Abstract: A composite fiber for use in additive manufacturing such as fused filament fabrication is described along with methods of its construction and use. The composite fiber includes a single continuous fiber (e.g., a continuous carbon roving) and a polymer (e.g., a high glass transition polymer) in intimate contact. The composite fiber is formed through immersion of the continuous fiber in a series of two or more solutions that together include monomer(s), catalysts, or other materials for generating the polymer as the continuous fiber moves through the solutions.

Abstract: A composite fiber for use in additive manufacturing such as fused filament fabrication is described along with methods of its construction and use. The composite fiber includes a single continuous fiber (e.g., a continuous carbon roving) and a polymer (e.g., a high glass transition polymer) in intimate contact. The composite fiber is formed through immersion of the continuous fiber in a series of two or more solutions that together include monomer(s), catalysts, or other materials for generating the polymer as the continuous fiber moves through the solutions.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the device is provided for constructing a hardware-free, non-marking shade for square or horizontally-elongated, top-hinged boat portholes, comprising a panel of lightweight, yet durable material that is capable of filtering or blocking light and views, that can be rolled onto itself, and that has horizontal spaces across the top end of said panel, and; short and long ties, made of material that holds a knot, and where the short ties are used to secure the panel to the hinges of the porthole cover and the long ties are used to adjust the panel to either an opened or closed position over the porthole cover, and said ties can either be sewn directly to the panel or can be inserted through spaces at the top of the panel. Method steps related to installation, use and removal are also recited.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted healing pump promotes healing of radiation and chemotherapy wounds of the breast. The vacuum assisted healing pump can increase the probability of healing, preventing the necessity of breast removal. The vacuum assisted healing pump applies localized vacuum to a wound, pulling blood into damaged blood vessels to promote healing and improve the viability of the surrounding tissue over time. The vacuum applied is from about 125 to about 300 mm of mercury, typically from about 225 to about 250 mm of mercury. The vacuum assisted healing pump has been used to reduce a wound, that hadn't healed for over two years, about 50% in size over a period of six weeks.