ВЫДЕЛЕНИЕ РЕСУРСОВ

Изобретение относится к технике связи и может использоваться в системах беспроводной связи. Технический результат состоит в повышении эффективности кодирования для кодирования данных выделения ресурсов, которые должны быть сигнализированы в ряду пользовательских устройств в системе связи. Для этого в одной методике кодирования битовая комбинация выделения ресурсов передается всем пользователям вместе с идентификатором ресурсов для каждого пользователя. Каждый пользователь затем идентифицирует свои выделенные поднесущие с помощью принятой битовой комбинации выделения и принятого идентификатора ресурсов. В другой методике кодирования используется кодовое дерево для того, чтобы формировать значение, представляющее выделение поднесущих. Затем пользовательское устройство использует кодовое дерево для того, чтобы определить выделение поднесущих из сигнализированного значения. 4 н. и 2 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

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.

ЭКРАН ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЛИННОГО ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО ПРОВОДА ОТ ЭЛЕКТРОМАГНИТНЫХ И РАДИОЧАСТОТНЫХ ПОМЕХ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к созданию электропроводных стоковых элементов, которые используют для заземления изоляционных трубок, обеспечивающих экранирование от электромагнитных и радиочастотных помех. Технический результат изобретения - повышение эффективности экранирования от электромагнитных и радиочастотных помех и снижение расхода материала. Сущность: в изобретении раскрыт экран защиты от электромагнитных и радиочастотных помех, образованный из сплетенных токопроводящих и нетокопроводящих волокнистых элементов. Экран имеет вид изоляционной трубки с продольным швом, причем изоляционная трубка упруго деформирована таким образом, что образующие шов свободные концы перекрывают друг друга. Пара волокнистых стоковых элементов расположена рядом друг с другом и закрыта сверху одним из свободных краев трубки. Один из стоковых элементов непрерывно переплетен с волокнистыми элементами, образующими изоляционную трубку, а другой сплетен с ними во множестве областей прикрепления, расположенных с промежутками ...

КАБЕЛЬ СОНАРА ВЕРХНЕЙ ПОДБОРЫ ВЫСОКОГО РАЗРЕШЕНИЯ

Способ получения кабеля (20, 120, 220, 320, 420) включает сопряжение проводника (122) с первым элементом (14) прочности. Формирование проводника (122) таким образом, чтобы он был способен подвергаться постоянному удлинению, с возможностью передачи электрической энергии и/или сигнала данных. Формирование второго элемента прочности, который представляет собой слой (52) оболочки из полимерного материала вокруг по меньшей мере части комбинации проводника (122), сопряженного с первым элементом (14) прочности. Обеспечение того, чтобы по меньшей мере часть проводника (122) оставалась удлиняемой, когда окружена слоем (52) оболочки элемента прочности. Растягивание слоя (52) оболочки элемента прочности с тем, чтобы перманентно удлинять и слой (52) оболочки элемента прочности, и по меньшей мере часть проводника (122), и по меньшей мере часть первого элемента (14) прочности, не разрывая по меньшей мере часть проводника (122). Формирование проводника (122) посредством оплетения вокруг первого элемента ...

ЗАЩИТНАЯ ОБОЛОЧКА ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО ЖГУТА ДЛЯ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЯ ЕГО ПОВРЕЖДЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к устройству прогнозирования дефектов в жгуте, образованном множеством соединенных вместе кабелей, в частности электрических кабелей, содержащему защитную оболочку (10), выполненную с возможностью охватывать жгут и имеющую множество элементов (100) оплетки, при этом указанные элементы (100) оплетки сплетены вместе с образованием трубчатой оболочки, при этом каждый элемент (100) оплетки содержит множество продольных прядей (101) оплетки, образующих слой. Согласно изобретению оболочка (100) содержит по меньшей мере одну электропроводящую сигнальную прядь (102), при этом указанная сигнальная прядь (102) расположена с прядями (101) оплетки элемента (100) оплетки так, что включена в слой, образующий указанный элемент (100) оплетки, при этом сигнальная прядь (102) электрически изолирована от прядей (101) оплетки указанного элемента (100) оплетки. Изобретение обеспечивает возможность прогнозирования дефектов без усложнения устройства. 3 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ВЫДЕЛЕНИЕ РЕСУРСОВ

Изобретение относится к технике связи и может использоваться в беспроводных системах связи. Технический результат состоит в повышении эффективности кодирования данных выделения ресурсов, которые сигнализируют ряду пользовательских устройств в системе связи. Для этого в методике кодирования битовая комбинация выделения ресурсов передается всем пользователям вместе с идентификатором ресурсов для каждого пользователя. Каждый пользователь затем идентифицирует свои выделенные поднесущие с помощью принятой битовой комбинации выделения и принятого идентификатора ресурсов. В другой методике кодирования используется кодовое дерево для того, чтобы формировать значение, представляющее выделение поднесущих. Затем пользовательское устройство использует кодовое дерево для того, чтобы определить выделение поднесущих из сигнализированного значения. 6 н. и 43 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил., 2 табл.

ПОКРЫТИЕ ПЛЕТЕНОЙ ШОВНОЙ НИТИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к плетеным удлиненным материалам, таким как хирургические шовные нити, и их изготовлению. Хирургическая шовная нить содержит удлиненный трубчатый рукав, который окружает удлиненную трубчатую полость. Шовная нить свободна от сердцевины. Рукав содержит многоволоконные нити, сплетенные вместе. Рукав свободен от каких-либо одноволоконных нитей. Многоволоконная нить содержит волокна, а волокна содержат цепи полимера. Цепи полимера, по меньшей мере, в некоторых волокнах представляют собой ультравысокомолекулярный полиэтилен. Волокна во многоволоконных нитях скручены вместе при 8-24 витках на сантиметр. Нити в рукаве сплетены вместе при 150-250 витках на метр, причем 70% или менее нитей выполнены из ультравысокомолекулярного полиэтилена. Во втором варианте выполнения хирургическая шовная нить содержит удлиненный трубчатый рукав. Рукав содержит многоволоконные нити. Многоволоконная нить состоит из волокон ультравысокомолекулярного полиэтилена ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО ЛИТЬЯ ТОНКИХ МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

Установка содержит два валка, вращающиеся в противоположные стороны и охлаждаемые изнутри, две боковые стенки перекрытия и средства поддержания и прижатия с некоторым усилием стенок перекрытия к торцам валков. Устройство снабжено толкающей плитой, имеющей возможность перемещаться в направлении продольных осей валков и располагающуюся перпендикулярно к этому направлению, и панелью, которая поддерживает стенку перекрытия и которая размещена на толкающей плите, располагаясь против этой плиты. В устройстве имеется по меньшей мере три толкающих органа типа пружин, вставленных между толкающей плитой и панелью, причем эти толкающие органы распределены в зоне, форма которой соответствует форме стенки перекрытия, и могут воздействовать на эту стенку перекрытия с независимыми друг от друга толкающими усилиями. Техническим результатом является сохранение герметичности на протяжении всего технологического процесса литья межцу боковой стенкой перекрытия и торцами двух валков, к которым эта стенка прилегает ...

ЭКРАН ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЛИННОГО ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО ПРОВОДА ОТ ЭЛЕКТРОМАГНИТНЫХ И РАДИОЧАСТОТНЫХ ПОМЕХ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Экран для защиты длинного электрического провода, содержащий изоляционную трубку, имеющую центральное пространство для введения в него указанного провода, причем указанная изоляционная трубка содержит множество гибких и упругих первых волокнистых элементов, сплетенных вместе, при этом указанное множество первых волокнистых элементов содержит по меньшей мере некоторое число электропроводных волокнистых элементов; и пару волокнистых стоковых элементов, ориентированных главным образом вдоль длины указанной изоляционной трубки и переплетенных с указанными первыми волокнистыми элементами, причем указанные стоковые элементы являются гибкими, электропроводными и находятся в электрическом контакте друг с другом и с указанными электропроводными волокнистыми элементами, входящими в указанное множество первых волокнистых элементов, при этом один из указанных стоковых элементов имеет продольный участок, вытягиваемый наружу из указанной изоляционной трубки и подключаемый к схеме заземления, для осуществления ...

ТРУБКА ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ В ОБЪЕКТ

... 1. Трубка для введения в объект, причем трубка (1) содержит трубкообразную оплетку (2) изготовленную из электропроводящих нитей (3), которая отличается тем, что концы (4) нитей (3) расположены со сдвигом в продольном направлении трубки (1).2. Трубка по п. 1, где концы (4) нитей расположены со сдвигом в области (5) с расположением со сдвигом, где область (5) с расположением со сдвигом имеет длину в диапазоне от 2 см до 10 см.3. Трубка по п. 1, где концевые секции по меньшей мере некоторых нитей (103) пересекают трубку (101) в направлении к центру трубки (101).4. Трубка по п. 3, где концы (104), по меньшей мере некоторых нитей (103) расположены в или рядом с центром трубки (101).5. Трубка по п. 1, где оплетка расположена внутри материала трубки, ограждая внутренний просвет (207) трубки (201).6. Трубка по п. 5, где концы (204) по меньшей мере некоторых нитей (203) расположены рядом с внутренним просветом (207).7. Трубка по п. 5, где концы (304) по меньшей мере некоторых из нитей (303) вставлены ...

САМОРАСКРЫВАЮЩИЕСЯ ТРАЛЫ С УСТЬЕМ, ИМЕЮЩИМ БОЛЬШОЕ ФОРМАТНОЕ ОТНОШЕНИЕ ПРИ РАСКРЫТИИ

... 1. Усовершенствованный самораскрывающийся трал, содержащий устье, которое располагается между судном, буксирующим трал, и задним концом трала, удаленным от буксирующего судна, причем трал содержит первую пару стенок, которые при буксировании трала в толще воды отделяются друг от друга, причем части первой пары стенок образуют участки устья трала, и вторую пару стенок, которые при буксировании трала в толще воды отделяются друг от друга, причем части второй пары стенок, образующие участки устья трала, отличные от участков устья трала, образованные частями первой пары стенок, причем по меньшей мере одна из стенок трала включает по меньшей мере одну ячею сети, содержащую по меньшей мере один шаг ячеи, который включает по меньшей мере пару стрендей, из которых образован по меньшей мере один изогнутый участок, причем пару стрендей, из которых образован изогнутый участок, выбирают из группы, состоящей из: a. стрендей, материал одной из которых менее эластичен, чем материал другой стренды; b.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ИЗ КОМПОЗИЦИОННОГО МАТЕРИАЛА МЕХАНИЧЕСКОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА, ИМЕЮЩЕГО ПОВЫШЕННУЮ МЕХАНИЧЕСКУЮ ПРОЧНОСТЬ

... 1. Способ изготовления механического элемента (21, 22) из композиционного материала, содержащий несколько операций плетения и укладки слоев плетеных усилительных волокон при помощи оплеточной машины, при этом каждая операция включает в себя плетение слоя усилительных волокон и его укладку на оправку (11) посредством перемещения этой оправки (11) вдоль центральной оси (АХ) оплеточной машины, при этом различные слои плетеных волокон укладывают друг на друга в радиальном направлении, при этом каждый слой плетеных волокон содержит продольные волокна (12, 12G), расположенные параллельно относительно главного направления (АР) оправки (11), и веретенные волокна, имеющие наклон по отношению к главному направлению (АР), отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, одну операцию плетения и укладки выполняют так, чтобы формировать и укладывать оплетку, имеющую, по меньшей мере, в одном поперечном сечении элемента (21, 22) плотность продольных волокон (12, 12G), которая различается в зависимости от того ...

ПРОВОЛОЧНОЕ ПЛЕТЕНИЕ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СПИРАЛЬНОЙ НИТИ ДЛЯ ПРОВОЛОЧНОГО ПЛЕТЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к изготовлению сеток проволочного плетения, имеющих несколько сплетенных спиральных нитей, из которых по меньшей мере одна спиральная нить изготовлена по меньшей мере из одной отдельной проволоки, одного пучка проволок, одной проволочной пряди, одного проволочного каната и/или одного другого продольного элемента по меньшей мере с одной проволокой и включает в себя по меньшей мере одно первое плечо, по меньшей мере одно второе плечо и одно соединяющее указанные плечи место изгиба. Во фронтальном рассмотрении перпендикулярно плоскости основной протяженности спиральной нити первое плечо расположено под одним первым углом наклона относительно продольного направления спиральной нити. В поперечном рассмотрении параллельно плоскости основной протяженности спиральной нити и перпендикулярно продольному направлению место изгиба по меньшей мере участками продолжается под отличным от первого угла наклона вторым углом наклона относительно продольного направления спиральной нити ...

КАБЕЛЬ СОНАРА ВЕРХНЕЙ ПОДБОРЫ ВЫСОКОГО РАЗРЕШЕНИЯ

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 ...

ПЛЕТЕНЫЙ ТЕКСТИЛЬНЫЙ РУКАВ С ИНТЕГРИРОВАННЫМ ОТВЕРСТИЕМ И САМОПОДДЕРЖИВАЕМЫМИ РАСШИРЕННЫМ И СЖАТЫМ СОСТОЯНИЯМИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

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

Self-spreading trawls having a high aspect ratio mouth opening

An improved self-spreading trawl (13) includes first panels (56T, 56B) which when towed through a body of water (12) separate on opposite sides of the trawl's central axis (62). Portions of panels (56T, 56B) form portions of the trawl's mouth (26). The trawl (13) also includes second panels (56P, 56S) which separate on opposite sides of the central axis (62) from the sides occupied by the panels (56T, 56B). Portions of panels (56P, 56S) form portions of the trawl's mouth (26). Regions of panels (56P, 56S) generate more outwardly directed lift than corresponding regions of the panels (56T, 56B). When towed through the body of water (12): a) a distance separating the panels (56P, 56S) exceeds; b) a distance separating the panels (56T, 56B). Also a braided product strand which includes at least 3 plaits (76, 102), at least one (76) of which is larger than the others (102), advantageously exhibits less drag and vibration.

Composite rope and mesh net made therefrom

Self-spreading trawls having a high aspect ratio mouth opening.

Composite rope and mesh net made therefrom

Composite rope and mesh net made therefrom

CORD COURSE CATCH WITH FLEXIBLE TIEBACK

ROPE, IN PARTICULAR MOUNTAINEERING ROPE, IN KERN-MANTEL CONSTRUCTION

TWISTED STENT AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PIPE FROM THERMOSETTING POLYMER AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

KOLLAGENBESCHICHTETE HIGH-STRENGTH ONE SEAM

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FLAT NETWORK

ADAPTABLE NETWORK

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES; INTRAVASKULÄROKKLUSIONSVORRICHTUNG

SHOE FROM A TEXTILE WITH FUSIBLE FIBERS AND FILAMENTS

DEVICE FOR THE ANCHORAGE AND LINE, PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SUCH DEVICE AND IMPLANT WITH A SUCH DEVICE

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING GRP COMPONENTS SEMI-FINISHED MATERIAL OF MEANS RUNDFLECHTTECHNIK

RELIEFSTICKEREI

FLECHTPACKUNG

CHIRURGISCHER NAEHFADEN UND VERFAHREN ZU DESSEN HERSTELLUNG

ROHR AUS DUROPLAST UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

CRUCIBLE MOUNTING PLATE ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR IT

PROCEDURE FOR THE DECREASE OF STENTNAHTPROFILEN AND STENT WITH REDUCED SEAM PROFILES AS WELL AS CLOSED WIRE CONFIGURATION

FLECHTPACKUNG

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CALIBRATED PACKING

PIPE FROM THERMOSETTING POLYMER AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

CONTAINER PROSTHESIS

COMPLEX COMPOUND STRUCTURES AND PROCEDURES AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION THE SAME FROM ENDLOSFASERN

Kern-Mantelseil

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Kern-Mantelseil (1), umfassend einen textilen Kern (2) mit einem oder mehreren in Längsrichtung des Seiles verlaufenden Stehfäden (21-28), einen in Form eines Hohlgeflechtes vorliegenden äußeren Mantel (3), und einen den Kern (2) umschließenden, in Form eines Hohlgeflechtes vorliegenden, inneren Mantel (4). Das erfindungsgemäße Seil ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Teil der Stehfäden des Kernes (21-26) einzeln in das Hohlgeflecht (41,42) des inneren Mantels (4) eingeflochten ist.

FLECHT STRUCTURE

LONGING AND/OR BAENDERERSATZ.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A STOPFBÜCHSENPACKUNG

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PRODUCTS, FROM WITH RESIN SOAKING UMSPONNENEN FIBERS EXISTENCE.

TEXTILES ERZEUGNIS

COMPOUND THREAD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TWISTED POETRY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE COMPOUND THREAD MENTIONED

SECTION ROD FROM COMPACT COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Procedure for the production of chemical points

TWISTED STENT

PRESS PAD

STENT FOR APPLICATION IN A PHYSICAL PASSAGE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR MOVING A CYLINDRICAL PIPE ON A DOCUMENT

LIGHT WITH ANIMAL END OF MECHANISM AND EQUIVALENT CARRYING POST SYSTEM

STENT AS WELL AS MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR IT

Procedure for the production of chemical points

Twisted one elastic braid

PROCEDURE FOR IN SITU RENOVATION LINING FOR, IT PREFABRICATED BY PITS, IN PARTICULAR WASTE WATER PITS, AND

SURGICAL SUTURE WITH SOFT CORE

A fastening element comprising (a) a non-load bearing core, the non-load bearing core comprising a first biocompatible polymer; (b) a load bearing sheath, the load bearing sheath comprising a second biocompatible polymer, wherein the load bearing sheath surrounds the non-load bearing core. The fastening element can be used as a suture, shoe lace or rope. The non-load bearing core has a Durometer Hardness Type A value ranging from 15 to 30. The load bearing sheath is formed from a plurality of yarns, each yam comprising a plurality of filaments in form of mono or multifilament of the second biocompatible polymer. Each yarn may have a tenacity at break value ranging from 30 cN/dtex to 45 cN/dtex. 100\ FIG. 1iD ...

Spiral delivery system for embolic braid

Abstract A device for treating an aneurysm with a braided implant can include a delivery tube having a spiral groove on an outer surface of the delivery tube and a braided implant having a spiral segment. The spiral segment can engage the spiral groove as the braided implant is delivered to an aneurysm treatment site. At the treatment site, the braided implant can be implanted, and the delivery tube can be rotated to disengage the spiral segment from the spiral groove. Once released, the spiral segment can reshape to occlude the neck of the aneurysm. 35870550v1 i tub p ...

Signalling of resource allocations in a communication system

Heterogeneous yarns for surgical articles

Textile materials comprising tapes in two oblique orientations and its method and means for production

A variety of textile materials comprising tapes oriented in two oblique orientations relative to the textile's length and width directions, called OFT for Oblique Fibre Textiles, are disclosed. Such OFTs are provided with secondary structural integrity/stability, in addition to primary structural integrity/stability, for improved resistance to formation of openings/gaps. OFTs comprising tapes, particularly Spread Fibre and Highly Drawn Polymeric types, are needed in a number of applications such as ballistic mitigation, composite materials, safety products etc. because they provide improved performance, material properties/functions and aesthetics. Such OFTs can be used either independently or in combination with other textile materials. Different types of OFTs are producible by a novel OFT forming process which is technically unlike weaving and braiding processes.

Metal sputtered monofilament or multifilament HPPE yarns

The invention relates to a treated HPPE yarn characterized in that the treated HPPE yarn comprises: elemental metal; the elemental metal forms a layer that adheres to the surface of the HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn, wherein the elemental metal is deposited to the outer surface of a HPPE yarn via sputtering, preferably plasma sputtering. The invention further relates to an article comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications.

SELF-SPREADING TRAWLS HAVING A HIGH ASPECT RATIO MOUTH OPENING

DUCTILE HYBRID STRUCTURAL FABRIC

Braided article with internal midsole structure

A method of making an article of footwear includes temporarily attaching a midsole structure to a last and inserting the midsole structure and footwear last through a braiding machine. A braided structure in the form of an upper is formed. The upper includes a midsole structure disposed within an interior cavity of the upper.

HPPE yarns

The invention relates to a treated HPPE yarn characterized in that the treated HPPE yarn comprises: a porous polyolefin layer that adheres to a surface of a HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn; a composition comprising an active agent and which composition is at least partially absorbed within the porous polyolefin layer. The invention further relates to an article comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications.

Encapsulation devices with strand, yarn or mesh core

Fiber-reinforced rodlike article

MULTICOLORED SURGICAL BRAID

Braided branching stent, method for treating a lumen therewith, and process for manufacture thereof

Flat cable

PROCESS FOR MAKING FINE METALLIC MESH

The process for making fine metallic mesh (20) is disclosed comprising the steps of cladding an array (50) of metallic wires (30) with an array cladding material (65A) to provide an array cladding (65). The array cladding is drawn for reducing the diameter thereof and for reducing the corresponding diameters of each of the metallic wires for producing a clad array of fine metallic fibers within the array cladding. The array cladding is fashioned into a mesh by weaving, braiding, crocheting and the like thereby forming a series of bends in the clad array for reducing interaction between adjacent portions of the array cladding. The array cladding material is removed for producing fine metallic mesh from the array of the fine metallic fibers.

HOSE CONSTRUCTION

METHOD FOR IN SITU RENOVATION OF A MANHOLE, PARTICULARLY A SEWER MANHOLE, AND PREFABRICATED LINER THEREFORE

There is described a method and a liner for in situ renovation of a sewer manhole, e.g. a transition well, where inside the well there is inserted a prefabricated liner in the shape of a glass fibre reinforced stocking of thermosetting polyester or epoxy formed by winding, weaving or braiding externally of a unilaterally suspended mould with a diameter allowing the mould to be lowered through a manhole curb or cone, the rubber coating consisting of a detachable rubber bag that is fastened to a flange to be displaced externally on the mould, said polyester or epoxy liner being winded, woven or braided in such a way that the length/diameter ratio of the liner may subsequently be changed by changing the length/diameter ratio of the liner as the polyester or epoxy impregnated glass fibres are connected with said flange by the winding, weaving or braiding.

COMPOSITE SPOOLABLE TUBE

A spoolable composite tube (10) capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bore configuration. The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner (12), an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.

THERMOPLASTIC REINFORCED HOSE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A flexible hose adapted construction for conveying fluids under pressure. The construction includes a core tube having a circumferential inner core tube surface and an opposing circumferential outer core tube surface. A first reinforcement layer surrounds the outer core tube surface, and is formed of one or more filaments of a first fiber. A second fiber reinforcement layer surrounds the first reinforcement layer, and is formed of one or more filaments of a second fiber. The first and second reinforcement layers are bonded together by means of a bonding agent such as an adhesive, resin, plasticizer, tackifier, or solvent, the application of which is controlled to wet only a portion of the filaments of the reinforcement layers. Also claimed is a hose constructed according to the above.

COMPOSITE SPARS

According to one aspect, the present invention relates to a method 200 of manufacturing at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component 152. The method comprises braiding 202 a plurality of fibres 126 over a non-cylindrical mandrel 140 to form a variable thickness shaped fibre preform 150, flattening the shaped fibre preform 150 and cutting the flattened shaped fibre preform 150 to obtain the at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component 152. Spars 152 made according to various embodiments of the present invention are faster and less expensive to manufacture than conventional composite spar components.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BRAIDED PREFORMS

The present invention relates to an automatic method for manufacturing a stator or rotor blade preform for a turbine engine, comprising at least the following successive steps : a) a step for the helical braiding of a plurality of interlocked tubular braids (1), called nested braids, said step being conducted on braiding machines (2) placed in a row in a braiding direction; b) a step for flattening the nested braids (1); c) a step for stitching the nested braids (1) together in a direction perpendicular to the braiding direction; d) a step for winding the nested braids (1) on a transport mandrel (3); e) a step for cutting the nested braids (1) unwound from the transport mandrel (3), said cut being performed in a direction perpendicular to the braiding direction.

PROSTHETIC LIGAMENT

A nonaugmented prosthetic ligament for permanently replacing a natural ligament spanning first and second body members, such as the femur and tibia includes a load bearing member formed from a plurality of biocompatible polyolefin fibers positioned at angles of from 0 to 55 relative to the longitudinal axis of the load bearing member. Each fiber is less than 100 microns in diameter and has a tensile strength greater than or equal to about 50,000 psi. The load bearing member may be used alone or may be formed into a hollow braid having a core disposed within the hollow portion of the braid to provide shape for the load bearing member. A sheath may be friction fit or molded onto the exterior of the load bearing member to prevent abrasion of the fibers.

TRIAXIALLY-BRAIDED FABRIC PROSTHESIS

TRTAXIALLY-BRAIDED FABRIC PROSTHESIS A novel prosthesis for use in repairing or replacing soft tissue is disclosed, which comprises a triaxiallybraided fabric element having interwoven first, second and third sets of fibers, with the fibers of the second and third sets being oriented at substantially the same acute braiding angle with respect to the fibers of the first set. An elongated ligament prosthesis exhibiting the desired properties of high strength and high elasticity may be prepared by selecting high elasticity fibers for the first set, orienting said first set of fibers in the longitudinal direction of the prosthesis and selecting fibers having high yield strength and high Young's modulus for the second and third sets. A tubular prosthesis in which high elasticity fibers are oriented in the longitudinal direction is highly suitable for use as a vascular prosthesis. A prosthesis of the invention may also be manufactured in the form of a prosthetic heart valve leaflet.

HOSE CONSTRUCTION

A reinforced convoluted hose construction is provided herein. The hose construction includes an elongate convoluted tube having alternating inwardly facing troughs and crests along the length thereof with the troughs being disposed in helical pattern along the length and at least one electrical conductor-reinforcing member disposed in helically coiled relation within the inwardly facing troughs, the electrical conductorreinforcing member comprising a central conductor and a braided metal, sleeve-like outer conductor disposed concentrically around the central conductor with electrical insulation therebetween, the outer conductor having an electrical insulating sleeve disposed therearound. By these means, the expense of providing a two-wire system is avoided, and a reinforced convoluted polymeric hose construction, which is particularly suited for use with tank or canister-type vacuum cleaners, is provided.

BRAIDING MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF KNOTLESS NET BANDS

BRAIDED SLEEVE

Braided Sleeve A braided sleeve is formed from a tow of flexible filaments such as glass fibers and a rigid filament such as a stainless steel wire. The rigid filament reduces the tendency of a braided sleeve to fray at its ends, and can cause the end portions of the sleeve to taper inwardly, which can enhance the thermal insulation properties of the sleeve. The sleeve may be coated with polymeric material.

WOVEN TUBULAR GASKET WITH CONTINUOUS INTEGRAL ATTACHMENT MEANS

This invention provides a woven tubular gasket having a continuous integral attachment means which is contained within the woven tubular members and which has protrusions which extend through or are extendable through the walls of the woven tubular member or members and are adapted to engage openings in an appropriate surface or substrate on which the gasket is to be attached. The method of this invention provides for continuously forming the combination of the attachment means and the woven tubular member. The attachment means is fed continuously into the interior of the woven tubular member as it is formed to thereby incorporate the attachment means into the interior of the woven tubular member.

ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING SLEEVE WHICH IS INTENDED, FOR EXAMPLE, TO PROTECT BUNDLES OF CABLES FOR USE IN AERONAUTICS

Une gaine de blindage électro-magnétique de forme tubulaire et fendue longitudinalement comprend un substrat (11) et une couche (12) d'un matériau électriquement conducteur fixée à une face interne du substrat (11), la couche (12) s'étendant sensiblement d'un bord (11a) à l'autre bord longitudinal (11b) du substrat (11). Le substrat (11) et la couche (12) sont désolidarisés sur une portion de dédoublement (13) au niveau d'au moins un premier bord longitudinal (11 a). Utilisation notamment pour protéger des faisceaux de câbles électriques (14) dans l'aéronautique.

STENT-GRAFT-MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A braided self-expandable stent-graft-membrane made of elongated members forming a generally tubular body. A membrane layer and graft layer are disposed on an endoprosthesis such as a stent. The membrane layer is substantially impermeable to fluids. The outermost layer is biocompatible with the body tissue. The innermost layer is biocompatible with the fluid in the passage. An embodiment includes a graft layer disposed on the inside of a stent and a membrane layer disposed on the outside of the stent. The innermost layer is biocompatible with the fluid in the passage. The stent-graft-membrane is used at a treatment site in a body vessel or organ where it is desirous to exclude a first fluid located outside the endoprosthesis from reaching a second fluid located in the lumen. The membrane may be made of silicone or polycarbonate urethane. The graft may be braided, woven, spun or spray-cast PET, PCU, or PU fibers. The layers may include ePTFE or PTFE.

FABRIC PANELS, SHEER FABRICS, AND COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS

A sheer fabric for use in a fabric panel is disclosed where the sheer fabric has a plurality of yarns with a denier from about 25 up to 35, wherein the plurality of yarns are configured to form a plurality of diagonal structures each forming a diamond-shaped opening, wherein the sheer fabric has an openness factor of about seventy five percent (75%) and greater. In an embodiment the sheer fabric has properties that resist the formation of puckers, including in an embodiment an elongation percentage upon application of a 2.0 pound force in the machine direction (MD) of on average less than about 5.0% in the machine direction (MD), and in a particular embodiment, a variability of the elongation percentage of the knitted sheer fabric upon application of the 2.0 pound force in the machine direction (MD) is on average less than 0.38% in the machine direction (MD). Additional and alternative properties of the sheer fabric are disclosed. The sheer finds application in a fabric panel that can be ...

WIRE NETTING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HELIX FOR A WIRE NETTING

The invention is based on a wire netting (10a; 10b; 10c), in particular a safety net, with a plurality of helices (12a, 14a; 12b; 12c) which are braided with one another and at least one of which is manufactured of at least one single wire, a wire bundle, a wire strand, a wire rope and/or another longitudinal element (16a; 16b; 16c) with at least one wire (18a; 18b; 18c) and which comprises at least one first leg (20a; 20b; 20c), at least one second leg (22a; 22b; 22c) and at least one bending region (24a; 24b; 24c) connecting the first leg (20a; 20b; 20c) and the second leg (22a; 22b; 22c) to one another, wherein, in a front view perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the helix (12a; 12b; 12c), the first leg (20a, 20b; 20c) extends with at least one first gradient angle (26a; 26b; 26c) with respect to a longitudinal direction (28a; 28b; 28c) of the helix (12a; 12b, 12c). It is proposed that, in a transverse view in parallel to the main extension plane of the helix (12a; 12b; 12c) ...

INFLATABLE STRUCTURE WITH BRAIDED LAYER

A balloon for medical treatments such as percutaneous transluminal corona ry angioplasty (PTCA), delivery of a vascular stents or stent grafts, employ s reinforcement materials that are patterned so as to promote consistent fol ding of the balloon. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for biocidal t reatment using a balloon, including balloons with fiber fabric reinforcement s.

BALLOON WITH DIVIDING FABRIC LAYERS AND METHOD FOR BRAIDING OVER THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORMS

A medical balloon with a variable diameter that is reinforced with contin uous fibers woven to form a fabric with a varying number of layers and fiber densities. Portions of the balloon having a relatively smaller diameter are reinforced with a fabric having a reduced fiber density and an increased nu mber of layers to facilitate the placement of the layers. The fabric also in cludes a braiding pattern that facilitates the transition from a single laye r fabric to a multiple layer fabric. Also described is a manufacturing metho d for the braiding and layering.

INSULATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A method of insulating an article (20) comprising: surrounding at least a portion of the article (20) with an insulating layer (24), inserting the article portion surrounded by the insulating layer (24) into an outer protective sleeve (26), and shrinking the outer protective sleeve (26) around the insulating layer (24).

INSULATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A method of insulating an article (20) comprising: surrounding at least a portion of the article (20) with an insulating layer (24), inserting the article portion surrounded by the insulating layer (24) into an outer protective sleeve (26), and shrinking the outer protective sleeve (26) around the insulating layer (24).

ROPE CONTAINING HIGH-PERFORMANCE POLYETHYLENE FIBRES

The invention relates to a rope containing a plurality of strands comprising a mixture of high-performance polyethylene fibres and polytetrafluoroethylene fibres in a mass ratio of 70:30 to 98:2. The rope shows markedly improved service life performance in cyclic bend-over-sheave applications. The invention also relates to the use of said rope as a load-bearing member in bend-over-sheave applications.

ДЕРЕВЯННОЕ КРУЖЕВО

Деревянное кружево, представляющее собой ажурное декоративное полотно, напоминающеее кружево, собранное из твердых деталей различных форм, размеров и цвета, соединенных между собой гибким сочленением по заранее разработанному рисунку. (19) RU (11) (13) 5 993 U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/00 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 96109526/20, 06.05.1996 (46) Опубликовано: 16.02.1998 (71) Заявитель(и): Федоренко Валерий Григорьевич (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федоренко Валерий Григорьевич 5 9 9 3 (57) Формула полезной модели Деревянное кружево, представляющее собой ажурное декоративное полотно, напоминающеее кружево, собранное из твердых деталей различных форм, размеров и цвета, соединенных между собой гибким сочленением по заранее разработанному рисунку. R U (54) ДЕРЕВЯННОЕ КРУЖЕВО R U 5 9 9 3 U 1 U 1 Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU 5 993 U1 RU 5 993 U1

ГИБКИЙ ШНУР

1. Гибкий шнур, состоящий из сердечника и одной или двух оболочек из минерального материала, отличающийся тем, что оболочка и сердечник выполнен из термостойкого материала, работающего до 1100С. 2. Шнур по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что материал оболочки выполнен из кремнеземных, кварцевых или базальтовых нитей. 3. Шнур по пп.1 и 2, отличающийся тем, что материал сердечника выполнен из полос или нитей кремнеземного, базальтового, каолинового или кварцевого волокна. 4. Шнур по п.3, отличающийся тем, что в качестве полос используют холст, иглопробивной или нитепрошивной материал. (19) RU (11) (13) 7 108 U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/12 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 97110865/20, 01.07.1997 (46) Опубликовано: 16.07.1998 (71) Заявитель(и): Акционерное общество открытого типа Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" 7 1 0 8 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Гибкий шнур, состоящий из сердечника и одной или двух оболочек из минерального материала, отличающийся тем, что оболочка и сердечник выполнен из термостойкого материала, работающего до 1100 oС. 2. Шнур по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что материал оболочки выполнен из кремнеземных, кварцевых или базальтовых нитей. 3. Шнур по пп.1 и 2, отличающийся тем, что материал сердечника выполнен из полос или нитей кремнеземного, базальтового, каолинового или кварцевого волокна. 4. Шнур по п.3, отличающийся тем, что в качестве полос используют холст, иглопробивной или нитепрошивной материал. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ГИБКИЙ ШНУР 7 1 0 8 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество открытого типа Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" R U (72) Автор(ы): Котенин В.П., Кибардина А.П., Беляков Б.И., Андриасян А.И. RU 7 108 U1 RU 7 108 U1 RU 7 108 U1

ГИБКИЙ ШНУР

1. Гибкий шнур, состоящий из сердечника и оболочки из минерального материала, отличающийся тем, что оболочка армирована термостойкой проволокой. 2. Гибкий шнур по п.1, отличающийся тем, что диаметр проволоки 0,1 - 0,3 мм. 3. Гибкий шнур по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве термостойкой проволоки используется алюмель, хромель, капель. (19) RU (11) 11 223 (13) U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/12 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (71) Заявитель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" (21), (22) Заявка: 99103509/20, 16.02.1999 (23) Дата поступления дополнительных материалов к ранее поданной заявке: 30.03.1999 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" R U 1 1 2 2 3 (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Гибкий шнур, состоящий из сердечника и оболочки из минерального материала, отличающийся тем, что оболочка армирована термостойкой проволокой. 2. Гибкий шнур по п.1, отличающийся тем, что диаметр проволоки 0,1 - 0,3 мм. 3. Гибкий шнур по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве термостойкой проволоки используется алюмель, хромель, капель. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ГИБКИЙ ШНУР 1 1 2 2 3 Адрес для переписки: 141551, Московская обл., Солнечногорский р-н, п/о Андреевка, ОАО "НПО Стеклопластик" R U (46) Опубликовано: 16.09.1999 (72) Автор(ы): Котенин В.П., Минина Т.В., Хольнова А.Н. (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.03.1999 U 1 U 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 11 223 U1 RU 11 223 U1 RU 11 223 U1

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПЛЕТЕНОГО НАПОЛНЕННОГО ШНУРА

1. Устройство для получения плетеного наполненного шнура, включающее оболочку, сердечник и содержащее расположенную перед зоной плетения втулку, предназначенную для направления нитей оболочки шнура, отличающееся тем, что устройство дополнительно содержит втулку, предназначенную для направления сердечника наполненного шнура. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительная втулка имеет форму конуса. 3. Устройство по пп. 1 и 2, отличающееся тем, что внутренний диаметр дополнительной втулки соответствует диаметру формируемого шнура. (19) RU (11) 14 220 (13) U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/12 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2000107312/20 , 28.03.2000 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.03.2000 (46) Опубликовано: 10.07.2000 (72) Автор(ы): Котенин В.П., Карченков А.А., Беляков Б.И. 1 4 2 2 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для получения плетеного наполненного шнура, включающее оболочку, сердечник и содержащее расположенную перед зоной плетения втулку, предназначенную для направления нитей оболочки шнура, отличающееся тем, что устройство дополнительно содержит втулку, предназначенную для направления сердечника наполненного шнура. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительная втулка имеет форму конуса. 3. Устройство по пп. 1 и 2, отличающееся тем, что внутренний диаметр дополнительной втулки соответствует диаметру формируемого шнура. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПЛЕТЕНОГО НАПОЛНЕННОГО ШНУРА 1 4 2 2 0 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" R U Адрес для переписки: 141551, Московская обл., Солнечногорский р-н, п/о Андреевка, ОАО "НПО Стеклопластик", патентный отдел, Козловой Т.А. (71) Заявитель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение "Стеклопластик" U 1 U 1 1 4 2 2 0 1 4 2 2 0 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 14 220 U1 RU 14 220 U1 ...

ПЛЕТЕНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Плетеное изделие, содержащее внешний слой и сердечник определенной формы, отличающееся тем, что форма сердечника и внешнего слоя круглая, а масса сердечника составляет 50-95% массы плетеного изделия. (19) RU (11) 20 516 (13) U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2001114029/20 , 29.05.2001 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.05.2001 (46) Опубликовано: 10.11.2001 (72) Автор(ы): Котенин В.П., Минина Т.В., Селезнева Л.А., Козлов М.Н. R U 2 0 5 1 6 (57) Формула полезной модели Плетеное изделие, содержащее внешний слой и сердечник определенной формы, отличающееся тем, что форма сердечника и внешнего слоя круглая, а масса сердечника составляет 50-95% массы плетеного изделия. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ПЛЕТЕНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ 2 0 5 1 6 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение Стеклопластик" R U Адрес для переписки: 141551, Московская обл., Солнечногорский р-н, п/о Андреевка, ОАО "НПО Стеклопластик" (71) Заявитель(и): Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-производственное объединение Стеклопластик" RU 20 516 U1 RU 20 516 U1 RU 20 516 U1

ГИБКИЙ ОРГАН ДЛЯ ПОДВЕСНОГО ПОРУЧНЯ, ПРИМЕНЯЕМОГО В ГОРОДСКОМ ОБЩЕСТВЕННОМ ТРАНСПОРТЕ

1. Гибкий орган для подвесного поручня, выполненный в виде двухслойной гибкой ленты, армированной, по меньшей мере, одним металлическим тросом. 2. Гибкий орган по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что лента выполнена из ткани. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 57 287 (13) U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/12 B60N 3/02 (2006.01) (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2006123024/22 , 28.06.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.06.2006 (45) Опубликовано: 10.10.2006 (72) Автор(ы): Носенко Юрий Николаевич (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Носенко Юрий Николаевич (RU) R U R U 5 7 2 8 7 Формула полезной модели 1. Гибкий орган для подвесного поручня, выполненный в виде двухслойной гибкой ленты, армированной, по меньшей мере, одним металлическим тросом. 2. Гибкий орган по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что лента выполнена из ткани. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ГИБКИЙ ОРГАН ДЛЯ ПОДВЕСНОГО ПОРУЧНЯ, ПРИМЕНЯЕМОГО В ГОРОДСКОМ ОБЩЕСТВЕННОМ ТРАНСПОРТЕ 5 7 2 8 7 Адрес для переписки: 101990, Москва, Петроверигский пер., 4, Агентство "Ермакова, Столярова и партнеры", пат.пов. Е.А.Ермаковой, рег.№ 163 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 57 287 U1 Полезная модель может быть использовано для подвески поручней в городском общественном транспорте, таком, как автобусы, троллейбусы, трамваи, метро. В настоящее время нашли широкое применение подвесные поручни для городского общественного транспорта, в общем виде состоящие из рукояти в виде пластины, подвешиваемой посредством гибкого органа - ремня или троса, к стационарному поручню (см., в частности, патенты РФ на полезные модели №№43827, 50935, 51271 и многие другие). Варианты исполнения гибких органов различны - так, в патенте №51271 гибкий орган может быть выполнен в виде ремня (см. описание к указанному патенту), имеющего достаточную прочность для осуществления надежной подвески рукояти к стационарному поручню, в патенте №50935 - в виде тканого ...

Усиленная оболочка, в частности, для колбасных изделий

1. Усиленная оболочка в виде изготовленной механическим способом трубчатой решетчатой оплеточной сетки, петельные столбики которой, образованные, по меньшей мере, двумя нитями, соединенными друг с другом в точках перекрещивания, причем петельные столбики проходят в продольном и поперечном направлении по введенному круглому и вытянутому заполняющему элементу, отличающаяся тем, что оплеточная сетка (3) выполнена в виде изогнутой в продольном направлении или волнистой сетки, состоящей из соединенных в одно целое изогнутых участков, проходящих в двух или трех осевых плоскостях.2. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что выступающие в продольном направлении нити (4а, 4b, 4с) дополнительно проходят с продольным скручиванием.3. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что проходящие в продольном направлении нити (4а, 4b, 4с) расположены в зависимости от дуги или части дуги вокруг условного центра, в соответствии с желаемой дугой или частью дуги таким образом, что проходящая или проходящие с внутренней стороны нити (4а) короче нитей (4b, 4с), проходящих по дуге окружности по внешним виткам.4. Оболочка по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что внутренняя продольная нить (4а) имеет длину, определенную углом дуги (φ) окружности с условным радиусом (R1), и длина следующих продольных нитей (4с, 4b) определена углом дуги (φ) и соответствующим эффективным радиусом (Rи R.), получаемым от положения продольной нити (4а, 4b, 4с) на окружности поперечных нитей (5, 9, 10), причем действительная длина определяется торцевыми остатками (7.8) длины угловой меры дуги.5. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что перевязывающие в поперечном направлении нити (5) оболочки, охватывающие заполняющ� ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 78 633 (13) U1 (51) ÌÏÊ A22C 13/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÏÎËÅÇÍÎÉ ÌÎÄÅËÈ Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (òèòóëüíûé ëèñò) (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2008117409/22, 08.05.2007 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÍÀÃÅËÜ Ýäãàð (DE), ÄÅËÅÐ Ýðíñò (DE) (24) Äàòà ...

КРУЖЕВНОЕ ТРИКОТАЖНОЕ ПОЛОТНО

Кружевное трикотажное полотно, содержащее ажурный орнамент на лицевой стороне, отличающееся тем, что ажурный орнамент содержит отверстия на лицевой стороне двухслойного полотна, образованные сброшенными петлями с нераспускающимися закрученными краями и ограниченные ластичными петлями. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 134 934 U1 (51) МПК D04C 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013117908/12, 18.04.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.04.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2013 Бюл. № 33 (54) КРУЖЕВНОЕ ТРИКОТАЖНОЕ ПОЛОТНО U 1 1 3 4 9 3 4 R U Стр.: 1 U 1 Формула полезной модели Кружевное трикотажное полотно, содержащее ажурный орнамент на лицевой стороне, отличающееся тем, что ажурный орнамент содержит отверстия на лицевой стороне двухслойного полотна, образованные сброшенными петлями с нераспускающимися закрученными краями и ограниченные ластичными петлями. 1 3 4 9 3 4 Адрес для переписки: 119071, Москва, М. Калужская, 1, ФГБОУ ВПО "МГУДТ" (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Московский государственный университет дизайна и технологии" (RU) R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 18.04.2013 (72) Автор(ы): Викторов Владимир Николаевич (RU), Боровков Владимир Викторович (RU), Бекер Андрей Иванович (RU), Филичева Татьяна Владимировна (RU) RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 134 934 U1 Полезная модель относится к технологии изготовления кулирных двухслойных полотен двойных комбинированных переплетений. Известно, основовязанное кружевное полотно (изделие), в фунт которого ввязаны узорные нити, образующие узоры из протяжек и набросков [1]. Недостатками основовязанных кружевных полотен является сетчатая структура грунта и расположение узоров на изнаночной стороне полотна. Техническим результатом полезной модели является экономия сырья и сокращение трудозатрат. Технический результат ...

Rope Structures and Rope Displacement Systems and Methods for Lifting, Lowering, and Pulling Objects

A rope structure comprising a plurality of fibers combined to form a plurality of yarns which are in turn combined to form a plurality of strands. The plurality of strands are combined using a single braid process to form the rope structure defining a void space. At least one of the fibers, the yarns, and the strands are configured substantially to reduce a volume of the void space and thereby maintain a shape of the rope structure when the rope structure is under load.

Self-expanding pseudo-braided intravascular device

A self-expanding, pseudo-braided device embodying a high expansion ratio and flexibility as well as comformability and improved radial force. The pseudo-braided device is particularly suited for advancement through and deployment within highly tortuous and very distal vasculature. Various forms of the pseudo-braided device are adapted for the repair of aneurysms and stenoses as well as for use in thrombectomies and embolic protection therapy.

High-Strength Suture

A surgical suture is made of an elongate, hollow braid of high strength fibers. The braid defines an elongate, longitudinally-extending, central chamber that is open and without any core material extending therein so that, when a surgeon's knot is tied with the suture, the cross-sectional shape of the braid collapses upon itself and is reduced in size in response to pressures experienced when the knot is tightened thereby producing a low profile knot that resists slippage. Preferably, the braid is of a size corresponding to a USP size 5-0 to USP size 7 suture and has one or more, preferably a pair, of color contrasting monofilaments woven therein to enhance suture visibility. Methods of making a flattened suture and of utilizing the high strength suture to maintain body tissues in an engaged position to promote healing are also provided.

Heterogeneous Yarns For Surgical Articles

Heterogeneous yarns containing strands of dissimilar materials are useful in forming surgical device.

Synthetic rope for powered blocks and methods for production

Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member ( 7 ) containing rope ( 1 ) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion ( 9 ) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic portion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath ( 8 ) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C.

Closed tubular fibrous architecture and manufacturing method

The invention relates to a tubular fibrous architecture with a closed tubular part at least one of its ends or bottom, in which: the tubular part is composed of an architecture in which each thread, roving, ribbon or bundle of threads, hereinafter referred to under the generic term thread, is continuously output from the bottom, each thread output from the bottom is continuously located in the tubular part, through each of its ends, all threads at the junction between the bottom and the remainder of the tubular part are continuous and there is a continuous geometric transition between the bottom architecture and the architecture of the remainder of the tubular part, the threads in the tubular part cross over, preferably in accordance with a braiding or weaving method. The invention also relates to the method of making such a tubular fibrous architecture.

Hppe yarns

The invention relates to a treated HPPE yarn characterized in that the treated HPPE yarn comprises: a porous polyolefin layer that adheres to a surface of a HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn; a composition comprising an active agent and which composition is at least partially absorbed within the porous polyolefin layer. The invention further relates to an article comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications.

Triaxial braid fabric architectures for improved soft body armor ballistic impact performance

A fabric comprising a first plurality of yarns, a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns wherein the first, second and third pluralities of yarns have a yarn orientation that is different from each other. The third plurality of yarns is oriented in an axial direction. The second plurality of yarns is interwoven with the first plurality of yarns. The third plurality of yarns have no crimp. The yarns of the second plurality of yarns have an average linear density greater than or equal to the average linear density of the yarns of the first plurality of yarns and the yarns of the third plurality of yarns have an average linear density greater than the average linear density of the yarns of the second plurality of yarns and less than three times the average linear density of the yarns of the first plurality of yarns.

ARTICLE, MORE PARTICULARLY HOSE, MORE PARTICULARLY AGAIN CHARGE-AIR HOSE, WITH AN EMBEDDED REINFORCEMENT BASED ON A POLYOXADIAZOLE

An article composed of a polymeric material, especially a material having elastic properties, which has been provided with an embedded reinforcement made wholly or partly of a textile material. In a first reinforcement variant, the textile material is polyoxadiazole (POD), a POD derivative or a POD copolymer, or, in a second reinforcement variant, the textile material is a combination of POD, a POD derivative or a POD copolymer, and at least one further textile material, or, in a third reinforcement variant, the textile material comprises a material combination of POD, a POD derivative or a POD copolymer and at least one further material which is not part of any textile group. The article is particularly a hose and more particularly a charge-air hose having an inner layer and an outer layer of a polymeric material and an embedded reinforcement, for example in the form of a POD knit. 1. An item made of a polymeric material having an embedded reinforcement , comprising or consisting of a textile material , whereinin the case of a first reinforcement variant, the textile material is selected from a POD group consisting of polyoxadiazole (POD), a POD derivative, and a POD copolymer, or a combination thereof, orin the case of a second reinforcement variant, the textile material is a textile material combination comprising a member of the POD group consisting of POD, a POD derivative, and a POD copolymer, or a combination thereof, and also of at least one further textile material which does not derive from the POD group, orin the case of a third reinforcement variant, the textile material comprises a material combination comprising a member of the POD group consisting of POD, a POD derivative, and a POD copolymer, or a combination thereof, and also of at least one further material which does not derive from a textile group.2. The item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first reinforcement variant claim 1 , the textile material consists of POD.3. The item as ...

DEVICE FOR SPLINTING A CAVITY, ORGAN DUCT AND/OR VESSEL

The invention relates to a device for splinting and/or maintaining a cavity, an organ duct and or a vessel in a human or animal body, said device including at least one compressible and self-expanding stent that is composed of at least three phases. 1. A device for the splinting and/or holding open of a cavity , organ duct and/or vessel in the human or animal body , the device comprising at least one stent which is compressible in a tube and is self-expanding , wherein the stent comprises at least three phases , wherein at least two of these phases are functional phases and at least one of these phases is a transition phase.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more functional phases have different degrees of expansion and wherein the cavity claim 1 , organ duct and/or vessel is splinted and/or held open by those functional phases of the stent with the greater degree of expansion.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the functional phases of the stent comprise a distal phase and a proximal phase and the distal phase of the stent has a greater degree of expansion than the proximal phase.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the distal phase of the stent has a length of 0.5 cm to 20 cm claim 3 , the tube a length of 0.5 cm to 50 cm and the whole stent a length of 2 cm to 50 cm.5. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the distal phase-has a smaller degree of expansion than the proximal phase of the stent.6. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the stent has a net structure and/or a multiplicity of openings claim 3 , wherein the openings of the transition phase are larger than those of the functional phases.7. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the functional phases and the transition phases are made of at least one continuous wire claim 3 , fibre claim 3 , thread claim 3 , woven fabric or interlaid scrim.8. The device according to claim 7 , wherein the transition phase in each case at least two sections of the wire are ...

BRAIDING MECHANISM AND METHODS OF USE

Devices and methods for forming a tubular braid comprising a plurality of filaments. The braiding machine includes a circular array of filament guiding members defining a plane; a mandrel defining an axis and adapted to carry one or more filaments extending from the mandrel to the circular array; a plurality of filaments extending from the mandrel in a radial array; a plurality of actuator mechanisms disposed operably about the disc; and a rotating mechanism adapted to rotate one or more filaments. The actuator mechanisms and rotating mechanism are configured to move each of the one or more filaments about the mandrel axis in a path comprising a series of arcs and radial movements. The braiding machine may alternately first and second annular members, a mandrel, first and second plurality of tubular wire guides, and a plurality of wires extending from the mandrel. 1. A mechanism for braiding , comprising:a circular array of filament guiding members generally defining a plane;a mandrel extending from a center of the circular array of filament guiding members and generally perpendicular to the plane of the circular array of filament guiding member defining an axis;a plurality of filaments extending from the mandrel in a radial array; anda plurality of actuator mechanisms disposed operably about the circular array of filament guiding members, wherein each actuator is adapted to engage one or more filaments and move the one or more filaments away from the mandrel in a generally radial direction; anda rotating mechanism configured to rotate one or more filaments about the axis of the mandrel; andwherein the actuator mechanisms and rotating mechanism are configured to move each of the one or more filaments about the mandrel axis in a path comprising a series of arcs and radial movements.2. The mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the circular array of filament guiding members is a disc.3. The mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the disc comprises plurality of notches radially spaced ...

MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING CORRUGATED BRAID AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Embodiments of the present invention provide medical devices for treating a target site within the body and associated methods for fabricating and delivering medical devices. According to one embodiment, a medical device includes a tubular structure having proximal and distal ends and a side wall extending therebetween. At least a portion of the side wall can have a corrugated surface. The side wall further includes at least one layer of a metallic fabric configured to be compressed and heat set to define the corrugated surface. The tubular structure may comprise an expanded shape, and may be configured to be constrained to a smaller diameter than the expanded shape for delivery within a catheter to a target site and to assume the expanded shape upon release from the catheter. 1. A method for manufacturing a medical device comprising:providing a tubular structure comprising at least one layer of metallic material, the tubular structure having a proximal end, a distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween, the tubular structure having an initial diameter in a non-corrugated configuration;forming the tubular structure such that the side wall defines at least one corrugated surface extending at least partially between the proximal and distal ends, the corrugated surface comprising a plurality of peaks and valleys defining an outer diameter and an inner diameter, respectively, the inner diameter of the valleys being larger than the initial diameter of the tubular structure in the non-corrugated configuration; andheat setting the formed tubular structure in an expanded preset configuration.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein forming comprises compressing the tubular structure.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein compressing comprises axially compressing the tubular structure.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising braiding the tubular structure from a plurality of metallic strands.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein forming ...

Monofilament-Reinforced Hollow Fiber Membrane with Scalloped Lumen

A hollow fiber membrane is formed by embedding a braid having a spiral open weave of monofilaments only, to avoid a “whiskering” problem. The open weave is characterized by contiguous, circumferential, rhomboid-shaped areas of polymer film separated by monofilaments. When the braid is supported on a plasticized PVA cable having a scalloped periphery, the braid can be infiltrated with membrane polymer which, when coagulated, embeds the braid positioning it around the lumen. 1. An outside-in hollow fiber asymmetric membrane comprising ,a tubular flexible braid of monofilament embedded as a monolayer in a tubular film of membrane polymer so as to form and reinforce the membrane's scalloped lumen having a periphery comprising plural circular segments or “lobes” interconnected by valleys, each having a nadir, the braid, free of multifilament yarn, comprising, from 6 to 24 separate monofilaments in the range from 25-250 denier (gm/9000 meters), woven in a spiral open weave to provide contiguous rhomboid areas of the polymer bounded by monofilaments, the spiral weave being woven with filaments at axially oppositely directed spiral angles in the range from 20°-60° from the longitudinal axis, so as to be free of a restricting circumferential filament;the film, including the monolayer of braid having a wall thickness in the range from 0.2 mm-0.6 mm,such that the membrane is adapted for use as a microfiltration or ultrafiltration liquid separation membrane.2. The asymmetric membrane of wherein the scalloped lumen has a pitted polymer surface claim 1 , and the membrane has a wall thickness measured between the outer surface of the membrane and the nadir of a valley claim 1 , hv claim 1 , greater than the wall thickness measured between the outer surface of the membrane and the upper surface of a lobe's crest claim 1 , hc claim 1 , that is claim 1 , hv/hc>1 claim 1 ,and the monofilament is selected from the group consisting of poly(vinylidene fluoride, polycarbonate, polystyrene ...

PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR MOTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The protective sleeve for a motor component of the present invention is obtained by braiding multifilament yarns made of synthetic fibers into a cylindrical braided cord of at least 24 strands. The multifilament yarns have a single-yarn fineness of at least 15 dtex but less than 30 dtex and the yarn total fineness of a single braid unit of the braided cord is in the range of 800 to 1500 dtex. This protective sleeve has good covering properties and few voids. Therefore, a protective sleeve for a motor component is provided that has high partial discharge characteristics (electrical insulation performance) and good electrical insulation properties even when a step of washing away the raw yarn oil solution applied to the filaments was omitted. 1. A protective sleeve for a motor component , obtained by braiding multifilament yarns made of synthetic fibers into a cylindrical braided cord of at least 24 strands ,wherein the multifilament yarns have a single-yarn fineness of at least 15 dtex but less than 30 dtex, andthe yarn total fineness of a single braid unit of the braided cord is in a range of 800 to 1500 dtex, andthe multifilament yarns to be supplied for the braided cord have been interlaced, and the protective sleeve has a partial discharge inception voltage of at least 1700 V after the multifilament yarns are braided into the braided cord.2. The protective sleeve for a motor component according to claim 1 , wherein in the multifilament yarns that have been interlaced claim 1 , interlaced parts thereof come loose when they are braided into the braided cord and thereby constituent yarns of the sleeve are flattened.3. The protective sleeve for a motor component according to claim 1 , wherein the protective sleeve has a partial discharge inception voltage of at least 1750 V.4. The protective sleeve for a motor component according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve has a wall thickness in a range of 0.35 to 0.55 mm.5. The protective sleeve for a motor component according ...

Process for manufacturing a mechanical member made of a composite having increased mechanical strength

The invention relates to a method of fabricating a mechanical member, the method including a plurality of operations of braiding and depositing layers of braided reinforcing fibers on a mandrel ( 11 ) by using braiding machine. Each operation comprises braiding a braided layer and depositing it by moving the mandrel ( 11 ) along a central axis of the braiding machine. Each of the various superposed braided layers comprises both longitudinal fibers ( 12, 12 G) that are parallel to a main direction of the mandrel ( 11 ), and interlacing fibers that are inclined. At least one operation is configured to form and deposit a braided layer having, in at least one cross-section of the member, a density of longitudinal fibers that differs depending on whether consideration is given to one angular region (S 1 ) or another angular region (S 2 ) of the same extent around the center of gravity (G) of the mandrel ( 11 ) in the section under consideration. The invention applies to fabricating structural elements in the field of aviation.

Machine for alternating tubular and flat braid sections and method of using the machine

A braider comprises a plurality of horngears. The horngears can be arranged for forming at least two closed paths for braiding. Each horngear has a driving gear and a hornplate. Each horngear can be selectably operated in a first mode, to rotate with the driving gear, and in a second mode, in which the driving gear rotates, but the hornplate does not. Bobbin carriers are positioned on some of the horngears. A track is configurable in: a first flat braiding mode with the carriers arranged on the horngears, so that there is one or more separate closed path for forming a first flat braid configuration; and a second flat braiding mode for forming a second flat braid configuration different from the first flat braid configuration. A switch is provided for changing a configuration of the track between the first and second flat braiding modes.

Rope Structures and Rope Displacement Systems and Methods for Lifting, Lowering, and Pulling Objects

A rope structure contains first and second sets of fibers. The first set of fibers is twisted together. The second set of fibers is twisted around the first set of fibers to form yarns. The first set of fibers is formed of a first material, the second set of fibers is formed of a second material, and elongation of the first set of fibers is different from elongation of the second set of fibers. Twists applied to the first and second fibers are such that loads on the rope structure are substantially evenly distributed across individual fibers. The yarns are combined to form strands in the form of a 3-strand rope. The strands are combined using a single braid process to form the rope structure defining a void space. The rope structure is formed such that lengths of fibers in the first and second sets are approximately the same. 1. A rope structure comprising: the first set of fibers is twisted together,', 'the second set of fibers is twisted around the first set of fibers to form a plurality of yarns,', 'the first set of fibers is formed of a first material, the second set of fibers is formed of a second material, and elongation of the first set of fibers is different from elongation of the second set of fibers, and', 'twists applied to the first and second fibers are determined such that loads on the rope structure are substantially evenly distributed across individual fibers forming the rope structure;, 'first and second sets of fibers, where'}the plurality of yarns is combined to form strands in the form of a 3-strand rope;the plurality of strands are combined using a single braid process to form the rope structure defining a void space; andthe rope structure is formed such that lengths of fibers in the first and second sets are approximately the same.2. A rope structure as recited in claim 1 , in which the rope structure has a strand/rope ratio of approximately between 0.33 and 0.40.3. A rope structure as recited in claim 1 , in which the fibers are formed from at ...

BRANCHED STENT/GRAFT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION

Branched braided stent or graft devices and processes for fabrication of the devices are disclosed in which a trunk portion and two hinge leg portions are fabricated in one piece braided from a single plurality of filaments, whereby the legs contain the full plurality of filaments and the trunk portion contains a subset of the same plurality of filaments. The fabrication process involves braiding the hinged legs on a mandrel while retaining loops of filament between the hinged leg portions for subsequent braiding of the trunk portion of the stent or graft. 1. A method of fabricating a braided device suitable for implantation in an anatomical structure , the braided device having a first leg , a second leg , and a common body attached to the first leg and the second leg , the method comprising:(a) braiding, in a first orientation, a first end of a plurality of filaments to form the first leg;(b) braiding, in the first orientation, a second end of the plurality of filaments to form the second leg, wherein, in the first orientation, the first leg and the second leg are substantially axially aligned;(c) moving the first leg and the second leg to a second orientation, in which the first leg and the second leg are substantially non-aligned; and(d) braiding, in the second orientation, an intermediate portion of at least some of the plurality of filaments to form the common body attached to the first leg and the second leg, wherein the intermediate portion extends between the first end and second end.2. The method of wherein braiding of the intermediate portion comprises braiding a subset of the plurality of filaments to form the common body.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising designating a number of the plurality of filaments as the subset prior to braiding the second end of the plurality of filaments to form the second leg.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising forming extended loops from the intermediate portion of the number of the plurality of ...

MULTIFILAMENT YARN CONSTRUCTION

The invention concerns a multifilament yarn construction comprising a core part and a sheath part, the core part comprising a plurality of core filaments, and the sheath part comprising a plurality of sheath filaments. Furthermore, the invention concerns members comprising the multifilament yarn construction and uses of the multifilament yarn construction and the members according to the invention. 14102010122022a. A multifilament yarn construction () comprising a core part () and a sheath part () , the core part () comprising a plurality of core filaments () , and the sheath part () comprising a plurality of sheath filaments () , where{'b': 20', '30', '4, 'i': 'a', 'the sheath part () is between 4 to 75 area-% of a cross section () of the multifilament yarn construction (),'}{'b': 20', '10, 'the sheath part () is braided onto the core part (),'}{'b': '20', 'the braiding angle (α) of the sheath part () is at least 30°, and'}the width of the multifilament yarn construction is between 0.2 to 5 mm.24102010122022a. A multifilament yarn construction () comprising a core part () and a sheath part () , the core part () comprising a plurality of core filaments () , and the sheath part () comprising a plurality of sheath filaments () , where{'b': 20', '30', '4, 'i': 'a', 'the sheath part () is between 4 to 40 area-% of a cross section () of the multifilament yarn construction (),'}{'b': 20', '10, 'the sheath part () is braided onto the core part (),'}the ratio (a/A) of the cross section area of the multifilament yarn construction (a) to the theoretical cross section area of the multifilament yarn construction (A) is at most 1.5; preferably the ratio is at most 1.3, more preferably the ratio is at most 1.2, and yet more preferably at most 1.1, andthe width of the multifilament yarn construction is between 0.2 to 5 mm.34102020122022a. A multifilament yarn construction () comprising a core part () and a sheath part () , the sheath part () comprising a plurality of core ...

PROTECTIVE TUBE

The protection tube comprises a plurality of threads braided together or interwoven, and is characterised in that at least part of said threads comprises hot melt material. At least part of said threads is impregnated in said hot melt material or is made of hot melt material. 1. A protection tube comprising:a plurality of braided or interwoven threads; andwherein at least part of said threads comprise a hot melt material.2. The protection tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of said threads is impregnated in said hot melt material.3. The protection tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of said threads is made of said hot melt material.4. The protection tube according to claim 1 , wherein said hot melt material is a hot melt resin.5. The protection tube according to claim 1 , wherein said hot melt material is synthetic rubber claim 1 , or polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyamide or polyester claim 1 , with a low melt point.6. The protection tube according to claim 2 , wherein all of the threads are impregnated in said hot melt material.7. The protection tube according to claim 4 , wherein said hot melt resin is a polyurethane-based adhesive. The present invention relates to a protection tube, in particular for protecting cables, which is secured at one end, at both ends or across the entire length of the element to be protected.In the state of the art the use of protection tubes over elongated elements, for example car cables, is known.These protection tubes are made of a number of threads braided or knitted together, in such a way that they provide appropriate mechanical and thermal protection.One problem with the installation of these protection tubes is that they can move in respect of the elongated element it protects over the course of time.One solution for this problem is described, for example, in patent EP-A-0 784 181. This patent describes a braided sheath sleeve which includes a certain quantity of adhesive between ...

Braided self-retaining sutures and methods

A self-retaining braided suture comprises a braided suture with tissue retainers formed on the surface such that the suture can engage and retain tissue without knots. The suture includes a plurality of braided fibers which may be covered by a non-braided sheath of a material which enhances the formation, elevation and/or deployment of the retainers. The retainers can be formed so as not to disrupt the braided fibers. The self-retaining braided suture has properties which enhance the tensile strength of the suture while preserving flexibility and durability. Methods for manufacturing and using self-retaining braided suture are also described.

SUTURE MANUFACTURED USING POLY OCTYL CYANOACRYLATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

The disclosure relates to a suture manufactured using poly octyl cyanoacrylate, and a method for manufacturing same. The disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a suture, and a suture prepared using the method, the method comprising: a step for preparing octyl cyanoacetate by reacting cyanoacetic acid and octane alcohol by 1:1 equivalence ratio under the existence of a solvent; a step for reacting the octyl cyanoacetate and paraformaldehyde by 1:1 equivalence ratio under the existence of a solvent; a step for isolating and refining octyl cyanoacrylate after removing the solvent when the reaction is completed; a step for collecting poly octyl cyanoacrylate from the byproduct left from refining octyl cyanoacrylate; and a step for manufacturing a suture by a braid process after manufacturing a thread by melt spinning and extrusion molding the collected poly octyl cyanoacrylate. 1. A method for manufacturing a suture , the method comprising steps of:preparing octyl cyanoacetate by reacting cyanoacetic acid and octane alcohol at an equivalence ratio of 1:1 under the existence of a solvent;reacting the octyl cyanoacetate and paraformaldehyde at an equivalence ratio of 1:1 under the existence of a solvent;isolating and refining octyl cyanoacrylate after removing the solvent when the reaction is completed;obtaining poly octyl cyanoacrylate from a byproduct left by refinement of the octyl cyanoacrylate; andmanufacturing a suture by a braid process after fabricating a thread through melt spinning or extrusion molding of the obtained poly octyl cyanoacrylate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of benzene claim 1 , toluene claim 1 , and xylan.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising step of:coating the suture with a coating composition for a suture.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating composition for a suture is composed of powder type lubricant claim 1 , at least one surfactant claim 1 , and polymeric ...

Surgical Suture With Soft Core

A fastening element comprising (a) a non-load bearing core, the non-load bearing core comprising a first biocompatible polymer; (b) a load bearing sheath, the load bearing sheath comprising a second biocompatible polymer, wherein the load bearing sheath surrounds the non-load bearing core. The fastening element can be used as a suture, shoe lace or rope. The non-load bearing core has a Durometer Hardness Type A value ranging from 15 to 30. The load bearing sheath is formed from a plurality of yarns, each yarn comprising a plurality of filaments in form of mono or multifilament of the second biocompatible polymer. Each yarn may have a tenacity at break value ranging from 30 cN/dtex to 45 cN/dtex. 1. A fastening element comprising:a non-load bearing core comprising a first biocompatible polymer;a load bearing sheath comprised of a second biocompatible polymer, wherein the load bearing sheath surrounds the non-load bearing core, and wherein the fastening element has a tensile strength value ranging from 100 N to 400 N.2. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the non-load bearing core has a Durometer Hardness Type A value ranging from 15 to 30.3. The fastening element of claim 2 , wherein the non-load bearding core has a tensile strength ranging from 5 MPa to 20 MPa.4. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the first biocompatible polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polysilicone claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyethylene glycol claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , alignate or chitosan.5. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the load bearing sheath has a braid structure.6. The fastening element of wherein the load bearing sheath is formed from a plurality of yarns claim 1 , each yarn comprising a plurality of filaments in form of mono or multifilament of the second biocompatible polymer.7. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the second biocompatible polymer comprises a polyolefin.8. The fastening element of claim 7 , ...

BRAIDING MECHANISM AND METHODS OF USE

A tubular braid and mechanisms for forming the braid are described. The mechanism for braiding includes a disc, a mandrel, a plurality of catch mechanisms, and a plurality of actuators. The disc defines a plane and a circumferential edge. The mandrel extends from a center of the disc and is adapted to hold a plurality of filaments extending radially from the mandrel toward the circumferential edge of the disc. The plurality of catch mechanisms are positioned circumferentially around the edge of the disc and are adapted to engage a filament. The plurality of actuators are configured to move relative to one another and are adapted to move the plurality of catch mechanisms in a substantially radial direction relative to the circumferential edge of the disc. 1. A mechanism for braiding , comprising:a disc defining a plane and a circumferential edge;a mandrel extending from a center of the disc and generally perpendicular to the plane of the disc; the mandrel adapted to hold a plurality of filaments extending radially from the mandrel toward the circumferential edge of the disc,a plurality of catch mechanisms positioned circumferentially around the edge of the disc, each catch mechanism extending toward the circumferential edge of the disc, wherein each catch mechanisms is adapted to engage a filament; anda plurality of actuators adapted to move the plurality of catch mechanisms in a substantially radial direction relative to the circumferential edge of the disc,wherein the disc and the plurality of catch mechanisms are configured to move relative to one another.2. The mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of filaments extending radially from the mandrel towards the circumferential edge of the disc claim 1 , each of the plurality of filaments contacting the circumferential edge of the disc at a point of engagement claim 1 , each point of engagement being spaced apart a discrete distance from adjacent points of engagement.3. The mechanism of claim 2 , ...

Braiding mechanism and methods of use

Devices and methods for forming a tubular braid comprising a plurality of filaments. The method for braiding includes the step of loading a plurality of filaments on a mandrel and extending the filaments radially from the mandrel, the plurality of filaments have a first subset and a second subset. Tension is applied to the plurality of filaments using a weight attached to each filament. The first subset of the plurality of filaments is engaged, moved circumferentially relative to the second subset, and then released. The second subset of filaments is then engaged and moved circumferentially relative to the first subset of filaments, such that a tubular braid of filaments is formed.

TUBULAR BRAID, HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE USING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A tubular braid, a hollow fiber membrane using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. A hollow fiber membrane can maximize or increase adhesion between a polymer coating film and a tubular braid; significantly reduce degradation of film properties caused by non-uniform coating, that is, reduce leakage; obtain a higher percent rejection; and achieve high water permeability since the hollow fiber membrane has a larger inner diameter. 1. A tubular braid comprising coarse monofilaments of 25 to 250 denier and multi-filaments of 0.5 to 5 denier , and manufactured by arranging the coarse monofilaments and the multi-filaments on an outer surface of a core , and removing the core from the tubular braid.2. The tubular braid according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular braid comprises 50 wt % to 99 wt % of the coarse monofilaments claim 1 , and 1 wt % to 50 wt % of the multi-filaments.3. The tubular braid according to claim 1 , wherein the core is formed of a metal claim 1 , a polymer resin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The tubular braid according to claim 3 , wherein the core is prepared by coating a water-soluble resin on a surface of the metal or polymer resin.5. The tubular braid according to claim 3 , wherein the core is prepared by coating a general-purpose resin on a surface of the metal.6. The tubular braid according to claim 5 , wherein the general-purpose resin includes a water-soluble resin coating formed thereon.7. The tubular braid according to claim 1 , wherein the core is formed of a water-soluble polymer.8. The tubular braid according to claim 1 , wherein the core is a porous monolayer.9. The tubular braid according to claim 1 , wherein the core has a diameter of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.10. A hollow fiber membrane manufactured using the tubular braid according to claim 1 , the hollow fiber membrane having an adhesion strength of at least 10 kgf/cmand a bubble point of at least 2 bar.11. A hollow fiber membrane comprising monofilaments and multi-filaments ...

PAPER GUIDE ROPE

The invention relates to a paper guide rope () braided from a plurality of textile subunits (″), wherein each subunit contains a plurality of twisted yarns () made from multifilament yarn. The rope according to the invention is characterized in that the titre of at least part of the twisted yarns, preferably of all the twisted yarns, is in each case at most 5000 dtex, and that the twist rate of at least part of the twisted yarns, preferably of all the twisted yarns, is in each case at least 150 T/m. 1. A paper guide rope braided from a plurality of textile subunits , wherein each subunit contains a plurality of twisted yarns made from multifilament yarn , characterized in that the titre of at least part of the twisted yarns , preferably of all the twisted yarns , is in each case at most 5000 dtex , and that the twist rate of at least part of the twisted yarns , preferably of all the twisted yarns , is in each case at least 150 T/m.2. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the rope claim 1 , the subunits and the twisted yarns have no reinforcement.3. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the twist rate of the twisted yarns is in each case 150 T/m to 350 T/m claim 1 , preferably 150 T/m to 250 T/m claim 1 , particularly preferably 200 T/m.4. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the titre of the twisted yarns is in each case 400 dtex to 5000 dtex claim 1 , preferably 2500 dtex to 4500 dtex claim 1 , particularly preferably 4200 dtex.5. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the diameter of the rope ranges from 6 to 17 mm claim 1 , preferably from 8 to 13 mm.6. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the textile material of at least part of the twisted yarns consists of polyamide.7. A paper guide rope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the number of twisted yarns per subunit is at least 7. The present invention relates to a paper guide ...

NOVEL COMPOSITE PARTS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Described is a method of forming a textile perform for a mold having a complex curvature. 1. A method comprising the following step:(a) forming a textile preform for a mold having a complex curvature,wherein the preform is a single piece of textile material, andwherein the preform has an optimised pattern for one or more parameters.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises weaving the textile preform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises knitting the textile preform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises braiding the textile preform.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the following step:(b) determining the optimised pattern for the one or more parameters using a Monte Carlo method. This application claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/409,610 filed Nov. 3, 2010 which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to methods of producing reinforcement fabrics for polymer-matrix composite (PMC) materials, especially PMC materials with high volume fractions of structural fibres produced by impregnation of the reinforcement with a curable or otherwise solidified polymer.2. Related ArtExisting textile are unable to produce flat reinforcement fabrics that are thick, net-shape, drapable onto doubly-curved surfaces, and made from continuous yarns oriented in a way to promote coverage, resin flow and/or structural stiffness.According to one broad aspect, the present invention provides a method comprising the following step: (a) forming a textile preform for a mold having a complex curvature, wherein the preform is a single piece of textile material, and wherein the preform has an optimised pattern for one or more parameters.In the description that follows, the following Roman letter units have the following meanings:In the description that follows, the following Greek letter units have the following meanings:Where the ...

Atraumatic Stent and Method and Apparatus for making the same

A method of braiding a stent includes braiding a number of elongate filaments around a mandrel using tensioned braiding carriers without spooling the filaments to the tensioned braiding carriers to form a braided stent having atraumatic ends. 1. A method of making a stent comprising:looping filaments around a plurality of securement projections of a mandrel, the plurality of securement projections being longitudinally staggered and circumferentially spaced; andbraiding the filaments to form a stent with longitudinally staggered loops at a first end.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each securement projection has a single filament looped therearound.3. The method of claim 1 , each filament having an intermediate portion and opposed ends claim 1 , wherein the intermediate portion is looped around the securement projection and the opposed ends are secured to a braiding machine.4. The method of claim 1 , the mandrel further defines first parallel helical pathways and second parallel helical pathways that intersect the first parallel helical pathways claim 1 ,wherein during the step of braiding the filaments, a filament is laid in each helical pathway.5. The method of claim 4 , the mandrel having raised projections that define the first parallel helical pathways and the second parallel helical pathways claim 4 ,wherein during the step of braiding the filaments, the raised projections provide for a substantially constant braiding angle for the filaments.6. The method of claim 5 , the raised projections having a different shape than a shape of the securement projections.7. The method of claim 1 , the mandrel further comprising raised projections aligned in a plurality bands claim 1 , the plurality of bands including circumferential bands and longitudinal bands claim 1 , wherein the raised projections in each circumferential band are circumferentially offset from the raised projections of at least one other circumferential band claim 1 , and the raised projections in each ...

Minimal weight composites using open structure

Preforms for open structured (lattice) composite truss structures manufactured from large prepreg yarns on a conventional maypole braiding machine, and subsequently cured to produce fiber reinforced composites of high strength and light weight.

CONTINUOUS WOUND COMPOSITE TRUSS STRUCTURES

Ultra-efficient composite truss structures and methods for manufacturing the same using low cost and high throughput winding processes are presented. The present disclosure describes combining the high structural efficiency of truss structures with the excellent mechanical properties of composite materials using processes that mitigate the high manufacturing costs typical of composite materials. The present disclosure further describes creating the members of the truss structure through continuous winding of either thermoset or thermoplastic matrix, fiber reinforced composite members around a central mandrel. The longitudinal chord members of the truss are held in position by the mandrel, and the web members are wrapped under the chord members, over them, or both. The web members are bonded to the chord members during manufacture to produce a single consolidated truss structure.

METHOD FOR BRAIDING REINFORCING FIBRES WITH VARIATION IN THE INCLINATION OF THE BRAIDED FIBRES

The invention relates to a method of braiding reinforcing fibers on a mandrel () with a machine having a ring () carrying at least two series of reels of fibers, by moving the mandrel at a predetermined forward speed while moving the two series of reels along the ring () so that they cross while rotating in opposite directions and at a predetermined speed of rotation about an axis (AX) of the ring, the braid being formed on the mandrel () in the vicinity of a region of convergence (R) of the fibers that together define a conical shape (C), the method being characterized in that it comprises: 189. A method of braiding a layer of reinforcing fibers on a mandrel () using a braiding machine having a ring () carrying at least two series of reinforcing fiber reels comprising:{'b': '9', 'moving the mandrel longitudinally, along a direction (AX) normal to and defining a central axis of the ring (), at a predetermined forward speed (Vm1, Vm2, Vm3); and'}{'b': '9', 'moving the at least two series of reels along the ring () so that they cross while rotating at a predetermined speed of rotation (ωc1, ωc2, ωc3) in opposite directions about the central axis (AX) of the ring;'}{'b': '8', 'wherein the braid is formed on the mandrel () in a region of convergence (R) of the reinforcing fibers in a vicinity of which the reinforcing fibers together define a conical shape (C);'} [{'b': '8', 'a reconfiguration step in which the movement of the reels is stopped, and in which the machine is rearranged so that an angle (a1, a2, a3) at the apex of the conical shape (C) that is defined by the reinforcing fibers in the vicinity of the region of convergence (R) takes on a new value (a1, a2, a3), and in which the machine is set with a new forward speed (Vm1, Vm2, Vm3) for the mandrel () and a new speed of rotation (ωc1, ωc2, ωc3) for the reels; and'}, {'b': 9', '8, 'a step of restarting the braiding, in which the movement of the reels along the ring () and of the advance of the mandrel () are re ...

TEXTILE MATERIALS COMPRISING TAPES IN TWO OBLIQUE ORIENTATIONS AND ITS METHOD AND MEANS FOR PRODUCTION

A variety of textile materials comprising tapes oriented in two oblique orientations relative to the textile's length and width directions, called OFT for Oblique Fibre Textiles, are disclosed. Such OFTs are provided with secondary structural integrity/stability, in addition to primary structural integrity/stability, for improved resistance to formation of openings/gaps. OFTs comprising tapes, particularly Spread Fibre and Highly Drawn Polymeric types, are needed in a number of applications such as ballistic mitigation, composite materials, safety products etc. because they provide improved performance, material properties/functions and aesthetics. Such OFTs can be used either independently or in combination with other textile materials. Different types of OFTs are producible by a novel OFT forming process which is technically unlike weaving and braiding processes. 1. A fabric comprising tapes , wherein a first set and a second set of tapes are arranged in an intersecting and overlapping fashion , the tapes of the first set and the second set being structurally linked with each other , wherein all the tapes are arranged in oblique orientations in relation to the fabric length direction , said fabric further comprising , at least in a middle part of said fabric , a plurality of connection points or connection areas connecting at least some of the overlapping tapes of the first and second set together.2. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first set of tapes are arranged substantially parallel to each other in a first oblique orientation in relation to the fabric length direction claim 1 , and wherein the second set of tapes are arranged substantially parallel to each other in a second oblique orientation in relation to the fabric length direction.3. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first set of tapes are claim 1 , on average claim 1 , arranged in a first oblique orientation in relation to the fabric length direction claim 1 , and the second set of tapes are claim ...

Braided Medical Device And Manufacturing Method Thereof

An medical implantable occlusion device () is A disclosed having a collapsed state and an expanded state and comprising a braiding () of at least one thread, and a distal end () comprised of said braiding. The distal end comprises loops () formed by loop strands () of the at least one thread, wherein, at least in said expanded state, each loop strand has a curved shape and extends away from a centre point () of the distal end, whereby an apex point () of each of the loop strands corresponds to the turning point of the curved shape and to the point of each of the loop strands being arranged closest to the centre point. At least one of the loop strands is displaced from the centre point by a centre distance (), and the apex point lie at a distance from a periphery () of the distal end. 1100200300400500600. A medical implantable occlusion device ( , , , , , ) having a collapsed state and an expanded state and comprising{'b': '101', 'a braiding () of at least one thread,'}{'b': '102', 'a distal end () comprised of said braiding, wherein'}{'b': 103', '104', '204', '304', '105', '106', '206', '306, 'said distal end comprises loops (, , , ) formed by loop strands (, , , ) of said at least one thread, wherein, at least in said expanded state,'}{'b': 117', '107', '108', '208', '308, 'each loop strand having a curved shape and extending away from a centre point () of said distal end, whereby an apex point (, , , ) of each of said loop strands corresponds to the turning point of said curved shape and to the point of each of said loop strands being arranged closest to said centre point, and wherein'}{'b': 109', '110', '210', '310', '113, 'at least one of said loop strands is displaced from said centre point by a centre distance (, , , ) such that the location of said apex point is different from said centre point, and wherein said apex points lie at a distance from a periphery () of said distal end.'}2111211311112212312. Occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein at least ...

Conformable Braid

A tubular structure which includes a plurality of axial sites in circular relation to one another and a plurality of bias sites that interconnect the axial sites to form the tubular structure. The tubular structure's axial sites have a greater diameter than the structure's bias sites. 1. A conformable braided tubular structure comprising:a plurality of axial sites in circular relation to one another, said axial sites being unbraided tows or braided tows or pultruded rods; anda plurality of bias sites, comprising bias fibers interconnecting said axial sites; wherein the cross-section of the axial sites is greater than the cross-section of the bias sites, wherein the plurality of bias sites loosely interconnects said axial sites to form the tubular structure such that at least some of the axial sites are adapted to roll over each other semi-freely.2. The tubular structure of claim 1 , wherein the axial sites are unbraided tows.3. The tubular structure of claim 1 , wherein the axial sites are braided tows.4. The tubular structure of claim 1 , wherein the axial sites are pultruded rods.5. A method of constructing a conformable braid comprising the steps of:calculating the perimeter of a gap or a complex shape to be filled;calculating the area of said gap or said complex shape to be filled;calculating a number of carriers on a braider based on said calculated perimeter and area of said gap or said complex shape to be filled;calculating a diameter of a circular axial tow based on said calculated perimeter and area of said gap or said complex shape to be filled;fabricating said conformable braid with a plurality of said circular axial tows, wherein said axial tows form a sheath of said conformable braid, said sheath satistfying said perimeter and said area requirements of said gap or said complex shape to be filled when conformed to said gap or said complex shape.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the axial sites are unbraided tows.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the ...

BRAIDED ROPE, SUITABLE TO BE USED AS A TOWING WARP, COMPRISING CHANGING PROPERTIES IN THE LENGTH DIRECTION THEREOF

Disclosed is a tow warp construction and a process for forming such tow warp construction where such tow warp construction has a longer life span, that is retains its useful dimensions and characteristics longer than known tow warp constructions and consequently has a longer useful life span than known tow warp constructions. Most broadly the construction of the tow warp construction of the present disclosure and process for forming such includes gradually and progressively introducing fibers from a second group of fibers (or “second group of linear elements”) into an otherwise conventional stranding process where fibers from a first group of fibers (or “first group of linear elements”) are being stranded to form strands (or “third group of linear elements”), so as to either or both increase the diameter of the strands and/or substitute the first group of fibers by fibers from the second group of fibers, so as to: a) in the first instance, increase the diameter of the formed strands and subsequently of a strength member formed of the strands, especially for increasing the diameter and strength of the tow warp's strength member in and about the splice braid zone where it connects to a towed object such as a paravane; and b) in the second instance, substitute in a predetermined region on the long dimension of the strands and subsequently in a predetermined region on a long dimension of a strength member formed of the strands fibers of higher creep and/or lower melting points by fibers of lower creep and/or higher melting points, especially for increasing the resistance of the tow warps strength member to bending fatigue. 1. A rope formed by a process characterized by steps of:{'b': 2', '7', '1, 'a) introducing at least some linear elements from at least a second group of linear elements () into a stranding process forming at least one strand () from at least a first group of linear elements ();'}{'b': 7', '21', '21, 'b) subsequently using at least some of the strands ...

High strength suture with absorbable core and suture anchor combination

A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.

Braid welding

A tubular support for use with a hollow fiber membrane is made with an apparatus that comprises a forming machine and an ultrasonic welding machine. The apparatus may also include a coating nozzle for depositing a dope on the support. In operation, filaments are formed into a tubular structure in which the filaments cross each other in radial and circumferential directions, for example a braid. The filaments are ultrasonically welded together at intersections between them. The support is combined with a polymeric membrane wall to form a hollow fiber membrane.

Blood flow disruption devices and methods for the treatment of vascular defects

A blood flow disruption device for embolizing blood flowing into a vascular defect between a proximal vascular segment and a distal vascular segment, wherein the device includes a porous inner flow disruption element configured to extend through the defect between the proximal vascular segment and the distal vascular segment, whereby a first portion of the blood flowing into the inner flow disruption element from the proximal vascular segment is directed to flow into the defect and a second portion of the blood flowing into the inner flow disruption element is directed to flow into the distal vascular segment. A porous outer flow disruption element coaxially surrounds the inner flow disruption element and is radially expansible from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The outer flow disruption element, in its expanded state, promotes sufficient hemostasis of the first portion of the blood within the defect to embolize the defect.

Yarn, a process for making the yarn, and products containing the yarn

There is provided a cut resistant yarn comprising a blend of first and second staple fibers, wherein, the first staple fibers are polymer-fibers, each first staple fiber comprising a polymer body encasing a hard component, said hard component being a plurality of hard fibers, said hard fibers having an average diameter of at most 25 microns; and the second staple fibers are different to the first staple fibers, wherein the weight ratio of the first to second staple polymer-fibers is from 1:99 to 99:1.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING A COMPRESSION PACKING SEAL INCLUDING A DUAL-SIDED BRAIDED JACKET AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

The present application pertains to a compression packing seal including a braided dual-sided jacket, methods for producing and using such a seal, and apparatuses suitable for producing such a seal. The compression packing seal is made up of a core and a jacket braided round the core. The jacket may include two or more different materials that are braided together in such a way that, in cross-section, the jacket has an asymmetrical configuration relative to a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is substantially perpendicular to a side of the jacket. Accordingly, when viewed in a cross-sectional plane, the jacket may expose substantially only a first material along a first side, and substantially only a second material along a second side. 1. A braided dual-sided compression packing seal , wherein a longitudinal axis extends through the center of the compression packing seal along a length of the compression packing seal , the compression packing seal comprising:an inner core; andan outer jacket, the outer jacket comprising at least a first material and a second material different than the first material, wherein the first material is braided with the second material to form the outer jacket and wherein the first material and the second material are disposed relative to each other such that, in cross-section, the compression packing seal has an asymmetrical configuration relative to a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is substantially perpendicular to a side of the compression packing seal.2. The compression packing seal of claim 1 , wherein the inner core comprises acrylic claim 1 , rayon claim 1 , fiberglass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , or graphite.3. The compression packing seal of claim 1 , wherein the compression packing seal has a plurality of sides claim 1 , and the compression packing seal presents an asymmetrical configuration when viewed in a plane that is perpendicular to the ...

Tire having a composite cord in the tread

A tire includes a tread with an internal cavity. Positioned in the internal cavity is a composite cord structured to include an elastomer core and a sheath surrounding the elastomer core. The sheath is formed of a hollow cylindrical braid made of helically intertwined non-contiguous fibers. The tire may be pneumatic or non-pneumatic.

JACKET FOR A LENGTHY BODY

A jacket for a load-bearing, lengthy body, wherein the jacket is comprised of a plurality of braid elements which, when braided, enclose at least a portion of the lengthy body, and wherein the braid element is comprised of a braided ribbon. A method of forming the jacket is also described. 1. A jacket for a lengthy , load-bearing body , wherein the jacket is comprised of a plurality of braid elements which , when braided , enclose at least a portion of the lengthy body , wherein the braid element is comprised of a braided ribbon.2. The jacket according to claim 1 , wherein the braided ribbon comprises at least 3 threads.3. The jacket according to claim 2 , wherein the threads are chosen from a group comprised of a monofilament claim 2 , a bundle claim 2 , a yarn claim 2 , a strand claim 2 , a hawser claim 2 , and a cable.4. The jacket according to claim 2 , wherein threads consist of braided textile elements.5. The jacket according to claim 1 , wherein the braided ribbon further comprises at least one lengthy claim 1 , interlaced element.6. The jacket according to claim 5 , wherein the braided ribbon comprises a plurality of lengthy claim 5 , interlaced elements side by side.7. The jacket according to claim 5 , wherein the lengthy claim 5 , interlaced element comprises a textile element.8. The jacket according to claim 5 , wherein the lengthy claim 5 , interlaced element comprises a metal.9. The jacket according to claim 5 , wherein the lengthy claim 5 , interlaced element comprises a polymer.10. The jacket according to claim 5 , wherein the threads of the braided ribbon surround the lengthy claim 5 , interlaced element when braided.11. The jacket according to claim 1 , wherein the lengthy claim 1 , load-bearing body is chosen from a group comprising a pipe claim 1 , an electric cable claim 1 , a mooring element claim 1 , and a rope.12. A lengthy claim 1 , load-bearing body chosen from a group comprising a pipe claim 1 , an electric cable claim 1 , a mooring element ...

Carbon composite component

A carbon composite component composed of a plastics-carbon-fibre composite material. The carbon composite component is made up of individual regions, in which at least one ply is composed, in at least a first region, of carbon fibres, and at least one additional region and/or the first region includes a ply which is composed of metal cords which are arranged spaced apart from one another and spatially oriented in at least one direction.

OVERLAPPED BRAID TERMINATION

A medical device includes a flexible shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal end to a proximal end, the shaft including a first reduced cross-sectional area portion extending along a distal portion of a length thereof and a braid applied overlappingly over a portion of the reduced cross-sectional area portion of the shaft, a first layer of the braid applied proximally over the shaft from a braid distal end to a first braid end point distal of a proximal end of the first reduced cross-sectional area portion, a second layer of the braid applied distally over the first layer from the first braid end point to a second end point proximal of the braid distal end, and a third layer applied proximally over the second layer proximally beyond the proximal end of the reduced cross-sectional area to a third braid end point along the shaft. 115-. (canceled)16. A medical device , comprising:a flexible shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal end to a proximal end, the flexible shaft including a first reduced cross-sectional area portion extending along a distal portion of a length thereof; anda braid applied overlappingly over a portion of the first reduced cross-sectional area portion of the flexible shaft, a first layer of the braid applied proximally over the flexible shaft from a braid distal end to a first braid end point distal of a proximal end of the first reduced cross-sectional area portion, a second layer of the braid applied distally over the first layer from the first braid end point to a second end point proximal of the braid distal end, and a third layer applied proximally over the second layer proximally beyond the proximal end of the first reduced cross-sectional area to a third braid end point along the shaft.17. The medical device of claim 16 , wherein a distal braid termination is formed by cutting away a portion of the first layer extending distally beyond a distal edge of the second layer of the braid.18. The medical device of ...

Hybrid braided composite parts

Systems and methods are provided for fabricating a hybrid composite part. A method includes braiding a first set of fibers to form a weave having a closed cross-sectional shape, braiding a second set of fibers into the weave that are chemically distinct from the first set of fibers, impregnating the weave with a resin, and hardening the resin within the weave to form a hybrid composite part.

HYBRID BRAIDED COMPOSITE PARTS

Systems and methods are provided for fabricating a hybrid composite part. A method includes braiding a first set of fibers to form a weave having a closed cross-sectional shape, braiding a second set of fibers into the weave that are chemically distinct from the first set of fibers, impregnating the weave with a resin, and hardening the resin within the weave to form a hybrid composite part. 1. A method for fabricating a hybrid composite part , the method comprising:braiding a first set of fibers to form a weave having a closed cross-sectional shape;braiding a second set of fibers into the weave that are chemically distinct from the first set of fibers;impregnating the weave with a resin; andhardening the resin within the weave to form a hybrid composite part.2. The method of wherein:braiding the first set of fibers comprises braiding fiberglass; andbraiding the second set of fibers comprises braiding carbon fiber.3. The method of wherein:braiding the first set of fibers comprises braiding fibers that are electrically insulating; andbraiding the second set of fibers comprises braiding fibers that are electrically conductive.4. The method of further comprising:forming a Faraday cage by braiding a third set of fibers that are electrically conductive, wherein the first set of fibers is sandwiched between the second and third set of fibers.5. The method of wherein:braiding the second set of fibers forms the second set of fibers into an open pattern.6. The method of further comprising:selecting a volume ratio of fibers in the first set to fibers in the second set, based on a predefined level of thermal and electrical conductivity in the hybrid composite part.7. The method of further comprising:performing induction welding of fibers in the first set to fibers in the second set, by applying an electromagnetic field to the weave.8. A portion of an aircraft assembled according to the method of .9. A non-transitory computer readable medium embodying programmed instructions ...

CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONTINUOUS AND CONSTRICTABLE TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a circumferentially continuous wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a first section formed from a non-heat-shrinkable, non-elastic yarn and a second section formed from one of a heat-shrinkable or elastic yarn. The first section extends lengthwise between the opposite ends and spans (X) degrees about the circumference of the wall between opposite lengthwise extending edges while in an unshrunken or stretch. The second section extends lengthwise between the opposite ends and spans (360-X) degrees about the circumference of the wall. The heat-shrikable or elastic yarn of the second section extends continuously as an uninterupted yarn between the opposite edges of the first section. 1. A protective textile sleeve , comprising:a circumferentially continuous wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends, said wall having a first section formed in its entirety from non-elastic, non-heat-shrinkable yarn and a second section including at least one of elastic yarn and heat-shrinkable yarn, wherein said first section extends lengthwise between said opposite ends and spans (X) degrees about the circumference of said wall between opposite lengthwise extending edges, and wherein said second section extends lengthwise between said opposite ends and spans (360-X) degrees about the circumference of said wall, and wherein said at least one elastic yarn and heat-shrinkable yarn of said second section extends continuously as an uninterrupted yarn between said opposite ends.2. The protective textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said second section includes elastic yarn.3. The protective textile sleeve of claim 2 , wherein said second section is formed entirely of elastic yarn.4. The protective textile sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said second section includes heat-shrinkable yarn.5. The protective textile sleeve of ...

VARIABLE DENIER YARN AND SUTURE

A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening. 120-. (canceled)21. A multi-denier suture for repair of soft tissue , comprising:a tubular braid structure comprising strands and configured to be placed against soft tissue to suture the soft tissue, the tubular braid structure extending along a longitudinal axis and having a length, a first end, distal and proximal axial segments, and a middle axial segment comprising a transition zone positioned between the distal and proximal axial segments;wherein the distal segment extends axially from the first end to the middle axial segment and has a first denier, the middle axial segment has a second denier greater than the first denier; and the proximal segment extends axially from the middle axial segment and has a third denier, wherein the third denier is greater than the second denier; andwherein (i) a first plurality of the strands extends the entire length of the tubular braid structure, (ii) the proximal axial segment comprises a second plurality of the strands braided together with a first portion of the first plurality of the strands, and (iii) respective distal ends of the second plurality of the strands terminate at the transition zone.22. The suture of claim 21 , wherein the middle axial segment comprises a second portion of the first plurality of strands integrated together in a first section and a portion of the second plurality of strands integrated together in a second section claim 21 , the second integrated section ...

Stent

In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.

THROMBUS ASPIRATION WITH DIFFERENT INTENSITY LEVELS

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A system for facilitating aspiration of a thrombus in a vessel , the system comprising:an automated motor pump configured to facilitate aspiration of the thrombus, the automated motor pump comprising an external control panel configured to receive input from an operator; andpower electronics configured to power and control the automated motor pump to generate a plurality of suction patterns having a plurality of intensity levels, a first intensity level having a first negative pressure between 100 and 350 mm Hg;', 'a second intensity level having a second negative pressure between 351 and 550 mm Hg; and', 'a third intensity level having a third negative pressure between 551 and 769 mm Hg; and, 'wherein the plurality of intensity levels compriseswherein a first crescendo suction pattern of the plurality of suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle comprising the first intensity level for a first duration, the second intensity level for a second duration after the first duration, and the third intensity level for a third duration after the second duration.2. The system of :wherein the first duration, the second duration, and the third duration are each between 1 and 30 seconds; andwherein a total duration of the repetitive cycle of the first crescendo suction pattern ...

THROMBUS ASPIRATION USING AN OPERATOR-SELECTABLE SUCTION PATTERN

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A system for facilitating aspiration of a thrombus in a vessel using an operator-selectable suction pattern , the system comprising:an automated motor pump configured to facilitate aspiration of the thrombus, the automated motor pump comprising an external control panel configured to receive input from an operator; andpower electronics configured to power and control the automated motor pump to generate a plurality of variable suction patterns having a plurality of intensity levels, a first intensity level having a first negative pressure; and', 'a second intensity level having a second negative pressure,', 'wherein the first negative pressure is between 551 and 769 mm Hg, and', 'wherein the first negative pressure is more negative than the second negative pressure;, 'wherein the plurality of intensity levels compriseswherein a first variable suction pattern of the plurality of variable suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle comprising the first intensity level for a first duration and the second intensity level for a second duration after the first duration,wherein the first duration and the second duration are each between 1 and 30 seconds, andwherein a total duration of the repetitive cycle of the first variable suction pattern is between 1 minute and 15 ...

STABILIZED BRAIDED BIAXIAL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME

A flat broad good is manufactured from a portion of an intermediate braided structure laid into flat broad good form. The portion forming the flat broad good is a stabilized braided biaxial structure. 1. A method of manufacturing a flat broad good comprisingproviding an intermediate braided structure; andlaying at least a portion of the structure into flat broad good form; where the portion forming the flat broad good is a stabilized braided biaxial structure.2. The method of where the intermediate braided structure is a generally biaxially braided sleeve including at least two tow materials in oblique directions and has at least one triaxially braided region.3. The method of where the triaxial region includes thermoplastic tow materials laid in a longitudinal direction.4. The method of where the thermoplastic tow materials laid in a longitudinal direction are generally of lower strength as compared to the tow materials in the oblique directions.5. The method of further comprising:applying heat to the triaxial region of the structure to affect melting of the longitudinal thermoplastic tow materials.6. The method of further comprising:slitting the intermediate braided structure along a cut line in the triaxial region.7. The method of further comprising:trimming away at least one section of the triaxial region.8. The method of where the intermediate braided structure is a generally biaxially braided tape including at least two tow materials in oblique directions and has at least one triaxially braided region.9. The method of where the triaxial region includes thermoplastic tow materials laid in a longitudinal direction.10. The method of where the thermoplastic tow materials laid in a longitudinal direction are generally of lower strength as compared to the tow materials in the oblique directions.11. The method of further comprising:applying heat to the triaxial region of the structure to affect melting of the longitudinal thermoplastic tow materials.12. The method of ...

Method for Producing a Multilayer Fiber Composite Preform for a Fiber Composite Component

A method produces a fiber composite preform for a fiber composite component. The fiber composite preform has a plurality of layers of a fiber roving. The method includes: providing a support core for arranging the fiber roving s on a braiding device, the support core having a support core longitudinal axis, producing a first braided fabric layer from fiber rovings on the support core in a first braiding direction parallel to the support core longitudinal axis of the support core by the braiding device, and producing a second braided fabric layer from fiber rovings on the first braided fabric layer by the braiding device. The second braided fabric layer is produced in a second braiding direction parallel to the support core longitudinal axis, the second braiding direction being opposite the first braiding direction. 1. A method for producing a fiber composite preform having a plurality of layers of fiber rovings for a fiber composite component , the method comprising:providing a support core for disposing the fiber rovings on a braiding device, wherein the support core has a support core longitudinal axis;generating a first braided fabric layer from fiber rovings on the support core, in a first braiding direction parallel to the support core longitudinal axis of the support core, by way of the braiding device; andgenerating a second braided fabric layer from fiber rovings on the first braided fabric layer by way of the braiding device,whereinthe second braided fabric layer is generated in a second braiding direction parallel to the support core longitudinal axis, wherein the second braiding direction is counter to the first braiding direction.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe providing of the support core is performed by a robotic device.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:after generating the first braided fabric layer and/or after generating the second braided fabric layer, cutting-off projecting fibers of the braided fiber roving ...

Composites comprising collagen extracted from sarcophyton sp. coral

Isolated composites are disclosed comprising collagen fibers isolated from a Sarcophyton sp. coral. An exemplary composite comprises as a first component a bundle of collagen fibers, the collagen fibers being isolated from a Sarcophyton sp. coral, and a second component selected from the group consisting of a polysaccharide, a polypeptide, polylipid, a synthetic polymer, a metal and a mineral, wherein the bundle of collagen fibers comprise woven fibers, twisted fibers, braided fibers, knitted fibers, tied fibers, or sutured fibers. Uses thereof and method of generating are also disclosed.

Flexible Endoscope and Methods of Making Same

An endoscope includes a handle connected to a flexible, steerable, kink-resistant insertion tube. An endoscope insertion tube may include a shaft, a lower durometer section proximate to a distal end of the shaft, and a higher durometer section positioned between the lower durometer section and a medium durometer section. The endoscope insertion tube may further include a fourth thermoplastic laminate section proximate to a proximal end of the shaft and having a higher durometer. A method of making an endoscope insertion tube may include inserting a mandrel with one, two, or more lateral slots and a liner into a shaft, wherein the liner is positioned between the mandrel and the shaft, bonding a bonded portion of the liner to an inner surface of the shaft, separating other portion(s) of the liner from the shaft, and inserting a first deflection wire in a gap between the shaft and the unbonded portion(s) of the liner. 1. A method of making an endoscope insertion tube or components thereof , the method comprising:a. positioning a primary liner on a primary mandrel having an hourglass shape and at least a first slot and a second slot;b. positioning a secondary liner on each of at least two secondary mandrels;c. nesting each of the two secondary mandrels with deflection channel liners within the first slot and the second slot of the primary mandrel;d. wherein the primary liner is between the primary mandrel and the secondary mandrels;e. braiding a shaft around the primary liner and the secondary mandrels;f. positioning a plastic laminate on an exterior of the shaft;g. bonding portions of the primary liner and the plastic laminate to the shaft;h. removing the primary mandrel from the primary liner such that the primary liner defines a hollow inner lumen; andi. removing the secondary mandrels from the deflection channel liners such that the deflection channel liners define at least two hollow deflection channels positioned within the shaft and outside the inner lumen of the ...

PORTABLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

A portable manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing device and a braiding device. The system also includes systems for capturing customized foot information from a foot. The additive manufacturing device can be used to form a footwear last having a geometry corresponding to the customized foot information. The footwear last can be placed through the braiding device to form a braided component for an article of footwear. A welding device can be used to attach overlay components to the braided component. Sole components may be separately formed and attached to the braided component. 1. A portable manufacturing system , comprising:a portable housing defining and interior and including a towing system, wherein the towing system is configured to be attached to a towing vehicle so that the portable housing can be towed by the towing vehicle;an additive manufacturing device disposed within the interior of the portable housing; anda braiding device disposed within the interior of the portable housing,wherein the additive manufacturing device is configured to form a footwear last and wherein the braiding device is configured to form a braided footwear component on the footwear last.2. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable housing is a semi-trailer.3. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable housing is a shipping container.4. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable manufacturing system further includes a sensing device claim 1 , the sensing device being configured to capture customized foot information from a foot claim 1 , and wherein the sensing device is disposed within the interior of the portable housing.5. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable manufacturing system further includes a welding device and wherein the welding device is disposed within the interior of the portable housing.6. The portable ...

Braided Article And Method Of Making

In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a footbed component;an interior braided layer;an outer surface of the interior braided layer being attached to an upper surface of the footbed component;an exterior braided layer;an inner surface of the exterior braided layer being attached to a lower surface of the footbed component; andwherein the interior braided layer is attached to the exterior braided layer.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the exterior braided layer.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the interior braided layer.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer is formed of a first material and the exterior braided layer is formed of a second material claim 1 , wherein the first material has different material properties than the second material.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material and wherein the exterior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material.6. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a heel counter is located between the interior braided layer and the exterior braided layer.7. ...

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. ...

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 ...

TIE DOWN RATCHET AND STRAP

A tie down ratchet and strap includes, a ratchet shaft rotatably mounted in a ratchet body having a slot for receiving a wind-up strap therethough, a pair of ratchet wheels mounted on the ratchet shaft, a ratchet handle with a pawl engaging the ratchet wheels to rotate the ratchet shaft, a locking bar securing the ratchet wheels and ratchet shaft in position when the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheels, an anchor strap with a connector for securing the ratchet assembly to a first anchor point, and a wind-up strap including a non-metallic fabric strap with a braided metal outer cover extending continuously over the length of the non-metallic fabric strap. 1. A tie down ratchet and strap comprising: a ratchet body having first and second ends;', 'a ratchet shaft rotatably mounted in the ratchet body adjacent the first end of the ratchet body, the ratchet shaft having a slot for receiving a wind-up strap therethough;', 'a pair of ratchet wheels mounted on the ratchet shaft adjacent opposing ends of the shaft, the ratchet wheels including a plurality of teeth around the perimeter of the wheel;', 'a ratchet handle with a spring-loaded pawl, the spring loaded pawl engaging the teeth of the ratchet wheels to rotate the ratchet shaft upon movement of the ratchet handle in a first direction;', 'an anchor strap affixed to ratchet body adjacent the second end of the ratchet body, the anchor strap including a connector for connecting the anchor strap to first anchor point for securing the ratchet assembly to a first anchor point; and', 'a wind-up strap, the wind-up strap including a non-metallic fabric strap with a braided metal outer cover extending continuously over the length of the non-metallic fabric strap., 'a ratchet assembly including2. The tie down ratchet and strap of wherein the wind-up strap further comprises a connector utilized to secure the ratchet assembly to a second anchor point.3. The tie down ratchet and strap of wherein the braided metal cover has a ...

WOVEN TEXTILE

The woven textile has a first end and an opposite second end. A longitudinal direction is defined by the first end and the second end. The woven textile includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and at least one binding thread. The upper layer includes at least one first braid woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions. The lower layer includes at least one second braid woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions. The binding thread fixes the first braid and the second braid together by weaving so that the upper layer and the lower layer are positioned by the binding thread. 1. A woven textile , having a first end and an opposite second end , a longitudinal direction being defined by the first end and the second end , the woven textile including:an upper layer, including at least one first braid, the first braid being woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions;a lower layer, including at least one second braid, the second braid being woven by a plurality of filaments and extending in a meandering way to form a plurality of hollow portions;at least one binding thread, fixing the first braid and the second braid together by weaving so that the upper layer and the lower layer are positioned by the binding thread.2. The woven textile of claim 1 , wherein the upper layer includes a plurality of said first braids claim 1 , the first braids extend along the longitudinal direction claim 1 , the lower layer includes a plurality of said second braids claim 1 , the second braids extend along the longitudinal direction claim 1 , the woven textile includes a plurality of binding threads claim 1 , each binding thread fixes at least one of the first braids and at least one of the second braids together by weaving.3. The woven textile of claim 2 , wherein each first braid extends wavily to have a ...

Method for manufacturing fishing net

Provided is a method for manufacturing a fishing net formed from a plastic net that can be handled by winding or folding although the net has plastic rigidity. The fishing net is manufactured by (1) a step of preparing a multifilament yarn formed by bundling a plurality of core-sheath type composite filaments, in each of which a core component is made of polyethylene terephthalate and a sheath component is made of polyolefin, (2) a step of preparing a yarn thread obtained by paralleling a plurality of the multifilament yarns, (3) a step of twisting or braiding four yarn threads 11, 12, 13, 14 to obtain a net constructed with strands 1 and intersections 2 , (4) a step of heat-treating the net under without pressure to melt the sheath component of the yarn threads 11, 12, 13, 14 constituting the strands 1 and the intersections 2 , followed by solidifying, thus obtaining a plastic net, and (5) a step of forming the fishing net using the plastic net.

BONDED SLICKLINE AND METHODS OF USE

Disclosed is an improved tension member or slickline used in wellbore intervention operations. One exemplary tension member includes a first portion comprising a metallic material and having a distal end, a second portion comprising a non-metallic material and having a proximal end, and a joint coupling the proximal end of the second portion to the distal end of the first portion. 1. A tension member , comprising:a first portion comprising a metallic material and having a distal end;a second portion comprising a non-metallic material and having a proximal end; anda joint coupling the proximal end of the second portion to the distal end of the first portion.2. The tension member of claim 1 , wherein the metallic material comprises at least one of steel claim 1 , plow steel claim 1 , stainless steel claim 1 , INCONEL® claim 1 , carbon steel claim 1 , alloy steel claim 1 , spring steel claim 1 , maraging steel claim 1 , weathering steel claim 1 , tool steel claim 1 , and the like.3. The tension member of claim 1 , wherein the non-metallic material comprises at least one of a plastic claim 1 , a composite claim 1 , and an elastomer.4. The tension member of claim 3 , wherein the composite comprises a polymer reinforced with one or more of carbon fibers claim 3 , carbon nanotubes claim 3 , glass fibers claim 3 , fiberglass claim 3 , polymer fibers claim 3 , metal fibers claim 3 , ceramic fibers claim 3 , and combinations thereof.5. The tension member of claim 1 , wherein the joint is formed using at least one of a metal-to-composite binding technique claim 1 , a temperature cure processing claim 1 , a UV cure processing claim 1 , a mechanical bonding technique claim 1 , a hydraulic pressure bonding technique claim 1 , and an adhesive claim 1 , or any combination thereof.6. (canceled)7. The tension member of claim 1 , wherein the joint comprises braiding the proximal end of the second portion onto the distal end of the first portion.8. (canceled)9. The tension member of ...

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.

Plexus of Filaments with Linked Members

Disclosed herein is a plexus of filaments which is composed of paired filaments which travel extensively around one another to form a double helix structure, where each pair of filaments belongs to a group of filaments, traverse at crossing angles to other filaments which belong to at least another group of filaments, thus repetitively crossing the paths of the filament pairs in at least another group of filaments. Also defined within the specifications and claims herein is the linking of the filaments between the different paired groups of filaments, which facilitates the distribution of tension between the filaments within a plexus of filaments. Herein described are plexuses which exhibit greater conformal and constrictive qualities in comparison to the prior art. Also disclosed is a method of producing filament structures for a variety of uses including composite structures, with enhanced structural properties, including but not limited to; tension displacement properties, for use in applications requiring conformal load distribution with minimal weight. 1. A plexus of filaments , comprising:two or more groups of filaments;wherein the filaments within each of the groups of filaments consist of at least one pair of filaments; and,wherein each filament within each pair of filaments traverse along paths which cross each other repetitively along their lengths; and,wherein the paired filaments within each of the said two or more groups of filaments traverse along paths which cross the paths of the other group(s) of paired filaments; and,wherein filaments in each of the pairs of filaments belonging to each group of filaments, link to filaments in each of the other groups of filaments.2. A plexus of filaments claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 ,wherein each filament within each pair of filaments cross alternatively above and below each other along their lengths; andwherein each filament within each pair of filaments cross alternatively above and below filaments within the ...

STENTS WITH ATTACHED LOOPED ENDS

An open frame prosthesis is formed with looped end terminations at its proximal and distal ends. At one end of the prosthesis, the filaments or strands are welded together in pairs to form strand couplings. A plurality of loop segments are connected to the strand couplings, one loop segment for each pair of adjacent strand couplings. In one version of the prosthesis, strands at the opposite end are bent to form looped ends. In another version, loop segments are connected to pairs of strand couplings at both ends of the prosthesis. The loop segments can be connected to the couplings by welding, fusion bonds, or tubes, which are either crimped or heat shrunk. 1. A prosthesis comprising:a plurality of wires forming a mesh, wherein terminal ends of the plurality of wires are joined together at a first end of the mesh to form a plurality of strand junctions; anda plurality of spaced apart loops at the first end of the mesh, each loop defined by a pair of adjacent first and second strand junctions, wherein the mesh includes a single loop for each pair of adjacent first and second strand junctions, the first strand junction formed of a terminal end of a first wire of the plurality of wires forming the mesh and a terminal end of a second wire of the plurality of wires forming the mesh, the second strand junction formed of a terminal end of a third wire of the plurality of wires forming the mesh;wherein the terminal end of the first wire is longer than the terminal end of the second wire to provide a strand extension extending beyond the terminal end of the second wire and looping back to be attached to the second strand junction.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the mesh comprises a second end having loops.3. The prosthesis of claim 2 , wherein each spaced apart loop provides a smooth claim 2 , rounded claim 2 , blunt end.4. The prosthesis of claim 2 , wherein each spaced apart loop is a blunt and flexible end termination.5. The prosthesis of claim 2 , wherein the ...

SILICON CARBIDE REINFORCED ZIRCONIUM BASED CLADDING

A method for making an improved nuclear fuel cladding tube includes reinforcing a Zr alloy tube by first winding or braiding ceramic yarn directly around the tube to form a ceramic covering, then physically bonding the ceramic covering to the tube by applying a first coating selected from the group consisting of Nb, Nb alloy, Nb oxide, Cr, Cr oxide, Cr alloy, or combinations thereof, by one of a thermal deposition process or a physical deposition process to provide structural support member for the Zr tube, and optionally applying a second coating and optionally applying a third coating by one of a thermal deposition process or a physical deposition process. If the tube softens at 800° C.-1000° C., the structural support tube will reinforce the Zr alloy tube against ballooning and bursting, thereby preventing the release of fission products to the reactor coolant. 1. A method of making a nuclear fuel cladding tube comprising:covering a zirconium alloy tube with ceramic fiber yarn by applying the yarn directly onto the tube; andapplying a first coating to bind the ceramic fiber yarn to the tube.2. The method recited in wherein the first coating is made of a material selected from the group consisting of Nb claim 1 , Nb alloy claim 1 , Nb oxide claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , Cr alloy claim 1 , Cr oxide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method recited in wherein the first coating is applied by one of a physical vapor deposition process or a thermal deposition process.4. The method recited in wherein the thermal deposition process is one of a cold spray or a hot spray process.5. The method recited in wherein the physical vapor deposition process selected from the group consisting of evaporation and sputtering.6. The method recited in wherein the physical vapor deposition process is selected from the group consisting of cathodic arc vapor deposition claim 3 , magnetron sputtering deposition claim 3 , and pulsed laser deposition.8. The method recited in wherein the first ...

THREAD

A stiffening thread for use in increasing the durability of a crease in a panel of fabric comprises at least one ply of thermofusible material having a melting point between 75° C. and 125° C. and at least one carrier ply of material which is not thermofusible, having a melting point above 125° C., wherein the at least one thermofusible ply is a monofilament thermofusible ply. 1. A stiffening thread for use in increasing the durability of a crease in a panel of fabric , the thread comprising at least one ply of thermofusible material having a melting point between 75° C. and 125° C. and at least one carrier ply of material which is not thermofusible , having a melting point above 125° C. , the thread further comprising at least one characteristic selected from the group consisting of:a) the at least one thermofusible ply is a monofilament thermofusible plyb) the thread is of wrapped construction with the carrier ply providing a core and the thermofusible ply being wrapped around the carrier plyc) the carrier ply is of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and is soluble in water at temperatures of above 40° C.d) the thread is of braided construction.2. A thread according to comprising at least two thermofusible plies.3. A thread according to wherein the melting point the thermofusible material is between 80° C. and 125° C.4. A thread according to claim wherein the melting point of the thermofusible material is 85° C.5. A thread according to wherein the melting point of the thermofusible material is 110° C.6. A thread according to wherein each thermofusible ply has a grist of between 100 and 600 Denier.7. A thread according to wherein each carrier ply has grist of between 75 and 400 Denier.8. A thread according to having a carrier ply of grist between 220 and 280 Denier and a thermofusible ply of between 400 and 500 Denier.9. A thread according to wherein the thermofusible ply is of monofilament construction.10. A thread according to wherein the thread is of braided construction. ...

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 ...

Monofilament-reinforced hollow fiber membrane with scalloped lumen

A hollow fiber membrane is formed by embedding a braid having a spiral open weave of monofilaments only, to avoid a “whiskering” problem. The open weave is characterized by contiguous, circumferential, rhomboid-shaped areas of polymer film separated by monofilaments. When the braid is supported on a plasticized PVA cable having a scalloped periphery, the braid can be infiltrated with membrane polymer which, when coagulated, embeds the braid positioning it around the lumen. The embedded spiral weave, free of any circumferentially constricting monofilament, allows the membrane to be biaxially distensible. The membrane has “give” not only in the axial or longitudinal direction but also in the radial direction. “Give” in the radial direction permits soiled membranes to be backwashed under higher pressure than in a comparable braid which is not radially distensible.

Ozone Generation With Directly Cooled Plasma

An ozone generator with a high voltage electrode and at least one counter electrode which limit a gap in which at least one dielectric is arranged and which is flowed through by a gas flow in the direction of flow. The high voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode are provided with a connection for an electrical power supply to generate silent discharges. A fabric is arranged in the gas flow. The fabric includes a material combination including at least one wire and at least one electrically non-conductive fiber.

Textile Materials Comprising Tapes In Two Oblique Orientations And Its Method And Means For Production

A variety of textile materials comprising tapes oriented in two oblique orientations relative to the textile's length and width directions, called OFT for Oblique Fibre Textiles, are disclosed. Such OFTs are provided with secondary structural integrity/stability, in addition to primary structural integrity/stability, for improved resistance to formation of openings/gaps. OFTs comprising tapes, particularly Spread Fibre and Highly Drawn Polymeric types, are needed in a number of applications such as ballistic mitigation, composite materials, safety products etc. because they provide improved performance, material properties/functions and aesthetics. Such OFTs can be used either independently or in combination with other textile materials. Different types of OFTs are producible by a novel OFT forming process which is technically unlike weaving and braiding processes. 1. A fabric of bias type comprising:a fabric portion formed of a plurality of tapes;wherein the fabric portion has a width, a thickness and a length, wherein the width extends from a first side of the fabric portion to a second side of the fabric portion, the first side being parallel to the second side along a length direction of the fabric portion, said fabric portion further comprising at least a middle part between the first side and the second side;wherein the plurality of tapes comprises a first set of tapes of the plurality of tapes and a second set of tapes of the plurality of tapes;wherein each of the plurality of tapes is a spread fiber tape, having been spread from parent tows and having a distribution of fibers arranged linearly and parallel to each other, oriented in a length direction of the tape;wherein the first set of tapes are arranged in an intersecting and overlapping fashion with the second set of tapes;wherein the first set of tapes and the second set of tapes are structurally linked with each other;wherein each tape of the plurality of tapes is provided in a discrete length and ...

CHAIN WITH ENDLESS BRAIDED CHAIN-LINK

A chain includes a plurality of interconnected chain links, wherein at least one of the chain links comprises a Turk's head braided core having at least two consecutive turns of at least one primary strand. The at least one primary strand includes polymeric elongated elements having a tenacity of at least 1.0 N/tex. 1. A chain comprising:a plurality of interconnected chain links, whereinat least one of the chain links comprises a Turk's head braided core comprising at least two consecutive turns of at least one primary strand, whereinthe at least one primary strand comprises polymeric elongated elements having a tenacity of at least 1.0 N/tex.2. The chain according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one primary strand is a tendon of parallel polymeric yarns.3. The chain according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one primary strand is a braided claim 1 , twisted or laid rope.4. The chain according to claim 1 , wherein the Turk's head braided core comprises a cross-section which is comprised of a number of cross-sections of the at least one first primary strand.5. The chain according to claim 1 , wherein the Turk's head braided core comprises at least three consecutive turns of the at least one primary strand.6. The chain according to claim 1 , wherein the Turk's head braided core comprises a plurality of primary strands claim 1 , wherein the Turk's head braided core comprises at least two consecutive turns of each of the plurality of primary strands.7. The chain according to claim 6 , whereineach of the plurality of primary strands comprises a plurality of polymeric elongated elements, and whereineach of the polymeric elongated elements is formed of the same type of polymer.8. The chain according to claim 6 , wherein at least one and another of the plurality of polymeric elongated elements differ by at least one property selected from the group consisting of material claim 6 , tenacity claim 6 , yarn titer claim 6 , filament titer and creep rate.9. The chain ...

Aspiration systems

Thrombus aspiration may be performed using manual negative intermittent suction (e.g., provided by a syringe) or using an automated negative suction device (e.g., provided by a vacuum pump). The suction device may be connected through suction tubing to a hub of a catheter. The automated negative suction device may include an external control panel for the operator configured to allow the operator to choose from any of a plurality of suction patterns during an aspiration procedure.

VARIABLE POROSITY INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

A vascular occlusion device for effectively occluding blood flow and pressure to a vascular defect while simultaneously not occluding blood flow and pressure to adjacent vasculature is provided. The vascular occlusion device can include a tubular member that has variable porosity regions along its length. The tubular member can be formed of a plurality of filaments that have different cross-sectional shapes along their length that are indexed to the variable porosity regions along the length of the tubular member. 1. A method of manufacturing a tubular intravascular implant , comprising:providing a plurality of supply spools, each having a supply of a filament having a round cross-sectional shape;advancing the filaments on each supply spool to a corresponding collection spool;deforming a selected number of the filaments in a selected region thereof at selected intervals between the supply spools and the collection spools such that at least some of the collection spools have filaments with a round cross-sectional shape and a flattened cross-sectional shape;utilizing the filaments in the collection spools in a filament braiding device to form a tubular member with an outer surface defined by the braided filaments, the tubular member having a length with regions of a first, lower porosity and regions of a second, higher porosity.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of cutting the tubular member to form a plurality of intravascular stents claim 1 , each sent having a first length region of a first claim 1 , lower porosity characterized by the presence of filaments having a flattened cross-sectional shape.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the intravascular stents each have at least one second length region of a second claim 2 , higher porosity characterized by the presence of filaments having a rounded cross-sectional shape.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein all of the collection spools have filaments with a flattened cross-sectional shape. The present ...

Stent

In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer. 1. A stent delivery device comprising:a stent having proximal loops with one or more coils wrapped around the proximal loops;a pusher used to deliver the stent through a catheter;the pusher having a distal portion with first and second enlarged diameter regions, the first and second enlarged diameter regions separated by a reduced diameter region;wherein the one or more coils are contained within the reduced diameter region with clearance between the one or more coils and the first and second enlarged diameter regions while the pusher delivers the stent through the catheter.2. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the coils are radiopaque.3. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second enlarged diameter regions are radiopaque marker bands.4. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the coils are distal of a proximal end of the stent.5. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein proximal retraction of the pusher causes the coils to contact the first enlarged diameter region.6. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein distal pushing of the pusher causes the coils to contact the second enlarged diameter region.7. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the stent has a plurality of proximal loops claim 1 , with some larger proximal loops and some smaller proximal loops.8. The stent delivery device of claim 7 , wherein only the larger proximal loops utilize the coils.9. The stent delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the stent has a plurality of distal loops claim 1 , with some larger distal loops and some smaller distal ...

Braided textile sleeve with hot-melt adhesive yarn and method of construction thereof

A protective braided sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a seamless, circumferentially continuous, tubular braided wall having a cavity extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes a plurality of yarns braided with one another, with at least one or more of the yarns including a bicomponent yarn including a core and an outer adhesive sheath adapted to be selectively melted to bond the wall to an elongate member extending through the cavity.

BRAIDED WIRE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND BRAIDED WIRE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

Provide is a braided wire manufacturing method and a braided wire manufacturing apparatus which can produce a braided wire accurately braided without distortion. In a braided wire manufacturing apparatus, a plurality of conductive wires fed from a wire feeding mechanism are braided into a braided wire from a convergence position after passing through a mesh hole die, and the braided wire after passing along a guide roller is wound up using a capstan unit. The guide roller has a guide width for horizontal direction restriction so that movement of the braided wire in the horizontal direction falls within a predetermined restriction width from an ideal center position. The guide roller is provided at a height of a braid pitch of the braided wire in the perpendicular direction from the convergence position as a second feature. 1. A braided wire manufacturing method in which , after obtaining a braided wire by braiding a plurality of wire members , the braided wire is wound up using a take-up unit , the method comprising:feeding the plurality of wire members from a wire feeding mechanism toward a mesh hole die;passing the plurality of wire members through a path restricting section provided on a moving path which is a path of the plurality of wire members that extends along a first direction passing through the mesh hole die up to the take-up unit, the plurality of wire members being braided into the braided wire from a convergence position before passing through the path restricting section; andwinding up the braided wire after passing through the path restricting section using the take-up unit, wherein:the path restricting section is capable of performing a second direction restriction so that movement of the braided wire in the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, falls within a predetermined restriction width from an ideal center position that coincides with a winding position of the braided wire by the take-up unit, and the path ...

ECO-FRIENDLY CROCHET STYLE SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD

An eco-friendly crochet style synthetic braiding hair and its manufacturing method are disclosed. The synthetic braiding hair is comprised of a plurality of the first synthetic fibers configured to easily form a curly shape; a plurality of the second synthetic fibers configured to be half-length of the plurality of the first synthetic fibers and have a high elastic recovery to maintain curly shape; and a plurality of the combined synthetic fibers is made by plurality of the second synthetic fibers being combined in the middle of the plurality of the first synthetic fibers and folded together. 1. An eco-friendly crochet style synthetic braiding hair comprising:a plurality of the first synthetic fibers configured to easily form curly shape;a plurality of the second synthetic fibers configured to have high elastic recovery to maintain curly shape therein; andwherein a plurality of the combined synthetic fibers is formed by the plurality of the second synthetic fibers being placed in the middle of the plurality of the first synthetic fibers and folded together.2. The synthetic braiding hair of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of the first synthetic fibers and the plurality of the second synthetic fibers are pre-treated to create unevenness and irregularity on surfaces thereof to resemble natural human hair.3. The synthetic braiding hair of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of the first synthetic fibers is capable of hot water setting to form curly hair.4. The synthetic braiding hair of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of the second synthetic fibers is capable of maintaining curly shape of the plurality of the combined synthetic fibers by material characteristics of high elastic recovery thereof.5. The synthetic braiding hair of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of the second synthetic fibers is capable of hot water setting to form curly hair and its weight is lighter and more volumetric than the plurality of the first synthetic fiber.6. The synthetic braiding hair of claim 3 , ...

BRAIDED TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH LOCKED YARNS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A protective braided sleeve and method of construction are provided. The braided sleeve includes a seamless, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall includes a plurality of yarns braided with one another. At least one of the yarns is activatable to lock the plurality of yarns in fixed relation with one another to inhibit the expansion of the wall. 1. A protective braided sleeve , comprising:a seamless, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends, said wall including a plurality of yarns braided with one another, at least one of said yarns being activatable to lock said plurality of yarns in fixed relation with one another to inhibit the expansion of said wall.2. The protective braided sleeve of claim 1 , wherein said at least one activatable yarn includes a low melt yarn provided to melt and solidify and bond abutting ones of said yarns with one another.3. The protective braided sleeve of claim 2 , wherein said wall includes non-activatable yarn claim 2 , with said at least one activatable yarn having a lower melt temperature than said non-activatable yarn.4. The protective braided sleeve of claim 3 , wherein said at least one activatable yarn and said non-activatable yarn are provided in an equal number of ends with one another.5. The protective braided sleeve of claim 4 , wherein said activatable yarns and said non-activatable yarns are braided in a respective 1:1 braid pattern claim 4 , with said activatable yarns and said non-activatable yarns alternating with one another in opposite S and Z helical directions.6. The protective braided sleeve of claim 3 , wherein said activatable yarns and said non-activatable yarns are braided in a respective 1:2 braid pattern claim 3 , with said activatable yarns and said non-activatable yarns alternating with one another in opposite S and Z helical directions.7. ...

Woven retention devices, systems and methods

A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Stent

In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer. 1. An implant device comprising:a first woven cylindrical layer having a first porosity; said first woven cylindrical layer being formed from a single first wire crossing back and forth between a first end and a second end of said first woven cylindrical layer at a plurality of locations to form said first generally cylindrical shape with a plurality of loops at said first end and said second end; and,a second woven cylindrical layer having a second porosity, forming a second generally tubular shape, and located within said first generally tubular shape; said second woven layer being formed from one or more wires.2. The implant device of claim 1 , wherein said single first wire comprises a plurality of reduced diameter regions.3. The implant device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of reduced diameter regions are positioned along said first wire at overlapping wire positions.4. The implant device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of reduced diameter regions are positioned along said single first wire at overlapping wire positions when said implant device is in an expanded configuration claim 2 , so as to decrease a thickness of said implant device.5. The implant device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of reduced diameter regions are positioned along said first wire at overlapping wire positions when said implant device is in a compressed configuration claim 2 , so as to decrease a thickness of said implant device.6. The implant device of claim 2 , wherein said reduced diameter regions are caused by electropolishing or etching.7. The implant device of claim 2 , ...

CORE-SHEATH ROPE

The present invention relates to a core-sheath rope (), comprising an outer sheath () provided in the form of a hollow braid and an inner sheath () provided in the form of a hollow braid, wherein thread changes between threads () of the inner sheath () and threads () of the outer sheath () and/or enlacements between threads () of the inner sheath () and threads () of the outer sheath () are provided in certain places (). The rope according to the invention is characterized in that bridge threads () extending in the longitudinal direction of the rope are provided in the places of the thread changes and/or enlacements, with the threads of the outer sheath and the inner sheath, respectively, which change from the inside to the outside and from the outside to the inside, respectively, being guided around those bridge threads. 110-. (canceled)11. A core-sheath rope , comprising:an outer sheath provided in the form of a hollow braid; andan inner sheath provided in the form of a hollow braid,wherein thread changes between threads of the inner sheath and threads of the outer sheath and/or enlacements between threads of the inner sheath and threads of the outer sheath are provided in certain places,wherein in said places of the thread changes or enlacements, bridge threads extending in a longitudinal direction of the rope are provided, with the threads of the outer sheath and the inner sheath, respectively, which change from the inside to the outside and from the outside to the inside, respectively, being guided around the bridge threads.12. A core-sheath rope according to claim 11 , wherein the bridge threads are enlaced by the threads of the inner sheath and the threads of the outer sheath.13. A core-sheath rope according to claim 11 , wherein the rope comprises within the core one or several stationary threads extending in the longitudinal direction of the rope.14. A core-sheath rope according to claim 13 , wherein at least some of the core's stationary threads are ...

Low r, l, and c cable

The present disclosure describes a cable designed to minimize values for resistance, inductance, and capacitance, without the trade-offs of typical designs. The cable includes a plurality of conductors for each signal or leg, which may be configured as a braid of three subsets of braids of bonded pairs of insulated conductors. The bonded pairs may be twisted or untwisted, in close proximity such that inductance is reduced via magnetic field cancellation. Each leg may be separate and parallel, rather than interwoven or braided together, increasing the distance between the two signals and reducing capacitance. The legs may be positioned close to each other, such that their magnetic fields cancel to further reduce inductance.

FLEXIBLE COMPLIANT LINE FOR PROVIDING A LINKAGE BETWEEN A FIRST STRUCTURE AND A SECOND STRUCTURE

An elongate, flexible line for providing a linkage between a first structure and a second structure. The line may be a mooring line. It has a braided tubular sheath, the sheath being able to change reversibly and repeatedly in length and its braided structure being such that an increase in sheath length is accompanied by a lateral dimensional decrease. Within the sheath is an impervious flexible bladder. The bladder defines a fluid-containing internal chamber which is acted on by the sheath so that the volume of the chamber varies with the sheath length. A pressure source arranged to pressurise the chamber. A restricted passage communicates with the chamber. 1. An elongate , flexible line for providing a linkage between a first structure and a second structure , the line comprising:an elongate tubular sheath of braided material, the sheath being able to change reversibly and repeatedly in length and its braided structure being such that an increase in length of the sheath is accompanied by a decrease in its lateral dimension;an impervious flexible bladder within the sheath, the bladder defining a fluid-containing internal chamber which is acted on by the sheath so that the volume of the chamber varies with the length of the sheath;a pressure source arranged to pressurise the chamber; anda passage communicating with the chamber and incorporating a restriction; the pressurised bladder urges the sheath to expand laterally and so to contract in length; and', "an increase in length of the sheath causes fluid to be exhausted from the chamber through the restriction, increasing chamber pressure and providing a damping force opposed to the increase in the sheath's length."], 'so that in operation'}2. The line as claimed in in which first and second couplings are attached to the sheath claim 1 , being spaced from one another along the sheath's length claim 1 , and are configured to be coupled respectively to the first and second structures.3. The line as claimed in in which ...

BRAIDED CORD WITH CHANGING CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA

This application describes a braided cord containing a braided sheath and optionally a core surrounded by the braided sheath. The braided cord has changing cross-sectional area ranging from 0.0004 mmto 30 mmand contains one or more sections having a tapering angle ranging from 1° to 60° when observed in one direction along the cord axis. The change in the cross-sectional area of the cord can be achieved by changing the thickness of the braided sheath and/or changing the cross-sectional area of the core when the core is present. The thickness of the braided sheath can be adjusted by changing the size and/or twist level of one or more sheath strands, changing the pick count of the braided sheath, and/or using one or more shaped sheath strands. This application also describes a process of producing the braided cord with changing cross-sectional area. 2. The braided cord of claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional area of the braided cord changes at a cross sectional area changing rate of larger than 1% per millimeter.3. The braided cord of claim 1 , whereinthe braided sheath has a pick count ranging from 6 to 3000 unit crossovers per liner meter of the braided cord, andthe filaments in the sheath strands have linear density ranging from 0.2 denier to 30 denier.4. The braided cord of claim 1 , wherein the braided sheath has changing thickness achieved by the braided sheath comprising one or more sheath strands having changing twist level.5. The braided cord of claim 1 , wherein the braided sheath has changing thickness achieved by the braided sheath having changing pick count.6. The braided cord of claim 1 , wherein the braided sheath has changing thickness achieved by the braided sheath comprising at least one shaped sheath strand claim 1 , which is an untwisted strand having a twist level of less than 1 turn per meter claim 1 , a cross-sectional aspect ratio of at least 3:1 claim 1 , and changing strand width.7. The braided cord of claim 1 , wherein the braided cord is a ...

INDICATOR MARKING TECHNOLOGY FOR TEXTILES

Improved methods, designs and/or systems for incorporating markings and/or other visual and/or tactilely identifiable indicia on woven, knitted, nonwoven, braided and/or felted textiles used for medical textile implants and prostheses, including medical graft prostheses that would not affect the overall mechanical performance of the textile. 1. A marked medical textile comprises:a medical textile; the medical textile including a primary yarn and a secondary yarn; anda marking indicator, the marking indicator being aligned parallel to a portion of the secondary yarn of the medical textile to preserve mechanical performance; wherein the preservation of mechanical performance of the marked medical textile comprises a burst strength substantially equal to an unmarked medical textile.2. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the medical textile comprises a woven medical textile or a knit medical textile.3. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the secondary yarn comprises a weft.4. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the marking indicator comprises a marking from a UV laser.5. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the medical textile comprises a plain weave.6. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the medical textile comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or ultra-high weight molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE).7. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the marking indicator comprises characters or graphics.8. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the marking indicator comprises a size claim 1 , the size is a range between 0.001% to 100% of area of medical textile.9. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the marking indicator being aligned parallel to a portion of the secondary yarn of the medical textile forms a marked surface claim 1 , the marked surface is flush relative to an unmarked surface of the medical textile.10. The marked medical textile of claim 1 , wherein the marking indicator ...

COMPOSITE LENGTHY BODY

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a lengthy body comprising high performance polyethylene fibres and a polymeric resin comprising the steps of applying an aqueous suspension of a polymeric resin to HPPE fibres, assembling the HPPE fibres, partially drying the aqueous suspension, optionally applying a temperature, tension and/or a pressure treatment to the lengthy body wherein the polymeric resin is a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and/or propylene. The invention further relates to lengthy bodies obtainable by said method and articles comprising the lengthy body such nets, round slings, splices, belts or synthetic chain links. 1. A method for manufacturing a lengthy body comprising high performance polyethylene fibres and a polymeric resin throughout the lengthy body comprising the steps ofa) providing high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fibresb) applying an aqueous suspension of the polymeric resin to the HPPE fibres before, during or after;c) assembling the HPPE fibres to form a lengthy bodyd) at least partially drying the aqueous suspension of the polymeric resin applied in step b); to obtain a lengthy body comprising the high performance polyethylene fibres and the polymeric resin throughout the lengthy body upon completion of steps a), b), c) and d);e) optionally applying a temperature in the range from the melting temperature of the resin to 153° C. to the lengthy body of step c) before, during and/or after step d) to at least partially melt the polymeric resin; andf) optionally applying a pressure and/or a tension to the lengthy body obtained in step d) before, during and/or after step e) to at least partially compact and/or elongate the lengthy body,wherein the polymeric resin is a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and/or propylene and wherein said polymeric resin has a density as measured according to ISO1183 in the range from 860 to 930 kg/m3, a peak melting temperature in the range from 40 to 140° C. and a heat of fusion of at ...

Blood flow disruption devices and methods for the treatment of vascular defects

A blood flow disruption device for embolizing blood flowing into a vascular defect between a proximal vascular segment and a distal vascular segment, wherein the device includes a porous inner flow disruption element configured to extend through the defect between the proximal vascular segment and the distal vascular segment, whereby a first portion of the blood flowing into the inner flow disruption element from the proximal vascular segment is directed to flow into the defect and a second portion of the blood flowing into the inner flow disruption element is directed to flow into the distal vascular segment. A porous outer flow disruption element coaxially surrounds the inner flow disruption element and is radially expansible from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The outer flow disruption element, in its expanded state, promotes sufficient hemostasis of the first portion of the blood within the defect to embolize the defect.

SURGICAL BRAIDS

Apparatuses and methods for making surgical braids, the apparatuses and methods having active and passive tracks. Additionally, various embodiments of surgical braids having changing patterns of traces, alternating colors, alternating cores, and tubular and flat sections, and combinations thereof. 1. An apparatus for making surgical braids , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of bobbin carrier assemblies;an active track engaging at least some of the bobbin carrier assemblies;a passive track arranged to selectively engage at least one of the bobbin assemblies; anda gate positioned between the active track and the passive track, the gate defining an inter-track path and an intra-track path, the gate having an open position wherein the inter-track path is aligned between the active and passive tracks, the gate further having a closed position wherein the intra-track path is aligned with the active track.2. The apparatus of further comprising:a plate, the plate defining the active track and the passive track.3. The apparatus of wherein:the plate defines a plurality of grooves, the plurality of grooves at least partially forming the active and passive tracks.4. The apparatus of wherein:the gate defines a first groove, the first groove forming the intra-track path; andsecond and third grooves, the second and third intersecting each other and forming the inter-track path.5. The apparatus of wherein:the active track comprises a plurality of active track sections, the active track sections arranged to provide an endless track, the plurality of active track sections forming a clockwise oscillating path and a counterclockwise oscillating path, the clockwise oscillating path being out-of-phase from the clockwise oscillating path; andthe passive track comprises at least a first passive track section, the first passive track section being adjacent to at least one of the active track sections.6. The apparatus of wherein:the passive track section comprises at least a second ...

Method of making ceramic matrix slurry infused ceramic tows and ceramic matrix composites

Methods of making ceramic matrix prepregs are described. The methods include exposing a coated tow of ceramic fibers to a ceramic matrix slurry comprising a solvent and ceramic precursor. The coating is at least partially removed and the slurry infuses into the ceramic fibers to form prepreg. Steps to form ceramic matrix composites are also described, including forming the prepreg into a green body, and sintering the ceramic precursor.