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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2002
George Marmaropoulos, Yorktown Heights, NY (US);
Clive R. Van Heerden, Bronx, NY (US);
George Marmaropoulos, Yorktown Heights, NY (US);
Clive R. Van Heerden, Bronx, NY (US);
Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
There is provided a fluid-advancing fiber capable of being sewn, woven or knitted, using conventional methods, into a conductive mesh for use with various wearable fabrics for making direct contact with the skin. The fluid-advancing fiber has an inner portion and an outer portion, one or more conductive elements adjacent the outer portion, wherein the one or more conductive elements are adapted to constrict when heated by electric current and relax when cooled. The fluid-advancing fiber facilitates comfortable fluid communication between different wearable fabrics and the skin.