Nike, Inc. (20240277112). FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS simplified abstract
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FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING ZONAL SCRIMS
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Inventor(s)
Bhupesh Dua of Portland OR (US)
Pamela S. Greene of Portland OR (US)
Bruce J. Kilgore of Lake Oswego OR (US)
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).
