seamless webbing loop of a rock climbing quickdraw, a textile machine and a textile method. The seamless webbing loop of a rock climbing quickdraw contains a plurality of tubular webbing layers, one surrounded by another, among which there is at least one indication layer. The indication layer is adjacent to the outermost one among the plurality of tubular webbing layers or is the innermost one among the plurality of tubular webbing layers. Such a multilayered structure of the webbing loop enhances the strength of the webbing loop for the quickdraw, but does not cause a seam to the webbing loop. Further, the indication layer contained in the webbing loop functions to remind a user of timely replacement of the webbing loop when the webbing loop is worn, and thus the webbing loop is safe in use. With the movable spindle assembly arranged on the textile machine, it is convenient to remove the webbing loop from the textile machine. In addition, the webbing loop disclosed in the present invention has a simple structure without any seam, and is strong, safe and durable. 114. A seamless webbing loop () of a rock climbing quickdraw , comprising a plurality of tubular webbing layers , one surrounded by another , among which there is at least one indication layer () , which is adjacent to the outermost one among the plurality of tubular webbing layers or is the innermost one among the plurality of tubular webbing layers.24. The seamless webbing loop of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the indication layer () is a solid webbing having a rectangle or elliptic cross section claim 1 , and is the innermost layer among the plurality of webbing layers of the webbing loop.34. The seamless webbing loop of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the indication layer () is a hollow tubular webbing section with a warning sign claim 1 , and the hollow tubular webbing section is adjacent to the outermost webbing layer among the plurality of webbing layers.4. The seamless ...

DOCKING DEVICE MADE WITH 3D WOVEN FABRIC

A docking device for a bioprosthesis is disclosed that can change shape and recover after a deforming stress is removed, that adjusts to surrounding conditions to accommodate different complex anatomic geometries, and that mitigates leakage around the bioprosthesis. The docking device can include a 3D woven fabric forming an internal surface, an outer surface, and a thickness therebetween. A filler can be coupled to the outer surface. A method for making a docking device is also provided. The method includes weaving a 3D woven fabric by interlacing a shape memory material, a low-melt thermoplastic polymer or resin having a melting point, and a high-tenacity biocompatible material; and pressing and heating the 3D woven fabric over a shape-setting mold at temperatures greater than the melting point of the low-melt thermoplastic polymer or resin. 1. A docking device for a prosthesis , the docking device comprising:a three-dimensional (3D) woven fabric forming a shaped element having an internal surface, an outer surface, and a thickness there between; anda filler structure coupled to the outer surface of the shaped element.2. The docking device of claim 1 , wherein the prosthesis is a heart valve.3. The docking device of claim 1 , wherein the 3D woven fabric comprises first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third different types of fibers or yarns.4. The docking device of claim 3 , wherein:the first type of fiber or yarn comprises a shape memory material;the second type of fiber or yarn comprises a low-melt thermoplastic polymer or resin; andthe third type of fiber or yarn comprises a high-tenacity biocompatible material.5. The docking device of claim 4 , wherein the shape memory material comprises Nitinol.6. The docking device of wherein the low-melt thermoplastic polymer or resin has a melting point between 85 degrees Celsius and 200 degrees Celsius.7. The docking device of claim 6 , wherein the low-melt thermoplastic polymer or resin comprises Nylon.8. The docking ...

Stitched Double Layer Composite Hose and Manufacturing Method Thereof

A stitched double layer composite hose and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The stitched double layer composite hose includes a middle fabric pipe layer (), an inner surface composite colloid material layer () and an outer surface composite colloid material layer (). The structure of the fabric pipe layer is weft-stitched double-layer unit structure. The double-layer unit structure includes an outer layer, an inner layer and stitched wefts. The inner layer includes inner layer warps and inner layer wefts; the outer layer includes outer layer warps and outer layer wefts. The stitched wefts interweave with the outer layer warps and the inner layer warps for conjoining the inner layer and the outer layer together. The fabric pipe layer weaved according to this invention solves problems of the stitched double layer composite hose in the fabric pipe layer of traditional casing, with such advantages as high flexibility, less weaving point, less loss of yarn strength and less degree of torsion. The fabric pipe layer, with special coating equipment and special coating process, can be directly processed into a stitched double layer composite hose satisfying market needs with large caliber, high dielectric strength and higher flexibility. The production process is simple, featured with extremely high utility value and worthy of promotion for production. 1. A stitched double layer composite hose , comprising a fabric pipe layer , an inner surface composite colloid material layer and an outer surface composite colloid material layer , wherein: a structure of the fabric pipe layer is weft-stitched double-layer unit structure; the double-layer unit structure comprises an outer layer , an inner layer and stitched wefts , and the inner layer comprises inner layer warps and inner layer wefts; the outer layer comprises outer layer warps and outer layer wefts; the stitched wefts interweaves with the outer layer warps and the inner layer warps , for conjoining the inner ...

WRAPPABLE END FRAY RESISTANT WOVEN PROTECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

An end fray resistant textile sleeve includes an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about the sleeve. The warp yarns include at least two different types of yarns, with one of the types of warp yarns including activateable yarns and another of the types of yarns including non-activateable yarns. The activateable yarns can be provided as being activateable by at least one of heat, fluid and/or pressure, such that upon being activated, the yarns are caused to bond with the adjacent non-activateable warp yarns, as well as with the weft yarns with which they make contact. As such, the activateable yarns, upon being activated, become fixed with abutting warp yarns and weft yarns, thereby inhibiting end fray from resulting during a subsequent cold-cutting operation as well as in use. 1. An end fray resistant textile sleeve for protecting elongate members , comprising:an elongate wall having warp yarns woven with weft yarns, said warp yarns extending lengthwise in generally parallel relation to a longitudinal central axis between opposite ends and said weft yarns extending generally transversely to said warp yarns, said warp yarns including at least two different types of warp yarns, with one type of said warp yarns including a plurality of activateable warp yarns and another type of said warp yarns including a plurality of non-activateable warp yarns, said activateable warp yarns being activateable by at least one of heat, fluid and/or pressure, wherein said activateable warp yarns are activated and bonded with adjacent ones of said non-activateable warp yarns and with said weft yarns, at least some of said activated warp yarns being spaced circumferentially from one another by at least some of said non-activateable warp yarns.2. The end fray resistant textile sleeve of wherein said activated warp yarns are arranged in a plurality of bundles claim 1 , each of ...

End-Fray Resistant Heat-Shrinkable Woven Sleeve, Assembly Therewith and Methods of Construction Thereof

A woven sleeve, sleeve assembly and methods of construction thereof are provided. The sleeve has a flexible, abrasion resistant, circumferentially closed and continuous elongate wall extending lengthwise along a central axis between opposite ends. The wall is woven with warp yarns extending generally parallel to the central axis and at least one heat-shrinkable weft yarn extending generally transversely to the warp yarns. The warp yarns provide the sleeve with coverage, abrasion resistance and flexibility and the weft yarn provides the ability to shrink the wall about an elongate member being protected within a cavity of the sleeve, as well as providing enhanced crush strength and abrasion resistance. At least one of the warp yarns and/or weft yarn includes at least one low melt, heat-fusible yarn served therewith to enhance resistance to end-fray during a cutting operation. 1. A heat-shrinkable textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:a circumferentially closed, tubular elongate wall extending lengthwise along a central axis between opposite ends, said wall being woven with warp yarns extending generally parallel to said central axis and at least one heat-shrinkable weft yarn extending generally transversely to said warp yarns, at least one of said warp yarns and said weft yarn including at least one low melt, heat-fusible yarn served helically therewith.2. The heat-shrinkable textile sleeve of wherein said at least one low melt claim 1 , heat-fusible yarn is provided having a smaller diameter relative to the respective yarn with which it is served.3. The heat-shrinkable textile sleeve of wherein said weft yarn is provided as a monofilament of heat-shrinkable material with said at least one low melt claim 1 , heat-fusible yarn served therewith.4. The heat-shrinkable textile sleeve of wherein said weft yarn has a pair of said low melt claim 3 , heat-fusible yarns served therewith in opposite helical directions.5. The heat-shrinkable ...

METHOD OF WEAVING TUBULAR FABRIC, THE FABRIC, AND A BELT USING THE FABRIC

A method of making weaving a tubular fabric of particular usefulness in power transmission belting and other technical applications. The method includes weaving a secondary, removable warp yarn along with the primary warp yarn in the region of the edge folds on a shuttle loom. The removable warp yarn may be a soluble or meltable yarn. The removable yarn is removed after weaving, resulting in substantially uniform warp density all around the tubular fabric. 1. A method of making woven , continuous , bias fabric comprising:selecting a weft yarn;selecting a primary warp yarn and a removable secondary warp yarn;flat weaving a fabric tube comprising two layers joined at two edge fold regions, with the secondary warp yarn present only in one or more of the two edge fold regions in an amount chosen to reduce the density of primary warp yarns in the fold region of the folds of the fabric to match the warp density in the rest of the fabric; andremoving the secondary warp yarn, andspiral cutting the fabric.2. The method of wherein the secondary warp yarn is a water-soluble yarn.3. The method of wherein said removing comprises dissolving the water-soluble yarn with water.4. The method of wherein said water-soluble yarn comprises polyvinylalcohol fibers.5. The method of wherein the secondary warp yarn is a lower-melting yarn than the primary warp yarn and said removing comprises heating the fabric to melt the secondary warp yarn without melting the primary warp yarn.6. The method of further comprising adjusting the fabric after said removing.7. The method of wherein the resulting woven claim 1 , bias fabric exhibits substantially uniform warp density.8. A continuous claim 1 , woven claim 1 , bias fabric made by the method of .9. A power transmission belt comprising the fabric of .10. The power transmission belt of in the form of a toothed belt comprising the woven fabric as a tooth covering fabric.11. The power transmission belt of in the form of a banded V-belt comprising the ...

SECURED STRAND END DEVICES

Methods for securing strand ends of devices configured for insertion into an anatomical structure, and the resulting devices. 192-. (canceled)93. A method of forming a self-expanding stent , comprising:forming a first end of the stent by forming a first bend in each of a plurality of strands, each strand including a strand section on both sides of the first bend, each strand including a strand section first end and a strand section second end;weaving the strand sections;forming a second end of the stent by forming a second bend in each of the plurality of strands;inserting the strand section first end into a first opening of a tubular coupling structure and inserting the strand section second end into a second opening of the tubular coupling structure;mounting the plurality of strands and the tubular coupling structure onto a mandrel to set an internal diameter of the stent; andapplying a first weld bead to the tubular coupling structure to attach the strand section first end and applying a second weld bead to the tubular coupling structure to attach the strand section second end.94. The method of claim 93 , wherein the first weld bead and the second weld bead are not in contact.95. The method of claim 94 , wherein the tubular coupling structure has an inner diameter of 0.0070 inch and the strand section first and second ends have an outer diameter of 0.0060 inch thereby providing a tight fit when the strand section first and second ends are inserted into the tubular coupling structure.96. The method of claim 95 , wherein the first weld bead and the second weld bead are formed by laser welding.97. The method of claim 96 , wherein the plurality of strands comprise a superelastic material.98. The method of claim 97 , wherein the tubular coupling structure comprises a superelastic material.99. The method of claim 98 , wherein after laser welding the strand section first end is not in contact with the strand section second end.100. The method of claim 98 , wherein after ...

Secured strand end devices

A woven, self-expanding stent device has one or more strands and is configured for insertion into an anatomical structure. The device includes a coupling structure secured to two different strand end portions that are substantially aligned with each other. The two different strand end portions include nickel and titanium. The coupling structure is not a strand of the device.

PROTECTIVE SLEEVE WITH BONDED WIRE FILAMENTS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A fabric sleeve for protecting elongate members against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall is formed from a plurality of filaments interlaced with one another, with at least one of the filaments being provided as a continuous strand of conductive wire and at least some of the filaments being provided as heat-fusible nonconductive filaments. The heat-fusible nonconductive filaments abut the continuous strand of conductive wire at a plurality of bond joints. The continuous strand of conductive wire is at least partially embedded in bonded, fixed attachment with the heat-fusible nonconductive filaments at the bond joints. 1. A method of constructing a fabric sleeve for protecting elongate members against at least one of EMI , RFI or ESD , comprising:forming a wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends by interlacing a plurality of filaments with one another and providing at least one of the filaments as a continuous strand of conductive wire and at least one of the filaments as a heat-fusible nonconductive filament; andat least partially embedding said continuous strand of conductive wire in said heat-fusible nonconductive filament and fixing said continuous strand of conductive wire against relative movement with said heat-fusible nonconductive filament.2. The method of further including heat-fusing said heat-fusible nonconductive filament in bonded claim 1 , fixed attachment with said continuous strand of conductive wire.3. The method of further including biasing opposite edges of the wall into overlapping relation with one another by heat-setting at least one of said plurality of filaments.4. The method of further including performing the heat-fusing and heat-setting in a simultaneous operation.5. The method of further including performing the interlacing in a weaving process.6. The method of further ...

INFLATABLE STRUCTURAL MEMBER

A structural member includes an inflatable bladder. The structural member may include a fabric shell disposed about an exterior surface of the bladder, or a spacer element attached to an interior surface of the bladder. The fabric shell or spacer element restrains the shape of the bladder to contour the bladder into a desired shape and increase the load carrying capacity of the bladder. 1. A structural member comprising:a bladder having a wall defining a pressure chamber, wherein the wall includes an interior surface facing the pressure chamber;a spacer element disposed within the pressure chamber and attached to the interior surface of the wall; andwherein the spacer element is operable to restrain expansion of the bladder in response to an internal fluid pressure within the pressure chamber that is greater than atmospheric pressure.2. The structural member set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a fluid disposed within the pressure chamber and exhibiting a fluid pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.3. The structural member set forth in claim 1 , wherein the wall includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion claim 1 , with the first wall portion disposed opposite the second wall portion claim 1 , and with the pressure chamber disposed between the first wall portion and the second wall portion.4. The structural member set forth in claim 3 , wherein the spacer element includes a first layer attached to the first wall portion claim 3 , and a second layer attached to the second wall portion.5. The structural member set forth in claim 4 , wherein the spacer element includes a spacer filament extending between and interconnecting the first layer and the second layer of the spacer element.6. The structural member set forth in claim 5 , wherein the wall of the bladder is flexible claim 5 , such that outward expansion of the wall in response to the internal fluid pressure within the pressure chamber tensions the spacer filament to increase a load carrying ...

INTEGRALLY WOVEN OR KNITTED TEXTILE WITH POUCH AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

An integrally woven or knitted textile, such as a tubular graft or sheet, having a base textile layer, in the case of a graft, it has at least one longitudinal tubular graft portion, and at least one pouch or flap integrally woven from at least a portion of the same set of yarns. Methods of making the same are also disclosed. 1. An integrally woven or knitted textile having a first end , a second end and a length there between , comprising:at least one longitudinal textile portion woven or knitted from a set of yarns; andat least one pouch or flap woven or knitted from at least a portion of said set of yarns and integrally woven or knitted with the longitudinal tubular graft portion;wherein, if integrally woven, the set of yarns comprises at least one set of warp yarns or ends and at least one set of weft yarns or picks; andwherein, if integrally knitted, the set of yarns comprises at least one set of wale yarns and at least one set of course yarns.2. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pouch is a first pouch having an outer wall claim 1 , an inner tubular wall and an open inner space claim 1 , positioned near the first end of the textile.3. The textile of claim 2 , wherein the first pouch has a slit opening positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the textile.4. The textile of claim 3 , wherein the slit opening is woven in the outer wall of the first pouch and extends across the first pouch.5. The textile of claim 2 , comprising a second pouch having an outer wall claim 2 , an inner wall and an open inner tubular space claim 2 , near the second end of the textile.6. The textile of claim 5 , wherein each pouch has a slit opening positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the textile.7. The textile of claim 6 , wherein the slit opening in the first pouch and the slit opening in the second pouch are woven in the outer tubular wall of the pouch and extend across the pouch.8. The textile of claim 7 , wherein the slit ...

Medical Implant, A Kit And A Method Of Manufacturing A 3D Fabric Of Strands For Forming A Medical Implant

The disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a medical implant or structures for a medical implant. Disclosed is an improved occluder (), which does not damage the surrounding body tissue. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a 3D fabric of strands for forming an occluder is provided. The method comprises intertwining the strands along a length of the 3D fabric for forming a primary 3D fabric structure. The intertwining is non-continuous, i.e. the braiding procedure can be halted, for forming a secondary structure of the 3D fabric without intertwining. 1. A method of manufacturing a 3D fabric of strands for forming an occluder , wherein said method is characterized byintertwining said strands along a length of said 3D fabric for forming a primary 3D fabric structure, wherein said intertwining is non-continuous for forming a secondary structure of said 3D fabric without intertwining.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming said secondary structure comprises forming a plurality of strand loops.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:connecting a first end of a strand to a bobbin of a round braiding machine with a plurality of bobbins and a second end of said strand to a diametrically opposing bobbin of said round braiding machine for a plurality of strands and arranging middle sections of said plurality of strands in a fixed sequence over a braiding head in a crisscrossed manner;starting a braiding procedure;halting said braiding procedure;placing a crown-shaped holder for holding a plurality of strand loops at said braiding head;bending remaining strand sections individually in said middle sections in order to form strand loops; introducing said remaining strand sections into a space between said braiding head and said crown-shaped holder from below;placing said strand loops over pins of said crown-shaped holder;routing said strand ends to said bobbins;attaching said strand ends to said bobbins;placing a ring on top of said crown-shaped holder for ...

TUBULAR FABRIC AND BASE MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE USING SAME

Provided is a tubular fabric that has a homogeneous structure along its outer circumference and excellent shape-stability and that is useful as hoses for transferring a fluid or powder or for protecting linear materials such as a wire, a cable, and a conduit, tubular filters, and medical base materials such as an artificial blood vessel. The tubular fabric includes a wall part that is woven by interlacing a warp yarn and a weft yarn and that has a double weave structure, a weft yarn in an outer layer and a weft yarn in an inner layer being not intersected with each other. The tubular fabric preferably has a circularity c of 0.8 or more and 1.2 or less, the circularity c being represented by the following equation of an outer diameter b perpendicular to an outer diameter a with respect to the outer diameter a, the outer diameter a being obtained by measuring a location corresponding to a fabric width A in weaving of the tubular fabric. 1. A tubular fabric comprising a wall part that is woven by interlacing a warp yarn and a weft yarn and has a double weave structure ,wherein a weft yarn in an outer layer and a weft yarn in an inner layer are not intersected with each other.2. The tubular fabric according to claim 1 , having a circularity c of 0.8 or more and 1.2 or less claim 1 , whereinthe circularity c is represented by a following equation 1 of an outer diameter b perpendicular to an outer diameter a with respect to the outer diameter a, and {'br': None, 'i': 'c=a/b', 'Circularity \u2003\u2003(equation 1).'}, 'the outer diameter a is obtained by measuring a location corresponding to a fabric width A in weaving of the tubular fabric3. The tubular fabric according to claim 1 , having a repulsive ratio Fc of 0.8 or more and 1.2 or less claim 1 , wherein {'br': None, 'i': 'Fc=Fa/Fb', 'Repulsive ratio \u2003\u2003(equation 2).'}, 'the repulsive ratio Fc is represented by a following equation 2 of a repulsive force Fb under compression along the outer diameter b of the ...

WRAPPABLE TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH EXTENDABLE ELECTRO-FUNCTIONAL YARN LEADS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A wrappable textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn with opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite edges of the wall are wrappable to overlap one another to form a tubular cavity. At least one electro-functional member extends lengthwise between the opposite ends of the wall. The at least one electro-functional member is interlaced in the wall at a plurality of nodes and forms at least one unrestrained loop intermediate the opposite ends of the sleeve. The at least one electro-functional member has a straightened length that is greater than the straightened length of the sleeve, thereby allowing opposite ends of the at least one electro-functional member to be pulled axially outwardly away from the ends of the sleeve to form leads for attachment to a power source, which in turn constricts the at least one loop. 1. A wrappable textile sleeve , comprising:a wall of interlaced yarn having opposite outer and inner surfaces and opposite edges extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve between opposite ends with a straightened length of said wall spanning between said opposite ends, said opposite edges being wrappable into overlapping one another to form a tubular cavity; andat least one electro-functional member extending along said longitudinal axis between said opposite ends, said at least one electro-functional member being interlaced in said wall at a plurality of nodes and forming at least one unrestrained loop intermediate said opposite ends, said at least one electro-functional member having a straightened length that is greater than said straightened length of said sleeve, thereby allowing opposite ends of the at least one electro-functional member to be pulled axially outwardly away from said opposite ends of said sleeve to form leads for attachment to a power source, which in turn reduced the size of said at least one loop.2. The wrappable textile ...

TEXTILE ENGINEERED PROSTHETICS, BIOREACTORS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING TEXTILE ENGINEERED PROSTHETICS

A bioreactor system includes a bioreactor container having a first compartment, a second compartment, a first membrane separating the first compartment from the second compartment, a third compartment, and a second membrane separating the third compartment from the first compartment or the second compartment and the system further includes a tissue scaffold integrated with the bioreactor container in the second compartment to form a single bioreactor unit. One or more fluids can be added to one or more of the compartments. 1. A bioreactor system comprising:a bioreactor container comprising a first compartment, a second compartment, a first membrane separating the first compartment from the second compartment, a third compartment, and a second membrane separating the third compartment from the first compartment or the second compartment; anda tissue scaffold integrated with the bioreactor container in the second compartment to form a single bioreactor unit.2. The bioreactor system of wherein the tissue scaffold includes a textile.3. The bioreactor system of wherein the tissue scaffold includes a woven textile.4. The bioreactor system of further comprising a buffer solution in the first compartment of the bioreactor container.5. The bioreactor system of wherein the buffer solution comprises a pharmaceutical ingredient.6. The bioreactor system of wherein the buffer solution exhibits a pH of between 4 and 10.7. The bioreactor system of further comprising a bio-fluid in the third compartment of the bioreactor container.8. The bioreactor system of wherein the bio-fluid comprises cells claim 7 , growth-factors claim 7 , or combinations thereof.9. The bioreactor system of wherein a wall of the bioreactor includes polyethylene.10. The bioreactor system of wherein at least one of the first membrane or the second membrane includes polyethylene.11. The bioreactor system of wherein at least one of the first membrane or the second membrane includes polyethylene.12. The bioreactor ...

IMPACT RESISTANT, TUBULAR TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A protective textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members against impact and method of constructed thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of yarns interlaced with one another, with the interlaced yarns forming an elongate, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. At least some of the plurality of yarns include tubular yarn having a central cavity extending along the length of the tubular yarn, thereby providing an impact resistant, dual layered wall to the tubular yarn. The sleeve can be constructed in a weaving, braiding or knitting process, wherein the tubular yarn can be interlaced as a woven yarn, braided yarn, or knit yarn, and further, the tubular yarn can be interlaced as an inserted yarn. 1. A textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:a plurality of yarns interlaced with one another forming an elongate, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends, wherein at least some of said plurality of yarns include tubular yarn.2. The textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said tubular yarn has a tubular braided wall formed by a plurality of filaments braided with one another.3. The textile sleeve of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of filaments forming said tubular braided wall include a heat-shrinkable filament.4. The textile sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the entirety of said plurality of filaments forming said tubular braided wall are heat-shrinkable filaments.5. The textile sleeve of claim 4 , wherein at least some of said plurality of yarns forming said tubular wall are non-heat-shrinkable filaments.6. The textile sleeve of claim 2 , wherein at least some of said plurality of filaments forming said tubular braided wall are non-heat-shrinkable filaments.7. The textile sleeve of claim 6 , wherein the entirety of said plurality of filaments forming said tubular ...

Layer and tube comprising such a layer

A sleeve for the construction of a hose pipe extends about a longitudinal axis. The sleeve has greater elongation capacities in one direction than in the other with respect to the longitudinal axis.

IMPACT RESISTANT, WRAPPABLE, CORRUGATED, MULTILAYERED WOVEN SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A wrappable, corrugated woven sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a wall having opposite edges wrapped about a central axis into overlapping relation with one another. The wall has a plurality of layers overlying one another. Each layer includes warp yarns extending generally parallel to the central axis woven with fill yarns extending generally transversely to the warp yarns. Each layer includes a plurality of annular first bands and a plurality of annular second bands alternating with one another along the length of the wall. The first bands of each layer include monofilament weft yarn and multifilament weft yarn and the second bands of each layer include only one of monofilament weft yarn or multifilament weft yarn. The first bands overlie one another to form peaks and the second bands B overlie one another to form valleys, such that the wall has a corrugated contour. 1. A wrappable , multilayered woven sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members , comprising:a wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends, said opposite edges being wrappable about a central axis into overlapping relation with one another to bound a central cavity, said wall having a plurality of layers extending in overlying relation with one another, each of said layers including warp yarns extending generally parallel to the central axis woven with fill yarns extending generally transversely to said warp yarns, each of said layers including a plurality of annular first bands and a plurality of annular second bands, said first bands and said second bands of each of said layers alternating with one another along the length of the wall, said first bands of each layer including monofilament weft yarn and multifilament weft yarn and said second bands of each layer including only one of monofilament weft yarn or multifilament weft yarn, said first bands of each layer being radially aligned in overlapping relation with one another ...

WOVEN SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL ATTACHMENT LOOPS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A wrappable textile sleeve for protecting an elongate member and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of warp filaments and at least one weft filament woven with one another to form a woven wall. The woven wall has opposite sides extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite sides are wrappable about a central longitudinal axis into overlapping relation with one another to bound the elongate member within a cavity of the sleeve. At least one warp and/or weft filament is provided as a bulky, fluffy multifilament, wherein the bulky, fluffy multifilament is woven to form at least one float extending over 2 or more weft and/or warp yarns, wherein the at least one float provides loops sufficient to readily fix themselves to hooks of a standard hook and loop fastener. 1. A wrappable textile sleeve for protecting elongate members , comprising:a wall including a plurality of warp filaments and at least one weft filament woven with one another, said wall having opposite sides extending lengthwise in generally parallel relation with a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends, said opposite sides being wrappable about said central longitudinal axis into overlapping relation with one another to bound the elongate member within a cavity of the sleeve; and{'b': '2', 'at least one of said warp and/or weft filament being provided as a bulky, fluffy multifilament woven to form at least one float extending over or more weft and/or warp yarns, wherein said at least one float provides loops suited for attachment to hooks of a standard hook and loop fastener.'}2. The wrappable textile sleeve of claim 1 , further including a plurality of said warp filaments being provided as said bulky claim 1 , fluffy multifilaments adjacent one another claim 1 , with said adjacent bulky claim 1 , fluffy multifilaments having floats adjacent one another to form a discrete fastener patch of said loops.3. The wrappable textile sleeve of claim 1 , ...

COMPOSITE SPORTING EQUIPMENT

A sporting equipment is disclosed. The sporting equipment may include a harness, and a protective plate. The protective plate may be integrally formed with the harness from a plurality of fibers that are continuous from the harness into the protective plate. 1. A sporting equipment , comprising:a harness; anda protective plate integrally formed with the harness from a plurality of fibers that are continuous from the harness into the protective plate.2. The sporting equipment of claim 1 , further including a functional component imbedded within at least one of the harness and the protective plate.3. The sporting equipment of claim 2 , wherein the functional component is configured to generate a signal upon impact of the protective plate.4. The sporting equipment of claim 2 , wherein the functional component is configured to generate a signal indicative of biofeedback associated with a user wearing the harness.5. The sporting equipment of claim 2 , wherein the functional component is at least one of a resistor claim 2 , a capacitor claim 2 , an LED claim 2 , a switch claim 2 , a battery claim 2 , a filter claim 2 , and an interrogator.6. The sporting equipment of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the harness and protective plate are fabricated from a plurality of different types of fibers.7. The sporting equipment of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of different types of fibers includes:a structural type of fiber; anda functional type of fiber.8. The sporting equipment of claim 7 , wherein the functional type of fiber includes at least one of an electrically conductive fiber claim 7 , an optical fiber claim 7 , and a shape memory fiber.9. The sporting equipment of claim 7 , wherein the structural type of fiber includes at least one of an aramid fiber claim 7 , a carbon fiber claim 7 , and a glass fiber.10. The sporting equipment of claim 6 , further including a plurality of conduits interwoven with the plurality of different types of fibers.11. The sporting equipment ...

TEXTILE-REINFORCED MOLDED HOSE

The present invention relates to a one-part, textile-reinforced molded hose () having at least one bend along its extension in a hose longitudinal direction (), in particular a sealing hose for sealing a screen with respect to a holding frame of a vibrating screen apparatus for separating solids from a mixture of liquid and solids, and to a method for producing the molded hose (), a vibrating screen apparatus and a vehicle used in public transportation, each having such a sealing hose, and to the use of the molded hose as such a sealing hose. 1. A one-part , textile-reinforced molded hose having at least one bend along its extension in a hose longitudinal direction , in particular a sealing hose for sealing a screen with respect to a holding frame of a vibrational screen apparatus for separating solids from a mixture of liquid and solids , in particular for separating solids from drilling fluid , having a hose wall having a tubular reinforcing fabric that has a polymer coating on its external side , the hose wall surrounding a hose inner space that extends in the hose longitudinal direction , the reinforcing fabric comprising warp threads and weft threads , and having a fabric channel that extends in the hose longitudinal direction through the reinforcing fabric and that encloses the hose inner space ,wherein the fabric channel respectively has, at the bend or bends of the molded hose, a bend adapted to the bend of the molded hose, formed by corresponding weaving of the warp threads and weft threads with one another.2. The molded hose according to claim 1 ,wherein the warp threads and weft threads of the reinforcing fabric are woven with one another in such a way that the reinforcing fabric has two one-layered fabric regions as well as a two-layered fabric region having at least two fabric layers that are not connected to one another, so that the fabric channel is formed in each case between the fabric layers.3. The molded hose according to claim 2 ,wherein the two ...

TUBULAR WOVEN HOSE COVER FOR SPRING BIASED RETRACTABLE HOSES

A method of manufacturing a tubular woven hose cover includes feeding a plurality of longitudinal yarns into a weaving machine in an axial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made, weaving one or more radial yarns in and out of the plurality of longitudinal yarns in a radial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made, reducing a circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a first cross-sectional diameter along a first portion of the woven hose cover, and increasing the circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a second cross-sectional diameter along a second portion of the woven hose cover, wherein the first cross-sectional diameter is smaller than the second cross-sectional diameter. 1. A method of manufacturing a tubular woven hose cover , comprising:feeding a plurality of longitudinal yarns into a weaving machine in an axial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made;weaving one or more radial yarns in and out of the plurality of longitudinal yarns in a radial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made;reducing a circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a first cross-sectional diameter along a first portion of the woven hose cover; andincreasing the circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a second cross-sectional diameter along a second portion of the woven hose cover, wherein the first cross-sectional diameter is smaller than the second cross-sectional diameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein reducing the circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns comprises reducing a feed rate of the one or more radial yarns into the weaving machine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weaving machine includes a mandrel and the woven hose cover is woven over the mandrel claim 1 , and wherein reducing the circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns comprises ...

TEXTILE ENGINEERED PROSTHETICS, BIOREACTORS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING TEXTILE ENGINEERED PROSTHETICS

A textile engineered prosthetic includes a continuous tube and at least one band of increased thickness formed over a portion of the continuous tube. The continuous tube includes a body portion and a bifurcated portion. The band of increased thickness forms a biomimetic surface. A bioreactor system includes a bioreactor container including a first compartment, a second compartment, a first membrane separating the first and second compartments, a third compartment, and a second membrane separating the second and third compartments. The bioreactor system also includes a woven textile prosthetic integrated with the bioreactor container in the second compartment to form a single bioreactor unit. A furcated textile article includes a continuous tube having a body portion and a furcated portion bifurcated N times from the body portion. The furcated textile article is a continuous woven piece formed from N shuttles of a shuttle loom, where N is at least two. 1. A textile engineered prosthetic comprising:a continuous tube having a body portion and a bifurcated portion extending from the body portion; andat least one band of increased thickness formed over a portion of the continuous tube;wherein the at least one band of increased thickness forms a biomimetic surface.2. The textile engineered prosthetic of claim 1 , wherein the textile engineered prosthetic comprises a prosthetic trachea.3. The textile engineered prosthetic of claim 1 , wherein the band is C-shaped.4. The textile engineered prosthetic of claim 3 , wherein the band extends around ⅓ to ⅔ of an outer diameter of the continuous tube.5. The textile engineered prosthetic of claim 1 , wherein the at least one band comprises a plurality of bands of increased thickness along the continuous tube.6. A method of manufacturing a textile engineered prosthetic comprising:forming a continuous tube; andforming at least one band of increased thickness over a portion of the continuous tube;wherein the forming of the band of ...

SEISMIC REINFORCED UNDERGROUND WATER CONDUIT

A method of reinforcing existing underground water conduits to resist earthquakes and landslides and a reinforcement structural device adapted for insertion into underground water conduits without having to excavate are disclosed. The reinforcement structural device consists of a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin which is adapted for insertion into a network of underground water conduits without the need to excavate. The seamless woven tubular sheath consists of continuous longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along the longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and spiralling circumferential fiber filling yarn providing tensile strength around the wall of the woven tubular sheath. 1. A structural liner for reinforcing a network of underground water conduits , the structural liner comprising a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin; the seamless woven tubular sheath comprising longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along a longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and spiralling circumferential fiber filling yarn oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal warp yarn providing tensile strength and stiffness around the circumference of the woven tubular sheath.2. A structural liner as defined in claim 1 , wherein the fiber of the longitudinal fiber warp yarn and of the spiralling circumferential fiber filling yarn is selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers claim 1 , fiber glass claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , aramid fibers claim 1 , natural fibers claim 1 , oriented polyethylene fibers claim 1 , polyamide fibers and polypropylene fibers.3. A structural liner as defined in claim 1 , wherein the hardening resin is selected from the group of curable resin such as epoxy resin claim 1 , unsaturated polyester resin claim 1 , vinyl ester resin claim 1 , and urethane based resin or a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin claim 1 , a polyethylene ...

FIBER PREFORM FOR A HOLLOW TURBINE ENGINE VANE

A fiber preform for a hollow turbine engine vane, the preform including a main fiber structure obtained by three-dimensional weaving and including at least one main part, wherein the main part extends from a first link strip, includes a first main longitudinal portion forming a pressure side wall of an airfoil, an U-turn bend portion forming a leading edge or a trailing edge of the airfoil, a second main longitudinal portion facing the first main longitudinal portion and forming a suction side wall of the airfoil, and terminating at a second link strip. The first and second link strips are secured to each other and form a link portion of the main fiber structure. The main longitudinal portions are spaced apart so as to form a gap between the main longitudinal portions forming a hollow in the airfoil. 1. A fiber preform for a hollow turbine engine vane , the preform comprising:a main fiber structure obtained by three-dimensional weaving and including at least one main part;wherein the main part extends from a first link strip, includes a first main longitudinal portion suitable for forming essentially a pressure side wall of an airfoil, then includes a U-turn bend portion suitable for forming essentially a leading edge or a trailing edge of the airfoil, then includes a second main longitudinal portion facing the first main longitudinal portion and suitable for forming essentially a suction side wall of the airfoil, and terminating at a second link strip;wherein the first and second link strips are secured to each other and form a link portion of the main fiber structure; andwherein the main longitudinal portions are spaced apart so as to form a gap between said main longitudinal portions suitable for forming a hollow in the airfoil.2. The fiber preform according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second link strips are woven together in interlinked manner.3. The fiber preform according to claim 1 , further including a second fiber structure obtained by weaving and ...

Inflatable Jacquard-Woven Textiles for Structural Applications

Embodiments of the invention comprise woven multilayer textiles having shaped, enclosed, inflatable pockets, where the inflated textile carries tension, compression, torsion and/or bending loads. Composite structures incorporating such inflatable members or spars are also described and claimed. 1. An inflatable spar , comprising:a curved textile tube having warp fibers generally oriented in a first direction along the tube; andhaving weft fibers generally oriented in a second, different direction across the tube, whereinan adjacent plurality of weft fibers are woven together through all of a first section of warp fibers, then two subsets of the plurality of weft fibers are woven together through different subsets of a second section of warp fibers, then all of the adjacent plurality of weft fibers are woven together through all of a third section of warp fibers,the first and third sections of warp fibers thus forming a seam allowance at opposite sides of the curved textile tube and the different subsets of the second section of warp fibers forming upper and lower surfaces of the curved textile tube.2. The inflatable spar of claim 1 , further comprising:an inflation valve installed through one of the upper surface of the curved textile tube or the lower surface of the curved textile tube.3. The inflatable spar of wherein a portion of a centerline of the spar is curved relative to both the warp fibers and the weft fibers.4. The inflatable spar of wherein a first portion of a centerline of the spar is parallel to the warp fibers and a second portion of the centerline of the spar is parallel to the weft fibers.5. The inflatable spar of wherein a third subset of the plurality of weft fibers are woven together with a third subset of warp fibers in the second section claim 1 , said third subsets thus forming an interior partition wall.6. The inflatable spar of wherein the interior partition wall is airtight.7. The inflatable spar of wherein the interior partition wall is ...

Reinforced fabric for substitution of vinyl and its manufacturing method

Provided are a reinforced fabric for substitution of vinyl and its manufacturing method which comprises a process (s1)) in which a HDPE and a UV reinforcing agent are mixed and liquefied and processed into a film; a thread manufacture process (s2); an elongation-cooling process (s3); a weaving process (s4); an original tissue recovery process; a LDPE-UV mixing liquid coating process; and a cutting or linking process (s7). The reinforced fabric for substitution of vinyl manufactured through the above described processes has an enhanced resistance with respect to durability and temperature and moisture, so the service life can be prolonged.

REINFORCING FIBER/RESIN FIBER COMPOSITE FOR PRODUCTION OF CONTINUOUS-FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present invention provides a technique for impregnating a continuous fiber with a thermoplastic resin having a high melt viscosity in a short time, and thereby enables short-cycle molding of a continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material. The present invention pertains to a reinforcing fiber/resin fiber composite () which is to be used for the production of a continuous-fiber-reinforced, thermoplastic resin composite material and which is characterized in that: the composite () comprises a continuous fiber bundle () and a thermoplastic resin fiber (cover ()) which covers the periphery of the continuous fiber bundle () in such a state that the continuous fiber bundle () is not constricted; and the continuous fiber bundle () can be flattened. The present invention also pertains to a process for manufacturing the same. 1. A reinforcing fiber/resin fiber composite for production of a continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material , comprising:a continuous fiber bundle; anda thermoplastic resin fiber which covers the periphery of the continuous fiber bundle without tightening it,wherein the continuous fiber bundle can be deformed so as to be flat.2. The reinforcing fiber/resin fiber composite for production of a continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin fiber has any of the following structures (a) to (c):(a) a braid structure comprising braids oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction and a central yarn oriented in the longitudinal direction so as to be inserted between the braids and covering the periphery of the continuous fiber bundle in a net-like form;(b) a woven fabric structure comprising warps and wefts crossing orthogonally to the longitudinal direction and covering the periphery of the continuous fiber bundle in a net-like form; and(c) a knitted fabric structure comprising yarns which form loops and covering the periphery of the ...

MULTI-LAYER BLADDER CONSTRUCT

A multi-layer bladder construct consisting of a non-stretchable outer covering and a stretchable inner bladder. The outer covering has an inner surface and is made from woven polymer fibers having a warp direction and a weft direction. The inner bladder is made from a bi-axially oriented polymer film. The inner bladder has an outer surface area that is smaller than the inner surface area of the outer covering. Upon inflation, the inner bladder stretches and expands until the outer surface of the inner bladder engages the inner surface of the outer covering, whereby a portion of tensile force loading on the outer covering is shared with the inner bladder. A stretchable flexible film is incorporated into the inner bladder in at least one selected location. The stretchable flexible film has an elastic expansion range which is greater that the elastic expansion range of the remainder of the inner bladder. 1. A multi-layer bladder construct , comprising:a non-stretchable outer covering having an inner surface, the outer covering is comprised of a woven polymer fabric having a warp direction and a weft direction;a stretchable inner bladder having an outer surface, the inner bladder being comprised of a bi-axially oriented polymer film having opposed sides, the polymer film having a film machine direction and a film transverse direction orthogonal to the film machine direction, the polymer film having an elastic expansion range within which the inner bladder expands outwardly and then returns to it's uninflated size after inflation;a sealing layer bonded to at least one of the opposed sides of the polymer film forming the inner bladder, thereby making the inner bladder heat sealable to itself to make it air-tight;wherein one of the film machine direction or the film transverse direction of the polymer film forming the inner bladder is aligned with one of the warp direction or the weft direction of the woven polymer fabric forming the outer covering;wherein a surface area ...

Seismic Reinforced Underground Water Conduit

A structural liner for reinforcing existing underground water conduits to resist earthquakes and landslides adapted for insertion into underground water conduits without having to excavate are disclosed. The reinforcement structural device consists of a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin which is adapted for insertion into a network of underground water conduits without the need to excavate. The seamless woven tubular sheath consists of continuous longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along the longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and circumferential fiber filling yarn providing tensile strength around the wall of the woven tubular sheath.

Textile covering for electronic device

Examples are disclosed that relate to textile coverings for electronic devices and methods for manufacturing textile coverings for electronic devices. In one example, a textile covering for an electronic device comprises one or more structural fibers woven into a seamless tube, the seamless tube configured to encircle at least a portion of the electronic device. The textile covering also comprises one or more heat-shrink fibers and/or one or more adhesive fibers woven into the seamless tube. The heat-shrink fibers shrink when the seamless tube is heated above a threshold temperature, thereby constricting the seamless tube around the electronic device. The one or more adhesive fibers adhere the textile covering to the electronic device.

Method for manufacturing a plurality of preforms for reinforcing members

A method of manufacturing a plurality of reinforcing element preforms, involving the steps of: positioning reinforcing elements on the external surface of a die; assembling the reinforcing elements thus positioned with one another so as to form a textile sleeve with a longitudinal axis and surrounding the die; moving the sleeve longitudinally toward a multi-cavity mandrel having an elongate overall shape, the multi-cavity mandrel having on its external surface a plurality of longitudinal cavities which are distributed, when viewed in cross section, around the periphery of the external surface; forming the sleeve on the plurality of peripheral cavities so that the sleeve conforms to the shape of the multi-cavity mandrel and thus adopts the shape of a set of reinforcing element preforms. 1. A method for manufacturing a plurality of preforms for reinforcing members , comprising the steps:positioning strengthening elements on the outside surface of a die,assembling together the strengthening elements so positioned in order to form a textile sleeve having a longitudinal axis and surrounding the die,moving said sleeve longitudinally towards a multi-cavity mandrel of elongate general shape, the multi-cavity mandrel comprising on the outside surface of said mandrel a plurality of longitudinal cavities which are distributed, as viewed in cross-section, around the periphery of the outside surface, andforming the sleeve on the plurality of peripheral cavities of the multi-cavity mandrel in order for said sleeve to conform to the multi-cavity shape of said mandrel and thus take the shape of an assembly of preforms for reinforcing members.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the textile sleeve is moved longitudinally of the die on a mandrel of longitudinal general shape with a cross-section changing along its length before continuing its movement towards the multi-cavity mandrel claim 1 , the mandrel having claim 1 , at an upstream end claim 1 , a cross-section disposed ...

Endless Fibres on the Basis of Hyaluronan Selectively Oxidized in the Position 6 of the N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine Group, Preparation and Use Thereof, Threads, Staples, Yarns, Fabrics Made Thereof and Method for Modifying the Same

The present invention relates to the preparation of textile processable endless monofilaments and multifilaments on the basis of hyaluronan which has been selectively oxidized to aldehyde in the position 6 of its/V-acetyl-D-glucosamine group and to the subsequent modification of such filaments with low molecular dihydrazides. The fibres as well as the fabrics, which are subsequently prepared from the former, exhibit a time-varying solubility in saline depending on the external modification of the fibres. After having been externally modified, the fibres as well as the fabrics exhibit a prolong period of transition into an evenly distributed gel layer. The externally modified fibrous materials retain their full biocompatibility. 1. Preparation of fibres based on hyaluronan selectively oxidized in the position 6 of its N-acetyl-D-glucosamine group , characterized in that first an aqueous solution of oxidized hyaluronan having the concentration of 4-6% by weight is prepared , which solution is then extruded into a coagulation bath containing lactic acid in the amount ranging between 5 and 45% by weight , a lower alcohol in the amount of at least 50% by weight and water in the amount ranging between 4 and 10% by weight , causing a fibre to form , which is subsequently washed with a lower alcohol and dried.2. Preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lower alcohol used for washing the fibre is selected from the group comprising ethanol claim 1 , 1-propanol and isopropanol.3. Preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lower alcohol used in the coagulation bath is selected from the group comprising ethanol claim 1 , 1-propanol and isopropanol.4. Preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the concentration of lactic acid in the coagulation bath ranges between 10 and 20% by weight.5. Preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that after having been dried claim 1 , the fibres are externally modified in that they are ...

TUBULAR FIBER STRUCTURE AND FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A tubular fiber structure, which includes a tubular section and a flange section that is on at least one end of the tubular section and which is formed by shaping a wound fabric base material. 1. A tubular fiber structure comprising:a tube; anda flange located on at least one side of the tube;wherein the tubular fiber structure is formed by shaping a fabric base material that is rolled.2. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe flange is formed by a woven texture, andthe tube is formed by a non-woven texture.3. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement portion arranged at an inner side of the tube and formed by a fabric base material.4. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe fabric base material forming the tube and the flange includes a tube-corresponding portion corresponding to the tube,the tube-corresponding portion includes a rolled inner end located at a radially inner side when the tube-corresponding portion is rolled to form the tube, andthe fabric base material of the reinforcement portion is continuous with the rolled inner end.5. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed to be three-dimensional by sewing together overlapping layers of the fabric base material with a stitching thread.6. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 1 , wherein a fabric base material forming the tube includes a first fabric base material claim 1 , in which threads serving as reinforcement fibers are laid out at angles of 0 degrees and 90 degrees claim 1 , and a second fabric base material claim 1 , in which threads serving as reinforcement fibers are laid out angles of +45 degrees and −45 degrees.7. The tubular fiber structure according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the fabric base material forming the flange includes threads extending continuously over the entire circumference in a circumferential direction and laid out in a radial direction.8. ...

HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR

Provided is a hydraulic actuator with improved, durability, the hydraulic actuator (), having an actuator main body () constituted of a cylindrical tube () capable of expanding/contracting by hydraulic pressure and a cylindrical sleeve () formed by cords () woven to be disposed in predetermined directions, wherein: the average angle (Θ) formed by the cords () with respect to the axis direction (D) of the actuator with no load and no pressure applied thereon is in a range of ≥20° and <45°; and in a state where the average angle (Θ) formed by the cords () with respect to the axis direction (D) is 45° under hydraulic pressure of 5 MPa, a ratio (S/S) of the total area (S) of clearances () between the cords () with respect to an area (S) of an outer peripheral surface of the actuator main body () is 35% or less. 1. A hydraulic actuator , having an actuator main body constituted of a cylindrical tube capable of expanding/contracting by hydraulic pressure and a sleeve for covering an outer peripheral surface of the tube , the sleeve having a cylindrical structure formed by cords woven to be disposed in predetermined directions , wherein:the average angle formed by the cords of the sleeve with respect to the axis direction of the actuator with no load and no pressure applied thereon is in a range of 20° or larger and less than 45°; and{'b': 2', '1', '2', '1, 'in a state where the average angle formed by the cords of the sleeve with respect to the axis direction of the actuator is 45° under hydraulic pressure of 5 MPa, a ratio (S/S) of the total area (S) of clearances between the cords of the sleeve with respect to an area (S) of an outer peripheral surface of the actuator main body is 35% or less.'}2. The hydraulic actuator of claim 1 , wherein the cords which form the sleeve is made of at least one fiber material selected from the group consisting of polyamide fiber claim 1 , polyester fiber claim 1 , polyurethane fiber claim 1 , rayon claim 1 , acrylic fiber claim 1 , and ...

GRAFT HAVING A POCKET FOR RECEIVING A STENT AND WOVEN GRAFT MATERIAL FORMING A POCKET

A tubular graft for use in a stent graft. The tubular graft may include a first woven layer that forms a first side of the tubular graft, where the first woven layer has a set of first warp ends. A second woven layer may forma a second side of the tubular graft, where the second woven layer has a set of second warp ends, and where the second warp ends are distinct from the first warp ends. A woven pocket flap may extend from the first woven layer, where a pocket opening is defined between the woven pocket flap and the first woven layer, and where the woven pocket flap includes at least one common weft yarn with the first woven layer.

VASCULAR PROSTHESIS

A textile vascular prosthesis has reduced leakage of blood through the voids between the fibers. The vascular prosthesis with multi-layer tubular woven structure includes two types of yarns, the yarns being a microfiber multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 0.5 dtex or less as a warp yarn that mainly forms an inner layer to be in contact with a blood flow and a multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 1.0 dtex or more as a warp yarn that mainly forms an outer layer, the inner layer having an apparent cover factor of 2000 or more. 14-. (canceled)5. A vascular prosthesis with multi-layer tubular woven structure , comprising two kinds of yarns , the yarns comprising a microfiber multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 0.5 dtex or less as a warp yarn that mainly forms an inner layer to be in contact with a blood flow and a multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 1.0 dtex or more as a warp yarn that mainly forms an outer layer , the inner layer having an apparent cover factor of 2000 or more.6. The vascular prosthesis of claim 5 , wherein the degree of exposure of the multifilament yarn on the inner surface is 20% or less.7. The vascular prosthesis of claim 5 , wherein at least part of the weft of the inner layer comprises a microfiber multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 0.5 dtex or less.8. The vascular prosthesis of claim 5 , wherein at least part of the weft comprises a monofilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 15 dtex or more. This disclosure relates to a vascular prosthesis with a low permeability of blood, particularly to a textile vascular prosthesis with reduced leakage of blood through the voids between the fibers.Textile vascular prostheses with substantially no leakage of blood are conventionally designed to have a structure that does not allow blood to infiltrate into the textile to prevent the leakage of blood. However, to produce such a blood-impermeable structure, fibers are needed to be ...

WOVEN PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis. 163-. (canceled)64. An implantable medical prosthesis configured as a generally tubular graft comprising:a sidewall including a woven base comprising base warp yarns interwoven with weft yarn passes, at least a portion of the base warp yarns are woven in the warp direction to have a first frequency of interlacing, the woven base at least partially forming smaller and larger diameter portions of the prosthesis; andone or more velour yarns forming part of both the smaller and larger diameter portions and interwoven with the weft yarn passes to have in the warp direction a second frequency of interlacing that is smaller than the first frequency of interlacing;wherein in at least a portion of the larger diameter portion at least one of the one or more velour yarns that is interwoven with the weft yarn passes with the second frequency of interlacing is incorporated into the woven base and is interwoven with the weft yarn passes to have in the warp direction a frequency of interlacing that is larger than the second frequency of interlacing;wherein a spacing between the base warp yarns and the at least one of the one or more velour yarns in the woven base in the larger diameter portion is maintained approximately the same as a spacing between the base warp yarns in the smaller diameter portion so that porosity of the sidewall is uniform throughout;wherein a quantity of the base warp yarns and the one or more velour yarns is the same in the larger diameter portion as the smaller diameter portion; andwherein the medical prosthesis has been subjected to a sterilization procedure.65. The implantable medical prosthesis of claim 64 , wherein within the smaller diameter portion claim 64 , the at least one ...

INTEGRALLY WOVEN OR KNITTED TEXTILE WITH POUCH AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

An integrally woven or knitted textile, such as a tubular graft or sheet, having a base textile layer, in the case of a graft, it has at least one longitudinal tubular graft portion, and at least one pouch or flap integrally woven from at least a portion of the same set of yarns. Methods of making the same are also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. The method of claim 22 , wherein the one pouch is a first pouch having an outer wall claim 22 , an inner tubular wall and an open inner space claim 22 , positioned near the first end of the textile.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first pouch has a slit opening positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the textile.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the slit opening is woven or knitted in the outer wall of the first pouch and extends across the first pouch.5. The method of claim 2 , comprising:weaving or knitting a second pouch having an outer wall, an inner wall and an open inner tubular space, near the second end of the textile.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein each pouch has a slit opening positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the textile.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the slit opening in the first pouch and the slit opening in the second pouch are woven or knitted in the outer tubular wall of the pouch and extend across the pouch.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the slit opening in the first pouch is offset 180 degrees from the slit opening in the second pouch.9. The method of claim 22 , wherein the textile is a longitudinal tubular graft.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein a cross-sectional view of the graft through the one pouch has 4 layers of woven material.11. The method of claim 22 , wherein the textile does not contain a seam between the pouch and the longitudinal textile portion.12. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:disposing an element within the one pouch.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the element is a metal wire.14. (canceled)15. The method of ...