The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Gao, Shi
Abstract
Provided herein is a method of separating spandex from textile blends using biosolvents. The recovered material is of high purity while the chemical structure and molecular weight remain substantially unaffected by the treatment.
B01J 20/24 - Naturally occurring macromolecular compounds, e.g. humic acids or their derivatives
C08B 15/06 - Derivatives containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, or sulfur containing nitrogen
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Wong, Yiu Sing
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods for producing functional regenerated cellulose composite fibers and products thereof. The methods can be conducted with the use of recycled and/or virgin cellulose powder.
D01F 2/02 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof from solutions of cellulose in acids, bases, or salts
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Hok Chung
Fung, Sai Lung
Lam, Un Teng
Chan, Lap Hung
Yu, Lee Ying
Abstract
A method for decolorizing a dyed textile comprising a synthetic fiber and a disperse dye, the method includes contacting the dyed textile with a super critical fluid thereby extracting at least a portion of the disperse dye from the textile into the super critical fluid and forming an at least partially decolorized textile.
D06P 1/94 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in solvents which are in the supercritical state
D06P 1/16 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dispersed, e.g. acetate, dyestuffs
D06P 3/36 - Material containing ester groups using dispersed dyestuffs
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Method and Integrated System for Non-aqueous Solvent Medium (NASM) Dyeing of Multiple Forms of Synthetic, Natural and Blended Textiles
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex Hok Chung
Leung, John Kin Ming
Chan, Jason Lap Hung
Yu, Wendy Lee Ying
Abstract
A method and an integrated system for dyeing synthetic, natural, and blended textiles in the form of fabrics, yarns, and garments are provided. The integrated system includes a first pressurizing pump for pressurizing liquefied CO2 to supercritical CO2 (Sc—CO2); a second pressurizing pump for pressurizing CO2 to liquefied CO2; a liquefied CO2 storage vessel for storing the liquefied CO2 and the separated liquefied CO2 from the one or more cyclone separators; a heater for heating the Sc—CO2; a dyestuff vessel for mixing a dyestuff and the Sc—CO2 to obtain Sc—CO2-mixed dyestuff; a dyeing vessel for dyeing the textile by circulating the Sc—CO2 and the Sc—CO2-mixed dyestuff between the dyeing vessel and the dyestuff vessel; and one or more cyclone separators for removing the dyestuff from the Sc—CO2-mixed dyestuff to obtain separated liquefied CO2.
D06P 1/94 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in solvents which are in the supercritical state
D06B 9/02 - Solvent-treatment of textile materials solvent-dyeing
D06B 23/20 - Arrangements of apparatus for treating processing-liquids, -gases or -vapours, e.g. purification, filtration or distillation
D06P 5/00 - Other features in dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form
D06P 1/16 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dispersed, e.g. acetate, dyestuffs
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CELLULOSIC SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER FROM POST-CONSUMER TEXTILE WASTE
C08J 11/14 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with steam or water
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Xiong, Ying
Zhou, Jinyun
Liu, Shirui
Tse, Chad Cheuk-Wa
Hu, Xiuyuan
Abstract
Disclosed is a pair of medical compression stocking, each comprising a body, an auxiliary pressure part and a present sensing part. The body is formed by means of knitting knitted yarns and inlay yarns. The auxiliary pressure part is integrated with the body, is located at an ankle of a lower limb of each medical compression stocking, and can be in contact with an ankle of a wearer. The pressure sensing part comprises a conducting part and a signal receiving part, wherein the conducting part is integrated with the body and is used for sensing pressure at a corresponding part of the medical compression stocking; and the signal receiving part can receive a signal from the conducting part, and same determines the value of the pressure from the corresponding part according to the signal.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Yao, Gloria Lei
Leung, John Kin-Ming
Ngan, Erika Kit-Shan
Leung, Ryan Sai-Yuk
Ho, Siu-Cheung
Ru, Lv
Chan, Hing-Leung
Chi, Jasmine Li
Cheng, Yammy Yan-Yi
Ho, Christopher Wui-Ka
Lee, Venus Hoi-Yan
Li, Cathy Hiu-Ching
Abstract
An evaluation system including a hardware system for collecting real-time data for evaluating sleeping comfort performance of a bedding system is disclosed. The hardware system includes a thermal and moisture comfort measurement system, a thermal and moisture comfort control system, a biomechanical comfort control system, and a biomechanical comfort measurement system. The evaluation system also includes a computational system having a processor and a tactile database, and a portable device. The computational system is configured to receive and process the real-time data from the hardware system, and is communicatively connected to the portable device for transmitting real-time data for evaluating the bedding system and adjusting the hardware system. A mobile application executable on the portable device is configured to collect subjective opinion of the sleeper using questionnaires, and the processor is configured to perform combined analysis of the subjective opinion and the real-time data of the bedding system.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Zhang, Hanrong
Chan, Ho Man
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods for producing water repellent textile substrates and products thereof. The methods can be conducted without the use of perfluorocarbons.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Li, Li
Yan, Feng
Tao, Yifei
Yang, Chenxiao
Abstract
An application of a profiled fiber in an infrared radiation material and a textile, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the profiled fiber is polygonal, trefoil, quatrefoil, cross-shaped, double-cross shaped, I-shaped, epsilon-shaped, C-shaped, V-shaped, or hollow. The profiled fiber can be directly used as an infrared material having a high property and has a stable and persistent infrared function without adding an infrared additive.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Yang, Xingxing
Zhang, Ziheng
Li, Jun
Liu, Shirui
Ma, Linlin
Fei, Bin
Leung, Hang Mei
Abstract
Provided is a bio-based material having an antibacterial effect, comprising a polymer represented by a formula (1) or a mixture of the polymer represented by the formula (1) and polyethylene glycol as an antibacterial active ingredient. The use of the bio-based material is also mentioned. The antibacterial bio-based material has excellent, stable and long-lasting antibacterial activity, and has remarkable antibacterial effects against various bacteria and fungi. The antibacterial bio-based material also has excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, is derived from bio-based products produced by microbial fermentation, has high safety and is suitable for industrial production and large-scale use.
Provided is a bio-based material having an antibacterial effect, comprising a polymer represented by a formula (1) or a mixture of the polymer represented by the formula (1) and polyethylene glycol as an antibacterial active ingredient. The use of the bio-based material is also mentioned. The antibacterial bio-based material has excellent, stable and long-lasting antibacterial activity, and has remarkable antibacterial effects against various bacteria and fungi. The antibacterial bio-based material also has excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, is derived from bio-based products produced by microbial fermentation, has high safety and is suitable for industrial production and large-scale use.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
C08G 63/06 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids
A61L 31/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
C07C 69/675 - Esters of carboxylic acids having esterified carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and having any of the groups OH, O-metal, —CHO, keto, ether, acyloxy, groups, groups, or in the acid moiety of saturated acids of saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A61L 26/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, liquid bandages
A61L 27/18 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61L 27/54 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
A61L 24/04 - Surgical adhesives or cementsAdhesives for colostomy devices containing macromolecular materials
A61L 24/00 - Surgical adhesives or cementsAdhesives for colostomy devices
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Method and system for estimating ecological influence of textile fabric production
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Abstract
A method, system and computer-readable storage medium for estimating an ecological impact of textile fabric production are provided. The ecological impact comprises a natural environmental impact. The method comprises: inputting composition of a textile fabric and a name of region where one or more steps of the textile fabric production are implemented; calling corresponding data from a database according to the input composition and the input name of region; and obtaining a score of the natural environment impact for the one or more steps of the textile fabric production according to a predetermined first operational rule and the data.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Hui, Yeung Yu
Huang, Xinxin
Hui, Yue Kit
Chen, Colin Xin
Lai, Derek
Abstract
Disclosed are an electrochromic element, device, and product, and a manufacturing method therefor. The electrochromic device (7) comprises: an electrochromic yarn (6), an ion storage yarn (18), and a power source (8), wherein the electrochromic yarn (6) contains a first flexible conductive yarn (5) and an electrochromic layer (4) coated on a surface layer of the first flexible conductive yarn (5); the ion storage yarn (18) contains a second flexible conductive yarn (1) and an ion storage layer (17) coated on a surface layer of the second flexible conductive yarn (1); and the first flexible conductive yarn (5) is electrically connected to a negative electrode of the power source (8), and the second flexible conductive yarn (1) is electrically connected to a positive electrode of the power source (8). The electrochromic device (7) can achieve a clear color development effect and make an electrochromic material have a good fastness. The preparation method is simple to operate and easily realizes industrial batch production.
G02F 1/157 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. reflectors or illuminating devices
G02F 1/1516 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material comprising organic material
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
G02F 1/1523 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material comprising inorganic material
G02F 1/163 - Operation of electrochromic cells, e.g. electrodeposition cellsCircuit arrangements therefor
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiao-Ming
Yang, Bao
Wang, Xi
Liu, Su
Guo, Xia
Liu, Shi-Rui
Abstract
Disclosed are an intelligent bionic human body part model detection device and a method for manufacturing same. The device comprises: a bionic human body part model (1); and multiple optical fiber grating sensing units (5) which are integrated on an optical fibre and arranged at multiple pre-determined positions of the bionic human body part model (1). The device can improve the accuracy of the detection of pressure applied to the intelligent bionic human body part model.
G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Liu, Yang
Cheuk, Kevin
Chan, Alex
Abstract
A method for separating and recycling a waste polyester-cotton textile by a hydrothermal reaction catalyzed by an organic acid, comprising the following steps: dividing a waste polyester-cotton textile into fragments and dispersing in an aqueous solution system of the organic acid catalyst to obtain a mixed system; in a high-pressure reactor, heating the mixed system to 110˜180° C. so that cotton fibers in the waste polyester-cotton textile undergo a degradation reaction for 0.5˜3 h to obtain a mixture; and filtering the mixture by a sieve, washing to obtain a polyester fiber aggregate, and then filtering the remaining portion by a filtration membrane in vacuum so as to obtain cotton fiber fragments after washing. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide advantages for the separation, recycling and reuse of waste polyester-cotton textiles. For example, the catalyst used during processing is derived from nature and is biodegradable.
C08J 11/26 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing carboxylic acid groups, their anhydrides or esters
B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials
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Metallic textiles for flexible wearable lithium ion batteries
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Zheng, Zijian
Wang, Dongrui
Abstract
This disclosure provides a method for preparing a current collector. The method includes: (1) anchoring vinyl groups onto the surface of textiles through the silanization between hydroxyl groups and coupling agents; (2) synthesizing polyelectrolyte brushes through in-situ radical polymerization; and (3) obtaining catalyst ions on the polyelectrolyte brushes through ion-exchange and obtaining metal-coated layers through subsequent electroless deposition). The current collector according to the present disclosure has high electrical conductivity and excellent mechanical flexibility, and thus the lithium ion battery including the same is suitable for portable and wearable electronic devices.
H01M 4/74 - Meshes or woven materialExpanded metal
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Wong, Wai Keung
Abstract
Disclosed are a method and system for automatic detection of a fabric defect. The method comprises: preprocessing a region of a fabric to be detected during a fabric transmission process by a noise removing device to eliminate noise interference during a detection process; triggering a camera to perform image acquisition on the fabric to be detected according to rotation information of a motor of a roller of a cloth inspection machine; and automatically identifying a defect on the fabric to be detected based on an acquisition image.
G01N 21/898 - Irregularities in textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. textiles, wood
H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
Orthopedic articles, namely, prostheses, orthoses, orthopedic belts, braces, orthopedic footwear, soles, support bandages, padding for orthopedic casts, stumps and sockets and splints, liner for orthopedic use, orthopedic seating, orthopedic cushions, elastic bandages for use in orthopedic treatment, orthopedic support bandages for joints, orthopedic bandages for knee support; therapeutic elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; therapeutic calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics Yarns and threads, namely, spun thread and yarn; twisted yarns; sewing thread and yarn Clothing, namely, shirts; pants; socks; gloves; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves
Orthopedic articles, namely, prostheses, orthoses, orthopedic belts, braces, orthopedic footwear, soles, support bandages, padding for orthopedic casts, stumps and sockets and splints, liner for orthopedic use, orthopedic seating, orthopedic cushions, elastic bandages for use in orthopedic treatment, orthopedic support bandages for joints, orthopedic bandages for knee support; therapeutic elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; therapeutic calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics Yarns and threads, namely, spun thread and yarn; twisted yarns; sewing thread and yarn Clothing, namely, shirts; pants; socks; gloves; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves
Orthopedic articles, namely, prostheses, orthoses, orthopedic belts, braces, orthopedic footwear, soles, support bandages, padding for orthopedic casts, stumps and sockets and splints, liner for orthopedic use, orthopedic seating, orthopedic cushions, elastic bandages for use in orthopedic treatment, orthopedic support bandages for joints, orthopedic bandages for knee support; therapeutic elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; therapeutic calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics Yarns and threads, namely, spun thread and yarn; twisted yarns; sewing thread and yarn Clothing, namely, shirts; pants; socks; gloves; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves
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Functional curtain fabric with anhydrous coating layer and method for manufacturing same
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Jiang, Shou-Xiang Kinor
Xu, Jiangtao
Miao, Dagang
Yan, Yishu
Peng, Qingxin
Abstract
Disclosed is a functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer. The functional curtain fabric is manufactured by method comprising step S1, preprocessing a fabric substrate; step S2, placing the preprocessed fabric substrate in step S1 into vacuum chamber of magnetron sputtering machine for coating: sputtering a metal onto the fabric substrate by using magnetron sputtering technology, so as to form a nano-metal film on the fabric substrate; and step S3, performing anti-oxidation treatment on the fabric substrate covered with the nano-metal film. The functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer can serve as an effective heat shield against exterior sunlight while having good light transmission. In addition, the functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer has good antimicrobial properties due to use of a metal coating of silver and titanium, and also has a degree of water resistance due to the nano-metal layer of silver and titanium.
Orthopedic articles; elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics. Yarns and threads, including spun thread and yarn, twisted yarns and sewing thread and yarn. Clothing; shirts; pants; socks; gloves; caps; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves.
Orthopedic articles; elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics. Yarns and threads, including spun thread and yarn, twisted yarns and sewing thread and yarn. Clothing; shirts; pants; socks; gloves; caps; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves.
Orthopedic articles; elbow, wrist, and knee bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; gloves for medical purposes; therapeutic wrist wraps for medical purposes; calf, arm, waist, and ankle bands for pain relief and improvement of circulation; socks for diabetics. Yarns and threads, including spun thread and yarn, twisted yarns and sewing thread and yarn. Clothing; shirts; pants; socks; gloves; caps; headwear; neck gaiters; shorts; under garments; leggings; camisoles; headbands; bandanas; scarves.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
24 - Textiles and textile goods
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Cleaning cloths impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for hygiene purposes; Bandages for dressings; Materials for dressings, plasters; Pads, swabs and tampons, all impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment; Sanitary towels; Cotton wool for medical use; Disinfectants. Protective masks; Filters for respiratory masks; Dust masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air; Protective eyewear; Chemical protective suits; Lenses for protective masks; Non-medical infrared thermometers. Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Respirator; Therapeutic facial masks; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical apparatus and instruments; Sterilized medical devices; Gloves for medical purposes; Surgical drapes; Surgical apparatus and instruments. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Fabrics for textile use; Mixed fiber fabrics; Waterproof fabric; Textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Textile fabric impregnated with an antimicrobial treatment for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear; Filtering materials of textile; Water-repellent textile fabric for manufacturing facial masks, clothing, gloves and headgear. Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Sales promotion for others; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Marketing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Import-export agency services; Publicity; Professional business consultancy; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services.
31.
Micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity system and method for evaluating heat and humidity comfort level of textiles
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Lin, Siyu
Abstract
A micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity system evaluates heat and humidity comfort level of textiles. The system includes a bed-shaped partitioned platform having one or more non-temperature and humidity-controllable sections and one or more temperature and humidity controllable sections. One or more temperature and humidity control machine is in communication with the one or more temperature and humidity control sections for supplying air with a pre-set temperature and humidity. A central controller electrically is connected to the one or more temperature and humidity control machines. The micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity system can perform partitioned control on the temperature and humidity in a micro-environment during sleep, and is used for studying the influence of the temperature and humidity on the comfort level of different regions of a subject.
F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Wang, Yongli
Lin, Siyu
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a method for reducing the inhalation of microorganisms, a washable mask for reducing the inhalation of microorganisms, applications of the mask and a method for manufacturing the same. The method for reducing the inhalation of microorganisms includes the steps of: providing a mask with a breathing zone, the breathing zone being used for covering a breathing part of a user; arranging two or more magnets around the breathing zone of the mask, the magnets generating a three-dimensional magnetic field, so as to change the moving trajectories of charged microorganisms in gas to be inhaled thereby increasing the probability of the microorganisms being captured by the filtering material.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Hu, Yunzi
Lin, Carol Sze Ki
Leu, Shao-Yuan
Jing, Houde
Yeung, Chi Shun
Abstract
Disclosed are methods for processing cotton containing textile waste that include alkaline pretreatment at freezing temperatures and a regeneration process. The method enhances cellulose digestion of the cotton to glucose and produces a solution containing glucose. In some aspects of the disclosed methods, the conversion yield of cotton to glucose can be as high as 80% or even 90%.
C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
C08J 11/08 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions using selective solvents for polymer components
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Xin, John Haozhong
Shen, Hui-Liang
Ge, Quan-Geng
Abstract
The present invention provides a multispectral color imaging device, an automatic calibration method based on a reference reflective surface, and a method for eliminating background signals. A multispectral color imaging device including a light house module comprising a light source and a light intensity collection device surrounding the light source; an integrating sphere module including an integrating sphere, a light inlet on one side of the integrating sphere, a light outlet on the top of the integrating sphere, a sample holder gateway on the other side of the integrating sphere and a sample holder having access to the interior of the integrating sphere; and a filter wheel module including a camera, a filter wheel below the camera, and a lens below the filter wheel. The device and calibration methods of the present invention together improve the accuracy and stability of the measurement.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Xin, John Haozhong
Shen, Hui-Liang
Ge, Quan-Geng
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a method and a computer-readable storage medium for color quality assessment of a batch-sample image based on multispectral imaging. The method comprises: selecting an operation area on a reference image and locating a corresponding operation area on a batch-sample image, wherein the reference image is used for color comparison with the batch-sample image to determine whether the batch-sample image satisfies a pass requirement; generating and comparing the color-information items obtained from the reference image and from the batch-sample image respectively and determine whether the batch-sample image satisfies the pass requirement based on one or more thresholds. This method can be applied to automatically and precisely assess the quality of mixed-color fabrics in textile industry, which is more objective, reliable, and cost-effective, as compared to conventional methods for color quality assessment.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Wang, Jingping
Luo, Xue
Yang, Chenxiao
Li, Li
Abstract
Provided is a rubber for a textile roller and a preparation method therefor. The main material of the rubber for a textile roller is a nitrile butadiene rubber, added with conductive powder and conductive bands to form a net-node structure in the nitrile butadiene rubber by means of a mixing process, so that the rubber for a textile roller has a high electric conductivity, can timely export static electricity, and has good mechanical performance suitable for a textile roller, applicable in components of a spinning frame, a roving frame, a drawing frame and other textile machines.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Waste management and recycling machines, namely, machines for separating recyclable materials; textile scutching machines, tentering machines; yarn spinning machines, knitting machines, automatic looms Recycling of clothing; recycling of clothing to obtain materials for making synthetic fibers; recycling of valuable materials; recycling of waste materials; information, advice and consultancy relating to recycling of clothing, valuable materials, and waste materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Waste management and recycling machines, namely, machines for separating recyclable materials; textile scutching machines, tentering machines machines; yarn spinning machines, knitting machines, automatic looms Recycling of clothing; recycling of clothing to obtain materials for making synthetic fibers; recycling of valuable materials; recycling of waste materials; information, advice and consultancy relating to [ the aforesaid services ] * recycling of clothing, valuable materials, and waste materials *
39.
Method for synthesizing lactide by means of catalysis of lactid acid
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Hu, Yunzi
Lin, Carol Sze Ki
Daoud, Walid
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for the catalytic synthesis of lactide from lactic acid. The method relates to the synthesis of lactide from lactic acid under the catalysis of a zinc oxide nanoparticle aqueous dispersion as a catalyst. The present invention has four technical characteristics: I. the zinc oxide nanoparticle aqueous dispersion catalyst has a sufficient surface area, and the size of nanoparticles is merely 30-40 nm, providing a sufficient contact area between the substrate (lactic acid) and the catalyst; II. the new catalyst has a milder catalytic effect on polymerization, allowing the molecular weight distribution of a prepolymer within a range of 400-1500 g/mol, which is advantageous for depolymerization to proceed; III. the new catalyst is stable, thus avoiding oxidation or carbonization in a high temperature reaction; and IV. the new catalyst has a low toxicity and a small threat to human health.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Keh, Yee Man Edwin
Abstract
The present invention relates to a reactive dye bath and a dyeing process for textiles. The reactive dye bath for textiles comprises an organic solvent, an aqueous dye solution, a surfactant and a co-surfactant. The reactive dye bath or the dyeing process of the present invention allows for full up-take of the dye without subjecting the textiles to any special pre-treatment and without the addition of a salt for accelerating dyeing, so as to obtain dyed textiles with a higher dyeing depth, uniformity and fastness.
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06P 1/38 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes
D06P 3/66 - Natural or regenerated cellulose using reactive dyes
D06P 1/90 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in organic solvents or aqueous emulsions thereof
D06P 1/92 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in organic solvents or aqueous emulsions thereof in organic solvents
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Li, Yi
Lin, Yinglei
Sun, Shu
Han, Xiao
Zhou, Jinyun
Cao, Xuyong
Guo, Yueping
Jiao, Jiao
Lv, Ru
Ye, Qing
Abstract
A leg-protecting apparatus is arranged in close contact with a body surface of a wearer to cover a thigh, a knee, and a calf of the wearer, including a biomechanically protecting strap arranged to correspond with structural locations and paths of tendons and ligaments of the knee and muscles proximal thereto during an exercise process. The strap comprises a cruciate ligament protecting strap, a patellar tendon protecting strap, a thigh muscle group protecting strap, and a calf muscle group protecting strap. Elastic moduli of the cruciate ligament protecting strap and the patellar tendon protecting strap has a step-change upon a change in a fabric tensile ratio caused by the knee bending of the wearer, wherein the step-change occurs after an initial low tensile modulus stage, during a tensile sudden-change stage, and before a high tensile modulus stage transitioning between the stages as knee angle decreases.
A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
A63B 71/12 - Body-protectors for players or sportsmen for the body or the legs
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (China)
Inventor
Shang, Songmin
Hu, Enling
Tao, Xiao-Ming
Abstract
This invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst for catalyzing the degradation of organic pollutants in printing and dyeing wastewater by ozone, wherein the catalyst comprises a porous carbon material as a substrate and metal oxide nanoparticles deposited on the surface of the substrate. The method comprises the steps of: allowing a mixture of resorcinol, formaldehyde, trimethylhexadecyl ammonium bromide, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and deionized water to react to form cured product, which is then calcinated and carbonized at high temperature to produce the porous carbon material; impregnating the resulting porous carbon material with nitrate solution, drying the porous carbon material, and calcinating it at high temperature, wherein the absorbed nitrate is decomposed into metal oxide and embedded into the porous carbon material. Depending on the requirement of applications, the raw material for preparation of the catalyst of the present invention can be pulverized to screen out the appropriate particle size to fit into practical engineering applications. With the optimization of catalytic oxidation process, the catalyst can be used to promote the rapid degradation of organic matter in printing and dyeing wastewater by ozonation, and the percentage of degradation can be greatly improved. As a result, indicators of wastewater, including the chromaticity and COD, can be significantly reduced.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Zeng, Wei
Yuan, Yu
Abstract
The present application relates to a hernia mesh and its preparation method. A preparation method of hernia mesh comprises selecting and adding a first material particle into a filler tube attached to a 3D printer, and making an external pressure pipe connected; heating the filler tube to a first temperature, and maintaining for a first preset time to remove moisture contained in the first material particle; continuously heating the filler tube to a second temperature, and maintaining for a second preset time to completely melt the first material particle; continuously heating filler tube to a third temperature, and using a designed hernia mesh 3D print file to prepare the hernia mesh by the 3D printer. The hernia mesh prepared has controllable pore size, biocompatibility, tensile strength, and elasticity; the preparation process is convenient and quick, reducing the cost; the patient's foreign body sensation and discomfort can be reduced.
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61L 31/06 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
A61L 27/36 - Materials for prostheses or for coating prostheses containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof
44.
Bio-based degradable knitted fabric with antibacterial effect
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Liu, Shirui
Liang, Lijuan
Huang, Xinxin
Abstract
A biodegradable antibacterial knitted fabric, a cross section of the knitted fabric includes a front side of cross section made of wool short fiber yarns, an intermediate connection layer of cross section capable of transferring moisture and a rear side of cross section made of antibacterial filaments; the intermediate connection layer of cross section is made of filament yarns having a special shape capable of being inserted into the front side of cross section and the rear side of cross section so that the front side of cross section is connected with the rear side of cross section. The biodegradable antibacterial knitted fabric proposed by the present application has a long time significant antibacterial effect by adopting a cross section structure with three layers and antibacterial material, and does not contain any antimicrobials and metal ions, and has the advantages of low cost, easy manufacturing and long lasting antibacterial effect.
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
D04B 21/12 - Open-work fabrics characterised by thread material
D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
D01F 6/84 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from copolycondensation products from copolyesters
D02G 3/22 - Yarns or threads characterised by constructional features
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
45.
Process for manufacturing fabric pressure sensor and tool for manufacturing fabric pressure sensor
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Hua, Tao
Wang, Yangyong
Li, Qiao
Chow, Yee Kwan
Abstract
A process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises cutting a sensing fabric to a pre-determined size, connecting a flexible electric wire with a wire of the sensing fabric by sewing, fixing the sensing fabric by means of a clamping positioner at a pre-determined tension, bonding a lower conversion layer with the sensing fabric by means of a lower conversion layer positioning box, bonding an adjustable column with the sensing fabric by means of an upper conversion layer positioning box, and bonding the upper conversion layer with the adjustable column by means of the upper conversion layer positioning box. A tool for manufacturing the sensor comprises an electrical property measuring device, a wire connecting tool, and a sensor structural component assembling tool. The present invention provides an easy and convenient way of manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor, monitoring the quality of manufacture, and enhancing the manufacturing precision and product yield.
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 1/20 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
46.
Fast focusing method and device for multi-spectral imaging
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Shen, Huiliang
Wang, Wei
Zheng, Zhi-Huan
Xin, John Haozhong
Shao, Sijie
Abstract
Fast focusing methods and devices for multi-spectral imaging are disclosed. The method comprising selecting one of a plurality of imaging channel as a reference channel, adjusting rotation positions of a stepper motor, calculating focus measures corresponding to all rotation positions of the stepper motor, and obtaining a first distribution curve; in each of the other imaging channels, selecting at least three rotation positions of the stepper motor, matching focus measures at the selected rotation positions with the first distribution curve to obtain a second distribution curve and a offset value between the first distribution curve and the second distribution curve, and calculating a clear focusing position of the imaging channel to be focused according to the offset value; performing a fine-tuning focusing, and thereby obtaining a more precise clear focusing position. A fast focusing for multi-spectral imaging and obtain clear multi-spectral images is obtained.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Hu, Hong
Abstract
This present application relates to a three dimensional negative Poisson's ratio spacer knitted fabric and a method for making the same; the fabric includes a first surface layer fabric, a second surface layer fabric, and a spacer yarn layer connecting the first surface layer fabric with the second surface layer fabric, both the first surface layer fabric and the second surface layer fabric are bi-dimensional structures having the negative Poisson's ratio effects; the method is to compress and/or stretch a three dimensional mesh spacer knitted base fabric along one or two plane directions to form a structures having the negative Poisson's ratio effects. The advantages of the present application include low making cost, simple operation method, significant negative Poisson's ratio effects, good elastic recovery, and high practical application value.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Hua, Tao
Wang, Yangyong
Li, Qiao
Chow, Yee Kwan
Abstract
A process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises cutting a sensing fabric to a pre-determined size, connecting a flexible electric wire with a wire of the sensing fabric by sewing, fixing the sensing fabric by means of a clamping positioner at a pre-determined tension, bonding a lower conversion layer with the sensing fabric by means of a lower conversion layer positioning box, bonding an adjustable column with the sensing fabric by means of an upper conversion layer positioning box, and bonding the upper conversion layer with the adjustable column by means of the upper conversion layer positioning box. A tool for manufacturing the sensor comprises an electrical property measuring device, a wire connecting tool, and a sensor structural component assembling tool. The present invention provides an easy and convenient way of manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor, monitoring the quality of manufacture, and enhancing the manufacturing precision and product yield.
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
G01L 1/20 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
G01L 11/02 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by means not provided for in group or by optical means
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Wang, Yangyong
Hua, Tao
Zhu, Bo
Li, Qiao
Abstract
A pressure sensing device includes a first conversion layer and a second conversion layer, an electrically conductive element between the first and second conversion layers, and a pair of electrically conductive yarns connected to the electrically conductive element, wherein the first and second conversion layers include at least one deformation member adapted to deform the electrically conductive element and change the resistivity of the electrically conductive element, when pressure exerts on the first and/or the second conversion layer.