Abstract: Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, interconnect apparatuses are provided herein to couple flexible circuits to control circuits. In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a first portion housing a control circuit and a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit. The second portion can comprise a first seat housing and a second seat housing, which together can form a housing around the flexible circuit. The control circuit can conductively couple to the flexible circuit when the first portion couples to the second portion. The flexible circuit can be included in an apparel item and comprise a conductive trace. The conductive trace can comprise a conductive composition. The first seat housing can comprise a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall. The flange can comprise a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wearable personal thermal management system and an associated method of manufacture. The PTMS comprises a harness that includes one or more cooling components and/or heating components. The harness include an upper-torso wearable portion and/or a lower-torso wearable portion. The PTSM provides a heating and/or cooling effects to one or more thermally sensitive areas of its user when worn.

Abstract: Compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?1.0 V. Disclosed is are coatings comprising compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?1.0 V. Also disclosed is an object or structure coated at least in part with a coating comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?0.7 V and methods of coating objects and structures.

Abstract: Flexible batteries, comprising at least two cells, wherein at least two cells are connected by flexible connectors, such that the battery can be bent. The batteries can be incorporated into clothing and gear.

Abstract: Thermal management devices comprising compositions comprising graphene sheets and compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one thermally conductive, non-electrically conductive compound. The thermal management devices of the present invention comprise compositions comprising graphene sheets, and other components such as electrically conductive materials. By thermal management device is meant a device or component of a device that is designed or used to generate, spread, disperse, otherwise handle or manage the flow of heat. Examples include heaters, heating elements, heat sinks, thermal diffusion devices, heat spreaders, coolers, thermally conductive adhesives, thermally conductive gaskets and seals. The thermal management devices can be flexible and made to conform to surfaces. They can be crease resistant and thin. They can be used in items such as apparel, bags, gear, etc.