View source for Nike, Inc. (20240277112). FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS simplified abstract

=FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Nike, Inc.|Nike, Inc.]]


[[Category:Nike, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Bhupesh Dua of Portland OR (US)|Bhupesh Dua of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Bhupesh Dua of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Pamela S. Greene of Portland OR (US)|Pamela S. Greene of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Pamela S. Greene of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Bruce J. Kilgore of Lake Oswego OR (US)|Bruce J. Kilgore of Lake Oswego OR (US)]][[Category:Bruce J. Kilgore of Lake Oswego OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Thomas J. Rushbrook of Portland OR (US)|Thomas J. Rushbrook of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Thomas J. Rushbrook of Portland OR (US)]]

==FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240277112 titled 'FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS

The abstract describes a fiber-bound engineered material that creates non-uniformity through entanglement of fibers, allowing for mechanical connection without adhesives or interlacing.

* Fiber layer entangled with additional fibers to create non-uniform material
* Lack of uniformity achieved through manipulation of fibers and/or fiber binding with a scrim
* Mechanical connection provided by entangled fibers without supplemental adhesives
* Variations in fibers and inclusion of scrim materials allow for intended characteristics at specific locations
* Entanglement allows fibers to bind without additional connections or adhesives

Potential Applications:
- Manufacturing of composite materials
- Aerospace industry for lightweight structures
- Automotive industry for impact-resistant components

Problems Solved:
- Eliminates the need for adhesives in fiber-bound materials
- Allows for customization of material characteristics at specific locations

Benefits:
- Enhanced structural integrity
- Reduced manufacturing costs
- Increased design flexibility

Commercial Applications:
- Production of sports equipment
- Construction of architectural elements
- Development of medical devices

Questions about Fiber-Bound Engineered Material:
1. How does the entanglement of fibers in this material differ from traditional adhesive bonding methods?
   - The entanglement of fibers provides mechanical connection without the need for adhesives, offering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.
2. What industries could benefit the most from the use of this non-uniform engineered material?
   - Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction could benefit from the lightweight yet durable properties of this material.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. a fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. the lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. the fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. this entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom).



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