COMPOSITE POLYMER FIBERS

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12785798

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A composite polymer fiber comprises a polymer filler material and a plurality of polymer scattering fibers disposed within the filler material. At least one of the filler material and the scattering fibers is formed of a birefringent material. The refractive indices of the filler material and the scattering fibers can be substantially matched for light incident in a first polarization state on the composite polymer fiber and unmatched for light incident in an orthogonal polarization state. The scattering fibers may be arranged to form a photonic crystal within the composite fiber. The composite fibers may be extruded and may be formed into a yarn, a weave or the like. If the filler material is soluble, it may be washed out of the yarn or weave, and the scattering fibers may then be infiltrated with a resin that is subsequently cured.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benson,, JR Olester Woodbury, US 67 710
Breister, James C Oakdale, US 27 229
Brott, Robert L Woodbury, US 93 1824
Chou, Yeun-Jong Woodbury, US 8 201
Fleming, Patrick R Lake Elmo, US 112 3121
Kopecky, William J Hudson, US 80 725
North, Diane Inver Grove Heights, US 30 665
Ouderkirk, Andrew J Woodbury, US 421 17059
Stumo, Roger J Shoreview, US 14 490
Thunhorst, Kristin L Stillwater, US 48 648
Wilson, Bruce B Woodbury, US 25 477

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