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Fabric that passes colonnaded light

US11168413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2018
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0005
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing fabric that passes colonnaded light is described herein. The method includes weaving a first yarn and a second yarn to create a woven fabric and weaving a light emitting yarn through the woven fabric, wherein the light emitting yarn creates a plurality of loops of light emitting yarn on at least one side of the woven fabric. The method also includes finishing the woven fabric to create columns of light emitting yarn throughout the fabric by removing the plurality of loops.

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