Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Aubrey

Thomas F. Aubrey 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).

  • Fabric material that is resistant to molten metals
    Patent number: 11819076
    Abstract: Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against molten metal splashes and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include wool fibers, flame resistant cellulose fibers, and nylon fibers. In one aspect, relatively long wool fibers are incorporated into the yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Elevate Textiles, Inc.
    Inventors: Cevin Brent Smith, William J. Dilanni, Thomas F. Aubrey
  • Wool fabric with stretch properties and garments made therefrom
    Patent number: 11702772
    Abstract: Wool fabrics are disclosed that have improved stretch properties. The wool fabrics can be used in numerous and diverse applications, such as to make uniforms. The fabric can be designed to have greater than 15%, such as greater than about 20% stretch in one or more directions, such as in the fill direction. In one aspect, longer wool fibers are used in the fabric in order to increase durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Burlington Industries LLC
    Inventors: Thomas F. Aubrey, Sean P. Benninghoff, William J. DiIanni, Michael N. Butterfield
  • Wool Fabric With Stretch Properties and Garments Made Therefrom
    Publication number: 20220372676
    Abstract: Wool fabrics are disclosed that have improved stretch properties. The wool fabrics can be used in numerous and diverse applications, such as to make uniforms. The fabric can be designed to have greater than 15%, such as greater than about 20% stretch in one or more directions, such as in the fill direction. In one aspect, longer wool fibers are used in the fabric in order to increase durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas F. Aubrey, Sean P. Benninghoff, William J. DiIanni, Michael N. Butterfield, Griffin Jones