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US 2010/0112282 A1Published application
Fiber for producing three-dimensional, self-interlacing composites
OwnerW. Thomas Mc Clellaninventor
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Abstract
A fiber includes a base having a surface to be impacted by a fluid wave for propelling the fiber forward and a body having a trailing end connected to the base, a leading free end, and a spiral shape causing the fluid wave to rotate the fiber. A locking system causes the fiber to engage and hold at least one other fiber being propelled and rotated by the fluid wave.
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A fiber, comprising:
- a base having a surface to be impacted by a fluid wave for propelling the fiber forward;
- a body having a trailing end connected to said base, a leading free end, and a spiral shape causing the fluid wave to rotate the fiber;
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- a locking system causing the fiber to engage and hold at least one other fiber being propelled and rotated by the fluid wave.
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