Stacey B Burr

US Patent:

7474910, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Sep 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/859207

Inventors:

Qaizar N. Hassonjee - Chadds Ford PA, US
Juan Cera - Middletown DE, US
Robert-Michael Bartecki - Newark DE, US
Thomas A. Micka - West Grove PA, US
Claudia Schultze - Wilmington DE, US
Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US
Eleni Karayianni - Geneva, CH

Assignee:

Textronics Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61B 5/04

US Classification:

600395, 600386, 600388, 600389, 600390

Abstract:

Textile-based electrodes include a fabric portion having stretch-recovery non-conductive yarns and an electrically conductive region having stretch-recovery electrically conductive yarn filaments. The electrodes can further include float yarns and can be configured in a textured or ribbed construction. When incorporated into a garment, the electrodes can be used to monitor biophysical characteristics, such as the garment wearer's heart rate.

US Patent:

7781051, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/570308

Inventors:

Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US
Qaizar N. Hassonjee - Chadds Ford PA, US
Roger Armitage - Gloucestershire, GB

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A01K 1/015
B23B 5/00
D03D 15/08
D04H 1/00
B32B 3/10

US Classification:

428221, 442183, 442184, 442329, 428131

Abstract:

The invention provides a functional stretch laminate composite puckered fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such puckered fabric. The functional stretch laminate fabric is provided with at least one functional element which can conduct electricity, conduct light, provide electromagnetic fields or provide shielding from electromagnetic fields. In addition, at least one via is provided in the functional stretch laminate allowing the functional element to extend or loop outwardly from the at least one via when the laminate is in a relaxed or unstretched state. Generally, the functional stretch laminate fabric is sufficiently robust for incorporation into garments and for applications in so-called wearable electronics.

US Patent:

7878030, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Oct 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/553680

Inventors:

Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

D04B 1/00

US Classification:

66173, 66175, 66176

Abstract:

A circular knit tubing adapted for making a wearable article has a first knitted single layer tubular portion and a second knitted single layer tubular portion separated by a junction portion. The second tubular portion is folded over the first tubular portion at a fold line in the junction portion. The first and second tubular portions are then joined together, whereby the junction portion forms a band or welt. After the band is formed, the second tubular portion is folded back to cover the band. The wearable article may be a shirt having single layer top and bottom portions with a central double welt portion for physical contact around the wearer's chest or torso. The junction portion forming the band or welt preferably is integrally knitted with the first and second tubular portions. The band or welt defines a central opening to receive an electronic or electrical device or other component.

US Patent:

7901756, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/570304

Inventors:

Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US
Claudia Schultze - Wilmington DE, US
Roger Armitage - Gloucestershire, GB

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61B 5/04
B32B 3/00
B32B 3/04

US Classification:

428123, 66171, 219529, 223 74, 428 98, 428121, 429120, 442229

Abstract:

The invention provides a functional stretch laminate composite puckered fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such puckered fabric. The functional stretch laminate fabric is provided with at least one functional element which can conduct electricity, conduct light, provide electromagnetic fields or provide shielding from electromagnetic fields. Generally, the functional stretch laminate fabric is sufficiently robust for incorporation into garments and for applications in so-called wearable electronics.

US Patent:

7902095, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/570310

Inventors:

Qaizar N. Hassonjee - Chadds Ford PA, US
Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

D04H 3/12

US Classification:

442377, 442327, 28106, 343718, 428131, 428132, 428133, 428134, 428135, 428136, 428137, 428138, 428139, 428140

Abstract:

The invention provides a functional laminate composite fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such fabric. The functional laminate fabric is provided with at least one functional element which can conduct electricity, conduct light, provide electromagnetic fields or provide shielding from electromagnetic fields. The functional laminate may include vias through which the functional element may be exposed. Generally, the functional laminate fabric is sufficiently robust for incorporation into garments and for applications in so-called wearable electronics.

US Patent:

7946102, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Nov 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/719105

Inventors:

Eleni Karayianni - Geneva, CH
George W. Coulston - Pittsburgh PA, US
Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US
Thomas A. Micka - West Grove PA, US

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

D02G 3/02

US Classification:

57225

Abstract:

A functional elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic member that is surrounded by at least one functional covering filament(s). The functional covering filament has a length that is greater than the drafted length of the elastic member such that substantially all of an elongating stress imposed on the composite yarn is carried by the elastic member. The elastic composite yarn may further include an optional stress-bearing member surrounding the elastic member and the functional covering filament.

US Patent:

7966052, Jun 21, 2011

Filed:

Feb 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/672742

Inventors:

Christopher R. DeFusco - Chester Springs PA, US
Yazbehl Velez Waters - Elkton MD, US
Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61B 5/04

US Classification:

600386, 600388, 600389, 600390, 600395

Abstract:

Two garments with textile based electrodes are disclosed. First, a wrist band for use with a cardiac patient remote monitoring system includes two fabric layers with integral textile-based electrodes. The textile based electrodes include a fabric portion having stretch-recovery non-conductive yarns and an electrically conductive region having stretch-recovery electrically conductive yarn filaments. The skin contacting surface of the band includes a conductive region formed as a continuous ring or stripe. A connector links the conductive region to a lead to a device. Second, an infant garment includes textile based electrodes at the torso region and optionally at other regions in order to monitor the infant's biophysical characteristics as the garment is worn.

US Patent:

8082762, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Nov 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/940121

Inventors:

Stacey B. Burr - West Lafayette IN, US

Assignee:

Textronics, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

D04B 1/00

US Classification:

66175, 66176, 66171, 66202

Abstract:

A circular knit tubing adapted for making a wearable article has a first knitted single layer tubular portion and a second knitted single layer tubular portion separated by a junction portion. The second tubular portion is folded over the first tubular portion at a fold line in the junction portion. The first and second tubular portions are then joined together, whereby the junction portion forms a band or welt. After the band is formed, the second tubular portion is folded back to cover the band. The wearable article may be a shirt having single layer top and bottom portions with a central double welt portion for physical contact around the wearer's chest or torso. The junction portion forming the band or welt preferably is integrally knitted with the first and second tubular portions. The band or welt defines a central opening to receive an electronic or electrical device or other component.