Abstract: An airbag is disclosed that comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an adhesive. The first and second fabric layers are coated with silicone elastomer coatings. The adhesive is a heat-cured silicone adhesive, and forms a seam-bond between the first and second layers such that a bag-like structure is created.

Abstract: An airbag comprises a pair of fabric layers and a thermoplastic covering on the fabric layers applied by extruding the covering onto a surface of each of the fabric layers. The covering is configured to seal the airbag when heated such that no stitched seam is used to seal the airbag. A primer may be applied between a fabric layer surface and covering to aid in adhesion of the covering to the fabric layer. The airbag can also include internal seams formed by the heat sealed, thermoplastic covering composition.

Abstract: An airbag is disclosed that comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an adhesive. The first and second fabric layers are coated with silicone elastomer coatings. The adhesive is a heat-cured silicone adhesive, and forms a seam-bond between the first and second layers such that a bag-like structure is created.

Abstract: An airbag is disclosed that comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an adhesive. The first and second fabric layers are coated with silicone elastomer coatings. The adhesive is a heat-cured silicone adhesive, and forms a seam-bond between the first and second layers such that a bag-like structure is created.

Abstract: An airbag. The airbag includes a heat shield made of a thermal resistant material that prevents a pyrotechnic inflator's clinkers and hot gas from damaging the airbag or injuring the vehicle occupant. The thermal resistant material is a base fabric web with an elastomeric coating that includes a high aspect ratio additive such as vitreous fibers of alumina silicates. The resulting thermal resistant material exhibits exceptionally good thermal resistance times while, at the same time, uses relatively low coating weights.

Abstract: An airbag. The airbag includes a heat shield made of a thermal resistant material that prevents a pyrotechnic inflator's clinkers and hot gas from damaging the airbag or injuring the vehicle occupant. The thermal resistant material is a base fabric web with an elastomeric coating that includes a high aspect ratio additive such as vitreous fibers of alumina silicates. The resulting thermal resistant material exhibits exceptionally good thermal resistance times while, at the same time, uses relatively low coating weights.

Abstract: A carrier device for restraining an animal inside and outside of a motor vehicle. The carrier device includes a plurality of panels configured to form a hollow enclosure for housing the animal and a strap for connecting the enclosure to the motor vehicle. At least one of the panels includes a frame for supporting the panel in order to maintain the shape of the enclosure. The panels and the frame are configured to allow the enclosure to collapse so that the carrier can be folded. The strap includes fastening mechanisms at each end. A portion of the strap located between the two ends is connected to one of the panels of the enclosure so that during a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the motor vehicle, the animal is restrained within the enclosure and a force exerted on the enclosure is transferred to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A fabric having balanced stress-strain characteristics in the warp and weft directions. A method of processing the fabric includes overfeeding a woven fabric web along a first direction at one or more steps of a treatment process to facilitate crimping of the woven fabric web in the first direction. The overfeeding is indicative of a predetermined differential between a feed rate and a process rate at the one or more steps. The differential is adapted to cause the crimping in the first direction to substantially match a the level of crimping in a second direction.

Abstract: An airbag is disclosed that comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an adhesive. The first and second fabric layers are coated with silicone elastomer coatings. The adhesive is a heat-cured silicone adhesive, and forms a seam-bond between the first and second layers such that a bag-like structure is created.

Abstract: An airbag comprises a pair of fabric layers and a thermoplastic covering on the fabric layers applied by extruding the covering onto a surface of each of the fabric layers. The covering is configured to seal the airbag when heated such that no stitched seam is used to seal the airbag. A primer may be applied between a fabric layer surface and covering to aid in adhesion of the covering to the fabric layer. The airbag can also include internal seams formed by the heat sealed, thermoplastic covering composition.

Abstract: An airbag fabric which has been coated with a polyamide coating, comprising a thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate. The coating may be adhered to the airbag fabric without the use of a primer and may be cured at room temperature. The coated airbag fabric may be reheated during fabrication and heat welded at the fabric boundary.

Abstract: A laminated material including a decorative or functional cover layer laminated to a porous material layer. The cover layer may include a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible material and the porous spacer material layer may include a reticulated foam, nonwoven textile, or a spacer fabric. The cover layer is laminated onto the porous material layer, increasing the seam strength, durability and dimensional stability of the material.

Abstract: A material comprises a cover layer and a porous material layer. The cover layer may include a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible material and the porous spacer material layer may include a reticulated foam, nonwoven textile, or a spacer fabric. The material is configured to have a high air flow rate upon an application of a pressure, and good compactability.

Abstract: An airbag fabric which has been coated with a polyamide coating, comprising a thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate. The coating may be adhered to the airbag fabric without the use of a primer and may be cured at room temperature. The coated airbag fabric may be reheated during fabrication and heat welded at the fabric boundary.

Abstract: A fabric having balanced stress-strain characteristics in the warp and weft directions. A method of processing the fabric includes overfeeding a woven fabric web along a first direction at one or more steps of a treatment process to facilitate crimping of the woven fabric web in the first direction. The overfeeding is indicative of a predetermined differential between a feed rate and a process rate at the one or more steps. The differential is adapted to cause the crimping in the first direction to substantially match a the level of crimping in a second direction.

Abstract: A coated fabric includes a fabric web and a coating layer substantially overlying the fabric web. The coated fabric has a ratio of a coating weight to an average coating thickness of 1.7 or less.

Abstract: A coated fabric includes a fabric web and a coating layer. The coating layer overlies the fabric web so that the coated fabric has a kinetic coefficient of friction of 0.4 or less.

Abstract: A coated fabric includes a fabric web and a coating layer. The coating layer overlies the fabric web so that a leak loss rate of the coated fabric is 0.5 psi or less over a 10 second time period.

Abstract: A coated fabric includes a fabric web and a coating layer. The coating layer overlies the fabric web so that the coated fabric has increased resistance to particulate burn-through.

Abstract: A laminated material including a decorative or functional cover layer laminated to a porous material layer. The cover layer may include a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible material and the porous spacer material layer may include a reticulated foam, nonwoven textile, or a spacer fabric. The cover layer is laminated onto the porous material layer, increasing the seam strength, durability and dimensional stability of the material.