Patents by Inventor Spiro De Luca

Spiro De Luca 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).

  • 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