Yarns of shape memory polymers and uses thereof
OwnerMichaela Rose Andrews, Julianna Abel +1inventors
InventorsMichaela Rose Andrews, Julianna Abel, Susan Mantell
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Abstract
This document relates to devices and methods for making and using shape memory polymer yarns. For example. this document relates to devices and methods for programming a deformed shape memory polymer yarn to return to an original shape and/or exert a force under certain conditions.
Claims36
A yarn comprising a plurality of monofilaments, wherein at least one monofilament comprises a shape memory polymer, and wherein the yarn is configured to generate a predetermined force (e.g., a predetermined compressive force), generate a predetermined strain, or generate a combination of force and strain.
A method comprising:
- spinning a plurality of monofilaments to provide an initial yarn configured to generate a predetermined force (e.g., a predetermined compressive force), wherein at least one monofilament comprises a shape memory polymer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.