Patent ID: 8573571
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
1. A dissipative structure, comprising: at least one panel configured to receive a force; a cell structure disposed adjacent to the at least one panel, the cell structure comprising a plurality of interconnected cells, each of the plurality of interconnected cells being formed by a plurality of walls having a plurality of apertures formed therein, the plurality of apertures interconnecting the plurality of interconnected cells; and at least one hydrogel disposed within a first plurality of interconnected cells of the plurality of interconnected cells that is positioned proximate to the at least one panel, wherein a second plurality of interconnected cells of the plurality of interconnected cells positioned relatively farther away from the at least one panel than the first plurality of interconnected cells is substantially free of the at least one hydrogel, and wherein the apertures of each of the first plurality of interconnected cells are configured to at least partially transfer the at least one hydrogel disposed therein to the second plurality of interconnected cells in response to the force received by the at least one panel.