18191424. Fabric Items Having Strands With Inner and Outer Layers simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Fabric Items Having Strands With Inner and Outer Layers
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kristen L. Cretella of San Francisco CA (US)
Seul Bi Kim of San Mateo CA (US)
Fabric Items Having Strands With Inner and Outer Layers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18191424 titled 'Fabric Items Having Strands With Inner and Outer Layers
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fabric-based item made from intertwined strands of material. These strands have different layers, with interior layers surrounded by exterior layers. The interior layers have different properties such as conductivity, adhesiveness, magnetic properties, colors, and reflectivities. The strands can be selectively etched to expose portions of the interior layers, allowing their properties to be visible and/or exposed. This modification can change the appearance or functionality of the fabric in the exposed regions. Other strands or external equipment can be attached to the exposed interior layers. Adjacent strands in a layer can have adjoining exposed portions to modify the properties of a specific region of the fabric.
- Fabric-based item made from intertwined strands of material
- Strands have interior layers surrounded by exterior layers
- Interior layers have different properties than exterior layers
- Strands can be selectively etched to expose portions of the interior layers
- Exposed regions modify the appearance or functionality of the fabric
- Other strands or external equipment can be attached to the exposed interior layers
- Adjacent strands in a layer can have adjoining exposed portions to modify properties of a specific region
Potential Applications
- Textiles with customizable patterns or designs
- Smart fabrics with integrated electronic components
- Wearable technology with hidden or exposed functionalities
- Decorative fabrics with unique visual effects
Problems Solved
- Limited customization options in traditional fabrics
- Difficulty in integrating electronic components into textiles
- Lack of versatility in fabric functionality
- Limited options for visually appealing and unique fabrics
Benefits
- Increased customization and personalization of fabrics
- Enhanced functionality and versatility in fabric applications
- Integration of electronic components into textiles
- Creation of visually stunning and unique fabric designs
Original Abstract Submitted
A fabric-based item may include fabric formed from intertwined strands of material. The strands of material may include interior layers and exterior layers that surround the interior layers. The interior layers may have different properties from the exterior layers, such as different conductivities, adhesiveness, magnetic properties, colors, reflectivities, as examples. The strands of material may be selectively etched to expose portions of the interior layers. In this way, the properties of the interior layers may be visible and/or exposed, and the strands may have a modified appearance or functionality in the exposed regions. Other strands or external equipment may be coupled to the interior layers within the exposed regions. Adjacent strands in a layer of fabric may have adjoining exposed portions to modify the properties of a region of the layer of fabric.
