Structural health monitoring system/method using electroactive polymer fibers
    1.
    发明授权
    Structural health monitoring system/method using electroactive polymer fibers 有权
    使用电活性聚合物纤维的结构健康监测系统/方法

    公开(公告)号:US08378659B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12703221

    申请日:2010-02-10

    IPC分类号: G01N27/00

    CPC分类号: G01M5/0041 G01M5/0083

    摘要: A method for monitoring the structural health of a structure of interest by coupling one or more electroactive polymer fibers to the structure and monitoring the electroactive responses of the polymer fiber(s). Load changes that are experienced by the structure cause changes in the baseline responses of the polymer fiber(s). A system for monitoring the structural health of the structure is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种通过将一种或多种电活性聚合物纤维耦合到结构并监测聚合物纤维的电活性响应来监测感兴趣结构的结构健康的方法。 结构经历的负荷变化导致聚合物纤维的基线响应的变化。 还提供了一种用于监测结构的结构健康的系统。

    Method and system for aligning fibers during electrospinning
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and system for aligning fibers during electrospinning 有权
    静电纺丝时纤维对准的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07993567B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-09

    申请号:US12131420

    申请日:2008-06-02

    IPC分类号: B29C35/00

    摘要: A method and system are provided for aligning fibers in an electrospinning process. A jet of a fiberizable material is directed towards an uncharged collector from a dispensing location that is spaced apart from the collector. While the fiberizable material is directed towards the collector, an elliptical electric field is generated via the electrically charged dispenser and an oppositely-charged control location. The field spans between the dispensing location and the control location that is within line-of-sight of the dispensing location, and impinges upon at least a portion of the collector. Various combinations of numbers and geometries of dispensers, collectors, and electrodes can be used.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在静电纺丝过程中对准纤维的方法和系统。 可纤化材料的射流从与收集器间隔开的分配位置被引向不带电的收集器。 当可纤化材料被引向集电器时,通过带电分配器和相对充电的控制位置产生椭圆形电场。 该场在分配位置和处于分配位置的视线内的控制位置之间跨越,并且撞击在收集器的至少一部分上。 可以使用分配器,收集器和电极的数字和几何形状的各种组合。

    Electroactive Scaffold
    3.
    发明申请
    Electroactive Scaffold 有权
    电动支架

    公开(公告)号:US20110142806A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-16

    申请号:US12969076

    申请日:2010-12-15

    摘要: A scaffold assembly and related methods of manufacturing and/or using the scaffold for stem cell culture and tissue engineering applications are disclosed which at least partially mimic a native biological environment by providing biochemical, topographical, mechanical and electrical cues by using an electroactive material. The assembly includes at least one layer of substantially aligned, electrospun polymer fiber having an operative connection for individual voltage application. A method of cell tissue engineering and/or stem cell differentiation uses the assembly seeded with a sample of cells suspended in cell culture media, incubates and applies voltage to one or more layers, and thus produces cells and/or a tissue construct. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the assembly including the steps of providing a first pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a first substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the first surface; providing a second pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a second substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the second surface; and, retaining together the layered surfaces with a clamp and/or an adhesive compound.

    摘要翻译: 公开了制造和/或使用用于干细胞培养和组织工程应用的支架的支架组件和相关方法,其通过使用电活性材料提供生物化学,地形学,机械和电学提示,至少部分地模拟天然生物环境。 该组件包括至少一层基本对准的电纺聚合物纤维,其具有用于单独电压施加的操作连接。 细胞组织工程和/或干细胞分化的方法利用悬浮在细胞培养基中的细胞样品接种组合物,孵育并施加电压至一层或多层,从而产生细胞和/或组织构建体。 另一方面,本发明提供一种制造组件的方法,其包括以下步骤:提供第一预电镀基底表面; 将第一基本上排列的聚合物纤维层静电纺丝到第一表面上; 提供第二预电镀衬底表面; 将第二基本上排列的聚合物纤维层静电纺丝到第二表面上; 并且用夹具和/或粘合剂化合物将层压表面保持在一起。

    Aligned and electrospun piezoelectric polymer fiber assembly and scaffold
    5.
    发明授权
    Aligned and electrospun piezoelectric polymer fiber assembly and scaffold 有权
    对称和静电压电聚合物纤维组装和支架

    公开(公告)号:US09005604B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US12969076

    申请日:2010-12-15

    摘要: A scaffold assembly and related methods of manufacturing and/or using the scaffold for stem cell culture and tissue engineering applications are disclosed which at least partially mimic a native biological environment by providing biochemical, topographical, mechanical and electrical cues by using an electroactive material. The assembly includes at least one layer of substantially aligned, electrospun polymer fiber having an operative connection for individual voltage application. A method of cell tissue engineering and/or stem cell differentiation uses the assembly seeded with a sample of cells suspended in cell culture media, incubates and applies voltage to one or more layers, and thus produces cells and/or a tissue construct. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the assembly including the steps of providing a first pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a first substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the first surface; providing a second pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a second substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the second surface; and, retaining together the layered surfaces with a clamp and/or an adhesive compound.

    摘要翻译: 公开了制造和/或使用用于干细胞培养和组织工程应用的支架的支架组件和相关方法,其通过使用电活性材料提供生物化学,地形学,机械和电学提示,至少部分地模拟天然生物环境。 该组件包括至少一层基本对准的电纺聚合物纤维,其具有用于单独电压施加的操作连接。 细胞组织工程和/或干细胞分化的方法利用悬浮在细胞培养基中的细胞样品接种组合物,孵育并施加电压至一层或多层,从而产生细胞和/或组织构建体。 另一方面,本发明提供一种制造组件的方法,其包括以下步骤:提供第一预电镀基底表面; 将第一基本上排列的聚合物纤维层静电纺丝到第一表面上; 提供第二预电镀衬底表面; 将第二基本上排列的聚合物纤维层静电纺丝到第二表面上; 并且用夹具和/或粘合剂化合物将层压表面保持在一起。

    Method and System for Aligning Fibers During Electrospinning
    8.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Aligning Fibers During Electrospinning 有权
    静电纺丝方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090108503A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-30

    申请号:US12131420

    申请日:2008-06-02

    IPC分类号: B29C35/00

    摘要: A method and system are provided for aligning fibers in an electrospinning process. A jet of a fiberizable material is directed towards an uncharged collector from a dispensing location that is spaced apart from the collector. While the fiberizable material is directed towards the collector, an elliptical electric field is generated via the electrically charged dispenser and an oppositely-charged control location. The field spans between the dispensing location and the control location that is within line-of-sight of the dispensing location, and impinges upon at least a portion of the collector. Various combinations of numbers and geometries of dispensers, collectors, and electrodes can be used.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在静电纺丝过程中对准纤维的方法和系统。 可纤化材料的射流从与收集器间隔开的分配位置被引向不带电的收集器。 当可纤化材料被引向集电器时,通过带电分配器和相对充电的控制位置产生椭圆形电场。 该场在分配位置和处于分配位置的视线内的控制位置之间跨越,并且撞击在收集器的至少一部分上。 可以使用分配器,收集器和电极的数字和几何形状的各种组合。