Abstract: A vehicle charging system with an elongated conductor that extends above or on top of the ground along a section of the roadway. An electric vehicle includes a conductor or conductive material that extends from the electric vehicle, toward the elongated conductor, or wirelessly connects to the conductor. The method of use of the charging system involves the steps of: (1) communication between the wireless charging system and the electric vehicle, where the electric vehicle provides identification information to the wireless charging system, (2) the electric vehicle and the charging system arrange for a charging session to commence, (3) the electric vehicle approaches the charging system, (4) the charging system acknowledges and activates the charging session, (5) the charging system provides electric charge to the electric vehicle without direct contact, and (5) the charging session is terminated.

Abstract: The washable, sterilizable surgical gowns and drapes of the invention are 4-layer fabrics, incorporating a first layer of woven or knit fabric, second and third layers of a continuous microporous polyurethane film, and a fourth layer of woven or knit fabric. The first and second layers are laminated together with a polyether-polyurethane adhesive to form a first composite material. The third and fourth layers are also laminated together with a polyether-polyurethane adhesive to form a second composite material. The first and second composite materials are additionally laminated together with the polyether-polyurethane adhesive to complete the quadlaminate, which exhibits a very high resistance to the penetration of fluid, blood and virus, while exhibiting a high rate of moisture vapor transmission.

Abstract: A washable, sterilizable article for hospital and medical garments is disclosed. The article exhibits high resistance to the penetration of fluids, blood and viruses while exhibiting a high rate of moisture vapor transmission. The article comprises: a first layer of woven or knit fabric; a second layer of a microporous polyurethane membrane; a third layer of a woven or knit fabric; a first polyether-polyurethane adhesive joining the first and second layers together; and a second polyether-polyurethane adhesive joining the second and third layers together. The second layer has a porosity of approximately 6 billion individual pores per square inch.

Abstract: The hospital bed sheet and pillow-case material of the invention is a 2-layer fabric, incorporating a first layer of one of a fire retarding poly-cotton woven or polyester knit fabric, and a second layer of a fire retarding polyvinyl chloride film. A water-based fire retarding adhesive is included, joined between the first and second layers, for laminating them together.

Abstract: The animal blanket of the invention is a waterproof, windproof and breathable blanket and which exhibits a high resistance to mildew. The blanket is of a 3-layer construction, incorporating a first layer of woven or knit fabric material selected for durability so as to allow the blanket to be washed and reused. The second layer, of polyurethane film, is laminated to the first layer with a urethane adhesive, and preferably is of an aromatic, flexible composition. The third layer is of a cotton fabric, to serve as the lining for the blanket, and is laminated to the second layer, also with a urethane adhesive. Particularly suited for such large animals as "horses", the blanket can be employed for smaller animals as well, continuing to be usable even after hundreds of commercial washing cycles and dryings.

Abstract: The highly absorbent, leak-proof and breathable diaper of the invention is a 3-layer fabric incorporating a first layer of terry cloth, a second layer of polyurethane film, and a third layer of woven, or knit, fabric. Both the first and second layers, and the second and third layers, are laminated together with a urethane adhesive. The first layer then serves as a fluid absorbing portion for the diaper, while the second and third layers form a leakage-preventing portion for it.

Abstract: The durable and reusable incontinent underpads of the invention are 4-layer fabrics, incorporating a first layer of woven or knit fabric, a second layer of non-woven felt, a third layer of polyurethane film, and a fourth layer of woven or knit fabric. The first and second layers are quilted together--as by stitching, or otherwise--to form a fluid absorbing portion for the underpad. The third and fourth layers are laminated together with a urethane adhesive to form a leakage preventing portion for the pad. The second and third layers are also laminated together with the urethene adhesive to complete the underpad constructions.

Abstract: The waterproof shelter fabric of the invention is a 3-layer fabric, incorporating a first layer of lightweight fabric material, a second layer of polyurethane film and a third layer of Nylon tricot fabric material. Both the first and second layers, and the second and third layers, are laminated together, and the outside surface of the first layer is treated with an available water repellant to an extent consistent with the degree of waterproof protection desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a textured non-woven insulating laminate lining material which is light weight. The material has a layer of flexible plastic material, on one side upon which is placed a thin layer of thermally reflective metal. Fiber wadding is placed on the side remote from the metal reflective layer, with fibers extending from the wadding through the plastic and reflective layer to form a light nap on the side of the reflective layer, to not only give the material the desirable characteristics of touch and absorbancy normally associated with fine fabric lining and enhance the insulating properties of the material, but also act as a wick, picking up moisture, e.g. perspiration, and transmitting it through the laminate to the fiber, away from the body. The nap is of sufficient weight to permit adequate wicking while permitting exposure of the reflective metallic material.