Patents by Inventor Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
Ladson L. Fraser, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 10111532Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Ladson L. Fraser, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian
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Publication number: 20150320231Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: James Douglas Small, JR., John H. Walton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Ladson L. Fraser, JR., Zareh Mikaelian
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Publication number: 20140342140Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric consisting of a single layer of a non-woven substrate treated with a flame retardant finish. The non-woven substrate comprises cellulosic fibers and polyester fibers and has a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a thickness ranging from 0.01 to 0.15 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, III, Charles Detwiler Roberson, Ladson L. Fraser, JR.
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Patent number: 8796162Abstract: A thermally protective, flame retardant fabric includes a substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent. The substrate includes non-thermoplastic fibers or a blend of non-thermoplastic fibers and thermoplastic fibers having a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5 and a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1. Applications of the fabric include protective garments, articles of furniture, vehicle components, building components, electrical components, decorative components, appliances, and containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, III, Charles Detwiler Roberson, Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Patent number: 8501639Abstract: A thermally protective, flame retardant fabric includes a substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent. The substrate includes non-thermoplastic fibers or a blend of non-thermoplastic fibers and thermoplastic fibers having a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5 and a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1. Applications of the fabric include protective garments, articles of furniture, vehicle components, building components, electrical components, decorative components, appliances, and containers.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, III, Charles Detwiler Roberson, Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130022805Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: James Douglas Small, JR., John H. Walton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Ladson L. Fraser, JR., Zareh Mikaelian
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Publication number: 20120052217Abstract: A thermally protective, flame retardant fabric includes a substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent. The substrate includes non-thermoplastic fibers or a blend of non-thermoplastic fibers and thermoplastic fibers having a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5 and a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1. Applications of the fabric include protective garments, articles of furniture, vehicle components, building components, electrical components, decorative components, appliances, and containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, III, Charles Detwiler Roberson, Ladson L. Fraser, JR.
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Publication number: 20110283458Abstract: A method of producing a ticking includes laminating a flame retardant backer to film material, wherein the backer releases flame retardant in the vapor phase that reduces the rate of flame propagation along the film material, when the ticking layer is exposed to flame. The backer is laminated in direct contact with the film material. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the ticking layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Samuel Mark Gillette, Zareh Mikaelian, Ladson L. Fraser, JR., James Douglas Small, JR.
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Patent number: 7225487Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Ladson L. Fraser, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian
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Patent number: 7150059Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Ladson L. Fraser, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian
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Patent number: 5935498Abstract: Disclosed is a veil treated with a resin-affecting compound such as a mold release agent, a UV stabilizer, or a UV absorber for use in fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) parts. Also disclosed is a process for altering the chemical or physical properties of a resin during a production process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a veil with at least one resin-affecting compound, alone or in combination with other resin-affecting compounds; (b) applying the treated veil to a resin; (c) forming an article from said veil and said resin; and (d) curing the article.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Vockel, Jr., Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5905045Abstract: Disclosed is a veil treated with a resin-affecting compound such as a mold release agent, a UV stabilizer, or a UV absorber for use in fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) parts. Also disclosed is a process for altering the chemical or physical properties of a resin during a production process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a veil with at least one resin-affecting compound, alone or in combination with other resin-affecting compounds; (b) applying the treated veil to a resin; (c) forming an article from said veil and said resin; and (d) curing the article.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1996Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Vockel, Jr., Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5804291Abstract: A process for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and curing the web.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventor: Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5723186Abstract: A process for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and curing the web.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1994Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventor: Ladson L. Fraser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5635252Abstract: A process is disclosed for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and curing the web. Another process is disclosed for altering the chemical or physical properties of a resin during a production process comprising the steps of treating a fabric with an aqueous solution containing a conductive material, a binder and a resin-affecting compound; applying the treated fabric to a resin and causing the resin-affecting compound to leach from the fabric into the resin; forming an article from the fabric and the resin, and curing the article. A further process is disclosed for treating the fabric by dipping the fabric in an aqueous solution containing a conductive material, a binder, and a resin-affecting compound; nipping the fabric; and drying the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Ladson L. Fraser, Jr., Richard L. Vockel