Abstract:
A method for infusing gas into a thermoplastic material includes positioning a sheet of a thermoplastic material into a vertical or substantially vertical position; positioning a sheet of a gas-permeable material into a vertical or substantially vertical position; and winding together the positioned sheet of thermoplastic material sheet and the positioned sheet of gas-permeable material to form a roll of the thermoplastic material interleaved with the gas-permeable material, the interleaved roll having a longitudinal axis oriented in a vertical or substantially vertical position. The method also includes exposing the interleaved roll to an atmosphere of a gas pressurized to infuse the thermoplastic material with the gas, while the longitudinal axis of the interleaved roll is oriented in a vertical or substantially vertical position; and then unwinding the gas-infused interleaved roll, while the longitudinal axis of the interleaved roll remains in a vertical or substantially vertical position.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from the inside (proximal to the body of a wearer) of the garment to the outside environment.
Abstract:
Nonwoven materials having discrete three-dimensional deformations therein forming protrusions that extend outward from the first surface of the nonwoven material and wide base openings adjacent to the second surface of the nonwoven material are disclosed. At least some of the three-dimensional deformations may have improved protrusion dimensions after compressive forces are applied on the nonwoven material. In some cases, at least some of the protrusions may have one or more holes therein or completely therethrough. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A band includes a tubular body defining a central passage, where the tubular body is configured to be worn on a user's body such that a portion of the user's body is received in the central passage, and a housing formed of a polymer material and connected to the tubular body. The housing defines a cavity and an access opening providing access to the cavity, and the housing is configured to removably receive an electronic module in the cavity through the access opening. The housing further includes a slot in communication with the cavity, with the slot configured to permit passage of moisture away from the housing. The sides of the tubular body may also define a slope that is from 0 - 0.75.
Abstract:
An article comprising a polyurethane composition and an array of fibers wherein said array of fibers are embedded in said polyurethane composition such that a portion of said fibers extends beyond an internal surface of said molded article and an external surface of said molded article.
Abstract:
Mould (16, 36) for manufacturing products (1) made of composite materials, which comprises at least one functional portion (24, 41) made of a composite material joined to at least one interface (16a, 36a) made of a composite material which projects at least partially around the functional portion (24, 41), said mould (16, 36) being provided with one or more mechanic fastening devices (20, 34, 37, 48, 55) for the coupling with at least another mould (16, 36) and being made up of a plurality of layers (17, 18, 19, 21, 22) of fibers, in particular carbon fibers, pre-impregnated with a resin. The present invention also relates to a master and a process which can be employed for manufacturing this mould.
Abstract:
Methods of detecting and reducing error of athletic sensor readouts are disclosed. Methods relate to receiving properties, such as an athlete's body mass index and a physiological property, such as heart rate. Based on a body mass index or other parameter being outside a range, selecting a protocol, such as a heart rate measurement protocol. In further embodiments, a heart rate measurement protocol may be augmented.
Abstract:
A band includes a tubular body configured to be worn on a user's body and a pocket supported by the tubular body, where the pocket defines a cavity and has an access opening providing access to the cavity, and where the pocket is configured to removably receive an electronic module in the cavity through the access opening. An input device is connected to the tubular body and has a port exposed to the cavity of the band, where the port is configured for removable connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity. The input device may include a button configured to receive user input and a wireless transmitter to transmit a signal to an external device based on the user input. The input device may also include a haptic feedback mechanism for communicating haptic signals to the user.
Abstract:
A continuous fabric for use in forming a repair liner for reinforcing a pipe. The fabric includes a top layer and one or more bottom layers. The width of the top layer is less than the width of the continuous fabric and the density of the top layer is less than the density of at least one of the at least one or more bottom layers. The top layer may serve as a guide for winding the fabric in an overlapping pattern about a mandrel so that the essentially only the top layer is visible in the fabric winding.
Abstract:
Bei einem Verfahren zum Herstellen eines textilen Bekleidungsstücks mit wenigstens einer mit Protektorelementen belegten Schürfschutzzone sind folgende Schritte vorgesehen: 1) Bereitstellen einer textilen Trägerschicht (1), die dehnbar ist und die in Form eines beidseitigen offenen Schlauches (1) bereitgestellt wird, in den vor dem Auftragen des Beschichtungsmaterials (5) ein Stützelement (2) eingeführt wird, durch welches der Schlauch (1) vorgedehnt und in den vorgesehenen Schürfschutzzonen faltenfrei aufgespannt wird. 2) Bereitstellen eines pastösen, aushärtbaren Beschichtungsmaterials (5); 3) Auftragen einer Vielzahl an Portionen des Beschichtungsmaterials (5) auf eine Oberfläche der Trägerschicht zur Bildung der Protektorelemente wobei die Portionen des Beschichtungsmaterials (5) derart auf der Oberfläche angeordnet werden, dass die Portionen nicht überlappen, und nur ein Teil der Oberfläche der Trägerschicht durch das Beschichtungsmaterial (5) bedeckt ist. Dazu wird eine metallische Formplatte (10, 20) verwendet wird, die eine Vielzahl von konkaven Formkavitäten (11, 21) zur Ausbildung der Protektorelemente (101) enthält, die mit der pastösen Beschichtungsmasse (5) gefüllt werden und die mit der mit den Öffnungen auf den mit der Stützplatte (2) gestützten Schlauch (1) aufgelegt wird. 4) Aushärten des Beschichtungsmaterials (5) unter Temperaturanwendung zur Ausbildung einer Vielzahl von harten Protektorelementen auf der Trägerschicht.