Patents Assigned to Auxetix Limited
  • Composite fibre and related detection system
    Patent number: 8191429
    Abstract: A composite fibre including at least a first component and a second component, wherein at least one of the components is an optical fiber, and the components are intertwined. The first component may be wound around the second component, and optionally the second component is wound around the first component. Associated fibrous assemblies, composite materials, fabrics, detection systems, items of clothing and methods of detecting a physical variable are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Auxetix Limited
    Inventor: Patrick Hook
  • Uses of auxetic fibres
    Patent number: 8002879
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of controlling pore size in a porous material comprising the steps of: providing a porous material comprising a plurality of interconnected auxetic fibres; and applying a tensile or compressive load to the porous material so as to vary the pore size of the porous material in order to produce a desired effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Auxetix Limited
    Inventor: Patrick Hook