Advanced Textile-Based Solutions for Diverse Industries

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of selectively applied sealing layers or coatings on textile substrates to create novel applications and use cases across various industries, including construction, environmental monitoring, wearable technology, packaging, and agriculture.

The original patent focused on vascular or endovascular prostheses, but its limitations in terms of material selection and manufacturing processes restricted its applicability to other fields. This new inventive concept addresses the need for adaptable, high-performance textile-based solutions that can be tailored to specific industry requirements.

The inventive concept encompasses a range of novel applications, including self-healing concrete structures, environmental monitoring systems, wearable vital sign monitors, smart packaging materials, and sustainable agricultural mulches. These applications utilize the core technology of selectively applied sealing layers or coatings on textile substrates, which enables the creation of adaptive, responsive, and high-performance materials. For instance, the self-healing concrete structure application involves embedding a textile substrate with a hydrophilic polymer-based sealing layer or coating within the concrete, allowing for autonomous repair of cracks and damage. Similarly, the wearable vital sign monitor application incorporates a textile-based sensor with a selectively applied sealing layer or coating, enabling accurate and real-time detection of physiological parameters.

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of selectively applied sealing layers or coatings on textile substrates, moving beyond the original patent's focus on vascular or endovascular prostheses. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to diverse industries, leveraging the core technology to create innovative solutions that address specific industry challenges.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of textile substrates, such as natural or synthetic fibers, or the incorporation of additional functional materials, like conductive or antimicrobial agents. Variations of the inventive concept could also involve the development of hybrid materials that combine the benefits of textile-based solutions with those of other material classes, such as ceramics or metals.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including construction, environmental monitoring, wearable technology, packaging, and agriculture. The market for these applications is substantial, with projected growth driven by increasing demands for sustainable, high-performance, and adaptive materials.