Patents
US 12751510 B2: Multimodal metallization systems for thermoregulation and methods thereof
- Granted
- 2026-10-06
- Filed
- 2022-11-11 application 18054640
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes a multimodal adaptive textile with moisture-responsive flaps composed of a nylon/metal heterostructure, which can simultaneously regulate convection, sweat evaporation, and mid-infrared emission to accomplish heat transfer tuning in response to human perspiration vapor. A metal layer contributes to low-emissivity radiative heating and enhances the bimorph actuation performance. The multimodal adaptive mechanism expands the thermal comfort zone compared to traditional static textiles and single-modal adaptive textiles without any electricity or energy input.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 (ipgb20261006.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University 1,375 patents | US company or organization | Durham, NC | Duke University College or university EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state DUKE UNIVERSITY Nonprofit EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po-Chun Hsu | Durham, NC | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 | ||
| Xiuqiang Li | Durham, NC | 3 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 | |
| Boran Ma | Durham, NC | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 | ||
| Catherine Brinson | Durham, NC | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A41D | Outerwear; protective garments; accessories | A41D27/28 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 |
| D06M | Treatment, not provided for elsewhere in class d06, of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or fibrous goods made from such materials | D06M11/77 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-10-06 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
No recorded assignments or security interests on file for this patent.
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