Method and apparatus for braiding micro strands

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8534176
APP PUB NO 20110277618A1
SERIAL NO

13129925

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A method and apparatus for fabricating microbraided structures is provided. A microbraiding device includes first and second carrier members that are movable with respect to each other. Each carrier includes a plurality of shelters. Spool-less strands of microfiber are retained in shuttles that are movable between the first and second shelters under magnetic forces. The microbraid structure is fabricated as the shuttles move between the first shelters, and as the first carrier member moves relative to the second carrier member.

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY3141 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

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Giszter, Simon Havertown, US 2 101
Kim, Tae Gyo Philadelphia, US 2 56
Ramakrishnan, Arun Philadelphia, US 82 581

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