摘要:
A flow control element is provided for use in selectively controlling the flow of a liquid through an annular conduit. The flow control element comprises a self-sustaining, three dimensional fibrous element comprising a network of polymeric fibers. These fibers are disposed in a highly dispersed and randomly spaced orientation and are bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact to form a tortuous interstitial passage through the fiber element. The fibrous element has a substantially uniform density and is sized for disposition in the lumen with an interference fit relative to the inner conduit surface. The fibrous element divides the lumen into a proximal lumen portion and a distal lumen portion when so disposed. The fibrous element is adapted to prevent passage of the liquid through the conduit when disposed therein absent a differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion of at least a first predetermined critical differential pressure. The fibrous element allows passage of the liquid through the conduit when the differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion equals or exceeds the first predetermined critical differential pressure. In some embodiments, the fibrous element may also be adapted so that it will move from its first position in the lumen to a second position when the differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion equals or exceeds a second predetermined critical differential pressure.
摘要:
Elastomeric multicomponent fibers and bonded fiber structures formed from elastomeric multicomponent fibers are disclosed. The elastomeric multicomponent fibers may comprise a thermoplastic polymer core material and an elastomeric polymer sheath material surrounding the core material. The bonded fiber structure may comprise a plurality of fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact, at least a portion of the fibers being multicomponent fibers having at least one elastomeric fiber component.
摘要:
A barrier element for use in separating blood components is provided. The barrier element comprises a self-sustaining, fluid transmissive body comprising a plurality of thermoplastic fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact, the fibers collectively defining a tortuous fluid flow path through the fluid transmissive body from a fluid inlet surface to a fluid outlet surface, the fibers and the fluid transmissive body being configured to allow passage of at least one blood component therethrough while preventing the passage of a second blood component.
摘要:
A bonded fiber ink reservoir, an ink jet printer cartridge containing a bonded fiber reservoir, and a ink jet printer using an ink jet cartridge containing a bonded fiber reservoir are disclosed. The bonded fiber reservoir may comprise a three dimensional bonded fiber structure, wherein the three dimensional bonded fiber structure is comprised of a plurality of fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact, at least a portion of the fibers being multicomponent fibers having at least one elastomeric fiber component.
摘要:
A bicomponent fiber wick is provided for use in processing an analyte fluid. The bicomponent fiber wick comprises a self-sustaining, fluid transmissive body comprising a plurality of bundled, crimped, bicomponent fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart contact points. Each bicomponent fiber has a fiber structure comprising a first fiber component formed from a polyamide material and a second fiber component. The fibers collectively define tortuous fluid flow paths through the fluid transmissive body, the fiber structure being configured for controlling flow of the analyte fluid through the fluid transmissive body with at least a portion of the first fiber component in contact with the analyte fluid.
摘要:
Filter elements are provided for removing a liquid challenge material dispersed in a carrier fluid. The filter element comprises a three dimensional, self-sustaining, fluid transmissive body comprising a plurality of thermoplastic fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact. The fibers collectively define a tortuous fluid flow path through the fluid transmissive body from a fluid inlet surface to a fluid outlet surface. At least a portion of the thermoplastic fibers comprise a surface-forming material having a surface energy that is less than a surface tension of the challenge material.
摘要:
A bicomponent fiber wick is provided for use in processing an analyte fluid. The bicomponent fiber wick comprises a self-sustaining, fluid transmissive body comprising a plurality of bundled, crimped, bicomponent fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart contact points. Each bicomponent fiber has a fiber structure comprising a first fiber component formed from a polyamide material and a second fiber component. The fibers collectively define tortuous fluid flow paths through the fluid transmissive body, the fiber structure being configured for controlling flow of the analyte fluid through the fluid transmissive body with at least a portion of the first fiber component in contact with the analyte fluid.
摘要:
Provided are a device comprising (a) a three-dimensional structure comprising a plurality of fibers, and (b) powder particles contained in and/or affixed to said structure, wherein said powder particles comprise one or more volatile compound in an encapsulation complex with a molecular encapsulation agent, a method for releasing a volatile compound from a molecular encapsulation complex using such a device, and an apparatus or system for performing such a method.
摘要:
Provided are a device comprising (a) a three-dimensional structure comprising a plurality of fibers, and (b) powder particles contained in and/or affixed to said structure, wherein said powder particles comprise one or more volatile compound in an encapsulation complex with a molecular encapsulation agent, a method for releasing a volatile compound from a molecular encapsulation complex using such a device, and an apparatus or system for performing such a method.
摘要:
The invention is generally directed to a vapor emitting device having a container, at least one liquid in the container, and a wick. The container has an interior in which the at least one liquid is disposed. The wick has a distal portion disposed in the container interior and a proximal portion. The wick is configured and positioned so as to maintain contact with the at least one liquid and allows the wick to draw the at least one liquid into and through the distal portion toward the proximal portion, thereby making the at least one liquid available for evaporation when the proximal portion is exposed to air. A change in a visible characteristic of the wick occurs upon exhaustion of the at least one liquid from the wick.