Directa Plus has been granted a patent for a method and composition to enhance the electrical and thermal conductivity of textile articles. The process involves applying a mixture of graphene, a polymeric binder, a compatibilizing solvent, a thickener, water, and an inorganic pigment to create a thermal and electrical circuit on the fabric. GlobalData’s report on Directa Plus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Directa Plus, Water gas shift catalysts was a key innovation area identified from patents. Directa Plus's grant share as of May 2024 was 33%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for enhancing textile article conductivity using graphene
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12012691B2) discloses a method for enhancing the electrical and thermal conductivity of textile articles. The method involves applying a specific composition onto the textile article, which includes a polymeric binder, a compatibilizing solvent, a thickener, graphene nanoplatelets, water, and an inorganic pigment. The inorganic pigment can be selected from various options like calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, and carbon black, among others. The textile article is then heated to a temperature between 100 and 200°C for over 30 seconds to achieve the desired conductivity improvements.
Furthermore, the patent includes detailed claims specifying the composition's components, their respective weight percentages, and the characteristics of the graphene nanoplatelets used. The method allows for customization based on the type and amount of inorganic pigment and graphene present, as well as the thickness of the layer formed on the textile article. Additionally, the composition can be in paste or liquid form, with specific viscosity ranges mentioned. The patent also covers a composition itself, comprising the same components as used in the method, along with the types of polymeric binders and inorganic pigments suitable for enhancing conductivity in textile articles. This innovation opens up possibilities for creating textiles with improved electrical and thermal properties, catering to various industrial and consumer applications.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Directa Plus, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
