3-Dimensional wave-guiding structure for horn or tube-type waveguides Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004183738 Publication date: 2004-09-23 Inventor(s): AMANO OSAMU (JP); WATANABE AKIHITO (JP) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6833821 Application Number: US20030388595 20030317 Priority Number(s): US20030388595 20030317; CA20032422296 20030314 IPC Classification: H01Q13/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: CA2422296 Abstract The presen ...

Patent Number: EP0243193, B1 Publication date: 1987-10-28 Inventor(s): KAWAMURA MINORU; WAKAHARA HIDEKI; MATSUO YOSHIHIRO Applicant(s): SEIKISUI CHEMICAL CO LTD (JP) Requested Patent: CA1313036 Application Number: EP19870303628 19870424 Priority Number(s): JP19870094096 19870415; JP19860095799 19860424 IPC Classification: H01B1/20; H01B5/14; B29D9/00; B32B27/20; D02G1/18; D04H11/04 EC Classification: B32B27/12, D02G1/18, D04B1/14, D04H11/04 Equivalents: DE3761864D, K ...

A CONNECTING ASSEMBLY Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005002000 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2005002000 Application Number: WO2004IB51014 20040625 Priority Number(s): US20030483772P 20030630 IPC Classification: H01R4/58 EC Classif ...

A FABRIC INTERFACE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004107831 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (GB); VU GIANG TRUONG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG TRUONG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2004107831 Application Number: WO2004IB50818 20040601 Priority Number(s): US20030475301P 20030603 IPC Classification: H05K3/00 E ...

Patent Number: CA2428884 Publication date: 2002-05-23 Inventor(s): PARK SUNGMEE (US); JAYARAMAN SUNDARESAN (US) Applicant(s): GEORGIA TECH RES INST (US) Requested Patent: CA2428884 Application Number: CA20012428884 20011114 Priority Number(s): US20000713161 20001114; WO2001US43549 20011114 IPC Classification: A61B5/04 EC Classification: Equivalents: AU1981402, EP1341441, JP2004513711T Abstract The present invention comprises a fabric-based sensor for monitoring v ...

A PRESSURE ACTIVATED INTERFACE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005001865 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2005001865 Application Number: WO2004IB51015 20040625 Priority Number(s): US20030483773P 20030630 IPC Classification: H01H13/70; A4 ...

A TEXTILE INTERCONNECT Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005002001 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor(s): PULFORD KATHERINE (GB); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): PULFORD KATHERINE (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2005002001 Application Number: WO2004IB51044 20040629 Priority Number(s): US20030483763P 20030630 IPC Classification: H01R4/58 EC Classi ...

A TOUCH SENSITIVE INTERFACE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005001678 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): PULFORD KATHARINE (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG T (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2005001678 Application Number: WO2004IB51032 20040628 Priority Number(s): US20030483776P 20030630 IPC Classification: G06F3/02 EC C ...

Patent number: NZ522562 Publication date: 2004-10-29 Inventor: LUSSEY DAVID; JONES DIANNE; LEFTLY STEVEN Applicant: PERATECH LTD;; CANESIS NETWORK LTD Classification: - international: H01H3/14 - european: H01H3/14B Application number: NZ20010522562 20010517 Priority number(s): GB20000011829 20000518; WO2001GB02183 20010517 Abstract of NZ522562 A variable resistance user-interface comprises textile-form flexible conductive electrodes (10, 12) connective to associated circui ...

A wearable electronic device Patent Number: EP1282018 Publication date: 2003-02-05 Inventor(s): BARNETT MR RICKY [JP]; VAARIO MR JARI [CN]; CHIPCHASE MR JAN [JP] Applicant(s): NOKIA CORP [FI] Requested Patent: EP1282018 Application Number: EP20010306689 20010803 Priority Number(s): EP20010306689 20010803 IPC Classification: G04G1/00 EC Classification: G04G1/02 Equivalents: US2003025670 Cited Documents: EP0660258; US4070649; WO9636960; US5790698 Abstract A w ...

Accessory device for a portable communications device Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2002119685 Publication date: 2002-08-29 Inventor(s): GARDENFORS TORBJORN (SE); BORGSTROM ANDERS (SE) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2002119685 Application Number: US20010996796 20011130 Priority Number(s): US20010996796 20011130; EP20000610123 20001130; US20000250468P 20001204 IPC Classification: H01R4/58 EC Classification: H04M1/02A2, H04M1/02A Equivalen ...

Patent Number: US6437422 Publication date: 2002-08-20 Inventor(s): NING TAK HUNG (US); KAGAN CHERIE R (US); SOLOMON PAUL M (US); DIMITRAKOPOULOS CHRISTOS DIMIT (US); SHAW JANE MARGARET (US) Applicant(s): IBM (US) Requested Patent: US6437422 Application Number: US20010852078 20010509 Priority Number(s): US20010852078 20010509 IPC Classification: H01L29/06 EC Classification: H01L29/06C, H01L41/113, H01L51/20B2B Equivalents: EP1390991 (WO02091490), JP2004527131T, TW5415 ...

Adjustable, electrically conductive bracelet United States Patent 6,215,639 Hee April 10, 2001 Abstract An adjustable, electrically conductive bracelet extensible about a user's limb and adapted to prevent inadvertent contact with a source of electrical potential. The buckle system has a lower aperture configured for the endpiece to be insertable therethrough such that the inserted endpiece is disposed between the inner surface of the bracelet and the limb. In addition, the buckle sys ...

AN SIGNAL-EMITTING FABRIC STRAIN GAUGE DEVICE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO03060449 Publication date: 2003-07-24 Inventor(s): SMELA ELISABETH Applicant(s): TECHNOSKIN LLC [US] Requested Patent: WO03060449 Application Number: WO2002US00132 20020103 Priority Number(s): WO2002US00132 20020103 IPC Classification: G01L5/10; G01B7/16; A61B5/11; A63H5/00 EC Classification: A61B5/11, A63H5/00, G01L5/04D, G01L5/10C Equivalents: AU2002249900 Cited ...

Anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid doped conductive textiles Patent Number: US5108829 Publication date: 1992-04-28 Inventor(s): KUHN HANS H [US] Applicant(s): MILLIKEN RES CORP [US] Requested Patent: US5108829 Application Number: US19910679746 19910403 Priority Number(s): US19910679746 19910403 IPC Classification: B05D5/12; B32B27/08; B32B27/26; B32B33/00 EC Classification: C08G61/12D1B, D06M23/00, D06N3/12, H01B1/12H4 Equivalents: Abstract A textile material, such as fibers, filaments, yarns and fabrics made therefrom, is rendered electrically conductive by a polypyrrole film deposited on the textile material by chemical oxidation of pyrrole in an aqueous solution also containing an oxidizing agent and anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid as a dopant.

Anti-static woven fabric and flexible bulk container United States Patent 6,675,838 Arthurs , et al. January 13, 2004 Abstract A method of making an ungrounded type flexible fabric container with a reduced energy of electrostatic discharge for use in a combustible environment is provided. A woven fabric is configured to form a flexible fabric container having sidewalls, a closed end and an open end. The woven fabric made as from a static dissipating fabric comprising fabric woven of ...

Antistatic reinforced fabric construction United States Patent 5,147,714 Ellison , et al. September 15, 1992 Abstract An antistatic laminated fabric having conductive tie yarns and a non-woven scrim which is laminated between two conductive sheets of PVC film. In one embodiment, all yarns in the warp direction are of the same denier, and the yarns in the weft direction are likewise all of the same denier. In another embodiment, heavier yarns are laid in regular intervals in both fabr ...

Antistatic Yarn, Fabric, Carpet and Fiber Blend Formed From Conductive or Quasi-Conductive Staple Fiber Patent Number: US2002136859 Publication date: 2002-09-26 Inventor(s): FISHER W KEITH [US]; ELLIOT JOHN J [US] Applicant(s): SOLUTIA INC [US] Requested Patent: WO0075406 Application Number: US20000586201 20000602 Priority Number(s): US19990137615P 19990603; WO2000US15245 20000602 IPC Classification: D05C17/00; D02G3/02; D02G3/36; B32B33/00 EC Classification: D01F1/0 ...

Patent Number: US2002186535 Publication date: 2002-12-12 Inventor(s): LEEUWEN GEORGE WILLARD VAN (US); SMITH GORDON JAMES (US) Applicant(s): IBM (US) Requested Patent: US6556444 Application Number: US20010853441 20010511 Priority Number(s): US20010853441 20010511 IPC Classification: H05K7/20 EC Classification: H05K7/20, H05K7/20F2 Equivalents: Abstract A system for cooling an electronic device containing a heat-generating component, comprises a surface thermally ...

Apparatus and method for creating flexible circuits United States Patent 6,697,694 Mogensenq February 24, 2004 Abstract A method and apparatus for forming a flexible circuit of predetermined design, and in particular to the making of a functioning flexible circuit by depositing multiple layers of a variety of materials in fluid or component form in a set configuration onto a substrate. A source for each of the materials is provided. In one embodiment, the materials are applied to t ...

Apparatus comprising electronic and/or optoelectronic circuitry and method for realizing said circuitry United States Patent 6,856,715 Ebbesen , et al. February 15, 2005 Abstract An apparatus/method for producing fabric-like electronic circuit patterns created by methodically joining electronic elements using textile fabrication-like methods in a predetermined arrangement. Inventors: Ebbesen; Thomas (Strasbourg, FR); Nordal; Per-Erik (Asker, NO) Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA (Oslo, NO) Appl. No.: 720084 Filed: December 20, 2000 PCT Filed: April 27, 2000 PCT NO: PCT/NO00/00137 371 Date: December 20, 2000 102(e) Date: December 20, 2000 PCT PUB.NO.: WO00/67539 PCT PUB. Date: November 9, 2000

APPARATUS WITH FABRIC SENSOR Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005030008 Publication date: 2005-04-07 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID LEE [GB]; BURKITT JOHN [GB]; NEWMAN ANDREW [GB]; FLORY KEVIN [GB] Applicant(s): ELEKSEN LTD [GB];; SANDBACH DAVID LEE [GB];; BURKITT JOHN [GB];; NEWMAN ANDREW [GB];; FLORY KEVIN [GB] Requested Patent: WO2005031557 Application Number: WO2004GB04079 20040924 Priority Number(s): GB20030022473 20030925; GB20030024979 20031027 ...

Aqueous coating composition for the preparation of electrically conductive coatings on textiles Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1284278 Publication date: 2003-02-19 Inventor(s): ZOSCHKE CHRISTINE (DE); KNERR INGE (DE); RITTER WOLFGANG (DE) Applicant(s): ROTTA GMBH (DE) Requested Patent: EP1284278, A3 Application Number: EP20020018092 20020813 Priority Number(s): EP20020018092 20020813; EP20010119520 20010814 IPC Classification: C08K9/02; C09D5/24; ...

Patent number: AU2003293789 Publication date: 2004-07-29 Inventor: WILLEMSEN STEPHANUS; STUUT HERMAN Applicant: TEIJIN TWARON B V Classification: - international: D06M13/292; B66B7/12; B66D1/54; B66B5/00; D07B1/14; D06M13/17; D06M15/53; D06M15/356; D06M11/76; D06M13/352 - european: Application number: AU20030293789 20031206 Priority number(s): WO2003EP13855 20031206; EP20030000120 20030102 Abstract not available for AU2003293789 Abstract of correspondent: EP1435407 The inve ...

United States Patent 6,128,999 Sepp , et al. October 10, 2000 Abstract The invention is directed to an arrangement for protection of active armor against attack by sensor guided armor piercing projectiles, preferably with twin shaped charges, wherein inflatable individual segments are arranged at the object to be protected so as to be pressure- and temperature regulated. Inventors: Sepp; Gunther (Ottobrunn, DE); Tessun; Franz (Unterschleissheim, DE) Assignee: Messerschmitt-Bolko ...

Application Number : 2003052875 Inventor : Applicant : INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG Issue Date : 06/26/2003 Application Filing Date : 12/04/2002 Application Publication Date : 06/26/2003 Publishing Authority : WO Abstract The invention relates to a method for electrically connecting an electric conductor (12) to an electronic component (18) involving the following steps: preparing a textile material (10), in which at least one flexible, wire-like and/or thread- like electric conductor (12) ...

Autonomous wearable computing device and method of artistic expression using same United States Patent 5,486,112 Troudet , et al. January 23, 1996 Abstract Educational devices using process-oriented educational methods are disclosed to prepare pre-school children, school children, and teenagers for keyboarding. The devices include sets of gloves and indicia applied to the fingers of the gloves to provide pictorial and alphanumeric representations of the computer keyboard. The visual a ...

Base webs for printed circuit board production using the foam process and acrylic fibers Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6258203 Publication date: 2001-07-10 Inventor(s): SABEL HAKAN (FI); ROKMAN KAY (FI); RENNELS KELLY (US); KOMLENIC ROD (US) Applicant(s): AHLSTROM GLASSFIBRE OY (US) Requested Patent: EP1222843 (WO0122784) Application Number: US19990399775 19990921 Priority Number(s): US19990399775 19990921 IPC Classification: D04H5/00 EC Class ...

Binary switch apparatus and method for manufacturing same United States Patent 6,858,811 Fitzgerald , et al. February 22, 2005 Abstract The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for the manufacture of binary switches for use in the medical monitoring field and membrane switches for use in a variety of contexts. More particularly, the instant invention involves the construction, manufacture, and operation of pressure sensitive patient sensors of ...

Body integral electronics packaging Patent Number: US5774338 Publication date: 1998-06-30 Inventor(s): WESSLING III FRANCIS CHRISTOPH [US] Applicant(s): MC DONNELL DOUGLAS CORP [US] Requested Patent: AU4500897 Application Number: US19960717410 19960920 Priority Number(s): US19960717410 19960920 IPC Classification: H05K5/00; A45F5/02; G06F1/16 EC Classification: G06F1/16P5 Equivalents: WO9812618 Abstract A body integral electronics package housing is formed ...

Patent Number: WO2004065671 Publication date: 2004-08-05 Inventor(s): SEGAL BRENT M; RUECKES THOMAS; WARD JONATHAN W Applicant(s): NANTERO INC (US) Requested Patent: WO2004065671 Application Number: WO2003US00839 20030113 Priority Number(s): WO2003US00839 20030113 IPC Classification: D01F9/12 EC Classification: Equivalents: Cited Documents: US6515339; EP1096533; US5973444 Abstract Carbon Nanotube Films, Layers, Fabrics, Ribbons, Elements and Articles are disc ...

Patent Number: JP2003166170 Publication date: 2003-06-13 Inventor(s): OGURA SUSUMU Applicant(s): TEIJIN LTD Requested Patent: JP2003166170 Application Number: JP20010362325 20011128 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/83; B32B15/08; B32B15/14; B60R21/32 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a surface-conductive fabric having a combination of high chemical resistance with good surface electrical conductivity. SOLUTION: This chemical-resistant surface-conductive fabric is such that at least one surface of a fabric is provided with a metallic film layer and an electrically conductive filler-containing resin layer is laminated thereon.

Patent number: JP2000223913 Publication date: 2000-08-11 Inventor: WEIBLEN KURT; LUCAS BERNHARD; SEIZ JUERGEN; KUGLER ANDREAS; DIETERICH ACHIM Applicant: BOSCH GMBH ROBERT Classification: - international: H01P5/08; H01P1/30 - european: Application number: JP20000011896 20000120 Priority number(s): DE19991002248 19990121 Abstract of JP2000223913 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the manufacture and to excellently compensate various different thermal expansions. SOLUTION: ...

CLOTH-LIKE HEATER Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: JP2002231423 Publication date: 2002-08-16 Inventor(s): TARUI HIROKI Applicant(s): TARUI SENI KOGYO KK Requested Patent: JP2002231423 Application Number: JP20010026739 20010202 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: H05B3/20; A47C7/74; B60H1/00; D04B1/00; D04B1/14; D04B21/00; D04B21/14; D06M11/83; F24D13/02 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cloth ...

Colour-woven fabric with shielded conductive monofilmant Patent Number: CN2476567Y Publication date: 2002-02-13 Inventor(s): YAN WEIBIN [CN] Applicant(s): YAN WEIBIN [CN] Requested Patent: CN2476567Y Application Number: CN20010237685U 20010430 Priority Number(s): CN20010237685U 20010430 IPC Classification: D02G3/04; D02G3/44 EC Classification: Equivalents:

COMPLETELY FLEXIBLE KEYBOARD MATRIX Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: CA2372706 Publication date: 2003-08-13 Inventor(s): LU J J (CA) Applicant(s): LU J J (CA) Requested Patent: CA2372706 Application Number: CA20022372706 20020213 Priority Number(s): CA20022372706 20020213 IPC Classification: H01H13/70; G06F3/023 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract This invention is about completely flexible keyboard matrix (flexible keyboa rd matrix), w ...

Patent Number: US6341504 Publication date: 2002-01-29 Inventor(s): ISTOOK CYNTHIA L (US) Applicant(s): VIVOMETRICS INC (US) Requested Patent: WO02060370 Application Number: US20010774333 20010131 Priority Number(s): US20010774333 20010131 IPC Classification: A61B5/04; D04B1/00 EC Classification: A61B5/00B, D04B1/14 Equivalents: EP1404219 (WO02060370), A3 Abstract A fabric for use in apparel of the type used for physiological monitoring of prescribed body functi ...

Composite EMI shield Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004172502 Publication date: 2004-09-02 Inventor(s): SEVERANCE CHRISTOPHER L (US); STIFFLER ROBERT E (US); NOBBS DOUGLAS (US); RICH DAVID C (US); LIONETTA WILLIAM G (US); VENTURA DANIEL S (US); YANTOSCA LOUIS M (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004172502 Application Number: US20040777331 20040212 Priority Number(s): US20040777331 20040212; US20040764946 20040126; US20030447263P 20030213; US200 ...

Application Number : 2002068354 Inventor : Applicant : ATMOSTAT ETUDES ET RECHERCHES Issue Date : 09/06/2002 Application Filing Date : 02/22/2002 Application Publication Date : 09/06/2002 Publishing Authority : WO Abstract The invention relates to a composite material characterised in that it comprises a skeleton consisting of single fibres and/or fabric made from the aforementioned fibres, said skeleton being embedded in a silica matrix. The invention also relates to the production me ...

Composite material, formed product and prepreg Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1314548 Publication date: 2003-05-28 Inventor(s): KUBOMURA KENJI (JP); WATANABE AKIHITO (JP) Applicant(s): SAKASE ADTECH CO LTD (JP) Requested Patent: US2004009728 Application Number: EP20010958582 20010828 Priority Number(s): WO2001JP07393 20010828; JP20000256740 20000828 IPC Classification: B32B5/28; C08J5/04; B29B11/16 EC Classification: B32B5/28, B29C70/22, B29C70/ ...

Composition Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005028294 Publication date: 2005-02-10 Inventor(s): LANT NEIL JOSEPH [GB]; WILLEY ALAN DAVID [US] Applicant(s): PROCTER & GAMBLE [US] Requested Patent: US2005028294 Application Number: US20040911905 20040805 Priority Number(s): US20030492888P 20030806; US20040911905 20040805 IPC Classification: D06M10/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract The present invention relates to a composition comp ...

Patent number: US6143414 Publication date: 2000-11-07 Inventor: COCA FELIP BALSELLS (ES); SIURANA ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ (ES) Applicant: Classification: - international: B32B27/38 - european: B29C70/08A; B29C70/88A2; H05K1/03C4B Application number: US19980150791 19980910 Priority number(s): ES19970001912 19970910 Abstract of US6143414 It includes two outer sheets of continuous-strand fiberglass fabric and a core of non-woven fiberglass formed by sheets of fiberglass paper, all ...

Computer and/or scanner system mounted on a glove United States Patent 5,514,861 Swartz , et al. May 7, 1996 Abstract A portable computer and/or scanner system includes a keyboard, another data input device such as an optical scanner, a data processor module and a display. All of these components are arranged on a glove to be worn by a system operator. The system is configured in two housings, the first mounted on a finger brace and the second on a wrist brace, both braces being att ...

Computerized clothing designer Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US5495568 Publication date: 1996-02-27 Inventor(s): BEAVIN WILLIAM C (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US5495568 Application Number: US19930175780 19931227 Priority Number(s): US19930175780 19931227; CA19932112297 19931223; EP19930310414 19931222; US19910801914 19911203; US19900550343 19900709 IPC Classification: G06F17/50 EC Classification: A61B5/0402B, G06F19/00A2, G06T17/00, G09B2 ...

Conducting yarn United States Patent 5,881,547 Chiou , et al. March 16, 1999 Abstract The present invention relates to conducting yarn. The conducting yarn of the invention mainly consists of a strand of nonconductive yarn crossedly wrapped with two stainless steel threads. The yarn made in this way has better softness, high impact strength, and good conducting properties, and is especially adaptable for use in fencing jackets. Inventors: Chiou; Hsin-Hsiung (Taipei, TW); Chiu; Sh ...

Conductive (electrical, ionic and photoelectric) membrane articlers, and method for producing same United States Patent 6800155 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: Senecal; Kris (N. Smithfield, RI);Samuelson; Lynne (Marlborough, MA);Sennett; Michael (Sudbury, MA);Schreuder-Gibson; Heidi (Holliston, MA) Abstract: A conductive (electrical, ionic, and photoelectric) polymer membrane article, comprising a non-woven membrane of polymer fibers, wherein at least some of the fibers have diameters of ...

CONDUCTIVE BUTTONHOLE INTERCONNECT Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004100691 Publication date: 2004-11-25 Inventor(s): MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (GB); VU GIANG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2004100691 Application Number: WO2004IB01617 20040513 Priority Number(s): US20030471702P 20030519 IPC Classification: A41D1/00 ...

Patent number: JP2004300657 Publication date: 2004-10-28 Inventor: MORIOKA KANAME; SUZUKI AKIRA; TAKANAGA HIDETOSHI Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES Classification: - international: D01F6/90; D02G3/26; D02G3/44; D02J1/22; G03G15/00; G03G15/02; G03G21/10 - european: Application number: JP20040071828 20040315 Priority number(s): JP20030073364 20030318; JP20040071828 20040315 Abstract of JP2004300657

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide low cost conductive filaments imparting an e ...

Patent Number: JP2003336145 Publication date: 2003-11-28 Inventor(s): HIRAHARA SATOSHI; SUZUKI MITSUO Applicant(s): MITSUBISHI CHEMICALS CORP Requested Patent: JP2003336145 Application Number: JP20030067023 20030312 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D03D15/12; D01F9/22; D02G3/02; D03D15/00; H01M4/96; H01M8/00; H01M8/10 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conductive carbonaceous fiber woven fabric suitable for use in ...

CONDUCTIVE COMBINED FILAMENT YARN AND FABRIC Patent Number: JP2004204395 Publication date: 2004-07-22 Inventor(s): MORI YOSHITOKI; MAEDA KOUYO; SATO MASAYUKI Applicant(s): TORAY IND INC Requested Patent: JP2004204395 Application Number: JP20020375392 20021225 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D02G3/04; D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conductive combined filament yarn excellent in yarn-making propert ...

Conductive composite filaments and methods for producing said composite filaments United States Patent 4,457,973 Matsui , et al. * July 3, 1984 Abstract Conductive composite filaments are disclosed that are formed by conjugate-spinning a conductive component composed of a thermoplastic polymer and/or a solvent soluble polymer and conductive metal oxide particles and a non-conductive component composed of a fiber-forming polymer. Inventors: Matsui; Masao (Takatsuki, JP); Naito; H ...

CONDUCTIVE CONJUGATED FIBER AND CONDUCTIVE WOVEN/KNITTED FABRIC Patent Number: JP2004044071 Publication date: 2004-02-12 Inventor(s): YAMASHITA KENJI; OKOCHI TAKAO; FUJII MINORU; IDOKAWA HIROSHI Applicant(s): NIPPON ESTER CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2004044071 Application Number: JP20030142013 20030520 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F8/14; D03D15/00; D04B1/16; D04B21/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a co ...

United States Patent 4,398,277 Christiansen , et al. August 9, 1983 Conductive elastomeric fabric and body strap Abstract A fabric and body strap having both electrically conductive and elastomeric properties. A fabric is formed by interlacing at least one yarn into a series of interlocking loops and preferably knitted. The yarn includes an end having an electrically conductive fiber and an end having an elastomeric fiber. It is preferred that an electrically conductive yarn and an ...

Conductive elastomers from electrically conductive fibers in silicone emulsion Patent Number: US4545914 Publication date: 1985-10-08 Inventor(s): GRAIVER DANIEL [US]; KALINOWSKI ROBERT E [US] Applicant(s): DOW CORNING [US] Requested Patent: EP0173561, A3, B1 Application Number: US19840645986 19840831 Priority Number(s): US19840645986 19840831 IPC Classification: H01B1/06 EC Classification: C08K7/04, H01B1/22, H05K9/00B1B Equivalents: CA1263528, DE3570312D, JP1 ...

Patent Number: JP2003129374 Publication date: 2003-05-08 Inventor(s): TANAKA NORIHISA; SEKIGUCHI MASAHITO Applicant(s): TEIJIN LTD;; URASE KK Requested Patent: JP2003129374 Application Number: JP20010326070 20011024 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/83; B32B7/02; B32B15/08; B32B15/14; D06M15/263; H05K9/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conductive fabric which does not leave a hand mark, even when touched ...

CONDUCTIVE FABRIC AND A PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF Patent Number: KR2001008204 Publication date: 2001-02-05 Inventor(s): KIM SUN KI [KR] Applicant(s): KIM SUN KI [KR] Requested Patent: KR2001008204 Application Number: KR20000067703 20001115 Priority Number(s): KR20000067703 20001115 IPC Classification: D06M11/83 EC Classification: Equivalents:

United States Patent 5,804,291 Fraser, Jr. September 8, 1998 Conductive fabric and process for making same Abstract A process for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and curing the web. Inventors: Fraser, Jr.; Ladson L. (High Point, NC) Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. (Greensboro, NC) Appl. No.: 805312 Filed: February 25, 1997 Current U.S. Class: 442/417 Intern'l Class: B05D 005/12 Field of Search: 428/224,283,288,289,290

Patent number: DE10235114 Publication date: 2004-03-04 Inventor: WU MING-LAI (TW) Applicant: TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO (TW) Classification: - international: D03D15/00 - european: A61N1/14; A61N1/16; D02G3/12; D02G3/44A; D03D15/00; D04C1/02; D04C1/12 Application number: DE20021035114 20020801 Priority number(s): DE20021035114 20020801; GB20020013891 20020617; US20020174986 20020620 Abstract of DE10235114 The raw material which includes conductive metallic yarn and natural fiber or far infrared (IR) treated silk or elastic rubber silk, is selected. The natural fiber is wrapped up by the metallic yarn. The coiled metallic yarn is subjected to wearing process, while adding silk such as rubber silk, stainless steel silk, far IR silk and wool to the yarn.

Patent Number: EP0855307, A3, B1 Publication date: 1998-07-29 Inventor(s): BOYCE JAY E (US); GILBERT STEVEN CHARLES (US) Applicant(s): SCHLEGEL SYSTEMS INC (US) Requested Patent: HK1015326 Application Number: EP19980300261 19980115 Priority Number(s): US19970763356 19970123 IPC Classification: B60N2/00 EC Classification: B60N2/00C, G01L1/14A, G01L1/20B Equivalents: AU5269998, AU732622, BR9800294, CA2225945, CN1138971C, CN1199164, DE69812448D, DE69812448T, ES219527 ...

United States Patent 6,686,038 Van Heerden , et al. February 3, 2004 Conductive fiber Abstract There is provided a conductive fiber capable of being sewn, woven or knitted, using conventional methods, into a conductive mesh for use with various wearable electronic devices and/or sensors that make direct contact with the skin. The conductive fiber, when combined with a non-slip fiber, facilitates comfortable electrical communication between different electronic devices and the skin. ...

Conductive fiber United States Patent 6,815,061 Van Heerden , et al. November 9, 2004 Inventors: Van Heerden; Clive R. (Bronx, NY); Marmaropoulos; George (Yorktown Heights, NY) Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V. (Eindhoven, NL) Appl. No.: 696520 Filed: October 29, 2003 Current U.S. Class: 428/370; 174/110R; 174/120R; 428/373; 428/377; 428/379 Intern'l Class: D01F 008/00; H01B 007/00 Field of Search: 428/370,373,377,375,379 174/110 R,120 R Abstract There is p ...

Patent Number: CN1467337 Publication date: 2004-01-14 Inventor(s): ZHENG CHENGTONG (CN) Applicant(s): ZHENG CHENGTONG (CN) Requested Patent: CN1467337 Application Number: CN20020140848 20020710 Priority Number(s): CN20020140848 20020710 IPC Classification: D06N7/04; D06M11/74 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract An electrically conductive fibrous fabric is prepared by spraying the electrically conductive paint onto fibrous fabric made of animal wool, chemical ...

Patent number: CN2659076Y Publication date: 2004-11-24 Inventor: ZHENG BINGLIE (CN) Applicant: ZHU LONGJI (CN) Classification: - international: H05B3/14; H05B3/54 - european: Application number: CN200320104804U 20031003 Priority number(s): CN200320104804U 20031003 Abstract not available for CN2659076Y

United States Patent 5,431,856 Okoniewski , et al. July 11, 1995 Conductive fibres Abstract The present invention relates to a method for increasing the electrical conductivity of a polymeric substrate material, characterized by treating said material with an intermediate composition having an affinity for the material, said intermediate composition containing a grouping capable of forming a complex or otherwise reacting with a transition metal ion, forming such complex or reaction product with said transition metal ion, and combining said metal ion with an anion moiety thereby increasing the conductivity of said material.

Conductive fibrous composition Patent Number: GB2204887 Publication date: 1988-11-23 Inventor(s): KO KENNETH KOON-YING; HALOUT NOWAF; LENOX RONALD SHEAFFER Applicant(s): ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC Requested Patent: CN1030108 Application Number: GB19880011386 19880513 Priority Number(s): US19870049822 19870515 IPC Classification: D06M11/00; C08J5/04; D21H3/78; D21H5/12 EC Classification: D06M11/74 Equivalents: AU1254288, AU601551, BE1000654, BR8802313, CH675650, CN1009015B, DE3812877, ES2007227, FI882235, FR2615317, IT1217576, JP63308804, LU87217, NL8801243, NO881134, SE8801765

Patent Number: WO0196109 Publication date: 2001-12-20 Inventor(s): CROSS SUSAN COLLEEN (GB); JOHNSON SUSAN GWYNNETH (GB) Applicant(s): TEXON MATERIALES S L (ES); CROSS SUSAN COLLEEN (GB); TEXON UK LTD (GB); JOHNSON SUSAN GWYNNETH (GB) Requested Patent: WO0196109 Application Number: WO2001GB02571 20010613 Priority Number(s): GB20000014724 20000616; GB20000030085 20001208 IPC Classification: B32B27/12; B32B7/00; A43B13/12 EC Classification: B32B7/00, A43B7/36, A43B13/12, B ...

Patent Number: US2002159000 Publication date: 2002-10-31 Inventor(s): JU SUNG SUK (KR) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2002159000 Application Number: US20020131708 20020424 Priority Number(s): KR20010022504 20010425 IPC Classification: G02F1/1333 EC Classification: G02F1/13B Equivalents: CN1383345, KR2001069664, US6768524 Abstract Disclosed is an LCD cushion for a wireless mobile communication terminal, intervened between an LCD and an outer case to resilientl ...

Conductive materials with electrical stability and good impact resistance for use in electronics devices Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004169162 Publication date: 2004-09-02 Inventor(s): DREEZEN GUNTHER (BE); CHENG CHIH-MIN (US); LEHMANN SUN HEE (US); XIAO YUE (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004169162 Application Number: US20030377988 20030228 Priority Number(s): US20030377988 20030228 IPC Classification: H01B1/00 EC Classification: ...

Patent Number: JP2003025470 Publication date: 2003-01-29 Inventor(s): TAKAGI SUSUMU; ARAYA HIDEMASA Applicant(s): SEIREN CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2003025470 Application Number: JP20010212932 20010713 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: B32B5/02; D06M11/42; D06M11/83; D06M13/192; H05K9/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a conductive mesh fabric applicable to a durable electronic display front plate with the migration ...

CONDUCTIVE NON-WOVEN FABRIC SHEET Patent Number: JP2001049594 Publication date: 2001-02-20 Inventor(s): KAMITSUBARA YUZURU Applicant(s): CHISSO CORP Requested Patent: JP2001049594 Application Number: JP19990219937 19990803 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D21H19/10; D06M11/74; H01B5/14 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conductive nonwoven fabric sheet which solves a problem that conventional synthetic resi ...

Patent Number: US2003109189 Publication date: 2003-06-12 Inventor(s): HELMBOLD AXEL (DE); JORDER KURT (DE); RETTIG HANS (DE); WAGENER SILKE (DE); BOCK ACHIM (DE); SALAMA KARIM (DE); SCHAFER WERNER (DE) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2003109189 Application Number: US20020149398 20020930 Priority Number(s): DE20001050512 20001011 IPC Classification: D04H3/00 EC Classification: D04H1/42, H01B1/24 Equivalents: AU2163102, CA2396286, DE10050512, EP1328947, JP200451167 ...

Patent Number: JP2001216841 Publication date: 2001-08-10 Inventor(s): NAGAI YASUHIKO Applicant(s): SEKISUI CHEM CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2001216841 Application Number: JP20000230889 20000731 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: H01B5/00; H01R11/01; H05K3/32 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide soft conductive particulates used as a conductive material for conductive adhesive, anisotropic conductive adhesive and anisotrop ...

CONDUCTIVE POLISHING ARTICLE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004108358 Publication date: 2004-12-16 Inventor(s): DUBOUST ALAIN (US); HU YONGQI (US); TIAN YUAN A (US); TSAI STAN D (US); CHEN LIANG-YUH (US); EWALD ROBERT A (US); KO SEN-HOU (US); LIU FENG Q (US); NEO SIEW S (US); WANG YAN (US); BUTTERFIELD PAUL D (US); MANENS ANTOINE P (US) Applicant(s): APPLIED MATERIALS INC (US); DUBOUST ALAIN (US); HU YONGQI (US); TIAN ...

Conductive polymers, fibers made therefrom and process for manufacture Patent Number: US4337331 Publication date: 1982-06-29 Inventor(s): HANCOCK ROGER I Applicant(s): ICI LTD Requested Patent: US4337331 Application Number: US19810226773 19810121 Priority Number(s): GB19800003231 19800131 IPC Classification: C08L77/06; C08L61/14 EC Classification: C08G8/36, C08L77/00, D01F1/09 Equivalents: AU6654881, EP0033592, A3, JP56120762, NZ196052 Abstract A conductive polymer comprising a fiber-forming synthetic polymer having dispersed therein as a separate phase between 1% and 20% by weight inclusive based on the polymer of a polyalkoxylated phenol-formaldehyde condensate. Conductive fibers may be produced by melt spinning the conductive polymer.

Patent Number: US2003119391 Publication date: 2003-06-26 Inventor(s): PETA-THOMSON ACHA (GB); SWALLOW STALEY SHIGEZO (GB) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2003119391 Application Number: US20020240567 20021002 Priority Number(s): GB20000008164 20000403; GB20000018135 20000724 IPC Classification: D03D19/00; D03D15/00 EC Classification: D02G3/12, D02G3/38, D02G3/44A, G06F3/033Z4R, G01L1/20 Equivalents: AU4438501, AU770743, CA2405312, DE60102003D, EA4494, EP1269406, E ...

Conductive synthetic fibers Patent Number: US3958066 Publication date: 1976-05-18 Inventor(s): IMAMURA KAZUYOSHI; ISHIKAWA TATSUO; KUSUNOSE TETSUHIRO Applicant(s): ASAHI CHEMICAL IND Requested Patent: US3958066 Application Number: US19730365497 19730531 Priority Number(s): JP19720056444 19720608 IPC Classification: D06M11/12 EC Classification: D06M11/34, D06M11/36, D06M11/44, D06M11/45, D06M11/53, D06M11/55, D06M11/83, H05K9/00B1 Equivalents: CA996421, DE2329484, ...

CONDUCTIVE WOVEN FABRIC Patent Number: JP8060487 Publication date: 1996-03-05 Inventor(s): PERUZZO LORENZO Applicant(s): ORV OVATTIFICIO RESINATURA VALPADANA SPA Requested Patent: JP8060487 Application Number: JP19940219611 19940823 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D03D15/00; A47G9/06 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE: To obtain conductive woven fabric suitable for a heating product such as an electric blanket by arranging a zone co ...

United States Patent 5,503,887 Diaz , et al. April 2, 1996 Conductive woven material and method Abstract A conductive woven material (2) being conductive, and preferably equally conductive, in all directions is made using woven fabric (4) having conductive weft fibers (10). The material is produced by cutting the woven fabric at a first, acute angle (19) to the side edges (12, 14) to produce trapezoidally-shaped cut fabric pieces (18). The cut fabric pieces are then reoriented so th ...

Conductive wrist band United States Patent 4,654,748 Rees March 31, 1987 Abstract A conductive wrist band for dissipating electrostatic charges and having opposing transverse ends, includes a fabric; mechanical snap connectors coupled to the fabric ends for forming the fabric into a closed loop with an inside surface adapted to contact the body; an electrical connector coupled to the mechanical snap for providing a connection between the fabric and an electrical cable capable of con ...

United States Patent 4,776,160 Rees October 11, 1988 Conductive yarn Abstract A conductive yarn includes a continuous non-conductive carrier thread having a relatively low modulus of elasticity; a continuous metal thread; and the carrier thread being wrapped around the metal thread. A process for making such conductive yarn includes the steps of pulling the continuous metal thread off a first package; pulling the continuous carrier thread off a second package; applying a relatively hi ...

United States Patent 6,645,008 Massey , et al. November 11, 2003 Connector device for garment patch antenna Abstract A connector device is provided in the form of a main body component having a lower surface covered with a conductive layer to provide a ground plane and an upper surface carrying a conductive strip portion to form a microstrip line. The combination of the first conductive surface region (ground plane) and second conductive surface region (microstrip line) separated by ...

Construction and connection technique in textile structures European Patent Office Patent Number: US2004259391 Publication date: 2004-12-23 Inventor(s): JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Requested Patent: US2004259391 Application Number: US20040868501 20040614 Priority Number(s): DE20011061527 20011214; WO2002EP13745 20021204 IPC Classification: H01R33/00 EC Classification: D03D15/00, H01R9/07B4 Equivalents: DE10 ...

CONTACTS FABRIC USING HETEROSTRUCTURE OF METAL/SEMICONDUCTOR NANORODS AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004109815 Publication date: 2004-12-16 Inventor(s): YI GYU-CHUL [KR]; PARK WON-IL [KR] Applicant(s): POSTECH FOUNDATION [KR];; YI GYU-CHUL [KR];; PARK WON-IL [KR] Requested Patent: WO2004109815 Application Number: WO2004KR00374 20040224 Priority Number(s): KR20030036740 20030609 IPC Classification: H01L33/00; B82B3/0 ...

United States Patent 6,753,756 Marmaropoulos June 22, 2004 Control device for wearable electronics Abstract In a garment 10, 12 incorporating an electronic device such as a radio 16, a variable of the device, such as volume, is varied by the use of two cords 22, 24, the electrical resistance of each cord decreasing in accordance with an increase in tension applied to the cord; pulling one cord increases the volume of the radio and pulling the other cord decreases the volume. The stron ...

CORE YARN AND WOOLEN FABRIC Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: JP2003227044 Publication date: 2003-08-15 Inventor(s): SAKATA MORIHISA; KURATA SHUICHI; SUGIMOTO TATSUYA Applicant(s): KANEBO LTD;; KANEBO SPINNING CORP Requested Patent: JP2003227044 Application Number: JP20020029501 20020206 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D02G3/38; D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a high-quality wool ...

Core-sheath composite conductive fiber United States Patent 6,710,242 Iguro , et al. March 23, 2004 Abstract A sheath-core composite conductive fiber having a sheath component made of a fiber-forming polymer containing conductive carbon black, is characterized in that, with respect to an inscribed circle of a core component and an inscribed circle of a sheath component in a cross section of the fiber, a radius (R) of the inscribed circle of the sheath component and a distance (r) b ...

Crocheted fabric elastic wrist bracelet bearing an interior conductive yarn United States Patent 4,878,148 Hee October 31, 1989 Abstract A crocheted fabric is formed of electrically insulating elastic yarn interlocked to a wefting yarn by a warping yarn. The crocheted fabric bears on its one surface which is disposed toward the skin plural strands of conductive yarn. This conductive yarn is interlocked to the crocheted fabric by the warping yarn. It proceeds in a serp ...

Data transmission system using a human body as a signal transmission path United States Patent 6,864,780 Doi , et al. March 8, 2005 Abstract A data transmission system using a human body as a signal transmission path includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter uses a pair of electrodes which are held in close proximity to the skin of the human body. The transmitter transmits data to the receiver through the signal transmission path partly extending through the human body w ...

DETECTING MECHANICAL INTERACTIONS CA 2337159 Inventors (Country): SANDBACH, DAVID LEE (U.K.) Owners (Country): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LIMITED (U.K.) Applicants (Country): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LIMITED (U.K.) Agent: GOUDREAU GAGE DUBUC Issued: PCT Filing Date: May 4 , 2000 PCT Publication Date: Nov. 30, 2000 International Class (IPC): G06K 11/12 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): Yes National Entry: Jan. 11, 2001 PCT Filing number: PCT/GB2 ...

Detector constructed from electrically conducting fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2002134116 Publication date: 2002-09-26 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID LEE (GB) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2002134116 Application Number: US20010980298 20011129 Priority Number(s): GB20000007680 20000330; GB20000007679 20000330 IPC Classification: D04B1/16 EC Classification: Equivalents: AU4264101, EP1269502, GB2365134, WO0175924 Abstract The p ...

Detector constructed from fabric United States Patent 6333736 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: Sandbach; David L. (London, GB) Abstract: The position of a mechanical interaction in a sensor constructed from fabric is detected. A substantially constant electric current is established through elements of the fabric. A first electrical potential developed in a first plane is measured in response to such current. A second electrical potential developed in a second plane is also measured in resp ...

Detector constructed from fabric United States Patent 6,333,736 Sandbach December 25, 2001 Abstract The position of a mechanical interaction in a sensor constructed from fabric is detected. A substantially constant electric current is established through elements of the fabric. A first electrical potential developed in a first plane is measured in response to such current. A second electrical potential developed in a second plane is also measured in response to the current. Then the meas ...

Detector constructed from fabric having non-uniform conductivity United States Patent 6,369,804 Sandbach April 9, 2002 Inventors: Sandbach; David L. (London, GB) Assignee: Eleksen Limited (Iver Heath, GB) Appl. No.: 298172 Filed: April 23, 1999 Foreign Application Priority Data Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820902 Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820905 Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820906 Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820908 Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820909 Sep 26, 1998[GB] 9820910 Current U.S. Class: 345/173; 178/18.05 ...

United States Patent 6,437,258 Sandbach August 20, 2002 US Patent Office Abstract A position detector is constructed from fabric having electrically conductive elements. The detector has at least two electrically conductive planes. An electrical potential is applied across one of the planes to determine the position to a mechanical interaction. In addition, second electrical property is determined to identify additional properties of the mechanical interactions. Inventors: Sandbach; Da ...

Detector constructed from fabric including two layers constructed as a single composite fabric structure Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003037966 Publication date: 2003-02-27 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID L (GB) Applicant(s): ELEKSEN LTD (US) Requested Patent: US2003037966 Application Number: US20020232361 20020903 Priority Number(s): US20020232361 20020903; GB19980020902 19980926; GB19980020905 19980926; GB19980020906 19980926; GB19980020908 19980926; ...

DETECTOR CONSTRUCTED FROM FABRIC USING MEASURED CURRENT TO DETERMINE PRESSURE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2002126100 Publication date: 2002-09-12 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID L (GB) Applicant(s): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LTD (US) Requested Patent: US2002126100 Application Number: US20010907806 20010719 Priority Number(s): US20010907806 20010719; GB19980020902 19980926; GB19980020905 19980926; GB19980020906 19980926; GB19980020908 19980926; GB19980020 ...

DETECTOR CONSTRUCTED FROM FABRIC/ DETECTEUR FABRIQUE A PARTIR DE TISSU CA 2337154 Inventors (Country): SANDBACH, DAVID LEE (U.K.) Owners (Country): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LIMITED (U.K.) Applicants (Country): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LIMITED (U.K.) Agent: GOUDREAU GAGE DUBUC Issued: PCT Filing Date: May 4 , 2000 PCT Publication Date: Nov. 30, 2000 International Class (IPC): G06K 11/12 Patent Cooperation Treaty (P ...

Devices having horizontally-disposed nanofabric articles and methods of making the same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004181630 Publication date: 2004-09-16 Inventor(s): SEGAL BRENT M (US); RUECKES THOMAS (US); WARD JONATHAN W (US); JAIPRAKASH VENKATACHALAM C (US) Applicant(s): NANTERO INC (US) Requested Patent: US2004181630 Application Number: US20040776059 20040211 Priority Number(s): US20040776059 20040211; US20030341005 20030113; US20020128118 2 ...

Patent Number: GB2377456 Publication date: 2003-01-15 Inventor(s): AFFOLDERBACH ANNEGRET (GB) Applicant(s): AFFOLDERBACH ANNEGRET (GB) Requested Patent: GB2377456 Application Number: GB20010017115 20010713 Priority Number(s): GB20010017115 20010713 IPC Classification: D02G3/02 EC Classification: D02G3/44A Equivalents: Abstract Holographic yarn made from Photopolymer is a yarn, which can capture and hold any 3D digital information. It can also be made into fabrics ...

Patent Number: US2004004573 Publication date: 2004-01-08 Inventor(s): APOSTOLOS JOHN T (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6771224 Application Number: US20020190020 20020703 Priority Number(s): US20020190020 20020703 IPC Classification: H01Q1/12 EC Classification: H01Q1/27C, H01Q11/14 Equivalents: Abstract Body-worn antennas operate in combination with a direction finding processor to be able to detect the presence of electromagnetic radiation involved in co ...

Drying process for woven fabric intended for use as a reinforcing laminate in printed circuit boards Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6192599 Publication date: 2001-02-27 Inventor(s): JONES CHARLES E (US); BRYANT MICHAEL I (US) Applicant(s): BGF IND INC (US) Requested Patent: US6192599 Application Number: US19980159415 19980923 Priority Number(s): US19980159415 19980923 IPC Classification: F26B3/34 EC Classification: F26B3/347, F26B13/10, H05K1/03 ...

Patent number: US2005095935 Publication date: 2005-05-05 Inventor: LEVINE MARK (US); O'CONNOR JOSEPH G (US); DITARANTO FRANK (US); TONEY CRAYTON G (US); LUO SHUIYUAN (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: B32B27/02 - european: Application number: US20030699997 20031103 Priority number(s): US20030699997 20031103 Abstract of US2005095935 A fabric is provided comprising functional filaments, wherein each filament contains electrically conductive polymer material. In this way, the fabric is made conductive and has static dissipation properties comparable to metal-based fabrics. At the same time, the fabric also has desirable physical properties comparable to non-conductive synthetic fabrics.

EKG enabled apparel with detachable electronics Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005010096 Publication date: 2005-01-13 Inventor(s): BLACKADAR THOMAS P [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2005010096 Application Number: US20040844965 20040513 Priority Number(s): US20030470060P 20030513; US20040844965 20040513 IPC Classification: A61B5/04 EC Classification: A61B5/0408 Equivalents: Abstract A garment such as a shirt or sports bra has first ...

Patent Number: US2003123693 Publication date: 2003-07-03 Inventor(s): OHARA HIROSHI (TW) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2003123693 Application Number: US20010039594 20011231 Priority Number(s): US20010039594 20011231 IPC Classification: H04R1/00; H04R9/06; H04R11/02 EC Classification: H04R7/20 Equivalents: Abstract A kind of elastic fabric cloth (damper) is exclusively installed in a loud speaker. The fabric cloth is firstly cross-knitted with numerous fiber ...

Patent Number: US2004045955 Publication date: 2004-03-11 Inventor(s): SHARMA VIKRAM (US); ROCK MOSHE (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004045955 Application Number: US20030339083 20030109 Priority Number(s): US20030339083 20030109; US20020386180P 20020114 IPC Classification: H05B3/00 EC Classification: H05B3/34B, A41D31/00C6L Equivalents: Abstract Electric heating/warning composite fabric articles have at least a fabric layer having inner and outer surface ...

Electric heating/warming fabric articles United States Patent 6,373,034 Rock , et al. April 16, 2002 Abstract A fabric article that generates heat upon application of electrical power is formed, for example, by joining stitch and loop yarns to form a fabric body, with the loop yarn overlaying the stitch yarn at a technical face and forming loops at a technical back of the fabric body. An electrical resistance heating element, e.g., in the form of a conductive yarn, is incorporated int ...

Electric heating/warming fibrous articles United States Patent 6,414,286 Rock , et al. July 2, 2002 Abstract A fibrous article that generates heat upon application of electrical power is formed, for example, by joining stitch and loop yarns to form a fibrous prebody, with the loop yarn overlaying the stitch yarn at a technical face and forming loops at a technical back of the fabric prebody. An electrical resistance heating element, e.g., in the form of conductive elements, is joined ...

Electrical connection for textile conductor fabrics Patent Number: GB2396256 Publication date: 2004-06-16 Inventor(s): JONES DIANNE (GB); LEFTY STEVEN (GB); SUNDERLAND MATTHEW (GB) Applicant(s): CANESIS LTD (GB); JONES DIANNE (GB); LEFTY STEVEN (GB); SUNDERLAND MATTHEW (GB); CANESIS NETWORK LTD (NZ); SUNDERLAND MATTHEW (NZ) Requested Patent: GB2396256 Application Number: GB20020023150 20021005 Priority Number(s): GB20020023150 20021005 IPC Classification: H01R4/18; H01B7/0 ...

Electrical contacts for flexible displays United States Patent 6,864,435 Hermanns , et al. March 8, 2005 Abstract A flexible electronic, Radio Frequency Identification (RF ID) or display device and methods of making the same. The flexible electronic, Radio Frequency Identification (RF ID) or display device comprises a flexible substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface comprises electrical components. The flexible substrate comprises openings cutting there ...

Patent Number: US6642467 Publication date: 2003-11-04 Inventor(s): FARRINGDON JONATHAN (GB) Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL) Requested Patent: US6642467 Application Number: US20010902840 20010711 Priority Number(s): GB20000017191 20000713 IPC Classification: H01H1/14 EC Classification: A41D27/00, A41D1/00B, A44B17/00 Equivalents: GB2364827, US2002005342 Abstract A switch suitable for use in garments is provided. The switch comprises an arrangeme ...

Electrically active textile article Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004224138 Publication date: 2004-11-11 Inventor(s): FARRELL BRIAN (US); POWELL MARA (US); SLADE JEREMIAH (US); NGUYEN PATRICIA WILSON (US); TEVEROVSKY JUSTYNA (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004224138 Application Number: US20040804730 20040319 Priority Number(s): US20040804730 20040319; US20010981480 20011016; US20000240808P 20001016; US20010327259P 20011005 IPC Classific ...

United States Patent 6,210,771 Post , et al. April 3, 2001 Inventors: Post; E. Rehmi (Cambridge, MA); Orth; Margaret (Cambridge, MA); Cooper; Emily (Cambridge, MA); Smith; Joshua R. (Cambridge, MA) Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) Appl. No.: 935466 Filed: September 24, 1997 Current U.S. Class: 428/100; 2/905; 139/1R; 139/425R; 361/212; 428/101; 428/102; 442/208; 442/209; 442/210 Intern'l Class: B32B 003/06; D03D 015/00 Field of Search: ...

Electrically conductive adhesive web United States Patent 5,308,667 Calhoun , et al. May 3, 1994 Abstract A web of adhesive, especially a normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive, is rendered electrically conductive by imparting a pattern of electrically conductive elements that extend from slightly beyond one face of the web to slightly beyond the other face of the web. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive web is sandwiched between release liners formed of uniaxially orie ...

Patent Number: US2004124187 Publication date: 2004-07-01 Inventor(s): WU MING-LAI (TW) Applicant(s): TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO (TW) Requested Patent: US2004124187 Application Number: US20020329343 20021227 Priority Number(s): US20020329343 20021227; GB20020027693 20021127; JP20020350913 20021203 IPC Classification: H05B3/34 EC Classification: A41D13/005B, A61F7/04A1, D02G3/12, D02G3/44A, D03D15/00, H05B3/34B, H05B3/34B4 Equivalents: GB2395723, JP2004185957 A ...

Electrically conductive and heating wire containing fabric Patent Number: US2004124187 Publication date: 2004-07-01 Inventor(s): WU MING-LAI [TW] Applicant(s): TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO [TW] Requested Patent: GB2395723 Application Number: US20020329343 20021227 Priority Number(s): US20020329343 20021227; GB20020027693 20021127; JP20020350913 20021203 IPC Classification: H05B3/34 EC Classification: A41D13/005B, A61F7/04A1, D02G3/12, D02G3/44A, D03D15/00, H05B3/ ...

Electrically conductive cloth Patent Number: CN1313415 Publication date: 2001-09-19 Inventor(s): HONG JINZHONG [CN] Applicant(s): FORUI INTERNAT CO LTD [CN] Requested Patent: CN1313415 Application Number: CN20000103442 20000310 Priority Number(s): CN20000103442 20000310 IPC Classification: D02G3/02; H01B1/20 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract An electrically conductive cloth contains thermoplastic fibres of polyester, nylon, or polypropylene (70-80 wt.%) and electrically conductive yarn of polyester and steel fibre (2-30 wt.%). Its resistance value is 10 to the power from 0 to 12 ohm/SQ.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMBINED FILAMENT YARN HAVING DURABILITY Patent Number: JP7189056 Publication date: 1995-07-25 Inventor(s): TANAKA KAZUHIKO; others: 02 Applicant(s): KURARAY CO LTD Requested Patent: JP7189056 Application Number: JP19930326868 19931224 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D02G3/04; D01F8/12; D02G3/36 EC Classification: Equivalents: JP3210793B2 Abstract PURPOSE:To obtain electrically conductive combined filament yarn having little c ...

Electrically conductive elastic composite yarn, methods for making the same, and articles incorporating the same Patent Number: US2004237494 Publication date: 2004-12-02 Inventor(s): KARAYIANNI ELENI [CN]; CONSOLI OMERO [CH]; COULSTON GEORGE W [US]; REGENSTEIN KLAUS J [DE] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004237494 Application Number: US20040825498 20040415 Priority Number(s): US20030465571P 20030425; US20040825498 20040415 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D25/00 ...

Electrically conductive elastic composite yarn, methods for making the same, and articles incorporating the same Patent Number: US2004237494 Publication date: 2004-12-02 Inventor(s): KARAYIANNI ELENI [CN]; CONSOLI OMERO [CH]; COULSTON GEORGE W [US]; REGENSTEIN KLAUS J [DE] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004237494 Application Number: US20040825498 20040415 Priority Number(s): US20030465571P 20030425; US20040825498 20040415 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D25/00 ...

Patent Number: US2001036785 Publication date: 2001-11-01 Inventor(s): TAKAGI SUSUMU (JP); ORITA SHIGEKAZU (JP) Applicant(s): SEIREN CO LTD (US) Requested Patent: US6787488 Application Number: US20010818289 20010327 Priority Number(s): JP20000095192 20000329 IPC Classification: B32B27/12; B32B27/04; D02G3/00 EC Classification: D06M11/83 Equivalents: CN1320734, JP2001279575 Abstract An electrically conductive fabric plated with a metal is disclosed wherein a percen ...

Electrically conductive fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1236819 Publication date: 2002-09-04 Inventor(s): SAIZ CARLOS (FR) Applicant(s): FERRARI S TISSAGE & ENDUCT SA (FR) Requested Patent: EP1236819 Application Number: EP20020356022 20020212 Priority Number(s): FR20010002737 20010228 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D15/02; H05B3/34 EC Classification: D03D15/02, D03D15/00, H05B3/34B4 Equivalents: FR2821366 Cited Documents: US453805 ...

Electrically conductive fabric Patent Number: DE10161204 Publication date: 2003-07-17 Inventor(s): FREITAG-BADENHAUSEN LUISE [DE] Applicant(s): FREITAG-BADENHAUSEN LUISE [DE] Requested Patent: DE10161204 Application Number: DE20011061204 20011213 Priority Number(s): DE20011061204 20011213 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; H01B1/20; H05B3/34 EC Classification: D03D15/00, H05B3/14P, H05B3/34B Equivalents: Abstract Acrylic or oil paints are commonly applied to a canvas made from linen fibres and the canvas has an aesthetic function only. The use of an electrically conductive fabric renders the painted fabric suitable for a number of practical and technological functions. The fabric can be made from polymer fibres, carbon or graphite fibres.

Electrically conductive fibers Patent Number: US3922384 Publication date: 1975-11-25 Inventor(s): TADEWALD THOMAS D Applicant(s): UNIVERSAL OIL PROD CO Requested Patent: US3922384 Application Number: US19740485669 19740703 Priority Number(s): US19740485669 19740703 IPC Classification: B05D5/12 EC Classification: D01F11/12G, D06M7/00B, D06M11/74, H01B1/04, H01B1/18, H05B3/14P Equivalents: Abstract Electrically conductive fibers which comprise synthetic or natu ...

Electrically conductive fibers of Ti4O7 and Ti5O9 Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005029715 Publication date: 2005-02-10 Inventor(s): TRESSLER RICHARD E [US]; ADAIR JAMES H [US]; SHELLEMAN DAVID L [US]; ANDERSON JULIE M [US] Applicant(s): ADVANCED POWER DEVICES [US] Requested Patent: US2005029715 Application Number: US20040754883 20040109 Priority Number(s): US20030439377P 20030110; US20040754883 20040109 IPC Classification: C01G27/02; C04B33/32 ...

United States Patent 6,172,344 Gordon , et al. January 9, 2001 Electrically conductive materials Abstract A conductive element useable as a resistance heater comprises a carbonized fabric (12) which has electrical terminals (18, 20) connected thereto and is encapsulated in or sandwiched between layers of plastic insulating material. The element generally is flexible and can be embodied in for example blankets for animals, vehicle seats and clothing. It is preferably provided with an ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MULTIFILAMENT YARN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME Patent Number: JP2004011047 Publication date: 2004-01-15 Inventor(s): ABE SEIJI; HORIMOTO KAZUTOYO; MURAKAMI SHIRO; ARITA SHIYUUJI; KITAHARA TAKESHI Applicant(s): UNITICA FIBERS LTD Requested Patent: JP2004011047 Application Number: JP20020164393 20020605 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F8/04; D02J1/22 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NON-WOVEN FABRIC Patent Number: GB1602198 Publication date: 1981-11-11 Inventor(s): Applicant(s): WEBRON PRODUCTS LTD Requested Patent: GB1602198 Application Number: GB19770041377 19780523 Priority Number(s): GB19770041377 19780523 IPC Classification: A63B39/06 EC Classification: A63B43/00D, B32B5/26 In electrically conductive non-woven fabric the conventional practice is to mix conductive fibres into the fibres or fibre blend from which a felt is to be made so tha the conductive fibres being distributed substantially uniformly through the resultant fabric in all directions.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYESTER MONOFILAMENT AND ITS WOVEN FABRIC FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSE Patent Number: JP8074125 Publication date: 1996-03-19 Inventor(s): MASUDA TOYOHIKO; HORII KEI; IWAMA TADANORI Applicant(s): TORAY IND INC;; TORAY MONOFILAMENT CO LTD Requested Patent: JP8074125 Application Number: JP19940204848 19940830 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F6/92; D01F6/92; B01D39/08; D01D5/34; D01F6/62; D21F7/08 EC Classification: Equivalents: JP328 ...

Patent Number : 05162135 Inventor : Gregory, Richard V.;Kimbrell, Jr., William C.;Cuddihee, Mark E. Assignee : Milliken Research Corporation Issue Date : 11/10/1992 Patent Publication Date : 11/10/1992 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A conductive polymeric material such as a textile fabric having a conductive polymer film may be treated with a solution containing a chemical reducing agent to reduce its conductivity. By selectively reducing portions of the conductive polymer in varying degrees, a gradient of conductivity may be produced in the material. After the conductive polymer has been reduced to a target level, the reducing solution may be removed with a hot water rinse.

Electrically conductive shaped fibers Patent Number: US6117802 Publication date: 2000-09-12 Inventor(s): ROHRBACH RONALD P [US]; BAUSE DANIEL E [US]; UNGER PETER D [US]; XUE LIXIN [US]; DONDERO RUSSELL A [US]; JONES GORDON W [US] Applicant(s): ALLIED SIGNAL INC [US] Requested Patent: US6117802 Application Number: US19970960307 19971029 Priority Number(s): US19970960307 19971029 IPC Classification: D01F6/00 EC Classification: D01D5/24, D01D5/253, D04H1/42 Equivale ...

Patent Number : 05102727 Inventor : Pittman, Edgar H.;Kuhn, Hans H. Assignee : Milliken Research Corporation Issue Date : 04/07/1992 Patent Publication Date : 04/07/1992 Publishing Authority : US Abstract An electrically conductive textile fabric is provided having a conductivity gradient created by varying the relative concentration of high and low conductivity yarns during construction of the fabric. In the case of woven and knitted fabrics, the relative number of high and low conductivity yarns per inch may be varied in the warp or weft direction or both.

Electrically conductive textile materials and method for making same United States Patent 4,975,317 Kuhn , et al. December 4, 1990 Abstract Fabrics are made electrically conductive by contacting the fabric under agitation conditions with an aqueous solution of a pyrrole or aniline compound, and an oxidizing agent and a doping agent or counter ion; and then epitaxially depositing onto the surface of the individual fibers of said fabric the in status nascendi forming polymer of the p ...

Electrically conductive thermoplastic resin composition containing metal and carbon fibers Patent Number: US4569786 Publication date: 1986-02-11 Inventor(s): DEGUCHI RYUICHI [JP] Applicant(s): UBE INDUSTRIES [JP] Requested Patent: US4569786 Application Number: US19840597605 19840406 Priority Number(s): JP19830063007 19830412 IPC Classification: C08L7/02; H01B1/20 EC Classification: C08K7/06, H01B1/22, H01B1/24 Equivalents: JP1665437C, JP2038109B, JP59189142 Ab ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WOVEN FABRIC AND ITS PREPARATION Patent Number: JP3234871 Publication date: 1991-10-18 Inventor(s): MIZOGUCHI IKUO; others: 01 Applicant(s): ACHILLES CORP Requested Patent: JP3234871 Application Number: JP19900027399 19900207 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M15/37; C07C211/46; C07D207/323; C07D333/10 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To prepare woven fabric having partially different electroconductivities ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WOVEN FABRIC AND PRODUCTION THEREOF Patent Number: JP2099664 Publication date: 1990-04-11 Inventor(s): KINOSHITA KOICHI; others: 02 Applicant(s): NIPPON SEAL KK Requested Patent: JP2099664 Application Number: JP19880249548 19881003 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/74 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To obtain an electrically conductive woven fabric suitable for charging the surfaces of photosensitive ...

Electrically conductive yarn United States Patent 5,927,060 Watson July 27, 1999 Abstract A composite longitudinally balanced electrically conductive yarn has a textile fiber core yarn wrapped with a minimum of two, and a maximum four, filaments. One to four of the filaments are metal filaments with the remainder being synthetic filaments. Each metal filament has an equivalent diameter of between 20 and 80 microns, and a wrap frequency of between 200 and 600 turns per meter. At least ...

Electrically conductive yarn comprising metal fibers Patent Number: EP1362940 Publication date: 2003-11-19 Inventor(s): PAVLINEC JAN [DE]; VERSTRAETEN STEVE [BE]; SPELEERS POL [BE] Applicant(s): BEKAERT SA NV [BE] Requested Patent: US2003209003 Application Number: EP20020100478 20020513 Priority Number(s): EP20020100478 20020513 IPC Classification: D02G3/12; D02G3/44 EC Classification: D02G3/12, D02G3/44A Equivalents: WO03095725 Cited Documents: EP0505936; U ...

Electrically conductive yarn has a stretch core filament, with an electrically conductive and a bonding filament wound around it to restrict the core stretch Patent Number: DE10342787 Publication date: 2004-05-13 Inventor(s): NUSKO ROBERT [DE]; PARZL ADI [DE]; MAIER GEORG [DE] Applicant(s): ZIMMERMANN GMBH & CO KG W [DE] Requested Patent: DE10342787 Application Number: DE20031042787 20030915 Priority Number(s): DE20031042787 20030915; DE20021042785 20020914; DE20031005872 200 ...

ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE COMBINED FILAMENT YARN Patent Number: JP7102437 Publication date: 1995-04-18 Inventor(s): TANAKA KAZUHIKO; others: 03 Applicant(s): KURARAY CO LTD Requested Patent: JP7102437 Application Number: JP19930249346 19931005 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D02G3/04; D01F8/12; D01F8/14; D02G3/36 EC Classification: Equivalents: JP3210787B2 Abstract PURPOSE:To obtain electrically-conductive combined filament yarn having slight discolora ...

ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONJUGATE YARN AND ITS CARPET Patent Number: JP7258920 Publication date: 1995-10-09 Inventor(s): YAMAUCHI TOSHIO; others: 02 Applicant(s): KANEBO LTD Requested Patent: JP7258920 Application Number: JP19940071522 19940315 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F8/04; D01F1/09; D02G3/04; H01B1/24 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To obtain electrically-conductive conjugate yarn suitably useful for mixing with pile ya ...

Electrically-conductive fabric Patent Number: US6153124 Publication date: 2000-11-28 Inventor(s): HUNG CHU-AN [TW] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6153124 Application Number: US20000533654 20000323 Priority Number(s): US20000533654 20000323 IPC Classification: H01B1/02; H01B1/22; D06M11/83 EC Classification: H01B1/22 Equivalents: Abstract A fabric is conductive to electricity and is made of 70-98% by weight of a thermoplastic fiber material and 2-30% by weight of a conductor yarn. The conductor yarn is made of 5-30% by weight of a galvanized iron fiber and 70-95% by weight of a polyester fiber. The fabric is made by knitting. The conductivity of the fabric is directly proportional to the concentration of the conductor yarn.

ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE NONWOVEN FABRIC Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: JP2003089969 Publication date: 2003-03-28 Inventor(s): CHIBA HIDEKI; IKEDA TOMIJI Applicant(s): KURASHIKI SENI KAKO KK Requested Patent: JP2003089969 Application Number: JP20010283094 20010918 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/74; D04H1/40 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrically-conductive nonwoven fabric, ca ...

ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE POLYESTER MONOFILAMENT AND INDUSTRIAL WOVEN FABRIC Patent Number: JP7278956 Publication date: 1995-10-24 Inventor(s): MASUDA TOYOHIKO; others: 02 Applicant(s): TORAY IND INC; others: 01 Requested Patent: JP7278956 Application Number: JP19940063286 19940331 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F6/92; C08K3/04; C08L67/02; D01D5/34; D01F6/62; D01F6/84; D01F8/14; D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To obta ...

ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT YARN AND ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE WOVEN FABRIC CONSISTING THEREOF Patent Number: JP61019807 Publication date: 1986-01-28 Inventor(s): OONISHI SETSUZOU Applicant(s): DAIWA PATSUKEEJI:KK Requested Patent: JP61019807 Application Number: JP19840140118 19840705 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01D5/42; D02G3/12 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:The titled yarn useful as electrically-conductive cloth, a ...

ELECTRO-OPTIC FILAMENT OR FIBRE GlobalSpec Application Number : 2004055576 Inventor : Applicant : KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. Issue Date : 07/01/2004 Application Filing Date : 12/08/2003 Application Publication Date : 07/01/2004 Publishing Authority : WO Abstract In the field of flexible displays there is a need for an electro-optic filament that is capable of being woven, knitted or crocheted. An electro-optic filament or fibre (10) includes an elongate core (11) extending ...

ELECTROCONDUCTIVE TEXTILES Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005003446 Publication date: 2005-01-13 Inventor(s): HOLCOMBE BARRY VICTOR [AU]; WATERS PETER JOHN [AU]; LOONEY MARK GRAHAM [AU]; KING DAVID GEORGE [AU]; WALLACE GORDON GEORGE [AU]; INNIS PETER CHARLES [AU]; ASHRAF SYED AZIZ [AU] Applicant(s): COMMW SCIENT IND RES ORG [AU];; UNIV WOLLONGONG [AU];; HOLCOMBE BARRY VICTOR [AU];; WATERS PETER JOHN [AU];; LOONEY MARK GRAHAM [AU];; KING DAVID GEORGE [AU];; WA ...

Electroconductive thermoplastic sheet and method of forming same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US4983452 Publication date: 1991-01-08 Inventor(s): DAIMON TAKASHI (JP); SAKAMOTO HIDESHI (JP) Applicant(s): CHISSO CORP (JP) Requested Patent: CA1307732 Application Number: US19880221365 19880719 Priority Number(s): JP19870182874 19870722 IPC Classification: B32B27/34 EC Classification: B32B27/12, D04H1/42, D04H1/58, H01B1/20, H01B1/22, H01B1/24, H05K9 ...

Patent number: WO2004058346 Publication date: 2004-07-15 Inventor: GOUGH PAUL A (GB); BICKERTON MATTHEW J (GB) Applicant: KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL);; GOUGH PAUL A (GB);; BICKERTON MATTHEW J (GB) Classification: - international: A61N1/04 - european: A61B5/0408; A61N1/04 Application number: WO2003IB05963 20031211 Priority number(s): GB20020030361 20021227 Abstract of WO2004058346 An electrode arrangement (10) comprises a knitted electrically conductive electrode po ...

Electroluminescent devices and displays with integrally fabricated address and logic devices fabricated by printing or weaving United States Patent 6,873,098 Christensen, Sr. March 29, 2005 Abstract Improved electroluminescent and photonic devices with integrated logic and control circuits are disclosed. Low mobility, contact barrier, space charge limitation and carrier balancing are provided solutions that increase efficiency, reliability and longevity of the devices. Device power loss ...

Patent Number: WO0163029 Publication date: 2001-08-30 Inventor(s): LUCAS DIDIER (FR) Applicant(s): EURO SHELTER (FR); LUCAS DIDIER (FR) Requested Patent: WO0163029 Application Number: WO2001FR00406 20010213 Priority Number(s): FR20000001992 20000218 IPC Classification: D03D15/02; D03D15/00 EC Classification: D03D15/00A, D03D15/02 Equivalents: AU3565701, EP1171657 (WO0163029), FR2805284 Cited Documents: US5399418; DE4402578; US3838983 Abstract The invention co ...

Patent Number: GB2385605 Publication date: 2003-08-27 Inventor(s): BOTHAM LESLIE (GB); WOOD CHARLESWORTH DAVID ROBERT (GB) Applicant(s): BALL & SON LTD W (GB) Requested Patent: GB2385605 Application Number: GB20020004066 20020221 Priority Number(s): GB20020004066 20020221 IPC Classification: D04B21/00 EC Classification: D04B21/00 Equivalents: Abstract The electromagnetic shield textile fabric comprises a fine mesh of conductive threads 11 which make electrical contact where they cross and non-conductive threads 12. The non-conductive threads are preferably warp knitted and the conductive threads are preferably laid in to the warp knitted thread structure. The conductive threads may be laid in by two bars of a warp knitting machine.

ELECTRON-EMITTING WOVEN FABRIC AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING SAME Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005001180 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor(s): YOKOH KUNIYOSHI [JP]; OMOTE KENJI [JP] Applicant(s): IDEAL STAR INC [JP];; YOKOH KUNIYOSHI [JP];; OMOTE KENJI [JP] Requested Patent: WO2005001180 Application Number: WO2004JP09189 20040630 Priority Number(s): JP20030189083 20030630 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D06M15/227; H01J1/304; H01J29/04; H01J31/12 ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FORMED OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEXTILE STRUCTURE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: JP2003309278 Publication date: 2003-10-31 Inventor(s): TANAKA KUNIAKI; KUNIYOSHI SHIGEKAZU Applicant(s): JAPAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORP Requested Patent: JP2003309278 Application Number: JP20020112868 20020416 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: H01L31/042; A61B5/0205; F21S9/02; H01L31/02 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE ...

Electronic device molded cover having a releasable emi shield Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1239649 Publication date: 2002-09-11 Inventor(s): SVAREVAR BROR (FI); UUSIMAEKI MATTI (FI) Applicant(s): NOKIA CORP (FI) Requested Patent: EP1239649, A3 Application Number: EP20020251337 20020226 Priority Number(s): US20010801277 20010307 IPC Classification: H04M1/02; H05K9/00 EC Classification: H05K9/00B, H04M1/02A Equivalents: US2002125025, US65 ...

Electronic spinning apparatus, and a process of preparing nonwoven fabric using the thereof Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003190383 Publication date: 2003-10-09 Inventor(s): KIM HAG-YONG (KR) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: WO03004735 Application Number: US20030363413 20030304 Priority Number(s): KR20010039789 20010704; KR20010041854 20010712; WO2001KR02158 20011213 IPC Classification: A23P1/00 EC Classification: D01D5/00 Equivalents: ...

Electronic systems incorporated into textile threads or fibres Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004115430 Publication date: 2004-06-17 Inventor(s): LEONARD PHILIP NOEL [GB] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: CN1509461 Application Number: US20030474878 20031124 Priority Number(s): GB20010008950 20010410; WO2002GB01658 20020410 IPC Classification: H04B1/034; G02B6/44; D03D25/00; D03D15/00; D02G3/00; D04H1/00 EC Classification: A41D1/00B, A41D31/00, ...

ELECTRONIC USER WORN INTERFACE DEVICE Europe's Network of patent databases Publication date: 2002-05-10 Inventor(s): DEVOR DAVID [US]; UTUKURI AV [CA]; UTUKURI KUMAR [US]; CLARKE JONATHAN [CA]; GENTILE JOHN J [US]; GENTILE ANTHONY R [US] Applicant(s): ESSENTIAL REALITY LLC [US];; DEVOR DAVID [US];; UTUKURI AV [CA];; UTUKURI KUMAR [US];; CLARKE JONATHAN [CA];; GENTILE JOHN J [US];; GENTILE ANTHONY R [US] Requested Patent: TW543028 Application Number: WO2001US48224 20011030 Prio ...

Patent Number: US2003224155 Publication date: 2003-12-04 Inventor(s): BERZOWSKA JOANNA M (CA); ORTH MARGARET A (US) Applicant(s): INTERNAT FASHION MACHINES INC (US) Requested Patent: US2003224155 Application Number: US20030445683 20030527 Priority Number(s): US20030445683 20030527; US20020385203P 20020603 IPC Classification: B32B7/08; D03D15/00 EC Classification: D03D15/00, G02F1/01T Equivalents: Abstract A textile with dynamic, visual displays and a method for m ...

Patent Number: US2004102116 Publication date: 2004-05-27 Inventor(s): CAUDELL SAMUEL M (US) Applicant(s): MILLIKEN & CO (US) Requested Patent: WO2004048659 Application Number: US20020303195 20021125 Priority Number(s): US20020303195 20021125 IPC Classification: A41B1/00; A41D1/00; D03D15/00; D03D25/00; D03D17/00; D03D15/08 EC Classification: A41D31/00C12, D03D15/00A, D04B1/14 Equivalents: Abstract Electrostatic dissipating fabrics incorporating spun yarns which ...

Electrostatic dissipating garments and fabrics for use in making same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004198117 Publication date: 2004-10-07 Inventor(s): CAUDELL SAMUEL M [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004198117 Application Number: US20040827162 20040419 Priority Number(s): US20020303195 20021125; US20040827162 20040419 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D25/00 EC Classification: A41D31/00C12, D03D15/00A, D04B1/14 Equivalents: Abs ...

Electrostatic process for preparing electrically cnoductive and heat generating composite carbon fibre material Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: CN1373630 Publication date: 2002-10-09 Inventor(s): ZHAO FANG (CN) Applicant(s): ZHAO FANG (CN) Requested Patent: CN1373630 Application Number: CN20020113221 20020109 Priority Number(s): CN20020113221 20020109 IPC Classification: H05B3/14; H05B3/16; H05B3/34 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract A ...

EMI shielding fabric United States Patent 6,843,078 Rock , et al. January 18, 2005 Abstract An electrically conductive fabric for use in articles of clothing worn for shielding against electromagnetic radiation includes a knit body with a first broad surface and an opposite, second broad surface where at least one of the surfaces includes a fleece or raised surface. The conductive fabric further includes stitch yarns of electrically conductive fibers and loop yarns comprising non-co ...

EMI shielding fabric and fabric articles made therefrom United States Patent 5,968,854 Akopian , et al. October 19, 1999 Abstract An electromagnetic shielding fabric is formed entirely from a plurality of synthetic fiber yarns which have been previously coated with silver. The preferred yarn structure comprises silver-coated nylon yarns, although other synthetic yarns can also be used as a base for the silver-coated yarns. The silver content of the silver-coated synthetic yarn is pr ...

Patent number: JP2004134313 Publication date: 2004-04-30 Inventor: NISHIMOTO HIROSHI; OKUBO KATSUJI Applicant: ASAHI TECHNO PLUS KK Classification: - international: H01B7/06; H01B13/00 - european: Application number: JP20020299954 20021015 Priority number(s): JP20020299954 20021015 Abstract of JP2004134313

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an expansive electric wire which is not only flexible to inflection by a simple construction but also highly durable against stretch an ...

Patent Number: US2004057176 Publication date: 2004-03-25 Inventor(s): SEYAM ABDELFATTAH M (US); DHAWAN ANUJ (US); MUTH JOHN (US); GHOSH TUSHAR K (US) Applicant(s): UNIV NORTH CAROLINA (US) Requested Patent: US2004057176 Application Number: US20030609074 20030627 Priority Number(s): US20030609074 20030627; US20020392591P 20020628; US20030447438P 20030214 IPC Classification: H02H3/00 EC Classification: D02G3/44A, D02G3/38 Equivalents: Abstract Coaxial and twisted p ...

United States Patent 6,677,917 Van Heerden , et al. January 13, 2004 Fabric antenna for tags Abstract A method and system for providing a RFID transponder having a fabric antenna. The system including a radio frequency (RF) transponder, the transponder having a housing, an RF circuit enclosed in said housing, and a fabric antenna coupled to the RF circuit. The method of fabricating a radio frequency (RF) transponder including the steps of enclosing an RF circuit in a housing, formin ...

United States Patent 5,531,601 Fabric battery pouch Abstract A battery pack is provided for use in applications where lightweight and flexibility are desired, such as for powering an illuminated clothing article. A battery pack is provided consisting of a first and second fabrics, each having conductive traces applied upon its inside. The fabrics are sealed together forming a battery pouch area to hold and electrically connect a battery that is placed within it. Because the pack is made o ...

Patent Number: US2003208886 Publication date: 2003-11-13 Inventor(s): MONNERIE JEAN-LOUIS (FR); DEBYSER PASCAL (FR) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: WO03095740 Application Number: US20020142512 20020509 Priority Number(s): US20020142512 20020509 IPC Classification: D01G25/00 EC Classification: D04H3/16 Equivalents: Abstract In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven web, structure, or article using a spun-bonding process in combination with a forming fabric which is woven having flat CMD yarns, flat MD yarns or both with some or all of such yarns being conductive so as to dissipate static electricity.

Fabric comprising shaped conductive monofilament used in the production of non-woven fabrics Patent Number: US2003208886 Publication date: 2003-11-13 Inventor(s): MONNERIE JEAN-LOUIS [FR]; DEBYSER PASCAL [FR] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: EP1501978 (WO03095740) Application Number: US20020142512 20020509 Priority Number(s): US20020142512 20020509 IPC Classification: D01G25/00 EC Classification: D04H3/16 Equivalents: AU2003231079, BR0309702, TW593823, WO03095740 ...

Patent Number: GB2341931 Publication date: 2000-03-29 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID LEE (GB) Applicant(s): ELECTROTEXTILES COMP LTD (GB) Requested Patent: GB2341931 Application Number: GB19980020908 19980926 Priority Number(s): GB19980020908 19980926 IPC Classification: G06K11/12 EC Classification: G01L1/20B, G06F3/00B8, G06F3/033Z4R, G06F3/033Z4S, G06F3/033Z4S6, H01H3/14B Equivalents: Abstract A fabric is constructed from electrically conducting fibres and from electrically insulating fibres via a mechanical process. Electrical connection means 1803 are connected to electrically conducting fibres of the fabric during said mechanical process.

United States Patent 5,316,830 Adams, Jr. , et al. May 31, 1994 Fabric having non-uniform electrical conductivity Abstract An electrically conductive textile fabric in which the electrical conductivity may be made to vary in a pattern configuration, and a method for manufacturing such fabric. A textile fabric is coated with an electrically conductive polymeric coating, and the coating is selectively removed in those areas in which a reduced electrical conductivity is desired. The re ...

Fabric heating element and method of manufacture United States Patent 6,057,530 Gurevich May 2, 2000 Abstract A soft and flexible thin heating element made of electrically conductive carbon carrying fabric coated with a soft stabilizing material. The heating element is shaped by curing the soft stabilizing material and cutting the coated fabric into a desired pattern. The electrical contacts are attached to the ends of the heating element core, which are electrically connected ...

FABRIC INTERCONNECT Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004110192 Publication date: 2004-12-23 Inventor(s): VU GIANG (US); MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG (US); MAMA JACK KYRIAKOS (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2004110192 Application Number: WO2004IB50913 20040615 Priority Number(s): US20030479232P 20030617 IPC Classification: A41D1/00; H01R4/58 EC C ...

Patent Number : 06381482 Inventor : Jayaraman, Sundaresan;Park, Sungmee;Rajamanickam, Rangaswamy;Gopalsamy, Chandramohan Assignee : Georgia Tech Research Corp. Issue Date : 04/30/2002 Patent Publication Date : 04/30/2002 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A fabric, in the form of a woven or knitted fabric or garment, including a flexible information infrastructure integrated within the fabric for collecting, processing, transmitting and receiving information concerning--but not limited t ...

Fabric or garment with integrated flexible information infrastructure for monitoring vital signs of infants United States Patent 6,687,523 Jayaramen , et al. February 3, 2004 Abstract A garment for infants comprises a comfort component serving as a base, a plurality of signal transmission paths integrated within the comfort component; and at least one interface that provides a transmission path between the information infrastructure component and an external device. In addition, the ...

Patent Number : 04659873 Inventor : Gibson, William A.;Talmage, Jr., John E. Assignee : Elographics, Inc. Issue Date : 04/21/1987 Patent Publication Date : 04/21/1987 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A fabric touch sensor for providing positional information related to a touched region/points. The improved electrographic touch sensor (10) is fabricated using at least one resistive fabric layer (12) in the form of conducting threads. This fabric is constructed using either unidirectiona ...

Fabric with heated circuit printed on intermediate film United States Patent 6,852,956 Rock , et al. February 8, 2005 Abstract An electric heating/warming element consists of a water-resistant, vapor permeable bladder containing an electrical heating/warming circuit that generates heat when attached to a source of electrical power. Inventors: Rock; Moshe (Brookline, MA); Sharma; Vikram (Stoneham, MA) Assignee: Malden Mills Industries, Inc. (Lawrence, MA) Appl. No.: 082855 ...

Patent Number: US2003186607 Publication date: 2003-10-02 Inventor(s): GOLDBERG ARTHUR (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: WO2004001111 Application Number: US20020109177 20020328 Priority Number(s): US20020109177 20020328 IPC Classification: D04B1/00; D04B7/00; D04B9/00; D04B11/00; D04B21/00; D04B1/18; D04B7/16; D04B11/12; D04B21/14; D04B1/14; D04B1/22; D04B7/24; D04B9/24; D04B21/20 EC Classification: A61N1/20P, A61N1/04, A61N1/20, D03D15/00A Equivalents: Abstra ...

Patent Number: WO2004056268 Publication date: 2004-07-08 Inventor(s): REITER HARALD (DE); SUCH OLAF (DE); LAUTER JOSEF (DE); MONTVAY ANDRAS (DE); MUEHLSTEFF JENS (DE); PERKUHN MICHAEL (DE); SCHMIDT RALF (DE); REICHINGER CHRISTIAN (DE) Applicant(s): PHILIPS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (DE); REITER HARALD (DE); SUCH OLAF (DE); LAUTER JOSEF (DE); MONTVAY ANDRAS (DE); MUEHLSTEFF JENS (DE); PERKUHN MICHAEL (DE); SCHMIDT RALF (DE); REICHINGER CHRISTIAN (DE); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL) R ...

Fabrics and dust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property United States Patent 6,615,572 Takagi , et al. September 9, 2003 Abstract There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals. Inventors: Takagi; Susumu (Fukui, JP); Matsui; Yutaka (Fukui, JP) Assignee: Seiren Co. LTD (Fukui, JP) Appl. No.: 162281 Filed: June 4, 2002

Fabrics and dust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property United States Patent 6,615,572 Takagi , et al. September 9, 2003 Abstract There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals. Inventors: Takagi; Sus ...

Fabrics and rust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property United States Patent 6,432,850 Takagi , et al. August 13, 2002 Abstract There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals. Inventors: Takagi; S ...

Patent Number: US2004199232 Publication date: 2004-10-07 Inventor(s): INNIS PETER CHARLES (AU); SPINKS GEOFFREY MAXWELL (AU); WALLACE GORDON GEORGE (AU); ZHOU DEZHI (AU); STEELE JULIE ROBYN (AU) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004199232 Application Number: US20040486481 20040210 Priority Number(s): AU2001PR06944 20010810; WO2002AU01074 20020809 IPC Classification: A61N1/04 EC Classification: A41D31/00C2, A61B5/00J, A61B5/11 Equivalents: EP1425561 (WO03014684), WO03014684

Felt having conductivity gradient United States Patent 6716481 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: DeAngelis; Alfred R. (Spartanburg, SC);Child; Andrew D. (Spartanburg, SC) Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making an electromagnetically conductive textile, having a conductivity gradient through the thickness of the fabric, comprising the steps of (a) forming a knit, woven or nonwoven fabric characterized by (i) a variation in fiber surface area per unit of volume, throu ...

FIBER COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC WOVEN MATERIAL, PRODUCTION METHOD AND USE THEREOF Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE10124457 Publication date: 2002-12-05 Inventor(s): KASTNER-JUNG ULRICH (DE); CLEMENS WOLFGANG (DE); WIENHOLT WILLFRIED (DE) Applicant(s): SIEMENS AG (DE) Requested Patent: WO02095839 Application Number: DE20011024457 20010518 Priority Number(s): DE20011024457 20010518 IPC Classification: H01L51/20; H01L51/ ...

Fiber, electronic circuit and textile product Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE10054558 Publication date: 2002-05-16 Inventor(s): Applicant(s): UNIV STUTTGART INST FUER PHYSI (DE) Requested Patent: AU2179802 Application Number: DE20001054558 20001031 Priority Number(s): DE20001054558 20001031 IPC Classification: G02F1/025 EC Classification: D04H3/04, G02B6/16, G02B6/22, G02B6/28B10, G02B6/34B, G02B6/42, H01L31/0352C2, H01L33/00C3B, H01L33/00C3C ...

Fiber-resin composite body for providing electromagnetic shielding, comprising an electrical contact strip, and method for making same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6517658 Publication date: 2003-02-11 Inventor(s): WAGEMAN FRANCISCUS GERHARDUS J [NL]; KAPPEL ERIC ANDRE [NL] Applicant(s): THALES NEDERLAND BV [NL] Requested Patent: US6517658 Application Number: US20000508081 20000313 Priority Number(s): WO1998EP05712 19980902; NL19971007018 19970911 ...

Fibers and ribbons containing phosphor, conductive metals or dielectric particles for use in the manufacture of flat panel displays Patent Number: US2004050476 Publication date: 2004-03-18 Inventor(s): HSU CHE-HSIUNG [US]; ROACH CHRISTOPHER J [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004050476 Application Number: US20030466128 20030709 Priority Number(s): WO2002US02997 20020123; US20030466128 20030709 IPC Classification: B32B31/00; B65B1/00; C03B29/00 EC Classification ...

Fibers and ribbons polymers with conductive particles for solar cell electrodes Patent Number: EP1369930 Publication date: 2003-12-10 Inventor(s): CARROLL ALAN F [US]; ROACH CHRISTOPHER JOHN [US] Applicant(s): DU PONT [US] Requested Patent: EP1369930 Application Number: EP20030010885 20030515 Priority Number(s): US20020387160P 20020607 IPC Classification: H01L31/0224 EC Classification: H01L31/0224B2 Equivalents: CN1471176, JP2004015054 Cited Documents: EP0531827; US4388346; US4643913; US4968738 Abstract This invention is directed to a process for the fabrication of electrodes on a silicon wafer utilizing fibers or ribbons comprising organic polymer and inorganic conductive material.

Patent Number: CA1291512 Publication date: 1991-10-29 Inventor(s): KITAZAWA ZENWEMON (JP); OHGUSHI KATSUNORI (JP); HIJIRI MASAO (JP) Applicant(s): TORAY INDUSTRIES (JP) Requested Patent: CA1291512 Application Number: CA19870538358 19870529 Priority Number(s): CA19870538358 19870529 IPC Classification: H05B3/56; H05B3/36 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract There is disclosed a fibrous heating element which is very pliable and has high mechanical strength in r ...

Fibrous structures containing nanofibrils and other textile fibers Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6308509 Publication date: 2001-10-30 Inventor(s): BALONIS RICHARD J (US); SCARDINO FRANK L (US) Applicant(s): QUANTUM GROUP INC (US) Requested Patent: US6308509 Application Number: US20000621856 20000724 Priority Number(s): US20000621856 20000724; US19980169116 19981008; US19970061611P 19971010 IPC Classification: D01H4/28 EC Classification: A61F2/2 ...

Filtration cloth for solid-liquid systems Europe''s Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004026309 Publication date: 2004-02-12 Inventor(s): JARVINEN KIMMO (FI); HEIKKILA AARNE-MATTI (FI) Applicant(s): TAMFELT OYJ ABP (FI) Requested Patent: CA2438779 Application Number: US20030637636 20030811 Priority Number(s): FI20010000414 20010302; WO2001FI01140 20011220 IPC Classification: B01D39/08 EC Classification: B01D39/08 Equivalents: EP1404433 (WO02074416), ...

FINE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FIBER, AND RESIN COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTIVE YARN COMPRISING THE SAME Patent Number: EP1091027 Publication date: 2001-04-11 Inventor(s): OGAWA HIROSHI (JP); OGAWA JUN (JP); MONDE HIROYUKI (JP) Applicant(s): OTSUKA KAGAKU KK (JP) Requested Patent: US6333107 Application Number: EP19990903904 19990210 Priority Number(s): WO1999JP00573 19990210; JP19980064206 19980225 IPC Classification: D01F1/09; D06M11/73; D06M11/46; D06M11/74 EC Classificatio ...

Patent Number: EP1176610 Publication date: 2002-01-30 Inventor(s): BUCHER KURT (CH); DUERR HERBERT (CH); ZEMP BENNO (CH) Applicant(s): ELEKTRO FEINDRAHT AG (CH) Requested Patent: EP1176610, B1 Application Number: EP20010810599 20010619 Priority Number(s): CH20000001468 20000725 IPC Classification: H01B1/12; H01B1/20; H05K9/00; H01B1/22; H01B1/24; D02G3/12 EC Classification: H01B1/24, D02G3/12, D02G3/34, D04H1/42, D04H3/00, H01B1/12H6, H01B1/22, H05K9/00B1B Equivalent ...

Patent Number: EP1245720 Publication date: 2002-10-02 Inventor(s): MISKA STANLEY R (US) Applicant(s): SCHLEGEL SYSTEMS INC (US) Requested Patent: CA2377034 Application Number: EP20020252147 20020325 Priority Number(s): US20010822113 20010330 IPC Classification: D06M17/00; D06M11/83; D06M11/45; B32B15/04 EC Classification: D06M23/16, D06M11/45, D06M11/83, D06M13/03, D06M13/355, D06N3/00E6, D06N7/00 Equivalents: JP2002307603, US2002142684 Cited Documents: US3833951 ...

Flame retardant corrosive resistant conductive fabric article and method of forming same Patent Number: EP1245720 Publication date: 2002-10-02 Inventor(s): MISKA STANLEY R [US] Applicant(s): SCHLEGEL SYSTEMS INC [US] Requested Patent: JP2002307603 Application Number: EP20020252147 20020325 Priority Number(s): US20010822113 20010330 IPC Classification: D06M17/00; D06M11/83; D06M11/45; B32B15/04 EC Classification: D06M11/45, D06M11/83, D06M13/03, D06M13/355, D06M23/16, D ...

Flame retardant electrically conductive cloth Patent Number: EP0943710 Publication date: 1999-09-22 Inventor(s): WURR EGON (DE); HARTMANN SIEGFRIED (DE) Applicant(s): EUREA VERPACKUNG (DE) Requested Patent: EP0943710, A3 Application Number: EP19990104698 19990310 Priority Number(s): DE19981012406 19980320; DE19981026120 19980612 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D15/12; E21D11/38; E21F17/00; H03F5/00; B65D88/16 EC Classification: B65D88/16F8, D03D15/00, D03D15/00A, ...

Flame retardant EMI shielding gasket Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004142616 Publication date: 2004-07-22 Inventor(s): BUNYAN MICHAEL H (US); FLANDERS WILLIAM I (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6777095 Application Number: US20040753016 20040107 Priority Number(s): US20040753016 20040107; US20020318609 20021211; US20020142803 20020509; US20010883785 20010618; US19990250338 19990216; US19980076370P 19980227 IPC Classification: B32B27/04; B3 ...

FLAME-RETARDANT CONDUCTIVE FABRIC Patent Number: JP2004211247 Publication date: 2004-07-29 Inventor(s): TANAKA NORIHISA; TAKAHASHI SHIGERU Applicant(s): TEIJIN LTD Requested Patent: JP2004211247 Application Number: JP20030000174 20030106 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M13/298; B32B5/02; D06M11/83; D06M15/27; D06M15/564 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flame-retardant conductive fabric not only having ...

Patent Number: US2002094739 Publication date: 2002-07-18 Inventor(s): BUTENKEMPER STEFAN (DE); LUTKE-FOLLER HEINZ (DE); LUTKE-FOLLER AGNES (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2002094739 Application Number: US20010004665 20011204 Priority Number(s): DE20002021305U 20001216 IPC Classification: D03D25/00; D03D15/00; D04H1/00; D04H3/00; D04H5/00; D04H13/00 EC Classification: D03D15/02, H05K9/00B1 Equivalents: DE20021305U, EP1215319, A3 Abstract A flat fabric, i ...

Flat textile structure of bonded insulating textile layers contains microstructured wiring Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE19755792 Publication date: 1999-06-24 Inventor(s): OBENAUF DIETER DIPL ING (DE); SCHEIBNER WOLFGANG DR (DE); HIEBER HARTMANN DR ING (DE) Applicant(s): INT CONSULTING BUREAUX DR ING (DE); TEXTILFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT THUER (DE) Requested Patent: DE19755792 Application Number: DE19971055792 19971216 Priority Number(s): DE19971055792 1997 ...

Patent Number : 06639578 Inventor : Comiskey, Barrett;Albert, Jonathan D.;Jacobson, Joseph M.;Zhang, Libing;Loxley, Andrew;Feeney, Robert;Drzaic, Paul Assignee : E Ink Corporation Issue Date : 10/28/2003 Patent Publication Date : 10/28/2003 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A process for creating an electronically addressable display includes multiple printing operations, similar to a multi-color process in conventional screen printing. In some of the process steps, electrically non-act ...

United States Patent 6,683,583 Ngin January 27, 2004 Flexible electrode antenna Abstract The invention provides a flexible electrode antenna having a layer of conductive material laminated between a layer of flame retardant material and a layer of protective material. The layer of conductive material is preferably a metalized polymer substrate having corrosion resistant properties. The flame retardant material is preferably a glass cloth, while the protective material is preferably a ...

Patent number: WO0130123 Publication date: 2001-04-26 Inventor: POST E REHMI; GERSHENFELD NEIL Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY (US) Classification: - international: H05K3/32; H05K7/06; H01L23/498 - european: H01L23/498J; H01L23/498L; H05K1/00; H05K3/32C2; H05K7/06 Application number: WO2000US41244 20001018 Priority number(s): US19990160140P 19991018 Abstract of WO0130123 Stichable electrical components have flexible, conductive leads (100) and are encased, at leas ...

Flexible fabric support structure for photovoltaic cells Patent Number: US3255047 Publication date: 1966-06-07 Inventor(s): ESCOFFERY CHARLES A Applicant(s): INT RECTIFIER CORP Requested Patent: US3255047 Application Number: US19610136628 19610907 Priority Number(s): US19610136628 19610907 IPC Classification: EC Classification: H01L31/042 Equivalents:

Patent number: US2002074937 Publication date: 2002-06-20 Inventor: GUBERMAN FELIX (IL); KIRYUSHEV IRINA (IL) Applicant: Classification: - international: H01J1/62 - european: H01L27/32; H05B33/12 Application number: US20010846684 20010502 Priority number(s): US20010846684 20010502; US20000255888P 20001218 Abstract of US2002074937 A flexible electrooptic display material comprising two sets of elongated elements. The first set elements are tape yarns comprising a layer of e ...

Patent Number: US6333468 Publication date: 2001-12-25 Inventor(s): ENDOH SHUHICHI (JP); INOUE TOSHIHIRO (JP); TAKIKITA SATOSHI (JP) Applicant(s): IBM (US) Requested Patent: US6333468 Application Number: US19990290310 19990412 Priority Number(s): US19990290310 19990412; US19980095754 19980611 IPC Classification: H05K1/03 EC Classification: H05K1/02C2B4, H05K9/00B4B Equivalents: Abstract A thin flexible multi-layered printed circuit cable manufactured by a relative ...

FLEXIBLE STRIP CONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND USING THE SAME Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005009092 Publication date: 2005-01-27 Inventor(s): MALY-SCHREIBER MARTHA [AT]; WHITEHEAD ADAM HARDING [AT]; JOHN WOLFGANG [AT] Applicant(s): FUNKTIONSWERKSTOFFE FORSCHUNGS [AT];; I & T INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIE E [AT];; MALY-SCHREIBER MARTHA [AT];; WHITEHEAD ADAM HARDING [AT];; JOHN WOLFGANG [AT] Requested Patent: WO2005009092 Application Number: W ...

FLEXIBLE SWITCHING DEVICES Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO0188935 Publication date: 2001-11-22 Inventor(s): LEFTLY STEVEN (GB); JONES DIANNE (GB); LUSSEY DAVID (GB) Applicant(s): LEFTLY STEVEN (GB); JONES DIANNE (GB); LUSSEY DAVID (GB); PERATECH LTD (GB); WOOL RES ORGANISATION OF NEW Z (NZ) Requested Patent: WO0188935 Application Number: WO2001GB02183 20010517 Priority Number(s): GB20000011829 20000518 IPC Classification: H01H3/14 EC Classificat ...

Patent Number: FR2833403 Publication date: 2003-06-13 Inventor(s): ATHIMON PILLARD BENEDICTE; BONFIGLIO JACQUES; WEILL ANDRE; DEFLIN EMMANUEL Applicant(s): FRANCE TELECOM (FR) Requested Patent: WO03050832 Application Number: FR20010016029 20011212 Priority Number(s): FR20010016029 20011212 IPC Classification: H01H1/02; H01B5/14 EC Classification: H01H3/14B, H01H13/70B Equivalents: Abstract The invention concerns a flexible textile structures for producing electr ...

Patent number: JP2002217500 Publication date: 2002-08-02 Inventor: SAITO MICHIFUMI; WATANABE YASUSHI; NAKANO TOSHIHIKO Applicant: ALPS ELECTRIC CO LTD Classification: - international: H05K1/02 - european: Application number: JP20010008278 20010116 Priority number(s): JP20010008278 20010116 Abstract of JP2002217500 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flexible wiring board which can be made small in wiring pitch and large in current capacity, and is easily adaptable to small ...

Foldable alpha numeric keyboard United States Patent 6,861,961 Sandbach , et al. March 1, 2005 Abstract The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device (2301) configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device (2307). The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. ...

Patent number: CA2483375 Publication date: 2003-11-20 Inventor: DEBYSER PASCAL (FR); MONNERIE JEAN-LOUIS (FR) Applicant: ALBANY INT CORP (US) Classification: - international: D21F1/00; D01D5/098; D04H3/16 - european: Application number: CA20032483375 20030423 Priority number(s): WO2003US12702 20030423; US20020142512 20020509 Abstract of CA2483375 In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven web, structure, or article using a spun-bonding process in combination with a forming fabric which is woven having flat CMD yarns, flat MD yarns or both with some or all of such yarns being conductive so as to dissipate static electricity.

Patent Number : 06781407 Inventor : Schultz, David P. Assignee : Xilinx, Inc. Issue Date : 08/24/2004 Patent Publication Date : 08/24/2004 Publishing Authority : US Abstract Interconnecting logic provides connectivity of an embedded fixed logic circuit, or circuits, with programmable logic fabric of a programmable gate array such that the fixed logic circuit functions as an extension of the programmable logic fabric. The interconnecting logic includes interconnecting tiles and may furthe ...

Full-fashioned garment in a fabric and optionally having intelligence capability United States Patent 6,474,367 Jayaraman , et al. November 5, 2002 Abstract The present invention is directed to a process for the production of a single-piece woven garment which can be converted into a full-body garment, similar to an overall or a hospital gown, using a minimum number of seams and a minimum amount of cutting. The garment is made a two-dimensional fabric, with the various parts produc ...

Full-fashioned garment with sleeves having intelligence capability United States Patent 6,315,009 November 13, 2001 USPTO Inventors: Jayaraman; Sundaresan (Atlanta, GA); Park; Sungmee (Tucker, GA) Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corp. (Atlanta, GA) Appl. No.: 713147 Filed: November 14, 2000 Current U.S. Class: 139/387R; 2/455; 2/905; 139/55.1 Intern'l Class: D03D 003/02 Field of Search: 139/387 R,55.1,388,387 2/455,905,102,243 128/664,639 428/68,196,257,195,36 Abstract ...

Full-fashioned weaving process for production of a woven garment with intelligence capability United States Patent 6,145,551 Jayaraman , et al. November 14, 2000 Abstract A full-fashioned weaving process for the production of a woven garment which can accommodate and include holes, such as armholes. The garment is made of only one single integrated fabric and has no discontinuities or seams. Additionally, the garment can include intelligence capability, such as the ability to monitor o ...

United States Patent 6,680,707 Allen , et al. January 20, 2004 Garment antenna Abstract An antenna is set in an antenna mounting of size and shape such that the antenna may be accommodated at least in part in the naturally occurring dip between a persons shoulder blades at the upper part of the back. The mounting includes supporting straps which extend during use from that part of the mounting hosting the antenna, over the shoulders of the wearer and down the front of the wearers to ...

Garment carrying electronic devices Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6561814 Publication date: 2003-05-13 Inventor(s): ALLEN JULIETTE (GB); ARKSEY JENNI L (GB); MAMA KYRIAKOS J (GB); TILBURY NANCY A (GB); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL) Requested Patent: US2002045363 Application Number: US20010878993 20010612 Priority Number(s): GB20000014323 20000612 IPC Classification: H01R33/00 EC Classification: A4 ...

Garment component Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2002076949 Publication date: 2002-06-20 Inventor(s): ALLEN JULIETTE (GB); ARKSEY JENNI L (GB); MAMA KYRIAKOS J (GB); TILBURY NANCY A (GB); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2002076949 Application Number: US20010878989 20010612 Priority Number(s): GB20000014327 20000612 IPC Classification: H01R33/00 EC Classification: A41D1/00B, H05B3/34B Equivalents: WO0197567 Ab ...

Patent Number: US2004009731 Publication date: 2004-01-15 Inventor(s): RABINOWICZ SIGI (BE) Applicant(s): TEFRON (US) Requested Patent: WO2004006700 Application Number: US20020193643 20020711 Priority Number(s): US20020193643 20020711 IPC Classification: D04B9/54 EC Classification: A41B9/06, A41D13/12C, A61N1/04, D04B1/14, D04B1/24, A41D1/00B Equivalents: Abstract A circularly knit garment is provided, the garment comprising a circularly knit fabric body having a ...

Garment with removable electronic devices Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003108217 Publication date: 2003-06-12 Inventor(s): ALLEN JULIETTE (GB); ARKSEY JENNI L (GB); MAMA KYRIAKOS J (GB); TILBURY NANCY A (GB); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6792124 Application Number: US20010878988 20010612 Priority Number(s): GB20000014321 20000612 IPC Classification: H04R1/02 EC Classification: A41D1/00B Equivalents: EP1294 ...

GLASS FIBER-REINFORCED PREPREGS, LAMINATES, ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A FABRIC Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO0021900 Publication date: 2000-04-20 Inventor(s): LAWTON ERNEST L (US); NOVICH BRUCE E (US); LAMMON-HILINSKI KAMI (US); ROBERTSON WALTER J (US); VELPARI VEDAGIRI (US) Applicant(s): LAWTON ERNEST L (US); NOVICH BRUCE E (US); LAMMON HILINSKI KAMI (US); PPG IND OHIO INC (US); ROBERTSON WALTER J (US); VELPARI VEDAGIRI (US) Re ...

Gold layer-laminated fabric and method for fabricating the same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003102225 Publication date: 2003-06-05 Inventor(s): KIM SUN-KI (KR) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2003102225 Application Number: US20030332073 20030102 Priority Number(s): KR20000018971U 20000703; KR20000037748 20000703 IPC Classification: C25D5/54 EC Classification: D06M11/83 Equivalents: AU4121801, DE10196402T, JP2004502055T, WO0202861 A ...

Headwear having a brim with illumination device United States Patent 6,659,618 Waters December 9, 2003 Abstract Lighted headgear is provided to enable clear vision in poorly lit locations. The lighted headgear has lights, such as LEDs that generate narrow light beam cones. The headgear is preferably a baseball-type hat with the LEDs secured in small notches in the forward edge of the brim, or in light modules attached toward the brim forward edge. The lights can be similarly provided wit ...

Patent Number : 04312913 Inventor : Rheaume, Walter A. Assignee : Textile Products Incorporated Issue Date : 01/26/1982 Patent Publication Date : 01/26/1982 Publishing Authority : US Abstract Weavable yarns whose fibers are metallic or have a heat conducting, metallized coating are woven together with a plurality of yarn layers using, say, an angle weave to produce an interlocked, multilayer fabric. The fabric provides heat conduction paths for the efficient transferring of heat from a s ...

Patent number: WO0100391 Publication date: 2001-01-04 Inventor: BURGESS KEITH EDWARD Applicant: ALBANY INTERNAT TECHNIWEAVE IN (US) Classification: - international: B29C70/24; F28F1/12; F28F21/00 - european: B29C70/24; F28F1/12B; F28F21/00 Application number: WO2000US17073 20000621 Priority number(s): US19990141645P 19990629 Abstract of WO0100391 A heat exchanger (10) having a fiber preform embedded in a matrix with a second discreet group of fibers (30) extending through the fiber preform to the surface of the matrix with the fibers being made of a heat conductive material and extend to cooling channels or tubes (12, 14) so as to improve the heat exchange therebetween.

Heat-stabilised poly(ethylene naphthalate) film for flexible electronic and opto-electronics devices Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004247916 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): MACDONALD WILLIAM ALASDAIR (GB); RICHARDSON LEIGH BECKETT (GB) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004247916 Application Number: US20040488846 20040325 Priority Number(s): GB20010022015 20010911; GB20020008505 20020412; WO2002GB04112 20020910 IPC Classification: B32B ...

HEAT-STORING AND CONDUCTIVE FIBER AND YARN AND FABRIC Patent Number: JP2000096347 Publication date: 2000-04-04 Inventor(s): KAWACHI HIROYUKI; TANAKA MITSUO Applicant(s): MITSUBISHI RAYON CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2000096347 Application Number: JP19980284732 19980922 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F8/08; D01D5/34; D01F1/10; D03D15/00; D04H3/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a heat-storing and conductive ...

HEATED WOOL TEXTILE Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005034688 Publication date: 2005-04-21 Inventor(s): LEFTLY STEVEN [GB]; JONES DIANNE [GB]; TASKER ALEXANDRA [GB] Applicant(s): AUSTRALIAN WOOL INNOVATION LTD [AU];; LEFTLY STEVEN [GB];; JONES DIANNE [GB];; TASKER ALEXANDRA [GB] Requested Patent: WO2005034688 Application Number: WO2004NZ00257 20041014 Priority Number(s): GB20030024022 20031014 IPC Classification: A47C21/04; H05B3/36 EC Classifi ...

Heating appts. for flexible mats, textiles, car seat covers, etc. - heats people individually to save energy by using textile-embedded heating wires each with two wires connected to DC voltage supply Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE4038167 Publication date: 1991-06-20 Inventor(s): RALL BERNHARDT DIPL ING (DE) Applicant(s): DAIMLER BENZ AG (DE) Requested Patent: DE4038167 Application Number: DE19904038167 19901130 Priority Number(s): DE19904038167 19901 ...

HEATING GARMENT CA 2208973 Inventors (Country): NAKAMOTO, MITSUYOSHI (Japan) KUSAKA, TAKAAKI (Japan) NAKAJIMA, SHIN-ICHI (Japan) MATSUMOTO, TOSHINARI (Japan) Owners (Country): MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (Japan) Applicants (Country): MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (Japan) Agent: KIRBY EADES GALE BAKER Issued: Oct. 10, 2000 PCT Filing Date: Oct. 29, 1996 PCT Publication Date: May 9 , 1997 Examination requested: June 27, ...

Heating/warming textile articles with phase change components United States Patent 6,723,967 Rock , et al. April 20, 2004 Abstract A heating/warming textile article (11) with a fabric body (13) with electrical resistance heating/warming elements (15) also contains a phase change component (17) which releases and absorbs latent heat in a cycle corresponding to ON/OFF operation of a power source (23), e.g., a battery, thus to conserve and extend useful battery life. Inventors: Rock ...

Heterofilament composite yarn United States Patent 5,439,741 Gibbon , et al. August 8, 1995 Abstract A heterofilament of a PBT sheath, a multifilament composite yarn composed of a plurality of heterofilaments having PBT sheath, and a conductive bundle containing a wire wrapped with a plurality of the multifilament composite yarn. Inventors: Gibbon; John D. (Charlotte, NC); Sherriff; Stephan F. (Rock Hill, SC) Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corporation (Somerville, NJ) Appl. No ...

Highly electrically conductive filament and a process for preparation thereof United States Patent 4,756,969 Takeda July 12, 1988 Abstract A highly electrically conductive composite filament of sheath-core type, comprising core and sheath layers of an electrically non-conductive thermoplastic polymer and a middle layer of electrically conductive thermoplastic polymer containing carbon black between the core and sheath wherein said sheath partially surrounds the outer periphery of sai ...

Host interface bypass on a fabric based array controller Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6813676 Publication date: 2004-11-02 Inventor(s): HENRY RUSSELL J (US); WEBER BRET (US) Applicant(s): LSI LOGIC CORP (US) Requested Patent: US6813676 Application Number: US20010916773 20010727 Priority Number(s): US20010916773 20010727 IPC Classification: G06F13/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract The present invention is directed to a host in ...

Housing for electronic device wearable on user's finger Patent Number: EP1462880 Publication date: 2004-09-29 Inventor(s): WOJCIESZAK CRAIG [US]; MARCUCELLI KAI [US]; FREDERICK EDWARD C [US] Applicant(s): FILA LUXEMBOURG S A R L [LU] Requested Patent: EP1462880 Application Number: EP20030024857 20031031 Priority Number(s): US20030456549P 20030324 IPC Classification: G04B37/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Cited Documents: Abstract A housing including a s ...

Illuminated display system and process Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2002155214 Publication date: 2002-10-24 Inventor(s): MURASKO MATTHEW (US); KINLEN PATRICK J (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6811895 Application Number: US20020104161 20020322 Priority Number(s): US20020104161 20020322; US20010277829P 20010322 IPC Classification: B05D5/12; H05B33/10 EC Classification: G09F21/02 Equivalents: Abstract Processes for the integrati ...

Patent Number: GB557929 Publication date: 1943-12-10 Inventor(s): Applicant(s): US RUBBER CO Requested Patent: GB557929 Application Number: GB19420014368 19421014 Priority Number(s): USX557929 19411015 IPC Classification: EC Classification: H05B3/34B Equivalents: Abstract 557,929. Woven elastic fabrics. UNITED STATES RUBBER CO. Oct. 14, 1942, No. 14368. Convention date, Oct. 15, 1941. [Class 142 (iv)] [Also in Group XI] An elastic fabric having a substantial st ...

In vivo biosensor apparatus and method of use United States Patent 6,673,596 Sayler , et al. January 6, 2004 Abstract Disclosed are bioluminescent bioreporter integrated circuit devices that detect selected analytes in fluids when implanted in the body of an animal. The device comprises a bioreporter that has been genetically engineered to contain a nucleic acid segment that comprises a cis-activating response element that is responsive to the selected substance operably linked to a ...

United States Patent 5,991,086 Carroll , et al. November 23, 1999 Abstract An inflatable optical housing is adapted to provide a visual image and be used in connection with a separate computing device. The housing is sized by one or more bladders and at least one associated alignment member. Optical elements of the device provide an image of a display and/or an enhanced magnified image via lensing. The housing preferably is constructed of lightweight materials and is adapted for rapid i ...

Integral antenna conformable in three dimensions Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6377216 Publication date: 2002-04-23 Inventor(s): CHEADLE NANCY A (US); KERNS JENNIFER W (US) Applicant(s): US NAVY (US) Requested Patent: US6377216 Application Number: US20000548841 20000413 Priority Number(s): US20000548841 20000413 IPC Classification: H01Q1/38 EC Classification: H01Q1/27C, H01Q9/04B Equivalents: Abstract Provided is a low-cost robust antenna ...

Application Number : 2003021679 Inventor : Applicant : NATIONAL MICROELECTRONIC RESEARCH CENTRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND CORK Issue Date : 11/27/2003 Application Filing Date : 08/30/2002 Application Publication Date : 03/13/2003 Publishing Authority : WO Abstract A mechanically flexible integrated circuit structure is disclosed. The circuit structure comprises a plurality of microelectronic elements (20) that are separate fabrications interconnected by a ...

Intelligent clothing accessory for conveying knowledge by visual or audible signals has stored information re personality profile of wearer and desired partner that wearer wishes to find Patent Number: DE10057671 Publication date: 2002-05-23 Inventor(s): OSTWALD MARTIN [DE] Applicant(s): OSTWALD MARTIN [DE] Requested Patent: DE10057671 Application Number: DE20001057671 20001121 Priority Number(s): DE20001057671 20001121 IPC Classification: A41D27/08; A44B11/00 EC Cla ...

Intelligent clothing item provided with sensor e.g. for monitoring vital functions of wearer, has sensor electrical line acting as antenna Patent Number: DE10047533 Publication date: 2002-04-11 Inventor(s): TRINKEL MARIAN [DE] Applicant(s): DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG [DE] Requested Patent: DE10047533 Application Number: DE20001047533 20000921 Priority Number(s): DE20001047533 20000921 IPC Classification: A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41B1/00; A61B5/00; G08B21/02; G08B25/10; G06F19/0 ...

Patent Number: US6311350 Publication date: 2001-11-06 Inventor(s): KAISERMAN TERRANCE Z (US); MARGOLIN KEITH J (US) Applicant(s): FERBER TECHNOLOGIES L L C (US) Requested Patent: US6311350 Application Number: US19990372903 19990812 Priority Number(s): US19990372903 19990812 IPC Classification: F21L15/08; A47G9/10 EC Classification: F21V33/00A, A41D27/08, A47G9/10H, F21S2/00, G04G1/00B3, G04G13/02A Equivalents: Abstract A fabric article including a design arranged on the outer surface of such fabric article and having conductive composition arranged in registration with the design and with a printed circuit pattern is disclosed. The conductive composition effectively forms part of the electrical system of the interactive fabric article.

KEY OPERATED SWITCH WITH DEPRESSIBLE BRIDGING CONTACT LAYER OF MATTED UNWOVEN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FIBERS Patent Number: US3745287 Publication date: 1973-07-10 Inventor(s): WALKER W Applicant(s): ADDMASTER CORP Requested Patent: US3745287 Application Number: USD3745287 19711001 Priority Number(s): US19710185677 19711001 IPC Classification: H01H13/52; H01H13/06; H01H1/06 EC Classification: B41J5/08, H01H13/70B SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present inven ...

Keypad in textiles with capacitive read-out circuit Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005069695 Publication date: 2005-03-31 Inventor(s): JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Requested Patent: US2005069695 Application Number: US20040868502 20040614 Priority Number(s): DE20011061598 20011214; DE20021020642 20020508; WO2002EP13748 20021204 IPC Classification: B32B5/16 EC Classification: H03K17/955 ...

Patent Number: CA1296196 Publication date: 1992-02-25 Inventor(s): BRYANT KENNETH G (US) Applicant(s): CONDUCTEX INC (US) Requested Patent: CA1296196 Application Number: CA19880558246 19880205 Priority Number(s): US19870132122 19871214 IPC Classification: D04B7/16 EC Classification: Equivalents: CN1018004B, CN1033531 Abstract A knitted fabric having improved electrical charge dissipation, absorption, stain resistance, anti-pilling and linting and tensile strength properties, constructed so as to form a conductive matrix capable of discharging an electrical charge along any direction of the course and wale of the fabric.

Patent number: US2003178414 Publication date: 2003-09-25 Inventor: DEANGELIS ALFRED R (US); WOLYNES EARLE (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: H05B3/54 - european: D03D15/00; D04B1/14; D04B21/16 Application number: US20030423575 20030425 Priority number(s): US20030423575 20030425; US20000697858 20001027 Abstract of US2003178414 A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile ...

Layered material comprises carrier layer and electrically conductive layer, which is applied on carrier layer and contains graphite and carbon black Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE10117006 Publication date: 2002-10-10 Inventor(s): WILHELM HERMANN JOSEPH (DE) Applicant(s): WILHELM HERMANN JOSEF (DE); BROERS DIETER (DE) Requested Patent: DE10117006 Application Number: DE20011017006 20010405 Priority Number(s): DE20011017006 20010405 IPC Classificatio ...

Location measurement process for radio-frequency badges employing path constraints United States Patent 6,839,027 Krumm , et al. January 4, 2005 Inventors: Krumm; John (Redmond, WA); Smith; Gregory (Bellevue, WA) Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA) Appl. No.: 295935 Filed: November 15, 2002 Current U.S. Class: 342/465 Intern'l Class: G01S 003/02 Field of Search: 342/465,463 Abstract A process for measuring the location of people and objects carrying ...

Low cost adjustable RF resonator devices manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004196198 Publication date: 2004-10-07 Inventor(s): AISENBREY THOMAS [US] Applicant(s): INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [US] Requested Patent: US2004196198 Application Number: US20040827061 20040419 Priority Number(s): US20020075778 20020214; US20010269414P 20010216; US20020309429 20021204; US20010317808P 20010907; US2003046423 ...

Patent Number: EP1427055 Publication date: 2004-06-09 Inventor(s): AISENBREY THOMAS (US) Applicant(s): INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (US) Requested Patent: CA2452284 Application Number: EP20030368107 20031202 Priority Number(s): US20020309429 20021204 IPC Classification: H01Q1/38 EC Classification: Equivalents: JP2004236289 Cited Documents: US6356234; EP1233426; US5951918 Abstract Low cost antennas formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductiv ...

LOW COST CHIP CARRIER WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA, HEAT SINK, OR EMI SHIELDING FUNCTIONS MANUFACTURED FROM CONDUCTIVE LOADED RESIN-BASED MATERIALS Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004114365 Publication date: 2004-12-29 Inventor(s): AISENBREY THOMAS [US]; LARSEN THOR ARNE [US] Applicant(s): INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [US];; AISENBREY THOMAS [US];; LARSEN THOR ARNE [US] Requested Patent: WO2004114365 Application Number: WO2004US11694 20040415 Priority Number( ...

LOW COST INDUCTOR DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM CONDUCTIVE LOADED RESIN-BASED MATERIALS Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004094763 Publication date: 2004-11-04 Inventor(s): AISENBREY THOMAS [US] Applicant(s): INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [US];; AISENBREY THOMAS [US] Requested Patent: WO2004094763 Application Number: WO2004US11859 20040416 Priority Number(s): US20030463367P 20030416; US20030484457P 20030702 IPC Classification: E21B EC Classification: ...

Macroscopic fiber comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes and acrylonitrile-based polymer and process for making the same United States Patent 6,852,410 Veedu , et al. February 8, 2005 Abstract The present invention relates to a high modulus macroscopic fiber comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT) and an acrylonitrile-containing polymer. In one embodiment, the macroscopic fiber is a drawn fiber having a cross-sectional dimension of at least 1 micron. In another embodiment, the ...

Magnetic gasket for fastening electronic components Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6667435 Publication date: 2003-12-23 Inventor(s): FRENCH ROGER A (US); PEACHEY EZRA T (US) Applicant(s): INTEL CORP (US) Requested Patent: US6667435 Application Number: US19980049036 19980327 Priority Number(s): US19980049036 19980327 IPC Classification: H05K9/00 EC Classification: H05K9/00B2 Equivalents: Abstract A magnetic gasket that fastens together comp ...

Manufacture of electrically conductive microfilms, microfibres, hollow micro-fibers, nano-particles and microparticles of diamond or silicon Patent Number: DE10312773 Publication date: 2004-10-21 Inventor(s): RENNEBECK KLAUS [DE] Applicant(s): RENNEBECK KLAUS [DE] Requested Patent: DE10312773 Application Number: DE20031012773 20030323 Priority Number(s): DE20031012773 20030323 IPC Classification: H01B5/02; B23K15/08 EC Classification: B23H9/00B Equivalents: Abs ...

Patent Number: US2003233743 Publication date: 2003-12-25 Inventor(s): WU MING-LAI (TW) Applicant(s): TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO (TW) Requested Patent: US2003233743 Application Number: US20020174986 20020620 Priority Number(s): US20020174986 20020620; DE20021035114 20020801; GB20020013891 20020617 IPC Classification: D03D23/00 EC Classification: A61N1/14, A61N1/16, D02G3/12, D02G3/44A, D03D15/00, D04C1/02, D04C1/12 Equivalents: DE10235114, GB2389861 Abstract ...

Patent Number: US2003233743 Publication date: 2003-12-25 Inventor(s): WU MING-LAI (TW) Applicant(s): TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO (TW) Requested Patent: GB2389861 Application Number: US20020174986 20020620 Priority Number(s): US20020174986 20020620; DE20021035114 20020801; GB20020013891 20020617 IPC Classification: D03D23/00 EC Classification: A61N1/14, A61N1/16, D02G3/12, D02G3/44A, D03D15/00, D04C1/02, D04C1/12 Equivalents: DE10235114 Abstract The invention ...

Patent Number: WO02091803 Publication date: 2002-11-14 Inventor(s): DAN CHUNGU (KR) Applicant(s): GAKOREATECH (KR); DAN CHUNGU (KR) Requested Patent: WO02091803 Application Number: WO2001KR01367 20010810 Priority Number(s): KR20010025355 20010509 IPC Classification: H05B33/00 EC Classification: H05B33/12, H05B33/26 Equivalents: EP1386523 (WO02091803) Cited Documents: JP7176382; JP8138869; JP7183080; KR92003810 - Abstract Disclosed relates to a self-luminous a ...

MATERIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC FILM, SOLAR CELL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC FILM MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC FILM Patent Number: WO2004082030 Publication date: 2004-09-23 Inventor(s): NAGAE YOSHIYUKI [JP]; NAGAE KAZUKO [JP] Applicant(s): NAGAE YOSHIYUKI [JP];; NAGAE KAZUKO [JP] Requested Patent: WO2004082030 Application Number: WO2004JP03254 20040312 Priority Number(s): JP20030068912 20030313 IPC Classification: H01L31/04; H01L51/20; H01M14/00 EC ...

Mechanism for electrically connecting an electronic device to a garment United States Patent 6,854,988 Marmaropoulos , et al. February 15, 2005 Abstract A mechanism for electrically connecting various electronic devices to a garment is provided. The mechanism has a sliding track adapted to support a variety of different electronic devices. The sliding track has one or more channels enabling elective electrical communication between at least one electronic device and a power source. The ...

Mesh knit fabrics having electrically conductive filaments for use in manufacture of anti-static garments and accessories United States Patent 4,753,088 Harrison , et al. June 28, 1988 Abstract The open mesh warp knit fabric of the present invention includes a base fabric knit with electrically nonconductive base yarn and forming an open mesh pattern of lightweight construction having spaced openings to provide ventilation therethrough. Electrically conductive filaments are incorpo ...

Metal coated fiber materials Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2001019928 Publication date: 2001-09-06 Inventor(s): TAKAGI SUSUMU (JP); ARAIE HIDEMASA (JP); KISHIMOTO HIROO (JP); ORITA SHIGEKAZU (JP) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2001019928 Application Number: US20000731935 20001207 Priority Number(s): JP19990348210 19991207 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; D03D25/00; B32B15/14 EC Classification: D03D15/00, H05K9/00B1B Equivalents: DE10060909 Abstract A flexible electrically conductive fabric is obtained by plating a fabric constructed of multifilament yarn composed of a plural flat thermoplastic singlefilaments Data supplied from the esp@cenet database - l2

Patent Number: DE10139440 Publication date: 2003-04-30 Inventor(s): NITSCH DANIEL (DE); SABATH FRANK (DE) Applicant(s): RHEINMETALL W & M GMBH (DE) Requested Patent: DE10139440 Application Number: DE20011039440 20010810 Priority Number(s): DE20011039440 20010810 IPC Classification: H01Q1/28; H01Q15/20; F41G7/30 EC Classification: H01Q1/28, H01Q15/16D, H01Q19/13 Equivalents: Abstract An antenna system has an aerodynamically stabilized shield (1), into which a Metalized textile reflector (2) is lowered. This combination links to a source (5) of pulses at the center of gravity for a shield's structure with a field-generating structure in the form of a TEM mode waveguide (4).

Metallised fabric electric circuit Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: GB2383197 Publication date: 2003-06-18 Inventor(s): FERGUSON PATRICK (GB) Applicant(s): NEL TECHNOLOGIES LTD (GB) Requested Patent: GB2383197 Application Number: GB20020028999 20021212 Priority Number(s): GB20010029968 20011214 IPC Classification: H05K3/06; H05B3/34; H05B3/36; H05K1/00; H05K1/03 EC Classification: H05B3/34B Equivalents: EP1454508 (WO03053101), WO03053101 Ab ...

Method and apparatus for automatic generation of multiple integrated circuit simulation configuration Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005015234 Publication date: 2005-01-20 Inventor(s): BHATTACHARYA RAJARSHI [IN]; GORTI SRIRAM [IN]; KUMAR VINOJ N [US]; SANKARAN CHANDRAMOULEESWARAN [IN]; SARKAR TIRTHENDU [IN] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2005015234 Application Number: US20030620045 20030715 Priority Number(s): US20030620045 20030715 IPC Class ...

Method and apparatus for determining and recording parameters of textile fibres Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: GB945545 Publication date: 1964-01-02 Inventor(s): Applicant(s): CT SCIENT ET TECH DE L IND TEX Requested Patent: GB945545 Application Number: GB19590044435 19591231 Priority Number(s): BE19580454790 19581231; BE19590004467 19590912 IPC Classification: EC Classification: G01N33/36B Equivalents: NL131145C, NL246967 Abstract 945, ...

United States Patent 4,813,219 Rees March 21, 1989 Method and apparatus for making conductive yarn Abstract A conductive yarn includes a continuous non-conductive carrier thread having a relatively low modulus of elasticity; a continuous metal thread; and the carrier thread being wrapped around the metal thread. A process for making such conductive yarn includes the steps of pulling the continuous metal thread off a first package; pulling the continuous carrier thread off a second pac ...

Method and apparatus for the integration of electronics in textiles Patent Number: US2005029680 Publication date: 2005-02-10 Inventor(s): JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Requested Patent: US2005029680 Application Number: US20040896366 20040721 Priority Number(s): DE20021002123 20020121; WO2002EP13746 20021204 IPC Classification: H01L21/44 EC Classification: A41D1/00B, A41D31/00C, H05K3/28D Equivalents: Abstr ...

Patent number: US2005075598 Publication date: 2005-04-07 Inventor: REDDING BRUCE K (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: A61B17/20 - european: Application number: US20040782378 20040218 Priority number(s): US20030447920P 20030219; US20040782378 20040218; US20010939435 20010824 Abstract of US2005075598 A transdermal substance delivery device, comprising at least one ultrasonic transducer for generating at least one ultrasonic transmission for inducing movement of ...

Method and article for treatment of fibromyalgia United States Patent 6,868,854 Kempe March 22, 2005 Abstract A method of treatment of symptoms of fibromyalgia, is disclosed. The affected patient is gowned with a radiation-shielding textile for an extended period of time, either by fashioning a garment from the textile or using a sheet or cover, or fashioning a wrap. The radiation-shielding textile found to be suitable is a cloth woven of yarn consisting of ...

METHOD FOR ACCELERATED BONDLINE CURING Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004003096 Publication date: 2004-01-08 Inventor(s): SMITH FAYE C; GARDNER ALAN D; MILLER ANDREW J Applicant(s): THERMION SYSTEMS INTERNAT [US] Requested Patent: CA2489687 Application Number: WO2003US20303 20030625 Priority Number(s): US20020392416P 20020628 IPC Classification: C09J5/06; B29C65/34; H05B3/34 EC Classification: B29C65/34, C09J5/06, H01C17/065B2B, H05B3/34B E ...

Patent Number : 05009927 Inventor : Cloyd, Willard C.;Nelson, Robert M. Assignee : Hexcel Corporation Issue Date : 04/23/1991 Patent Publication Date : 04/23/1991 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A thin film of an electrically conductive material (16) is applied to form an electrically conductive surface (22) on a surface (18) of a polymer coated fabric (14). The method involves coating a woven glass fiber fabric (14) with a polymer solution (6), curing the polymer solution on the glas ...

METHOD FOR CONFIRMING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FIBER IN WOOL WOVEN OR KNITTED FABRIC Patent Number: JP7310279 Publication date: 1995-11-28 Inventor(s): TAKANO TOMOYASU; others: 01 Applicant(s): UNITIKA LTD Requested Patent: JP7310279 Application Number: JP19940123200 19940511 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/38 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To provide a method for accurately confirming the presence of electrically conducti ...

Patent number: EP1489696 Publication date: 2004-12-22 Inventor: JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE) Classification: - international: H01R12/08; H01R12/38 - european: H01R9/07; H01R23/66 Application number: EP20040012943 20040601 Priority number(s): DE20031025883 20030606 Abstract of EP1489696 The method involves providing a textile material (10) e.g. fabric, in which wire-like electric conductor (12) is arranged. The electric ...

Patent Number : 05292573 Inventor : Adams, Jr., Louis W.;Gilpatrick, Michael W.;Gregory, Richard V. Assignee : Milliken Research Corporation Issue Date : 03/08/1994 Patent Publication Date : 03/08/1994 Publishing Authority : US Abstract An electrically conductive textile fabric in which the electrical conductivity may be made to vary in a pattern configuration, and a method for manufacturing such fabric. A textile fabric is coated with an electrically conductive polymeric coating, and the coating is selectively removed in those areas in which a reduced electrical conductivity is desired. The removal may be achieved by means of high velocity water jets, sculpturing, or other means.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A NON-PERIODIC VISUAL PATTERN Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005026863 Publication date: 2005-03-24 Inventor(s): STAMP ARLENE [CA] Applicant(s): STUDIOSTAMPA INC [CA];; STAMP ARLENE [CA] Requested Patent: WO2005026863 Application Number: WO2004CA01626 20040916 Priority Number(s): CA20032441481 20030918; US20030504042P 20030919 IPC Classification: G06F EC Classification: Equivalents: Cited Documents: Abstract ...

Patent Number : 05030508 Inventor : Kuhn, Hans H.;Kimbrell, Jr., William C. Assignee : Milliken Research Corporation Issue Date : 07/09/1991 Patent Publication Date : 07/09/1991 Publishing Authority : US Abstract Fabrics are made electrically conductive by contacting the fiber under agitation conditions with an aqueous solution of an aniline compound, oxidizing agent and a doping agent or counter ion and then depositing onto the surface of individual fibers of the fabric a prepolymer of ...

Patent Number : 06395121 Inventor : De Bastiani, Norman P. Assignee : Chartpak, Inc. Issue Date : 05/28/2002 Patent Publication Date : 05/28/2002 Publishing Authority : US Abstract A flexible printed circuit, sometimes referred to as a flexible membrane circuit, is screen printed onto one surface of a tightly woven polyester or nylon taffeta fabric. The opposite side of the fabric is coated with a long life pressure sensitive adhesive, protected until use by a suitable release sheet, or ...

Method for making solid polymer electrolyte and uses thereof Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003139527 Publication date: 2003-07-24 Inventor(s): YANG CHUN-CHEN [TW]; LIN SHENG-JEN [TW]; HUANG CHI-NENG [TW]; CHIU JUNG-MING [TW]; LIAW KUNG-CHUN [TW] Applicant(s): MING CHI INST OF TECHNOLOGY [US] Requested Patent: TW583781 Application Number: US20020205463 20020726 Priority Number(s): TW20010130861 20011213 IPC Classification: C08F8/00; C08F8/42 E ...

Method for plating a film to a non-ionized radiation fibrous fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: TW593833 Publication date: 2004-06-21 Inventor(s): YE YA-HUEI [TW]; WU JENG-DAU [TW]; CHEN LI-CHENG [TW] Applicant(s): HELIX TECHNOLOGY INC [TW] Requested Patent: TW593833 Application Number: TW20030122599 20030818 Priority Number(s): TW20030122599 20030818 IPC Classification: D06M11/83; H05K9/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract Disclo ...

Patent Number: CN1443872 Publication date: 2003-09-24 Inventor(s): XIA DENGFENG (CN); XIA XIANGHUA (CN); XIA ZHILIN (CN) Applicant(s): XIA XIANGHUA (CN) Requested Patent: CN1443872 Application Number: CN20030112159 20030415 Priority Number(s): CN20030112159 20030415 IPC Classification: C23C28/02; C25D5/54; D06Q1/04 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract The preparation method of polyester base conductive net fabric belongs to the field of evaporative deposition ...

Method for producing an electrically conductive yarn, the electrically conductive yarn and use of the electrically conductive yarn United States Patent 6,032,450 Blum March 7, 2000 Abstract A method for producing an electrically conductive compound yarn. An electrically conductive monofilament metal thread is spun into a compound yarn together with textile fibers. A compound yarn of this type is particularly suitable for producing woven and knit materials. Invento ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRO-CONDUCTIVE FIBERS Patent Number: WO9720973 Publication date: 1997-06-12 Inventor(s): HONG SEOG JOO [KR]; CHOI CHEOL SOO [KR] Applicant(s): KIM MAN GON [KR];; HONG SEOG JOO [KR];; CHOI CHEOL SOO [KR] Requested Patent: WO9720973 Application Number: WO1996KR00233 19961204 Priority Number(s): KR19950047260 19951204 IPC Classification: D01F1/09; D01F11/04; D01F6/16; D01F6/60; D01F6/62 EC Classification: C23C18/16B, D06M11/83, D06M23/00, H01B1/2 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLAME-RETARDANT CONDUCTIVE FABRIC AND FLAME-RETARDANT CONDUCTIVE FABRIC Patent Number: JP2002371464 Publication date: 2002-12-26 Inventor(s): FUJITA KAZUHIDE; TANAKA HIROYUKI Applicant(s): SEIWA ELECTRIC MFG CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2002371464 Application Number: JP20010178373 20010613 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/47; D06M11/45; D06M15/263; H01B5/12; H01B13/00; H05K9/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PRO ...

Patent number: JP2004091964 Publication date: 2004-03-25 Inventor: UNNO MITSUHIRO; KOJIMA TOMIO Applicant: UNITIKA LTD Classification: - international: D01F6/50 - european: Application number: JP20020253954 20020830 Priority number(s): JP20020253954 20020830 Abstract of JP2004091964

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a PVA-based conductive yarn which controls flocculation of carbon even in the case of mixing an aqueous solution of a PVA once prepared with an aqueous dispersi ...

Method of forming electric heat/warming fabric articles United States Patent 6,160,246 Rock , et al. December 12, 2000 Abstract A fabric article that generates heat upon application of electrical power is formed, for example, by joining stitch and loop yarns to form a fabric prebody, with the loop yarn forming in loops that overlay the stitch yarn at the technical face form the technical and back of the fabric prebody. An electrical resistance heating element in the form of a conduc ...

Method of making contact with conductive fibers Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004244193 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE) Requested Patent: US2004244193 Application Number: US20040861315 20040604 Priority Number(s): DE20031025883 20030606 IPC Classification: H01R4/24 EC Classification: Equivalents: EP1489696, A3 Abstract Apparatus and metho ...

Method of making electrically conductive fibers Patent Number: US5248468 Publication date: 1993-09-28 Inventor(s): MITAMURA HIDEYUKI [JP]; YOSHIDA FUMIKAZU [JP]; SHIMURA TATSUO [JP] Applicant(s): TOYO BOSEKI [JP] Requested Patent: US5248468 Application Number: US19910786170 19911031 Priority Number(s): US19910786170 19911031; JP19890052320 19890303; JP19880264714 19881020; JP19880270136 19881025; US19890420390 19891012 IPC Classification: D01F1/09; D01F8/04; D01F8/18 ...

Method of making flexible electronic circuitry Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US6493933 Publication date: 2002-12-17 Inventor(s): POST E REHMI (US); GERSHENFELD NEIL (US) Applicant(s): MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY (US) Requested Patent: US6493933 Application Number: US20000691739 20001018 Priority Number(s): US20000691739 20001018; US19990160140P 19991018 IPC Classification: H05K3/10 EC Classification: H05K3/32C2, H01L23/498J Equivalents: Ab ...

Method of making patterend conductive textiles Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US5720892 Publication date: 1998-02-24 Inventor(s): CHILD ANDREW D (US); GREEN DENNIS E (US); DEANGELIS ALFRED R (US) Applicant(s): MILLIKEN RES CORP (US) Requested Patent: US5720892 Application Number: US19960729867 19961015 Priority Number(s): US19960729867 19961015; US19950440273 19950512 IPC Classification: B44C1/22; B32B3/00 EC Classification: D06N3/00F Equivalen ...

Method of making stitched LGA connector Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004163250 Publication date: 2004-08-26 Inventor(s): LOPATA JOHN E [US]; MCGRATH JAMES L [US]; DUTTA ARINDUM [US]; MENZIN MARVIN [US]; FISHER DANIEL [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004163250 Application Number: US20040783644 20040220 Priority Number(s): US20040783644 20040220; US20010815115 20010322 IPC Classification: H05K3/30; H01R43/02 EC Classification: H01R13/33 ...

Method of manufacturing a fabric article to include electronic circuitry and an electrically active textile article Patent Number: US2002076948 Publication date: 2002-06-20 Inventor(s): FARRELL BRIAN (US); POWELL MARA (US); SLADE JEREMIAH (US); NGUYEN PATRICIA WILSON (US); TEVEROVSKY JUSTYNA (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US6729025 Application Number: US20010981480 20011016 Priority Number(s): US20010981480 20011016; US20000240808P 20001016; US20010327259P 20011005 ...

METHOD OF SPINNING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FIBERS CONTAINING SPECIFICALLYARRANGED CARBON Patent Number: JP53061716 Publication date: 1978-06-02 Inventor(s): TANAKA HIROYOSHI; others: 03 Applicant(s): TORAY IND INC Requested Patent: JP53061716 Application Number: JP19760133266 19761108 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D01F6/54; D01F1/10; D01F6/66; D01F6/86 EC Classification: Equivalents: JP1035221C, JP54044778B Abstract PURPOSE:Carbon black, immedia ...

Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric United States Patent 6,852,395 Dhawan , et al. February 8, 2005 Abstract Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric are disclosed. First and second conductors are integrated into a fabric such that the conductors intersect at a crossover point. The conductors are bonded to each other at the crossover point to improve AC and DC characteristics. Disconnect ...

United States Patent 6,812,268 Schneider , et al. November 2, 2004 Methods for material fabrication utilizing the polymerization of nanoparticles Abstract The present invention relates generally to novel systems and methods for polymerizing nanoparticles within a polymer matrix and to novel methods for fabricating materials containing nanoparticles in a polymer matrix. Inventors: Schneider; Thomas W. (Oakton, VA); White; Robert C. (Fairfax, VA) Assignee: Science Applications ...

Patent number: US2005101112 Publication date: 2005-05-12 Inventor: RUECKES THOMAS (US); SEGAL BRENT M (US) Applicant: NANTERO INC (US) Classification: - international: H01J1/62; H01J63/04; H01L21/20; H01L21/44 - european: G11C13/02; H01L21/768C; H01L27/10; H01L27/24 Application number: US20040010491 20041213 Priority number(s): US20040010491 20041213; US20020128117 20020423; US20010915093 20010725; US20010915095 20010725; US20010915173 20010725 Abstract of US2005101112 Nan ...

Patent Number: US2003227374 Publication date: 2003-12-11 Inventor(s): LING SHO-HUNG WELKIN [CA]; CHANG CHI-CHIA [TW]; LIN WANCHIH [TW] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2003227374 Application Number: US20020166828 20020610 Priority Number(s): US20020166828 20020610 IPC Classification: H04B3/36 Abstract This application relates to an electrotactile system and method for delivering tactile stimuli to a skin surface of a user. The system includes one or more electrotactil ...

MODULARL MICROELECTRONIC-SYSTEM FOR USE IN WEARABLE ELECTRONICS Patent Number: WO2004114401 Publication date: 2004-12-29 Inventor(s): GLASER RUPERT HERMANN JOSEF (DE); JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE); GLASER RUPERT HERMANN JOSEF (DE); JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Requested Patent: WO2004114401 Application Number: WO2004EP06745 20040622 Priority Number(s): DE20031028359 20030624 IPC Classification: H01L2 ...

Moisture monitoring system United States Patent 6,731,215 Harms , et al. May 4, 2004 Abstract A leakage response system for an appliance includes a leakage sensor which is operative to change an electrical parameter upon contact by a conductive liquid, a controller circuit electrically coupled with the strip for generating an activation signal in response to contact of the strip by a conductive liquid and a response device coupled with the controller circuit and activated by the signa ...

Multi-component fibers having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of manufacturing thereof United States Patent 6,855,422 Magill , et al. February 15, 2005 Abstract The invention relates to a multi-component fiber having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of manufacturing thereof. The multi-component fiber comprises a fiber body formed from a plurality of elongated members, at least one of the elongated members comprising a temperature regulating material ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONDUCTING POLYMER STRUCTURES Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005011415 Publication date: 2005-02-10 Inventor(s): MATTES BENJAMIN R [US]; QI BAOHUA [US] Applicant(s): SANTA FE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOG [US];; MATTES BENJAMIN R [US];; QI BAOHUA [US] Requested Patent: WO2005011415 Application Number: WO2004US25148 20040802 Priority Number(s): US20030491885P 20030801 IPC Classification: A41D31/00; A41D13/00 EC Classification: Equiv ...

Multifunctional textile matrix switch having switching points used in electronic components, comprises two three-dimensionally molded and fixed textile surfaces Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: DE10200146 Publication date: 2003-07-10 Inventor(s): BESEN ACHIM (DE); GRIES THOMAS (DE); RAMAKERS RICHARD (DE) Applicant(s): FREUNDES UND FOERDERKREIS DES (DE) Requested Patent: DE10200146 Application Number: DE20021000146 20020104 Priority Number(s): DE2002100014 ...

Multilayer conductive appliance having wound healing and analgesic properties United States Patent 6,861,570 Flick March 1, 2005 Abstract A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 .OMEGA./cm.sup.2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of the living organism suffering from the pathologic condi ...

Multiplexing detector constructed from fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2001043200 Publication date: 2001-11-22 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID L (GB) Applicant(s): ELECTROTEXTILES COMPANY LTD (US) Requested Patent: US2001043200 Application Number: US20010907810 20010719 Priority Number(s): US20010907810 20010719; GB19980020902 19980926; GB19980020905 19980926; GB19980020906 19980926; GB19980020908 19980926; GB19980020909 19980926; GB19980020910 1998 ...

Patent Number: WO2004103101 Publication date: 2004-12-02 Inventor(s): MIKHEEV VLADIMIR GRIGORYEVICH [RU]; TYULIN ANDREY YEVGENYEVICH [RU]; USTINKIN ALEKSANDR IVANOVICH [RU]; LOGATKIN STANISLAV MIKHAYLOVIC [RU]; ROMANOVA TATYANA SERGEEVNA [RU]; BERSHADSKAYA TATYANA NIKOLAYEV [RU]; BELYAVSKIY ANDREY BORISOVICH [RU]; FROLOV VIKTOR IVANOVICH [RU] Applicant(s): MIKHEEV VLADIMIR GRIGORYEVICH [RU];; TYULIN ANDREY YEVGENYEVICH [RU];; USTINKIN ALEKSANDR IVANOVICH [RU];; LOGATKIN STANISLAV MIKHAY ...

Patent number: US2005050476 Publication date: 2005-03-03 Inventor: SANGIOVANNI JOHN (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: G09G5/00; G05B11/01 - european: G06F3/023M; G06F3/033D2G; G06F3/033Z8D5 Application number: US20040966647 20041014 Priority number(s): US20010773451 20010131; US20040966647 20041014 Abstract of US2005050476 The navigational interface allows a user to control computer operations and input text into applications running on the computing system wi ...

An electrically conductive fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1330964 Publication date: 2003-07-30 Inventor(s): SHARMA VIKRAM (US); ROCK MOSHE (US) Applicant(s): MALDEN MILLS IND INC (US) Requested Patent: EP1330964, A3 Application Number: EP20030250458 20030124 Priority Number(s): US20020386179P 20020125 IPC Classification: A41D31/00; G21F3/02 EC Classification: G21F3/02 Equivalents: DE03250458T Cited Documents: DE19956320; US20010222 ...

Patent number: CA2492959 Publication date: 2004-07-15 Inventor: PLOTKIN NEIL (US); HSIUNG CHANG-MENG (US); STEINTHAL GREGORY (US); BURCH TIMOTHY E (US); SUNSHINE STEVEN (US) Applicant: SMITHS DETECTION PASADENA INC (US) Classification: - international: G01D21/00; G08B23/00; G08C19/00; G06F17/00; G01D5/12 - european: Application number: CA20032492959 20030721 Priority number(s): WO2003US23005 20030721; US20020397135P 20020719 Abstract of CA2492959 Portable and wearable chemic ...

United States Patent 5,371,326 Clearwaters-Dreager , et al. December 6, 1994 Non-toxic fabric conductors and method for making same Abstract An electrical conductor and method of making same is disclosed whereby the conductor is particularly suited for use in soft children's toys because it is washable, non-toxic, safe, durable and crumple-resistant. The conductor is comprised of a nonwoven material which has been impregnated with conductive ink to form electric circuits within the ...

Patent Number: US2004127132 Publication date: 2004-07-01 Inventor(s): BAER SAMUEL CHARLES (US); BERMAN MARK HENRY SAMUEL (US) Applicant(s): BBA NONWOVENS SIMPSONVILLE INC (US) Requested Patent: US2004127132 Application Number: US20030691015 20031022 Priority Number(s): US20030691015 20031022; US20020420496P 20021023 IPC Classification: D04H3/00; B32B5/26; D04H3/16; D04H5/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract Nonwoven barrier laminates are provided having a ...

Optical switching fabric with an optical to electrical converter in the output plane Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2003179983 Publication date: 2003-09-25 Inventor(s): FOUQUET JULIE (US); LACEY JONATHAN (US); LEMOFF BRIAN (US); SCHROEDER DALE (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: EP1359446, A3 Application Number: US20020104193 20020321 Priority Number(s): US20020104193 20020321 IPC Classification: G02B6/35 EC Classification: G02B6/35, G02B6/ ...

Patterned conductive textiles Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US5624736 Publication date: 1997-04-29 Inventor(s): DEANGELIS ALFRED R (US); CHILD ANDREW D (US); GREEN DENNIS E (US) Applicant(s): MILLIKEN RES CORP (US) Requested Patent: US5624736 Application Number: US19950440273 19950512 Priority Number(s): US19950440273 19950512 IPC Classification: B32B3/00 EC Classification: D06N3/00E, D06N3/00F, D06N3/12 Equivalents: A patterned conductive t ...

Personal computer network infrastructure of an article of clothing United States Patent 6,243,870 Graber June 12, 2001 Abstract A garment incorporating power connections, bus structures and attachment points for auxiliary components associated with a wearable computing device. The wiring associated with the power connections and the bus structures have a water resistant insolating sheath such as poly vinyl chloride (pvc) and are enclosed in the fabric that makes a clothing or between ...

Phase change material thermal capacitor clothing United States Patent 6,855,410 Buckley February 15, 2005 Abstract An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environ ...

Photocurrent-generating fabric and support for such a fabric United States Patent 6,812,397 Lambey November 2, 2004 Abstract A device intended to be used as a shade, awning, blind and swimming pool cover includes a photocurrent-generating fabric and a support for winding and storing the fabric. The support is formed by an axisymetric tube of regular polygonal cross-section around the periphery of which the fabric is wound. The photo current-generating fabric includes a layer of interconnected photovoltaic cells. Inventors: Lambey; Jacques (6 Rue Nicolas Sicard, Lyons, F-69005, FR) Appl. No.: 672141 Filed: September 26, 2003

Application Number : 2004004118 Inventor : Applicant : KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.;U.S. PHILIPS CORPORATION Issue Date : 01/08/2004 Application Filing Date : 06/10/2003 Application Publication Date : 01/08/2004 Publishing Authority : WO Abstract A planar resonator and method of manufacture provides contactless power transfer using at least two electrically isolated axis aligned conductive across the transfer interface in a coupled inductor or transformer configuration. Signal ...

Plural layer woven electronic textile, article and method Patent Number: US2003211797 Publication date: 2003-11-13 Inventor(s): RIDDLE GEORGE HERBERT NEEDHAM (US); TROTZ SETH (US); HILL IAN GREGORY (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: WO03095729 Application Number: US20030431763 20030508 Priority Number(s): US20030431763 20030508; US20020379723P 20020510; US20020419159P 20021017 IPC Classification: D03D11/00 EC Classification: A41D1/00B, A41D13/12C10, A41D31/00C, D02G ...

Pocket United States Patent 6,834,797 Gough , et al. December 28, 2004 Abstract A pocket suitable for incorporation in garments, luggage items, personal accessories or the like is provided with an active mechanism and control apparatus to close the pocket. Such closing action may be triggered manually but can also be triggered automatically when the pocket is moved away from an upright orientation or experiences a jolting action. In one embodiment the closing action i ...

United States Patent 6,249,261 Solberg, Jr. , et al. June 19, 2001 Polymer, composite, direction-finding antenna Abstract A direction-finding antenna constructed from polymer composite materials which are electrically conductive is shown with the polymer composite materials replacing traditional metal materials. An inherent advantage of replacing metal materials is significantly lower radar reflectivity (radar cross section) and lower weight. The reduced radar reflectivity reduces t ...

Portable antenna Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004239573 Publication date: 2004-12-02 Inventor(s): GOODYEAR JEFF [CA] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004239573 Application Number: US20030449839 20030530 Priority Number(s): US20030449839 20030530 IPC Classification: H01Q1/12 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract According to this invention, there is provided a portable antenna comprising a flexible and durable conductive element fitted into an encasement made from a flexible and durable fabric-like material having a first open end wherefrom one end of the conductive element can be accessed. Data supplied from the esp@cenet database - l2

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH A FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INTERNAL ELECTRONICS AND AN AUXILIARY CONNECTION Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004248461 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): SADLER DENISE K (US); MARCINKIEWICZ WALTER M (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004248461 Application Number: US20030456322 20030606 Priority Number(s): US20030456322 20030606 IPC Classification: H01R12/24 EC Classification: Equivalents: WO2 ...

Patent Number: GB2341978 Publication date: 2000-03-29 Inventor(s): SANDBACH DAVID LEE (GB) Applicant(s): ELECTROTEXTILES COMP LTD (GB) Requested Patent: GB2341978 Application Number: GB19990021924 19990917 Priority Number(s): GB19980020909 19980926 IPC Classification: G06K11/12; G01L1/20 EC Classification: G01L1/20B, G06F3/00B8, G06F3/033Z4R, G06F3/033Z4S, G06F3/033Z4S6, H01H3/14B Equivalents: Abstract A position detector comprises at least two planes of electric ...

Posture and body movement measuring system United States Patent 6,834,436 Townsend , et al. December 28, 2004 Abstract A sensing device is attached to a living subject that includes a first sensors for distinguishing lying, sitting, and standing positions. In another embodiment, sensor data is stored in a storage device as a function of time. Multiple points or multiple intervals of the time dependent data are used to direct a feedback mechanism to provide informatio ...

Patent Number: CN1444234 Publication date: 2003-09-24 Inventor(s): XIA DENGFENG (CN); XIA XIANGHUA (CN); XIA ZHILIN (CN) Applicant(s): XIA ZHILIN (CN) Requested Patent: CN1444234 Application Number: CN20030112158 20030415 Priority Number(s): CN20030112158 20030415 IPC Classification: H01B13/00; H01B5/12; H01B5/14; H01B3/08; C03B37/12; H05K9/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract A method for preparing glass fiber fabric conduction material includes vacuum co ...

Preparation method of microcrystal fiber conducting fabric Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: CN1534132 Publication date: 2004-10-06 Abstract A preparing process and application of the electrically conductive microcrystal fibre fabric are disclosed. It features that a new electric conducting material is used for increasing electric conductivity and the heat releasing principle of chemical substance is used to save energy. Data supplied from the esp@cenet database - l2

Preparation of fibers containing intrinsically conductive polymers Patent Number: US6228492 Publication date: 2001-05-08 Inventor(s): KINLEN PATRICK J [US]; DING YIWEI [US]; FISHER W KEITH [US] Applicant(s): ZIPPERLING KESSLER & CO [US] Requested Patent: US6228492 Application Number: US19970935435 19970923 Priority Number(s): US19970935435 19970923 IPC Classification: D02G3/00 EC Classification: D06M15/227, D06M15/356N, D06M15/356S, D06M15/61, H01B1/12H6 Equivale ...

Process for forming a yarn having at least one electrically conductive filament by simultaneously cospinning conductive and non-conductive filaments Patent Number: EP0596849 Publication date: 1994-05-11 Inventor(s): BLACKMON LAWRENCE EVERETT [US]; FORSTER JOHN DENNIS [US]; NUNNING WALTER JOHN [US] Applicant(s): MONSANTO CO [US] Requested Patent: EP0596849 Application Number: EP19930870197 19931004 Priority Number(s): US19920956214 19921005 IPC Classification: D01D5/32; ...

Process for making electrically conductive fibers Patent Number: US5952099 Publication date: 1999-09-14 Inventor(s): ASHER PRAVIN P [US]; LILLY ROBERT L [US]; DAVENPORT JR GROVER L [US]; HYATT ROBERT K [US]; ROGERS CHARLES H [US] Applicant(s): BASF CORP [US] Requested Patent: US5952099 Application Number: US19980009064 19980120 Priority Number(s): US19980009064 19980120; US19970870741 19970606; US19960686854 19960726 IPC Classification: D02G3/00 EC Classification: D ...

Process for producing antistatic yarns United States Patent 5,308,563 Hodan , et al. May 3, 1994 Abstract A process for producing a conductive supported yarn includes melt spinning non-conductive nylon filaments into a first set of filaments, separating at least one of the filaments from the freshly spun first set into a second set of filaments, providing the second set of filaments to a suffusion coating process so that the suffusion coated second set has a resistivity of between a ...

Patent Number: CN1408897 Publication date: 2003-04-09 Inventor(s): PENG JIANWU (CN); TANG LI (CN); WEN ZHONGLIANG (CN) Applicant(s): XINBANG ENGINEERING NEW MATERI (CN) Requested Patent: CN1408897 Application Number: CN20020114393 20020910 Priority Number(s): CN20020114393 20020910 IPC Classification: C23C14/35; C23C14/20; D06Q1/04 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract The conductive cloth producing process is one physical vapor deposition process. Continuous fiber fabric is made to pass through a serial technological process inside a vacuum equipment so that single or multiple sputtered metal film is formed on th fabric. The said process can producing conductive cloth with metal layer bonding to fiber fabric firmly continuously and in large scale.

Process for producing electrically conductive synthetic fibers Patent Number: US4085182 Publication date: 1978-04-18 Inventor(s): KATO SUMIO Applicant(s): TEIJIN LTD Requested Patent: US4085182 Application Number: US19750620851 19751008 Priority Number(s): JP19740115602 19741009 IPC Classification: B29F3/10; D01D5/12 EC Classification: D01F1/09, D01F8/12 Equivalents: JP51049919 Abstract A process for producing sheath-core type electrically conductive synth ...

PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY, FABRIC STRUCTURE, SURFACE-COVERING STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES BETWEEN THE PROCESSORS OF A PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005015427 Publication date: 2005-02-17 Inventor(s): STROMBERG GUIDO [DE]; STURM THOMAS [DE] Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE];; STROMBERG GUIDO [DE];; STURM THOMAS [DE] Requested Patent: WO2005015427 Application Number: WO2004DE01751 20040804 Priority N ...

Patent number: JP2004016461 Publication date: 2004-01-22 Inventor: WU MING-LAI Applicant: TA LAI SPORTING GOODS ENTPR CO Classification: - international: A61N1/04; A61N1/32; A61N5/06; D02G3/36; D03D15/00 - european: Application number: JP20020175224 20020617 Priority number(s): JP20020175224 20020617 Abstract of JP2004016461

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a production method and a product of conductive cloth which can increase durability of a thread, weave the cloth fla ...

Patent Number: KR2002003436 Publication date: 2002-01-12 Inventor(s): CHOI CHEOL SU (KR); KIM SUN KI (KR) Applicant(s): KIM SUN KI (KR); EXPAN ELECTRONICS CO LTD (KR) Requested Patent: KR2002003436 Application Number: KR20000037748 20000703 Priority Number(s): KR20000037748 20000703 IPC Classification: D06M11/00

PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE YARN HAVING METALLIC COATING FILM Patent Number: JP5005271 Publication date: 1993-01-14 Inventor(s): MIYAMOTO MASAYUKI; others: 01 Applicant(s): KANEBO LTD Requested Patent: JP5005271 Application Number: JP19910185201 19910628 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/83; H01B1/22; H01B13/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PURPOSE:To form a metallic coating film on yarn from a metal only by one evaporation ...

Production process of conductive fabric via plasma treatment Patent Number: CN1436889 Publication date: 2003-08-20 Inventor(s): HU XIANGQING [CN]; FENG LIN [CN]; SONG YANLIN [CN] Applicant(s): CHINESE ACAD INST CHEMISTRY [CN] Requested Patent: CN1436889 Application Number: CN20020100876 20020204 Priority Number(s): CN20020100876 20020204 IPC Classification: D06M10/00; D06M11/83 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract The present invention relates to the prep ...

Patent Number: US6656570 Publication date: 2003-12-02 Inventor(s): FELS ACHIM [DE]; BOTTGER CHRISTIAN [DE]; POLLIGKEIT WOLFGANG [DE]; NEU STEFFEN [DE]; KLINGSPOR CHRISTOPH [US] Applicant(s): TEIJIN TWARON GMBH [DE] Requested Patent: CN1288513 Application Number: US20000600820 20000808 Priority Number(s): DE19981002242 19980122; WO1999EP00258 19990118 IPC Classification: B32B27/12 EC Classification: A41D31/00C10L, F41H5/04C4B Equivalents: AU2279999, AU743770, BR990715 ...

Radio frequency identification tag with thin-film battery for antenna United States Patent 6,700,491 Shafer March 2, 2004 Abstract An active RFID label is provided in which the antenna also forms the battery for the RFID chip that is part of the label. The antenna can be made of one or both of the electrodes forming a thin-film lithium-ion battery. The RFID chip, antenna and battery can all be placed upon the same substrate, and because the antenna and battery are co-located, the substr ...

Reconfigurable garment definition and production method United States Patent 6,882,897 Fernandez April 19, 2005 Abstract Computer-aided design and manufacture software and hardware automate garment and fashion definition and production. Configurable garment includes ornamental element, pattern display, and personal identifier and wireless sensor electronics. Inventors: Fernandez; Dennis S. (1175 Osborn Ave., Atherton, CA 94027) Assignee: Fernandez; Dennis S. (Atherton, CA) Ap ...

Patent number: JP2002016324 Publication date: 2002-01-18 Inventor: MATSUOKA YASUYUKI; INABA KEIJI; NAKATANI SEIICHI; HANDA HIROYUKI; MATSUO MITSUHIRO Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND CO LTD Classification: - international: H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/11; H05K3/00; H05K3/40; H05K3/42; H05K3/46 - european: Application number: JP20000198297 20000630 Priority number(s): JP20000198297 20000630 Abstract of JP2002016324 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate a through hole formatio ...

Patent number: US2004210165 Publication date: 2004-10-21 Inventor: MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (GR); VAN HEERDEN CLIVE (GB) Applicant: Classification: - international: A61B5/103; A61B5/04 - european: Application number: US20040842380 20040510 Priority number(s): US20010043380 20011026; US20040842380 20040510 Abstract of US2004210165 A wearable garment includes medical sensor devices of well-known design that are selectively pressed against the skin of the wearer when it is desired ...

Self-terminating, knitted, metalized yarn EMI/RFI shielding gasket United States Patent 5,889,229 Sosnowski March 30, 1999 Abstract A knitted metalized yarn gasket fashioned from a core, a first tubular layer formed from a hot melt yarn around the core, and a second tubular structure knitted from a conductive yarn and disposed over at least a portion of the first tubular layer and core assembly. The hot melt yarn forming the first tubular layer adheres the second tubular structure to ...

SERPENTINE CONDUCTIVE PATH FOR WOVEN SUBSTRATES Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004262294 Publication date: 2004-12-30 Inventor(s): HOREY LEONARD I [US]; ALVITE ARMANDO [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004262294 Application Number: US20030603045 20030624 Priority Number(s): US20030603045 20030624 IPC Classification: H05B3/34; H05B3/10 EC Classification: H05B3/34B Equivalents: Abstract A serpentine conductive path has a plurality o ...

SHEATH-CORE CONJUGATED CONDUCTIVE SPUN YARN, ITS PRODUCTION AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING FABRIC USING THE YARN Patent Number: JP2000239934 Publication date: 2000-09-05 Inventor(s): FUJITA TOSHINORI; HAMAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO; YOSHIOKA KAZUNARI Applicant(s): TORAY IND INC Requested Patent: JP2000239934 Application Number: JP19990042871 19990222 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D02G3/36; D01H5/22; D01H7/02; D02G3/04; D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: ...

Sheet computer, wearable computer, display device, fabrication methods, and electronic devices thereof Patent Number: US2004246684 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): KARAKI NOBUO [JP] Applicant(s): SEIKO EPSON CORP [JP] Requested Patent: US2004246684 Application Number: US20040797054 20040311 Priority Number(s): JP20030075039 20030319; JP20030433863 20031226 IPC Classification: H05K1/00; H03K19/00 EC Classification: G06F1/10, G06F1/16, G06F1/16P, G06F1/16P5 Eq ...

Patent Number: US2003097878 Publication date: 2003-05-29 Inventor(s): GOUGH PAUL A (GB); MOORE ANDREW J (GB); FARRINGDON JONATHAN (US) Applicant(s): KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS (US) Requested Patent: WO03045239 Application Number: US20020304104 20021125 Priority Number(s): GB20010028528 20011129 IPC Classification: G01N3/08 EC Classification: A61B5/103P2 Equivalents: EP1450685 (WO03045239) Abstract A sensor for detecting the presence of a force exerted by a perso ...

Siloxane-containing compositions curable by radiation to silicone elastomers United States Patent 6,846,852 Allen , et al. January 25, 2005 Abstract This invention provides for compositions, which can be crosslinked by radiation to give elastomeric coatings, which comprises: (a) high-molecular weight siloxanes with multiple (meth)acrylate functional groups; and (b) reinforcing fillers selected from the group consisting of silicone resins and silicone dioxide fillers, wherein the siloxa ...

Sliding switch United States Patent 6747227 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: Marmaropoulos; George (Yorktown Heights, NY);Eves; David A. (Crawley, GB);Turner; Simon R. (Redhill, GB);Hoskins; Asher J. (Crawley, GB);Geesin; Francis H. (Heathfield, GB) Abstract: A sliding electrical switch (10) for use in a garment (32) has two spaced elongate flexible surfaces (16, 18), at least one electrical contact on each surface (22a, b, c, d, e, f), and a slider (20) slidable along the surfaces to caus ...

Small wearable jewelry item incorporates an electronic device with an ambient condition sensor and a display that is controlled in response to ambient conditions so that its appearance can be matched to surroundings Patent Number: DE10206672 Publication date: 2003-08-28 Inventor(s): ANFT MICHAEL [DE] Applicant(s): SIEMENS AG [DE] Requested Patent: DE10206672 Application Number: DE20021006672 20020218 Priority Number(s): DE20021006672 20020218 IPC Classification: A44C15/00; ...

Smart electronic label employing electronic ink United States Patent 6753830 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: Gelbman; Alexander (Mountain Lakes, NJ) Abstract: The present invention provides for smart and dumb implementations of a stand-alone, remotely updateable, remotely alterable, flexible electronic label. The electronic label provides for displaying information in connection with a mammal, non-mammal, an item or location. The label includes a display assembly having electronic ink dis ...

Smart garment system, method and apparatus involved for integrating electronic devices into garments United States Patent 6563424 FreePatentsOnline.com Inventors: Kaario; Juha (Tampere, FI) Abstract: The invention involves a smart garment system that includes a passive communications system within the garment. The passive communications system provides the garment with circuitry for coupling multiple locations in the garment where electronic devices may be attached. Snap button connectors ...

Smart label Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004244865 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor(s): JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE) Requested Patent: US2004244865 Application Number: US20040845397 20040514 Priority Number(s): DE20011055935 20011114; WO2002EP12577 20021111 IPC Classification: D03D15/00 EC Classification: G06K19/077T Equivalents: DE10155935, EP1451772 (WO03042911), A3, WO03 ...

Smart skin array woven fiber optic ribbon and arrays and packaging thereof. Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP0506298, A3, B1 Publication date: 1992-09-30 Inventor(s): WEINER PATRICIA (US) Applicant(s): PAGE AUTOM TELECOMM SYST INC (US) Requested Patent: JP6025940 Application Number: EP19920302365 19920319 Priority Number(s): US19910671582 19910319 IPC Classification: G02B6/44 EC Classification: G02B6/38D2J, G02B6/42C8, D03D13/00, D03D15/00, G0 ...

Soft electrical textile heater United States Patent 6,369,369 Kochman , et al. April 9, 2002 Abstract A soft heater, containing metal, carbon or conductive ink coated textile threads, embroidered on, laminated between or woven into a nonconductive substrate to form electrical heating circuits. The heating element may be manufactured in a form of strip, sheet, sleeve or strand of electrically conductive threads for incorporation into plurality of articles. The heating element is shaped ...

Soft electrical textile heater and method of assembly United States Patent 6,229,123 Kochman , et al. May 8, 2001 Abstract A soft heater utilizing metal fiber containing, carbon, metal or conductive ink coated threads, embroidered on, laminated between or woven into a nonconductive substrate to form electrical heating circuits. The heating element may be manufactured in a form of strip, sheet, sleeve or strand of threads for incorporation into plurality of articles. The soft heating e ...

Solvent spinning of fibers containing an intrinsically conductive polymer Patent Number: US5911930 Publication date: 1999-06-15 Inventor(s): KINLEN PATRICK J [US]; FRUSHOUR BRUCE G [US] Applicant(s): MONSANTO CO [US] Requested Patent: US5911930 Application Number: US19970917660 19970825 Priority Number(s): US19970917660 19970825 IPC Classification: D01F1/09 EC Classification: D01F6/46, D01F6/48, D01F6/54, D01F6/90, D01F6/92, D01F6/94, D01F6/96 Equivalents: WO991 ...

Patent Number: US2003163035 Publication date: 2003-08-28 Inventor(s): VAN HEERDEN CLIVE R (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (US) Requested Patent: US6640118 Application Number: US20020084725 20020225 Priority Number(s): US20020084725 20020225 IPC Classification: A61B5/04; A61N1/04 EC Classification: A61N1/04 Equivalents: WO03070319 Abstract There is provided a skin engageable, electrode assembly for making selectable co ...

Static dissipative textile and method for producing the same Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2004053552 Publication date: 2004-03-18 Inventor(s): CHILD ANDREW D (US); DEANGELIS ALFRED R (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004053552 Application Number: US20020244207 20020916 Priority Number(s): US20020244207 20020916 IPC Classification: B32B27/12; B32B27/04 EC Classification: D06N3/00E, B32B5/24, D06N3/00E6 Equivalents: Abstract The pre ...

Stitched LGA connector Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US2005020100 Publication date: 2005-01-27 Inventor(s): MCGRATH JAMES L [US]; LOPATA JOHN E [US]; DUTTA ARINDUM [US]; MENZIN MARVIN [US]; FISHER DANIEL [US] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2005020100 Application Number: US20030702299 20031106 Priority Number(s): US20030702299 20031106; US20010815113 20010322 IPC Classification: H01R12/00 EC Classification: H01R43/00E, H05K7/10F2B Equivale ...

STRETCHABLE FABRIC SWITCH Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004109730 Publication date: 2004-12-16 Inventor(s): PULFORD KATHERINE (GB); VU GIANG TRUONG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Applicant(s): PULFORD KATHERINE (GB); KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG TRUONG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2004109730 Application Number: WO2004IB50828 20040602 Priority Number(s): US20030476477P 20030606 IPC Classification: H01H3/14 ...

Stretchable material having redundant conductive sections United States Patent 4,813,459 Breidegam * March 21, 1989 Abstract A stretchable grounding strap for additional reliability in grounding the wearer's body through the use of two or more separate sections of conductive material, each of which is connected to ground by a separate grounding line. Circuitry utilized in connection with the strap senses loss of electrical contact between the strap and ground and provides visual and a ...

Patent Number: JP2003278073 Publication date: 2003-10-02 Inventor(s): OGURA SUSUMU Applicant(s): TEIJIN LTD Requested Patent: JP2003278073 Application Number: JP20020075946 20020319 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D06M11/83; B60R21/32; D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a surface conductive fabric having both of excellent bending resistance and good surface conductivity. SOLUTION: The surface conductive fabric with the excellent bending resistance has a metal coated layer formed at least on one surface of a fabric partially containing an electroconductive yarn having <=1,000 &Omega /cm electric resistance.

Patent Number: System and method for smart clothing and wearable electronic devices Patent Number: 6,801,140 Publication date: October 5, 2004 Inventor(s):Mantyjarvi; Jani (Espoo, FI); Hoisko; Jyrki (Oulu, FI); Kaario; Juha (Tampere, FI); Kimmel; Jyrki (Tampere, FI) Applicant(s): Mantyjarvi , et al. Requested Patent:6,801,140 Application Number: 750719 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: 340/999; 340/573.1; 340/590; 24/381; 24/405 EC Classification: G08G 001/123 Equivale ...

Temperature dependent electrically resistive yarn United States Patent 6,855,421 DeAngelis , et al. February 15, 2005 Abstract A positive variable resistive yarn having a core, a sheath, and an insulator. The sheath includes distinct electrical conductors intermixed within a thermal expansive low conductive matrix. As the temperature of the yarn increases, the resistance of the sheath increases. Inventors: DeAngelis; Alfred R. (Spartanburg, SC); Wolynes; Earle (Spartanburg, SC) Assignee: Milliken & Company (Spartanburg, SC) Appl. No.: 431552 Filed: May 7, 2003

Temperature dependent electrically resistive yarn United States Patent 6,680,117 DeAngelis , et al. January 20, 2004 Abstract A positive variable resistive yarn having a core, a sheath, and an insulator. The sheath includes distinct electrical conductors intermixed within a thermal expansive low conductive matrix. As the temperature of the yarn increases, the resistance of the sheath increases. Inventors: DeAngelis; Alfred R. (Spartanburg, SC); Wolynes; Earle (Spartanburg, SC) Assignee: Milliken & Company (Spartanburg, SC) Appl. No.: 431125 Filed: May 7, 2003 Current U.S. Class: 428/372; 428/370; 428/373; 428/374 Intern'l Class: D01F 008/00 Field of Search: 428/372,370,373,374

TEXTILE ARTICLE HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME . Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO03094717 Publication date: 2003-11-20 Inventor(s): VALENTINE WARREN B [GB]; TILBURY NANCY A [GB]; WAGNER PHILIPPA C [GB]; ARCHER ISABEL [GB]; MAMA KYRIAKOS [GB] Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV [NL];; VALENTINE WARREN B [GB];; TILBURY NANCY A [GB];; WAGNER PHILIPPA C [GB];; ARCHER ISABEL [GB];; MAMA KYRIAKOS [GB] Requested P ...

Patent number: EP1367601 Publication date: 2003-12-03 Inventor: KOCH MICHAEL DR (DE) Applicant: AUTOFLUG GMBH (DE) Classification: - international: G21F3/02 - european: G21F3/02 Application number: EP20020012105 20020531 Priority number(s): EP20020012105 20020531 Abstract of EP1367601 The material (10) is equipped with geometric structures (11), each consisting of a continuous yarn made of an electrically conductive material. The structures are distributed in a regular pattern and do not touch each other; their size is adjusted to half of the wave length of the frequency of the electromagnetic waves to be reflected selectively. The structures are crosses with sides (12) of an identical length; circular spaces (13) are formed between the crosses.

Textile electronic connection system Patent Number: US2004092186 Publication date: 2004-05-13 Inventor(s): THOMSON DOUGLAS T (US); BRINDLE BARRY (US); FARRELL BRIAN (US); SLADE JEREMIAH R (US); TEVEROVSKY JUSTYNA (US); WILSON-NGUYEN PATRICIA (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004092186 Application Number: US20030615470 20030708 Priority Number(s): US20030615470 20030708; US20000715496 20001117; US20020394700P 20020709 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; H01R13/627 EC C ...

United States Patent 6,291,375 Allen , et al. September 18, 2001 Textile fabric for dissipating electrical charges Abstract A textile fabric for dissipating electrostatic charges achieves remarkably low surface resistivity by forming into a fabric ground structure a matrix of electrically conducted yarns wherein electrical connections between the yarns are made by plural successive interconnections of two electrically conductive yarns, e.g., by plating electrically conductive yarns across ...

Patent Number: DE10307505 Publication date: 2004-09-09 Inventor(s): GLASER RUPERT (DE); JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant(s): INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE) Requested Patent: WO2004076731 Application Number: DE20031007505 20030221 Priority Number(s): DE20031007505 20030221 IPC Classification: D03D15/00 EC Classification: D03D15/00

Textile fabric with integrated electrically conductive fibers and clothing fabricated thereof Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: US5906004 Publication date: 1999-05-25 Inventor(s): JACHIMOWICZ KAREN E (US); LEBBY MICHAEL S (US) Applicant(s): MOTOROLA INC (US) Requested Patent: US5906004 Application Number: US19980069621 19980429 Priority Number(s): US19980069621 19980429 IPC Classification: D03D15/00 EC Classification: D03D15/00, A41D31/00, H01Q1/27C, ...

Textile fabric with integrated sensing device and clothing fabricated thereof United States Patent 6,080,690 Lebby , et al. June 27, 2000 Abstract A textile fabric including a plurality of electrically conductive fibers and at least one electronic sensor or a plurality of sensing fibers. The textile fabric is intended for fabrication into a functional article of clothing or other item made of the woven textile fabric, so as to increase functionality of the article of clothing or item ...

Patent Number: GB2396252 Publication date: 2004-06-16 Inventor(s): LEFTLY STEVEN (GB); JONES DIANNE (GB) Applicant(s): LEFTLY STEVEN (GB); JONES DIANNE (GB) Requested Patent: GB2396252 Application Number: GB20020022690 20021001 Priority Number(s): GB20020022690 20021001 IPC Classification: H01L25/13; G09F9/33 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract A textile fabric comprises LEDs 3, for example surface mounted LEDs on a textile substrate 1 which are individually encapsulated. The devices are connected between conductive tracks 2 which may be yams woven in the fabric or tracks printed on the fabric, and may form a matrix- addressable display. An application given is to display images on clothing. The fabric remains flexible and washable.

TEXTILE MATERIAL Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO02061189 Publication date: 2002-08-08 Inventor(s): MILITZ DETLEF (DE) Applicant(s): MILITZ DETLEF (DE) Requested Patent: WO02061189 Application Number: WO2002DE00426 20020201 Priority Number(s): DE20011004826 20010201; DE20011032305 20010903 IPC Classification: D03D EC Classification: D04B1/14 Equivalents: Cited Documents: EP0185480; EP0758693; WO9321367; US4672825; EP0281526; FR2772240; WO99 ...

THERMAL FABRIC Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO0056966 Publication date: 2000-09-28 Inventor(s): TERRACINI ANDREA [IT] Applicant(s): TESSITURA CARLO MAJOCCHI & C S [IT];; TERRACINI ANDREA [IT] Requested Patent: WO0056966 Application Number: WO2000IT00086 20000317 Priority Number(s): IT1999MI00577 19990322 IPC Classification: D03D15/02; A41D31/00; H05B3/34 EC Classification: A41D31/00C6, D03D15/02, H05B3/34B4 Equivalents: IT1311970, ITMI990577 ...

Patent Number: US2004164066 Publication date: 2004-08-26 Inventor(s): FORD BURNETTE (US); FORD ANCIL (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004164066 Application Number: US20030372458 20030221 Priority Number(s): US20030372458 20030221 IPC Classification: H05B3/34 EC Classification: H05B3/34B Equivalents: - Abstract A thermal garment that utilizes an electrically-conductive, all metal mesh fabric for the uniform distribution of heat throughout the surface area of the garment, thus permitting freedom of movement without sacrifice to the structural integrity of the fabric, a seemingly prevalent prior art disadvantage recognized in thermal garments incorporating electrical heating wires and/or metalized textile fabrics.

Patent number: US2003208851 Publication date: 2003-11-13 Inventor: DEANGELIS ALFRED R (US); WOLYNES EARLE (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: D06M10/00 - european: D03D15/00; D04B1/14; D04B21/16 Application number: US20030424120 20030425 Priority number(s): US20030424120 20030425; US20000697858 20001027 Abstract of US2003208851 A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile ...

THERMOPLASTIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL FIBER NETWORK CA 2239383 Inventors (Country): KIM, DAI W. (United States) BESSEY, WILLIAM E. (United States) HAAS, JOSEPH S. W. (United States) Owners (Country): NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (United States) Applicants (Country): HOECHST CELANESE CORPORATION (United States) Agent: SMART & BIGGAR Issued: PCT Filing Date: Dec. 10, 1996 PCT Publication Date: July 17, 1997 Examination requested: Nov. 20, 2001 ...

Three-dimensional flexible electronic module United States Patent 5,986,886 Sasov November 16, 1999 Abstract Three-dimensional flexible electronic module consists of unpackaged electronic components, packaged electronic components and microboards with unpackaged active and passive electronic components. The module can contain different transducers and receiver-transmitter system. Unpackaged electronic components, packaged electronic components and microboards besides interconnections ...

TRANSLUCENT CONDUCTIVE WIRE-SHAPED MATERIAL, FIBROUS PHOSPHOR AND WOVEN FABRIC TYPE DISPLAY DEVICE Patent Number: JP2002258775 Publication date: 2002-09-11 Inventor(s): YAMAMOTO MUTSUMI Applicant(s): MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2002258775 Application Number: JP20010059601 20010305 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: G09F9/30; B05C3/132; B05D7/20; C03C25/42; C03C25/10; C23C14/34; C23C16/40; D03D1/00; D03D15/00; D03D15/12; D06M10/06; D06M11/45; D06M1 ...

Treatment of carbon fibers to decrease electrical hazards of conductive fiber fragment release Patent Number: US4272346 Publication date: 1981-06-09 Inventor(s): JAKUBOWSKI JAMES J; SUBRAMANIAN RAVANASAMUDRAM V Applicant(s): UNIV WASHINGTON Requested Patent: US4272346 Application Number: US19790099516 19791203 Priority Number(s): US19790099516 19791203 IPC Classification: C25D13/12 EC Classification: C25D13/12 Equivalents: DE3045582, GB2065707, JP56088432 ...

United States Patent 5,525,411 Stewart , et al. June 11, 1996 Upholstery fabric with electrically conductive backing Abstract An antistatic fabric especially useful to upholster automobile seats having a face fabric and a backing layer with an antistatic scrim fabric secured between the face fabric and the backing fabric. Inventors: Stewart; William H. (Campobello, SC); DeMott; Roy P. (Spartanburg, SC) Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation (Spartanburg, SC) Appl. No.: 217668 Filed: March 25, 1994 Current U.S. Class: 442/56 Intern'l Class: B32B 005/02 Field of Search: 428/236,247,253,255,256

Patent Number: JP2004100121 Publication date: 2004-04-02 Inventor(s): ASAI KUNIHIKO; ISHIGURO SHINJI Applicant(s): KOWA CO LTD Requested Patent: JP2004100121 Application Number: JP20020299598 20020904 Priority Number(s): IPC Classification: D03D15/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fabric having a high water absorptivity and evaporating property of sweat and water content, and also having a static electricity-removing ...

United States Patent 6,718,200 Marmaropoulos , et al. April 6, 2004 Wearable body-fat sensor Abstract A wearable garment having an electrode and sensors mounted in a predetermined position relative to the wearer's skin provides a quick and efficient way to measure the body-fat composition of the person. The body-fat sensor includes a pair of shoes having a weight-measuring sensor and a wearable body structure, of flexible material, having an inner surface, wherein a flexible electri ...

Wearable communication system United States Patent 6,853,293 Swartz , et al. February 8, 2005 Abstract A portable data input or computer system includes an input/output device such as a keyboard and a display, another data input device such as an optical bar code scanner, and a data processor module. To scan bar code type indicia, the operator points the scanner at the bar code and triggers the scanner to read the indicia. All the system components are distributed on an operator's ...

United States Patent 6,507,486 Peterson, III January 14, 2003 Abstract The present invention is an improvement on the functionality of garments of personal protection. The design is a portable computer system with all of the system components incorporated into an item of personal wear, for example into a garment such as a vest, that is shielded by a layer of armor. The armored garment will protect the user and completely house the processing unit, input device, and any peripheral attach ...

United States Patent 6,798,391 Peterson, III September 28, 2004 Abstract This invention involves a wearable computer having computer components movably located in a collar that the user wears around his or her neck. The computer components can be a display or monitor, or a microphone or any other computer component. Inventors: Peterson, III; Frederick A. (Centreville, VA) Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation (Fairfax, VA) Appl. No.: 752653 Filed: January 2, 2001 Description ...

Wearable effect-emitting strain gauge device United States Patent 6,360,615 Smela March 26, 2002 Abstract A position/movement sensitive effect-emitting strain gauge device includes a responsive portion, such as an electrically conductive fabric, that can be stretched or relaxed and that changes an electrical property, such as resistance, when stretched or relaxed. The changeable electrical property of the responsive portion is detected by a regulating circuit, which sends a signal t ...

Patent Number: US2004118166 Publication date: 2004-06-24 Inventor(s): CHEN CHENG-YI (TW); KUO CHUN-JONG (TW); HUANG HONG-HSU (TW) Applicant(s): KING S METAL FIBER TECHNOLOGIE (US) Requested Patent: US2004118166 Application Number: US20030704620 20031112 Priority Number(s): TW20020132536 20021219 IPC Classification: D04B23/06; D04B21/18; D04B21/16; D04B21/14; D04B21/12; D04B11/12; D04B7/16 EC Classification: D04B1/24, A61N1/04, D04B1/14 Equivalents: TW567077 Abstrac ...

Wearable electronic device and antenna therefor Patent Number: US5926144 Publication date: 1999-07-20 Inventor(s): BOLANOS ANGEL M [US]; PARVIN DAVAR [US] Applicant(s): MOTOROLA INC [US] Requested Patent: US5926144 Application Number: US19980046202 19980323 Priority Number(s): US19980046202 19980323 IPC Classification: H01Q1/12; G04B47/00 EC Classification: G04B47/02C, H01Q1/27C, H01Q7/00 Equivalents: Abstract An internal antenna (302) for a wearable elect ...

Wearable electronic device with multiple display functionality Patent Number: US2004233788 Publication date: 2004-11-25 Inventor(s): PLANCON MICHEL G [FR]; GALIE LOUIS M [US]; SCHWARTZ HERBERT [DE]; STOTZ GERHARD [DE] Applicant(s): Requested Patent: WO2004105258 Application Number: US20030441417 20030520 Priority Number(s): US20030441417 20030520 IPC Classification: G04B47/06; G04F8/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Abstract A wearable electronic device fo ...

Patent Number: US6350129 Publication date: 2002-02-26 Inventor(s): GORLICK MICHAEL M (US) Applicant(s): AEROSPACE CORP (US) Requested Patent: US6350129 Application Number: US20000689246 20001011 Priority Number(s): US20000689246 20001011 IPC Classification: H01R33/00 EC Classification: H01R4/48, H01R13/187 Equivalents: Abstract An electrical conductive strap having two conductive wires is used to communicate power and signals to batteries and electronic devices a ...

Wearable human physiological data sensors and reporting system therefor United States Patent 6,527,711 Stivoric , et al. March 4, 2003 Abstract A sensor array and computing apparatus are located on the human body while maintaining said sensors and apparatus within a proximity zone of the body such that the mobility and flexibility of the body are not deleteriously affected by the presence of the apparatus. A series of rigid and flexible pods within which the sensors and computing a ...

Wearable projector and intelligent clothing Patent Number: US2003184575 Publication date: 2003-10-02 Inventor(s): REHO AKSELI (FI); IMPIO JUSSI (FI) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: SK17352002 Application Number: US20030343858 20030428 Priority Number(s): WO2001FI00455 20010511; FI20000001120 20000511 IPC Classification: G02B27/14 EC Classification: G06F1/16P5 Equivalents: AU6035601, EP1305698, NZ523079, US6830344, WO0186398 Abstract The invention relates ...

Wearable transmission device United States Patent 6,727,197 Wilson , et al. April 27, 2004 Abstract A knitted, woven, or braided textile ribbon including fibers and having a length and selvage edges and one or more transmission elements running the length of the ribbon in place of one or more of the fibers and integrated with the fibers to transmit data and/or power along the length of the ribbon. Inventors: Wilson; Patricia (Arlington, MA); Teverovsky; Justyna (Acton, MA); Farre ...

WEARABLE VARIABLE RESISTOR Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2004105060 Publication date: 2004-12-02 Applicant(s): KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV (NL); VU GIANG TRUONG (US); MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE (US) Requested Patent: WO2004105060 Application Number: WO2004IB01691 20040519 Priority Number(s): US20030473118P 20030523 IPC Classification: H01C10/00; H01C10/06; A41D31/00 EC Classification: Equivalents: Cited Documents: DE3528012; DE10124457; WO020 ...

Wearing your PIM: Experiments with an Audio Enhanced PIM Melekam Tsegaye1, Shaun Bangay, Alfredo Terzoli 2004 Rhodes University Abstract: PIM systems help organise people’s lives by providing address book, schedule and task management facilities. Current PIM’s manage this information by collecting and storing it as textual data. With the advent of the wearable computer, using text only is no longer an efficient and convenient mechanism for managing personal information. A wearable comput ...

Wetness monitoring system for tracking wetness events in diapers United States Patent 6,870,479 Gabriel March 22, 2005 Abstract A personal care monitoring system is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, the monitoring system may include a wetness sensor configured to detect a wetness event occurring within an associated diaper, and a human life sensor configured to detect presence of human life relative to the associated diaper. A monitoring uni ...

Woven electronic textile, yarn and article Patent Number: US2004009729 Publication date: 2004-01-15 Inventor(s): CARPINELLI JOSEPH M (US); MATTHIES DENNIS L (US); RIDDLE GEORGE HERBERT NEEDHAM (US); TROTZ SETH (US); HILL IAN GREGORY (US); PALANISAMY PONNUSAMY (US) Applicant(s): Requested Patent: US2004009729 Application Number: US20030366441 20030213 Priority Number(s): US20030366441 20030213; US20020379723P 20020510; US20020419159P 20021017 IPC Classification: D03D15/00; ...

Patent number: JP2005005024 Publication date: 2005-01-06 Inventor: MOTOJIMA SHINICHI; SHIMIZU SATOSHI; INADA TARO; SUGANO RIYOUJI; KONDO SHIGEO; FUJINAMI TATSUO Applicant: NBC INC;; DENKI KAGAKU KOGYO KK Classification: - international: H01M10/36; H01B1/06 - european: Application number: JP20030164895 20030610 Priority number(s): JP20030164895 20030610 Abstract of JP2005005024

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a woven fabric for solid electrolyte carrier which has a lar ...

Woven fabric reinforcement to optimize dimensional stability of laminated composite structures, including products for electrical and electronic applications Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: EP1043433 Publication date: 2000-10-11 Inventor(s): SCARI DIEGO (IT); SCARI MARCO (IT) Applicant(s): GIVIDI ITALIA SPA (IT) Requested Patent: HK1042122 Application Number: EP19990109561 19990514 Priority Number(s): IT1999MI00665 19990331 IPC Classification: D03D1/ ...

WOVEN FABRIC USED FOR SHIELDING AGAINST ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION Europe's Network of patent databases Patent Number: WO2005035845 Publication date: 2005-04-21 Inventor(s): THOMAS UWE [DE]; WARTA GUENTHER [DE]; OBOLENSKI BORIS [DE] Applicant(s): JULIUS BOOS JR GMBH & CO KG [DE];; THOMAS UWE [DE];; WARTA GUENTHER [DE];; OBOLENSKI BORIS [DE] Requested Patent: WO2005035845 Application Number: WO2003EP13477 20031129 Priority Number(s): DE20031043127 20030918 IPC Classificat ...

Patent number: JP2004033730 Publication date: 2004-02-05 Inventor: ROCK MOSHE; SHARMA VIKRAM Applicant: MALDEN MILLS IND INC Classification: - international: A47G9/06; A47G27/02; D03D15/02 - european: Application number: JP20030039783 20030218 Priority number(s): US20020082465 20020225 Abstract of JP2004033730

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric heating product of a woven textile such as an electric blanket, a heating and warming pad, and a heating garment whi ...

Woven thermal textile United States Patent 6,720,539 DeAngelis , et al. April 13, 2004 Abstract A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile has conducting yarns, or "heaters", with conductivity and spacing tailored to the electrical source to be used and the heat to be generated. The heater yarns have a positive temperature coefficient whereby the resistance of the yarn increases with an increas ...

WRAPPED CONDUCTIVE YARN Patent Number: WO2005033387 Publication date: 2005-04-14 Inventor(s): CHILD ANDREW D [US] Applicant(s): MILLIKEN & CO [US];; CHILD ANDREW D [US] Requested Patent: WO2005033387 Application Number: WO2004US29179 20040908 Priority Number(s): US20030675017 20030930 IPC Classification: D02G A yarn is disclosed with a center semiconductive strand and an outer conductive wrap strand.

Wrist wearable electronic device with an engagedly stored selected tool Patent Number: US4106677 Publication date: 1978-08-15 Inventor(s): HELMSO BENNIE E; HOLDEN THOMAS E; LILJENWALL EDWARD T Applicant(s): HEWLETT PACKARD CO Requested Patent: US4106677 Application Number: US19760715805 19760819 Priority Number(s): US19760715805 19760819 IPC Classification: A44C5/02 EC Classification: A44C5/00 Equivalents: Abstract Wrist wearable straps and a case are disc ...

Patent number: US2003026914 Publication date: 2003-02-06 Inventor: GREEN DAVID E (US); VAN HYNING DIRK L (US); CLOSE LELAND G (US); LI SHULONG (US); GOULET ROBERT J (US) Applicant: Classification: - international: B05D1/36 - european: A01N25/34; A01N59/16; C23C28/00; D06M11/42; D06M11/44; D06M11/83; D06M16/00 Application number: US20020151546 20020520 Priority number(s): US20020151546 20020520; US20000586381 20000602 Abstract of US2003026914 Durable non-electrically condu ...