Thuy Ai Pham

US Patent:

20070003759, Jan 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/171900

Inventors:

Thuy Pham - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

D02G 3/00

US Classification:

428364000

Abstract:

Filamentous bodies which are longitudinally extended and other film-like constructions are made by combining liquid siliceous precursors with air and extruding them. Distinct types or grades of fibers, strands, and other film-like constructions are produced which have a multiplicity of useful applications and indications for use owing to their inherent memory, compactability, tensile strength and density. Processes for making the novel enhanced filamentous bodies and products by the same can be optimized for uses ranging from safe and effective (“leak-free”) prosthetics to cushions, inserts, membranes, in a plurality of fields from consumer electronics to medical devices, and athletic or orthopedic shoe inserts.