A method for splicing two bundles (1, 2) of multifilament textile fibers comprises: inserting an end portion of a first bundle (1) into a first end of a heat-shrinkable sheath (10) and an end portion of a second bundle (2) into a second end of the sheath, axially opposite the first end, until the ends of the end portions of the two bundles are facing each other; inserting a curable organic material inside the sheath (10) in a space separating the end portions of the bundles (1, 2); heating a portion of the heat-shrinkable sheath (10) surrounding a joining portion (9) to a predetermined temperature; curing the curable organic material; and removing the sheath (10).

Woven products using combined materials are provided. An intermittent weaving splicer terminates and combines materials having different functional and/or aesthetic properties to create woven products that reflect the different properties of the combined material. Further, a dynamic tensioner variably adjusts tension on the combined materials based on the different properties of the combined material.

Woven products using combined materials are provided. An intermittent weaving splicer terminates and combines materials having different functional and/or aesthetic properties to create woven products that reflect the different properties of the combined material. Further, a dynamic tensioner variably adjusts tension on the combined materials based on the different properties of the combined material.

A spool unloading device comprising: a spindle; a first bulk spool of material is mounted on the spindle, wherein the spindle is rotatably controlled to dispense the material; a series of pulleys for receiving the unspooled material such that a variable length of the material is stored within the device before exiting the device to an upstream equipment; and a drive mechanism for indexing the unspooled material exiting the spool unloading machine at a controlled rate.

A spool unloading device comprising: a spindle; a first bulk spool of material is mounted on the spindle, wherein the spindle is rotatably controlled to dispense the material; a series of pulleys for receiving the unspooled material such that a variable length of the material is stored within the device before exiting the device to an upstream equipment; and a drive mechanism for indexing the unspooled material exiting the spool unloading machine at a controlled rate.

The invention relates to a high-strength composite suture. More specifically, the high-strength composite suture comprises an integrated monofilament into the textile to provide for improved structural support when forming new shapes from one or more portions of the composite textile. The composite textile comprises a multifilament suture including UHWMPE material, and a monofilament strand that includes synthetic polymers such as Nylon and Polypropylene.

A system comprising: a source of a tape comprising a material associated with an adhesive and at least one removable liner; an applicator head; a cutting mechanism; at least one drive feeding mechanism configured to index the tape from the source to the applicator head at a controlled rate; wherein the applicator head is controllable to apply the material on a surface or a substrate; and wherein the applicator head comprises a cutting mechanism configured to sever the material while leaving the at least one removable liner intact.

A system comprising: a source of a tape comprising a material associated with an adhesive and at least one removable liner; an applicator head; a cutting mechanism; at least one drive feeding mechanism configured to index the tape from the source to the applicator head at a controlled rate; wherein the applicator head is controllable to apply the material on a surface or a substrate; and wherein the applicator head comprises a cutting mechanism configured to sever the material while leaving the at least one removable liner intact.

A jointed strand includes a superposed portion in which a first strand end in which fibers are oriented in one direction and a second strand end in which fibers are oriented in one direction are superposed; and a joint portion in which fibers of the first strand and the second strand are interlaced at the superposed portion, wherein the joint portion has a slit extending in a fiber orientation direction and a joint spot adjacent to the slit at one location or a plurality of locations aligned in a direction orthogonal to the fiber orientation direction, and monofilaments of the first strand and the second strand are interlaced at the joint spot.

A jointed strand includes a superposed portion in which a first strand end in which fibers are oriented in one direction and a second strand end in which fibers are oriented in one direction are superposed; and a joint portion in which fibers of the first strand and the second strand are interlaced at the superposed portion, wherein the joint portion has a slit extending in a fiber orientation direction and a joint spot adjacent to the slit at one location or a plurality of locations aligned in a direction orthogonal to the fiber orientation direction, and monofilaments of the first strand and the second strand are interlaced at the joint spot.