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Fluid-advancing fiber

  • US 6,902,549 B2
  • Filed: 07/01/2002
  • Issued: 06/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fluid-advancing fiber comprising:

  • a fiber having an inner portion and an outer portion and being incorporable into a fabric;

    one or more first conductive elements adjacent said outer portion of said fiber, wherein said one or more first conductive elements is/are adapted to constrict when heated by electric current and relax when cooled such constriction and relaxation causing fluid to advance along the fiber.

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