Coating Or Impregnation Is Specified As An Intumescent Material Patents (Class 442/138)
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Patent number: 10060324Abstract: Mats comprising a non-woven layer and a first polymeric layer on a major surface thereof. The mats are useful, for example, a mounting mats for pollution control devices, as well as thermal and acoustic insulation for pollution control devices and exhaust systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Javier E. Gonzalez, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Kim C. Sachs, Andrew B. Supina
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Patent number: 9006118Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Melanie Pierce Jones, James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian, William Scott Kinlaw
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Publication number: 20150017856Abstract: An article includes a substrate and an intumescent coating to form an intumescent product in response to heating the article. The intumescent coating is disposed on the substrate and includes a primary intumescent precursor and a layered material that includes a silicate mineral, a layered double hydroxide, or a combination thereof. The primary intumescent precursor includes a carbohydrate polymer. A process for forming an article includes forming a liquid composition by disposing in a solvent a primary intumescent precursor and a layered material, contacting a substrate with the liquid composition, and forming an intumescent coating on the substrate to form the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: RICK DOWELL DAVIS, YU-CHIN LI
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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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Publication number: 20140213131Abstract: The disclosure relates to curable polysilyl phosphate compounds and compositions as well as related methods and flame-retardant textiles incorporating the same. Curable polysilyl phosphate compounds according to the disclosure include a hydrocarbon moiety comprising at least one phosphate group and more than two hydrolysable silyl groups linked to the hydrocarbon moiety. In some embodiments, the hydrocarbon moiety is derived from spirocyclic pentaerythritol diphosphoryl chloride. The curable polysilyl phosphate compound can applied to a textile substrate and then cured to provide a flame-retardant textile with the cured polysilyl phosphate compound as a coating bonded to the textile substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Subhas Ghosh, Vijaykumar M. Mannari, Vikas P. Joshi
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Patent number: 8734905Abstract: A mixture comprising an expandable graphite and a polymer resin is described wherein the polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture has a volume increase and structural integrity after exposure to heat. Methods are described for increasing the thermal protective performance (TPP) of textiles and laminates while optionally maintaining comfort, flexibility, and liquid protective properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Dattatreya Panse, Klaus Meindl
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Patent number: 8722145Abstract: A mixture comprising an expandable graphite and a polymer resin is described wherein the polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture has a volume increase and structural integrity after exposure to heat. Methods are described for increasing the thermal protective performance (TPP) of textiles and laminates while optionally maintaining comfort, flexibility, and liquid protective properties.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Dattatreya Panse, Klaus Meindl
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Publication number: 20140127443Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
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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: 20130089722Abstract: 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 30, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventor: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
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Patent number: 8383528Abstract: A method is described for reducing the afterflame of a flammable, meltable material. A textile composite is described comprising an outer textile comprising a flammable, meltable material, and a heat reactive material comprising a polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: Dattatreya Panse
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Patent number: 8361618Abstract: A composite configured to release refrigerant therefrom comprises a substrate material comprising polarized fibers of glass, polyamide, phenylene sulfide, carbon or graphite or combinations of two or more thereof having bonded thereon a metal compound comprising a complex compound of a polar gaseous refrigerant and a metal salt and/or a hydrated metal hydroxide and/or a metal hydroxide of a metal comprising alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, zinc, cadmium, tin, aluminum, or two or more thereof, at a concentration of at least about 0.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Rocky ResearchInventors: Uwe Rockenfeller, Kaveh Khalili
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Publication number: 20120207961Abstract: A fire protection element is disclosed. The fire protection element has a foamed body formed at least partially of an ash-forming mixture, and in an embodiment, an intumescent mixture. A carrier component is embedded in the foamed body. The carrier component is a thin, flat part which is covered by the body on at least one flat side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael DREXL, Manfred Klein
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Publication number: 20110183561Abstract: A mixture comprising an expandable graphite and a polymer resin is described wherein the polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture has a volume increase and structural integrity after exposure to heat. Methods are described for increasing the thermal protective performance (TPP) of textiles and laminates while optionally maintaining comfort, flexibility, and liquid protective properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Dattatreya Panse, Klaus Meindl
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Patent number: 7923389Abstract: The invention relates to an intumescent body, made from a non-intumescent polymer material providing the form of the body and a coating material applied to the polymer material. According to the invention, the polymer material together with the coating material provides an intumescent system in which the polymer material forms a carbon-donor material.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Raymaster Holding AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Leucht, Hannes Obernosterer
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Patent number: 7919190Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a composition, comprising: (A) at least one halogen-free polymer, the polymer exhibiting a total loss of mass of at least about 7% by weight at a temperature of 370° C. when subjected to thermogravimetric analysis; (B) at least one acid source; (C) at least one carbon-yielding source; and (D) at least one blowing agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Ioan Marcu, Pravinchandra K. Shah, Scott T. Cornman, Stephan A. Horvath, Jerry D. Church, Donald L. Reeves
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Patent number: 7915185Abstract: A high performance flame retardant textile fabric is provided which is suitable for use in producing close-fitting garments, such as undergarments, that come into direct contact with the skin of the wearer and provide a protective function, as well as in non-apparel applications. The fabric is formed of yarns of rayon continuous filaments, the yarns having outer filaments along the periphery of the yarn and inner filaments in the interior of the yarn. A cured phosphorus-based flame retardant compound is durably affixed to the filaments and imparts flame retardant properties to the fabric. The outer filaments of the yarns have a phosphorus content at least 25% greater than the inner filaments of the yarn.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: SSM Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott N. Hilleary, Greg Watson
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Patent number: 7887898Abstract: The present invention provides light weight, cost effective flame, fire and heat resistant compositions and materials for use in a variety of applications, as well as methods for producing and installing the compositions and materials in a variety of settings.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Bruce E. Schmutter
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Patent number: 7682993Abstract: An insulated composite material for structural reinforcement applications is provided. The insulated composite material includes a fiber reinforced composite material and a cementitious insulating layer applied over the composite material. Also provided is a structural member reinforced with the insulated composite material and a method of reinforcing a structural member with the insulated composite material.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Construction Research & Technology GmbHInventors: James Derrigan, Frederick R. Goodwin, Richard Ewanko, Michael Urbas
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Publication number: 20090111345Abstract: A mixture comprising an expandable graphite and a polymer resin is described wherein the polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture has a volume increase and structural integrity after exposure to heat. Methods are described for increasing the thermal protective performance (TPP) of textiles and laminates while optionally maintaining comfort, flexibility, and liquid protective properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Dattatreya Panse, Klaus Meindl
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Publication number: 20090042470Abstract: Provided is quilting fabric that prevents stitches from affecting extension or contraction of the quilting fabric; prevents misalignment of weave patterns of a front-side fabric and a back-side fabric; and also prevents any part of a filling body placed between the front-side fabric and the back-side fabric from coming out of gaps between the fabric warp yarns and weft yarns. A quilting fabric 1 has a multilayered structure 40 with stitches 50 made thereon, the multilayered structure 40 including a front-side fabric 10, a back-side fabric 20, and a filling body 30 placed between the front-side fabric 10 and the back-side fabric 20. The stitches 50 on the multilayered structure 40 include: lengthwise stitches 51 arranged in a direction generally parallel to a warp direction of the front-side fabric 10 and the back-side fabric 20; and widthwise stitches 52 arranged in a direction generally parallel to a weft direction of the front-side fabric 10 and the back-side fabric 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Isamu Tatsuno
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Publication number: 20070275617Abstract: A method of making a decorative flame barrier surface covering in which a first material as a base layer is obtained. A stiffening solution is applied to the base layer, and a flame barrier coating is applied to the stiffened base layer. A second material having a decorative design thereon is obtained as a decorative layer. A functional finish is optionally applied on the decorative layer. The base layer is combined with the decorative layer to form the decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention. The decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention achieves a Class A certification under American Society for Testing and Materials standard E84-04 without an inherently flame-resistant material as the first or second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: WP IP, LLCInventors: Billy Evans Harris, Michael Preston Hinson, Robert Rhodes Lanier
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Publication number: 20040203305Abstract: A rigid composite material comprising an organic fire retardant fibrous element, an intumescent material and a structure conferring amount of a cross-linkable resin is provided. When the composite material is exposed to conditions under which charring of the fire retardant fibrous element, intumescent and resin occurs, the charred surfaces of the fire retardant fibrous element intumescent and resin to bond together. Methods of preparing the composite material are also provided. The materials can be used in load bearing applications and are able to act as fire barriers under conditions of heat and flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: BTG International LimitedInventors: Arthur Richard Horrocks, Peter Myler, Baljinder Kaur Kandola, Florentina Dana Blair
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Publication number: 20040176004Abstract: A new method of applying fire protection coating to structures results in a new type of fire protection coating 10. Insulation layer 20, preferably a vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26, is applied such as by spraying a water slurry of the mineral particles to structural member 85. Before the free moisture can evaporate, diffusion barrier 40, such as epoxy intumescent coating 44, is applied over the moist vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26. Moisture is retained within vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26 indefinitely and is released in the event of a fire to help cool and prolong the efficacy of intumescent coating 44.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Edward R. Fyfe
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Publication number: 20030129902Abstract: A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the upper surface thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the particles may be incorporated into the tufting primary or backing. The intumescent particles may also be complexed with additional agents, such as antimicrobial agents, softening agents, pliability agent, stain resistant agents, waterproofing agents, static resistance agents and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Connie D. Hensler, Raymond A. Berard
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Publication number: 20030082972Abstract: 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: May 14, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, Charles Detwiler Roberson
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Patent number: 6533977Abstract: A high temperature, composite structure includes a blank of wire mesh material fabricated from drawn wire from a stainless steel rod. The drawn wire is annealed and mixed to create raw material. The mixed raw material is knitted to create the blank of wire mesh material, the blank of wire mesh material having voids formed therein. A dispersion comprising vermiculite as a binder is impregnated within the blank of wire mesh material. The dispersion substantially fills the voids of the blank of wire mesh material. A method of manufacturing the structure is further disclosed. Specifically, the method includes the steps of providing a blank of wire mesh material having voids formed therein, impregnating the blank of wire mesh material with a dispersion consisting of vermiculite, the dispersion substantially filling the voids, eliminating a water fraction of the dispersion, and pressing the impregnated blank of wire mesh material to a desired shape and density.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: ACS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Zettel, Zlatomir Kircanski
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Publication number: 20020160178Abstract: An intumescent arrangement and an associated method of protecting construction materials from the effects of heat and fire is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Dan French, Tony Scott
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Publication number: 20020076534Abstract: The present invention is a luminous fabric and garment that have excellent luminescent properties under conditions of poor lighting, that lose their luminescent properties only slightly due to wear degradation and the like during prolonged use, that have the same color tone and design as regular fabrics and garments during day use, and that possess excellent aesthetic qualities and are free from design limitations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Hiroki Sadato, Kiminobu Yamamuro
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Publication number: 20020025750Abstract: A laminated composite mat comprising first and second layers, the first layer comprising an intumescent material and the second layer comprising a plurality of inorganic fibers and a binder which serves to bind the fibers together and to bond the second layer to the first layer. Also described is a process for preparing the composite mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Applicant: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC.Inventor: John Dinwoodie
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Patent number: 6340645Abstract: Intumescent laminate with high heat transfer resistance composed of a glass-fiber web or glass-fiber fabric each of which has been coated with a four-component intumescent composition comprising a) a phosphate compound, b) a melamine compound, c) a polyol and d) an inorganic framework-forming compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: DSM Fine Chemicals Austria Nfg GmbH & CoKGInventors: Heinz Horacek, Stefan Pieh
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Patent number: 6197707Abstract: An improved bituminized flame-retardant textile material is provided that effectively overcomes bitumin adhesion difficulties associated with products of the prior art wherein the flame-retardant present on the surface of a textile support interfers with and hinders the achievement of bitumin adhesion. An anti-flame agent is applied in a quantity of 20 to 100 grams per square meter over 30 to 90 percent of the upper surface of the textile support. The remaining portions of the upper-surface of the textile support are free of the anti-flame agent. It surprisingly has been found that the surface portions of the textile support that are free of the anti-flame agent provide areas for the achievement of optimum bitumin adhesion with the textile support while still making possible entirely satisfactory flame retardancy for the overall product.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Johns Manville International, Inc.Inventors: Bertrand Weiter, Hans-Jürgen Profe, Monika Nagl, Peter Heidel
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Patent number: 6074714Abstract: A fire and heat protection wrapping system is described for wrapping structural steel such as steel columns, beams and open web joists used in steel construction of all types of edifices. The protection wrapping system includes a concentric composite laminate structure having a plurality of concentric layers for the protection of structural steel components which are exposed to high temperatures of up to five hours (5 hrs) in duration. The plurality of concentric layers includes an outer first layer, an inner second layer, an inner third layer and an inner core fourth layer for wrapping the structural steel component. The outer first layer is a fiberglass textile having an intumescent coating resistant to heat, water and impact. The inner second layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat. The inner core third layer is a low conductivity refractory blanket for reducing the transmission of heat.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: No Fire Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 6048805Abstract: A fire, heat and backdraft protection system is described for protecting firefighters in all types of fires. The protection system includes a composite laminate structure having a plurality of layers for the protection of firefighters who are exposed to high temperatures of 2200.degree. F. for 30 minutes in duration. The plurality of layers includes an outer first layer, an inner second layer and an inner third layer. The outer first layer is a fiberglass textile having an intumescent coating resistant to heat, water and impact. The inner second layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat. The inner third layer is a low conductivity refractory blanket for reducing the transmission of heat. The inner fourth layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: No Fire Technologies Inc.Inventor: Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 5985385Abstract: A fire and heat protection wrapping system for wrapping conduits, cable trays, transmission lines, cables and other electrical transmission devices associated with the transmission of electricity and electrical signals, and gas and oil pipelines. The protection wrapping system includes a concentric composite laminate structure having a plurality of concentric layers for the protection of the transmission devices which are exposed to high temperatures in excess of three (3) hours in duration. The plurality of concentric layers incudes an outer first layer, an inner second layer, an inner third layer and an inner core fourth layer for wrapping the electrical transmission device. The outer first layer is a fiberglass textile having an intumescent coating for resistance to fire, heat, water, impact and the outer first layer surrounds the inner second layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: No Fire Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 5955386Abstract: An open weave, air permeable fiber pad is formed from a plurality of compressed, interlocked fiber strands. A non-uniform, three dimensional grid of spaced apart, expandable graphite particles are secured at randomly spaced apart intervals to individual fiber strands with a particle distribution density sufficient to form a barrier to air flow through a defined area of the fiber pad when exposed to a source of heat causing the expandable graphite particles to be converted from their normal volume to a heat-activated, substantially expanded volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Inventor: Bill D. Horton
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Patent number: 5952248Abstract: An open weave, air permeable fiber pad is formed from a plurality of compressed, interlocked fiber strands. A non-uniform, three dimensional grid of spaced apart, expandable graphite particles are secured at randomly spaced apart intervals to individual fiber strands with a particle distribution density sufficient to form a barrier to air flow through a defined area of the fiber pad when exposed to a source of heat causing the expandable graphite particles to be converted from their normal volume to a heat-activated, substantially expanded volume.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: Bill D. Horton
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Patent number: 5891553Abstract: A film having a width of at least about one foot as defined by the cross machine direction thereof and a substantially uniform average thickness of less than about 10 mils is formed of a crosslinkable thermoplastic olefin polymer, a crosslinking agent, and preferably a flame retardant. The film can be combined with a suitable substrate to form a prepreg or coated substrate, and the prepreg or coated substrate can be subsequently treated under conditions to crosslink the olefin polymer and to form a rigid composite structure. The composite structure is particularly useful for printed circuit board applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1996Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Clark-Schwebel, Inc.Inventors: James Easton Hendrix, Dennis Joseph Vaughan, James Lee Rakes, John Henry Walker
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Patent number: 5604024Abstract: Products of reaction of an aluminum compound (A), a boron-containing acid (B), a phosphorus-containing acid (P) and an amine (N) are characterized in that 1 mol of (A) has been reacted with from 0.3 to 1.19 mol of B, (from 1.8 to 2.19)+x mol of P and (from 0.3 to 3.69)+y mol of N, where x=from -1.5 to +1.5 and y=from 0 to 12. These reaction products may contain, if desired, up to 30 mol of water per mole of A employed and may be used in a very wide variety of ways, for example as binders, coating compositions or insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventor: Wulf von Bonin