Environmentally responsive fibers and garments
US10383375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/444
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a dynamic fiber/yarn capable of changing in response to external stimuli. The fiber/yarn in accordance with the present invention undergoes a radial symmetric change. The fiber/yarn in accordance with the present invention may be heat sensitive, moisture sensitive, magnetic field sensitive, electromagnetic field sensitive, etc.
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