Patents Examined by Sheryl A. Juska
  • Imaged nonwoven fire-retardant fiber blends and process for making same
    Patent number: 6764971
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a durable and imaged flame-retardant nonwoven fabric that can be used for flame-retardant apparel and other related applications. The fabric is formed by providing a precursor web consisting of a blend of melamine fibers and aramid fibers. The precursor web is hydroentangled on a three-dimensional image transfer device for formation of the fabric. The resultant fabric provides desirable air permeability and Thermal Protective Properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Dewayne Kelly, Thomas A. Hill, Francois Lapierre, Spiro De Luca, Sergio Diaz de Leon