Patent ID: 8647541
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B29C,D01D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for use in a microfiber and/or nanofiber producing system, the device comprising: a body comprising a plurality of openings and a coupling member, wherein the body is configured to receive material to be produced into a fiber; needle ports coupled to the openings, wherein needles are removably couplable to the needle ports during use; and needles coupled to one or more of the needle ports, wherein at least one needle comprises an opening having a diameter and/or shape that produces microfibers during use, and wherein at least one needle comprises an opening having a diameter and/or shape that produces nanofibers during use; wherein, during use, rotation of the body coupled to the driver causes material in the body to be ejected through one or more needles to produce microfibers and nanofibers.