18462649. ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
Contents
- 1 ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology compare to existing electrospinning methods in terms of nanofiber production efficiency?
- 1.11 What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on an industrial scale?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kanta Sugimoto of Yokohama (JP)
Kenichi Ooshiro of Yokohama (JP)
ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462649 titled 'ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSPINNING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The electrospinning apparatus described in the patent application includes a transfer unit, a spinning head, and an air ejection unit. The spinning head ejects a material liquid towards the transfer unit from a first direction, while the air ejection unit forms an air flow that flows across the transfer unit towards an area located on the opposite side in a second direction.
- Transfer unit transfers a transfer target along a transfer direction.
- Spinning head ejects material liquid towards the transfer unit from a first direction.
- Air ejection unit forms an air flow that flows across the transfer unit towards an area located on the opposite side in a second direction.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be used in the production of nanofibers for various applications such as filtration, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of controlling the direction of material liquid ejection in electrospinning processes, leading to more precise and efficient nanofiber production.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved control over nanofiber production, increased efficiency, and the ability to create nanofibers with specific properties for different applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include the manufacturing of filtration membranes, medical textiles, and advanced wound dressings.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art in the field of electrospinning technology is the use of different nozzle designs to control the direction of material liquid ejection. However, the specific combination of a transfer unit, spinning head, and air ejection unit as described in this patent application may be a novel approach to improving electrospinning processes.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing electrospinning methods in terms of nanofiber production efficiency?
The patent application does not provide a direct comparison with existing electrospinning methods in terms of nanofiber production efficiency. Further research or testing may be needed to evaluate the performance of this technology in comparison to traditional electrospinning techniques.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on an industrial scale?
The patent application does not address potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on an industrial scale. Factors such as scalability, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes could be important considerations that need to be explored further.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment, an electrospinning apparatus includes a transfer unit, a spinning head and an air ejection unit. In the transfer unit, a transfer target is transferred along a transfer direction, and a spinning head is capable of ejecting a material liquid toward the transfer unit from a first direction, which intersects the transfer direction. The air ejection unit forms an air flow that flows across the transfer unit toward an area located on an opposite side across the transfer unit in a second direction, which intersects both the transfer direction and the first direction, by ejecting air against the transfer unit from one side of the second direction.
