1. Orientation and guiding of moving objects
2. Vibration damping
3. Cleaning and treatment of surfaces
4. Flexible electric, magnetic or thermal contact element
5. Increase of the working surface, e.g. for heat exchange or absorption
6. Focussing and concentrating of mechanical, electrostatic or magnetic forces or fields
7. Pulverization of liquids
8. Temporary connection of objects
9. Hook and loop fastenings (Velcro)

Application patterns of geometrical effects and forms:

1. Transition: EFFECT -> BI-EFFECT, e.g. helix -> double helix
2. Combination of two distinct effects or forms: EFFECT 1 + EFFECT 2
3. Combination of EFFECT with MOTION FORM
4. Combination of geometrical FORM with a FILLING SUBSTANCE
5. Combination of geometrical Effects or form (with or w/o filler) with physical or chemical effect