Abstract: The invention relates to fibers having a low coefficient of friction formed from a combination of at least two or more materials, such as a base polymer, such as polyethylene, and ultra-high molecular weight silicone, wherein one of the materials has a low coefficient of friction

Abstract: The present invention relates to products that would benefit from durable low friction surfaces which are abrasion, puncture and cut resistant and demonstrate, either in performance and/or laboratory tests, significant improvements in these properties when compared to surfaces coated with low friction materials via traditional methods. Traditionally coated materials would not be able to achieve similar gauge, {fraction (1/128)} to ½ inch or more, with the same combination of durability, abrasion, puncture or cut resistance as with this invention. Products that could benefit from this invention include, but are not limited to boat hulls, skies, snow boards, snow mobiles, jet skies, conveyor, systems, airplane exteriors, surfaces of torpedoes, bullets, missiles and similar armaments.

Abstract: A fiber having a surface with a relatively low coefficient of friction portion and a relatively high coefficient of friction portion. The fiber maybe produced by slitting a film/sheet which has been coextruded, laminated and/or coated, or by partially coating a base fiber. Fabrics made from such fibers exhibit increased structural integrity.

Abstract: The invention relates to fibers having a low coefficient of friction formed from a combination of at least two or more materials, such as a base polymer, such as polyethylene, and ultra-high molecular weight silicone, wherein one of the materials has a low coefficient of friction

Abstract: The present invention relates to fibers having both relatively low and relatively high coefficient of friction characteristics. The fibers of the present invention are useful for toothbrush bristles and dental floss.

Abstract: A fiber having a surface with a relatively low coefficient of friction portion and a relatively high coefficient of friction portion. The fiber may be produced by slitting a film/sheet which has been coextruded, laminated and/or coated, or by partially coating a base fiber. Fabrics made from such fibers exhibit increased structural integrity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The present invention also relates to apparel which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the outer surface of the apparel that will minimize frictional contact with external objects. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel and apparel with a low friction outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an article, namely apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The present invention also is an article such as apparel which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the outer surface of the apparel that will minimize frictional contact with external objects. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel and apparel with a low friction outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel.

Abstract: A credit/service card with expanded surface area comprises a first card member, a second card member and a hinge connecting the two card members. The credit/service card also comprises a fastener for holding the first and second card member together when the credit/service card is in the closed position.

Abstract: A credit/service card with expanded surface area comprises a first card member, a second card member and a hinge connecting the two card members. The credit/service card also comprises a fastener for holding the first and second card member together when the credit/service card is in the closed position.