Patents by Inventor George Keitch

George Keitch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Knitted fabric
    Patent number: 8904829
    Abstract: A knitted fabric is disclosed, comprising a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a plurality of pliable threads having a predetermined length, the respective ends of the pliable threads being stitched to the first and second layers thereby connecting the first and second layers. Preferably the fabric also contains sacrificial yarn to tie in the pliable threads. Also disclosed is a method for knitting a fabric according to the invention. The fabric has uses in inflatable devices, including airbags, or lifting devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Heathcoat Fabrics Limited
    Inventor: George Keitch
  • Spacer Textile
    Publication number: 20140080373
    Abstract: Spacer textiles are disclosed comprising a first and a second fabric layer with filaments of poly ether ether ketone N(PEEK) connecting the layers. Preferably the first or second fabric layer comprise aramid yarn. The fabric layers may be of mesh construction or a closed structure fabric. Also disclosed are methods for producing such spacer textiles preferably by knitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Heathcoat Fabrics Limited
    Inventor: George Keitch
  • KNITTED FABRIC
    Publication number: 20120055201
    Abstract: A knitted fabric is disclosed, comprising a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a plurality of pliable threads having a predetermined length, the respective ends of the pliable threads being stitched to the first and second layers thereby connecting the first and second layers. Preferably the fabric also contains sacrificial yarn to tie in the pliable threads. Also disclosed is method for knitting a fabric according to the invention. The fabric has uses in inflatable devices, including airbags, or lifting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: George Keitch
  • Knitted tulle
    Patent number: 8051684
    Abstract: A knitted tulle is disclosed, the tulle comprising a plurality of wales, each with a pillar stitch and at least two pairs of weft threads, each pair of weft threads interconnecting and tying-in at least four wales. Also disclosed is a method of knitting the tulle, preferably using a Raschel machine and an embroidered fabric comprising the tulle. The tulle according to the invention is robust and even and has properties similar to bobbinet tulle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Heathcoat Fabrics Limited
    Inventor: George Keitch
  • KNITTED TULLE
    Publication number: 20100229605
    Abstract: A knitted tulle is disclosed, the tulle comprising a plurality of wales, each with a pillar stitch and at least two pairs of weft threads, each pair of weft threads interconnecting and tying-in at least four wales. Also disclosed is a method of knitting the tulle, preferably using a Raschel machine and an embroidered fabric comprising the tulle. The tulle according to the invention is robust and even and has properties similar to bobbinet tulle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED
    Inventor: George Keitch