公开(公告)号：US11970795B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17236348

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Joshua Deisenhaus ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein

IPC: D03D1/00

CPC classification number: D03D1/0088 ,  D10B2401/18

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20230316015A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18193288

申请日：2023-03-30

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jimmy Nguyen ,  Edin Insanic ,  Kristina McCarthy

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10366

Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a rope includes a drawn form factor that has a plurality of radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices (e.g., embedded therein). The form factor is integrated into a core portion of the rope. Each RFID device is configured to transmit a corresponding message to at least one receiver in response to an interrogation initiated by at least one transmitter. The messages enable the determination of at least one characteristic of the rope based on a spatial relationship of the plurality of RFID devices and a timing of the received messages.

公开(公告)号：US20250027234A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18442699

申请日：2024-02-15

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein ,  Tong Heng

IPC: D03D1/00

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20240165868A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18425439

申请日：2024-01-29

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. ,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein ,  Matthew Bernasconi ,  Lauren Cantley ,  Lalitha Parameswaran ,  Michael Rickley ,  Alexander Stolyarov ,  Joshua Deisenhaus

IPC: B29C51/00 ,  B23K1/00 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  D01D5/00

CPC classification number: B29C51/004 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29D11/00701 ,  B29D11/00721 ,  B29D99/0078 ,  D01D5/00 ,  B29L2011/0075

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

公开(公告)号：US11951672B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-09

申请号：US17236351

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. ,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein ,  Matthew Bernasconi ,  Lauren Cantley ,  Lalitha Parameswaran ,  Michael Rickley ,  Alexander Stolyarov

IPC: B23K1/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  D01D5/00 ,  B29L11/00

CPC classification number: B29C51/004 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29D11/00701 ,  B29D11/00721 ,  B29D99/0078 ,  D01D5/00 ,  B29L2011/0075

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20210362396A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US17236351

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. ,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Joshua Deisenhaus ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein ,  Matthew Bernasconi ,  Lauren Cantley ,  Lalitha Parameswaran ,  Michael Rickley ,  Alexander Stolyarov

IPC: B29C51/00 ,  D01D5/00 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B29C51/12

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20210395928A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

申请号：US17236348

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.

Inventor： Chia-Chun Chung ,  Jason Cox ,  Joshua Deisenhaus ,  Kristina McCarthy ,  Kristen Mulherin ,  Jimmy Nguyen ,  Michael Rein ,  Tong Heng

IPC: D03D1/00 ,  H05K7/02 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K13/04 ,  H05K13/00

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.