Coating Or Impregnation Is A Lubricant Or A Surface Friction Reducing Agent Other Than Specified As Improving The "hand" Of The Fabric Or Increasing The Softness Thereof Patents (Class 442/97)
  • Patent number: 8906496
    Abstract: An object is to provide a sliding member having improved lubricant retention capacity without deteriorating the strength of a woven fabric. The sliding member includes: a fabric woven with a yarn containing a fiber bundle of fluororesin; and a lubricant attached to the fabric. In the sliding member, the fluororesin may be polytetrafluoroethylene (e.g., expanded polytetrafluoroethylene). An oil may be used as the lubricant. The sliding member can be used in an image-fixing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: W. L. Grove & Associates, Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Maniwa
  • Patent number: 8853104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of obtaining an industrial fabric with porous and controlled plasticized surface and an industrial fabric with the mentioned characteristics thereof. The invention also relates to an industrial fabric such as press fabric for use in the press section of a paper machine with enhanced aesthetic properties by the use of plasticizers and optional heat and/or pressure treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Lennart Olsson, Francis L. Davenport
  • Publication number: 20130034720
    Abstract: An object is to provide a sliding member having improved lubricant retention capacity without deteriorating the strength of a woven fabric. The sliding member includes: a fabric woven with a yarn containing a fiber bundle of fluororesin; and a lubricant attached to the fabric. In the sliding member, the fluororesin may be polytetrafluoroethylene (e.g., expanded polytetrafluoroethylene). An oil may be used as the lubricant. The sliding member can be used in an image-fixing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Takashi Maniwa
  • Patent number: 8367568
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to wet wipes having liquid wipe compositions that including an organopolysiloxane that reduces sheet-to-sheet adhesion, improves the stack height, increases flexibility and maintains strength in the wet wipe. The liquid wipe compositions include an organopolysiloxane having the following structure: wherein p+q=1 to 2000, R1 is independently selected from a monovalent hydrocarbon group or hydroxyl group, and R2 and R3 are independently selected from a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a hydroxyl group, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in amine, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in polyether, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in quaternary, and a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in polyampholyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Troy Michael Runge, Steven Michael Hurley, Christopher James Uecker, Corey Thomas Cunningham, Nathan John Vogel, Timothy James Van Himbergen, William Clayton Bunyard, Dave Allen Soerens
  • Patent number: 8357622
    Abstract: A sliding layer and a sliding element with such a sliding layer includes a fiber reinforced plastic with a plastic matrix and a plastic thread as a reinforcing element. The plastic thread has polyester filaments into which are worked PTFE particles by process engineering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Deva GmbH
    Inventors: Udo Roos, Kamran Laal Riahi, Armin Linker
  • Patent number: 8216952
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a fabric treating agent to satisfy good sewability required to interior material fabrics for vehicles including automobiles and trains, the good sewability which arises from the trend toward ultrafiner fibers for manufacturing the fabrics, change in fabric structure from weave to knit, and increasing sewing machine speed. The present invention provides the fabric treating agent comprising at least one wax (a) selected from the group consisting of a paraffin wax having a melting point of 60° C. or higher, an oxidized paraffin wax having a melting point of 60° C. or higher, a polyethylene wax having a melting point of 100° C. or higher, and an oxidized polyethylene wax having a melting point of 100° C. or higher; and a nonionic surfactant (b). The present invention also provides a process for producing fabrics applied with the fabric treating agent, and provides vehicle interior material fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Oki, Masateru Kotera, Yoshihiro Kando
  • Patent number: 8207070
    Abstract: Polyolefin woven and nonwoven fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises (a) a polyolefin; and (b) at least one compound of the formula (I) R1—(hydrophilic oligomer)??(I) wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl of 22 to 40 carbon atoms and the hydrophilic oligomer is a homo- or co-oligomer consisting of monomer units derived from monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, epichlorhydrin, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ethylene imine, caprolactone, vinyl alcohol and vinyl acetate; and wherein the hydrophilic oligomer consists of between 2 and 10 monomer units, exhibit excellent durable wettability. The fabrics are useful in disposable diapers, training pants, feminine napkins, tampons, incontinence care products, wet and dry wipes, wound dressings, surgical capes, filter medial, battery separators and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Techmer PM, LLC
    Inventors: Sheng-Shing Li, Andrew J. Leggio, George H. Menzie, David Devore, John J. McNamara, TaHau Yu, Douglas W. Horsey
  • Publication number: 20120021661
    Abstract: A fabric or belt and a method for forming such a fabric or belt, including a base support structure and at least one coating with the coating being applied by a thermal spray process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph SALITSKY, Bo-Christer Aberg
  • Patent number: 8101533
    Abstract: A fabric treating composition comprising primarily an organopolysiloxane of formula (1) having a viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 mPa-s at 25° C. is provided. R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R2 is a monovalent organic group of formula: —R4(NR5CH2CH2)aNR6R7 wherein R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, R5 to R7 are hydrogen, monovalent hydrocarbon groups, or R8, R8 is a group of formula: —(CO—C5H10O)b—R9 (R9 is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, b is 1 to 50), a is 0 to 4, with the proviso that at least one of R5, R6 and R7 present in the organopolysiloxane is R8, R3 is hydroxyl, —OR10, R1, or R2, R10 being a monovalent hydrocarbon group, m is 10 to 1,500, and n is 0 to 100, with the proviso that when n=0, at least one R3 is R2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Motohiko Hirai
  • Patent number: 8079394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a belt for a corrugator machine for making corrugated board (50) wherein at least a middle layer (52) of corrugated material is joined under pressure to cover layers (51, 53) of smooth material to form the corrugated board (50). The belt (1) is made of a fabric of warp fibers and weft fibers (4) and has a paper side facing toward the corrugated board (50) to be manufactured. The paper side (6) lies against the corrugated board (50). A driven side (7) lies facing away from the corrugated board (50). The corrugator machine has a pressure zone (70) which includes a pressure element (71) and a countersupport (73). The corrugated board (50) together with the contact engaging fabric belt (1) passes between the pressure element (71) and the countersupport (73). A drive (61) is provided on the driven side (7) of the belt to generate the tension forces acting in the longitudinal direction of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Muehlen Sohn GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Hartmut Bella
  • Patent number: 8030226
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to wet wipes having liquid wipe compositions that including an anti-adhesion component that reduces sheet-to-sheet adhesion, improves the stack height, increases flexibility and maintains strength in the wet wipe. The liquid wipe compositions include an organopolysiloxane having the following structure: wherein p+q=0 to 2000, R1 is independently selected from a monovalent hydrocarbon group or hydroxyl group, and R2 and R3 are independently selected from a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a hydroxyl group, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in amine, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in polyether, a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in quaternary, and a monovalent hydrocarbon group functional in polyampholyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Troy Michael Runge, Steven Michael Hurley, Christopher James Uecker, Corey Thomas Cunningham, Nathan John Vogel, Timothy James Van Himbergen, William Clayton Bunyard, Dave Allen Soerens
  • Patent number: 8030229
    Abstract: A composite material comprising at least a first layer which comprises a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a filler component and a binder component; and a second layer which comprises a metallic component. The composite material may further comprise a substrate to which the first layer is adhered. The composite materials have heat insulating, and fire resistant characteristics and are particularly suited for use in building materials and mattresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: ElkCorp.
    Inventors: Younger Ahluwalia, Matti Kiik, Thomas D. Karol
  • Patent number: 8017531
    Abstract: A composite material comprising a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge and a metallic component adhered on one or both sides of the coated substrate. The coating consists essentially of a filler material comprising clay and a binder material. The substrate is preferably fiberglass, the filler material may further comprise at least one additional filler selected from the group consisting of decabromodiphenyloxide, antimony trioxide, fly ash, charged calcium carbonate, mica, glass microspheres and ceramic microspheres and mixtures thereof and the binder material is preferably acrylic latex. The metallic component is preferably aluminum foil. The composite material has heat insulating and fire resistant characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: ElkCorp
    Inventors: Younger Ahluwalia, Matti Kiik, Thomas D. Karol
  • Patent number: 7981819
    Abstract: A fire resistant fabric material comprising a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating consists essentially of a filler material comprising clay and a binder material. The substrate is preferably fiberglass, the filler material may further comprise at least one additional filler selected from the group consisting of decabromodiphenyloxide, antimony trioxide, fly ash, charged calcium carbonate, mica, glass microspheres and ceramic microspheres and mixtures thereof and the binder material is preferably acrylic latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Elk Corporation of Dallas
    Inventor: Younger Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 7927684
    Abstract: A HVAC system of a motor vehicle includes a film having openings defined therein and moveable between open and closed positions. The film regulates airflow by opening and closing apertures defined in a housing of the HVAC system. The film is disposed in a film valve assembly containing first and second rollers that wind and unwind the film. The film includes a substrate that includes a fiber selected from the group of polyester-based fibers, glass-based fibers, and combinations thereof. An elastomeric layer is disposed on the substrate layer. The substrate also includes a silicone layer disposed on the elastomeric layer for minimizing noise created as the film moves between the open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Comeaux, Frank M. Keese
  • Publication number: 20100319134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell, wool, silk and blends thereof; and (b) a coating consisting essentially of water, ammonium polyphosphate, binder material and cellulose filler material. The binder material bonds the ammonium polyphosphate and cellulose filler materials together and to the substrate such that the substrate is coated with the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Building Materials Investment Corp.
    Inventor: Younger Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 7851387
    Abstract: A composition comprises a copolymer comprising repeating units derived from at least one co-reactant comprising two or more acrylate groups and repeating units derived from a fluoroacrylate comprising the reaction product of: (a) at least one fluorochemical alcohol represented by the formula: C4F9—X—OH wherein: R=hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m=2 to 8, Rf?CnF2n+1, n=1 to 5, y=0 to 6, and q=1 to 8; (b) at least one unbranched symmetric diisocyanate; and (c) at least one hydroxy-terminated alkyl (meth)acrylate or 2-fluoroacrylate monomer having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms in its alkylene portion; wherein the composition is coatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zai-Ming Qiu, George G. I. Moore, John C. Clark, Ramesh C. Kumar
  • Patent number: 7811951
    Abstract: Fibrous structures comprising an oil system, sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and processes for making such fibrous structures and/or sanitary tissue products are provided. More particularly, fibrous structures comprising an oil system comprising a non-silicone oil comprising a triglyceride having a fatty acid profile containing a palmitic acid content of greater than about 15 wt %, sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and processes for making such fibrous structures are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Kenneth Douglas Vinson
  • Patent number: 7780979
    Abstract: This invention involves fabric-supported chitosan modified temperature responsive PNIPAAm/PU hydrogel and the use thereof in preparation of facial mask. The merit of this invention is the hydrogel formed can reversibly swell and deswell near body temperature; the incorporation of PU can suppress the syneresis of PNIPAAm at an elevated temperature; Grafting of PNIPAAm and PU onto the surface of cellulose fabrics can enhance the mechanical strength of hydrogel; Coupling of chitosan to the surface of hydrogel can not only improve the handle and skin affinity, but also render the facial mask antibacterial; The hydrogel is capable of loading a variety of nutrients (or other functional components), which can release at body temperature; the hydrogel facial mask can be reusable with repeated rinsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Jinlian Hu, Wenguang Liu, Baohua Liu
  • Patent number: 7737057
    Abstract: An article including: a porous substrate that includes a fibrous material; and a release coating disposed on the fibrous material of the porous substrate; wherein the release coating includes a thermoplastic silicone-containing polymer. A method of making an article, which method includes: providing a porous backing having a first major surface and a second major surface; applying a pressure sensitive adhesive to the first major surface of the porous backing; and applying an aqueous dispersion including a thermoplastic silicone-containing polymer to the second major surface of the porous backing to form a low adhesion backsize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. Bany, James P. DiZio, Patricia J. A. Brandt, Janice R. Manore, Judith A. Green
  • Patent number: 7722742
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fabrics used in papermaking, and relates more specifically to fabrics employed in making corrugated board. The invention also relates to a belt for a corrugated board machine, where the belt includes a coating including an anti-friction modifier which can provide one or more of the following advantages: easy application of the coating to the appropriate area of the fabric, the coating is cost effective, the coating provides for increased belt life on the machine, and increased production quality of corrugated board. The present invention also relates to corrugated board machine including a belt which has a coating containing an anti-friction modifier. The present invention also relates to a method of making a coating for a belt, and a method of applying the coating to a belt where the coating includes an anti-friction modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Jean Alphonse Marie Rouhling
  • Patent number: 7670971
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventor: Jonathan Paul Brennan
  • Patent number: 7589037
    Abstract: The invention relates to slickened or siliconized flame resistant fiber blends that are well suited for use in mattresses, boxsprings, upholstered furniture, fiber-filled bed clothing, transportation seating or any end use application where a soft materials are desired for flame resistant (FR) purposes. Some of the fibers in the blend are slickened. The FR fibers incorporated into these blends include both char forming FR fibers and oxygen depleting FR fibers. FR char-forming fibers are those which exhibit little shrinkage when exposed to direct flame and are not spun from polymers manufactured with halogenated monomers. Oxygen depleting FR fibers are spun from polymers manufactured with halogenated monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Basofil Fibers, LLC
    Inventors: Alan C. Handermann, Scott A. Bridges
  • Patent number: 7582577
    Abstract: Fibrous structures comprising an oil system, sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and processes for making such fibrous structures and/or sanitary tissue products are provided. More particularly, fibrous structures comprising an oil system comprising a non-silicone oil comprising a triglyceride having a fatty acid profile containing a palmitic acid content of greater than about 15 wt %, sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and processes for making such fibrous structures are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Kenneth Douglas Vinson
  • Publication number: 20090215343
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coated woven fabric or knit fabric for a safety air bag and to the production method thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to a coated woven fabric or knit fabric for a safety air bag, which is obtained using a method that does not involve a sizing step or a washing step and which is produced from threads having a pre-determined amount of a lubricant composition on the surface thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned threads in the area involving the production of coated woven or knit fabrics for safety air bags, as well as to a safety air bag comprising said coated woven or knit fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Cécile Lopez, Bertrand Bordes, Christian Wattenhofer
  • Patent number: 7579289
    Abstract: According to the present invention, water repellant curable compositions comprise: (i) one or more polyacid; (ii) one or more polyol comprising at least two hydroxyl groups; (iii) one or more reactive waterproofing agent chosen from a C5 to C30 alk(en)yl monocarboxylate of a (poly)ethoxylated trihydric polyol, C5 to C30 alk(en)ylamine (poly)alkoxylate, C5 to C30 alk(en)yl diamine (poly)alkoxylate, C5 to C30 alk(en)ylamine (poly)alkoxylate containing an ether or thiother group in the alk(en)ylamine group, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are dilutable with water to make thermosetting aqueous binder compositions. The present invention also provides methods of treating or contacting substrates chosen from a non-woven, woven and a composite, such as glass fiber substrates, with the thermosetting aqueous binder compositions, and drying and curing, and the water resistant products produced thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Guy Clamen, Nolwenn Colmou, William C. Finch, Barry Weinstein
  • Patent number: 7563733
    Abstract: A composite material comprising a first layer which comprises a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a gel catalyst component and a binder component, and a second layer which comprises a metallic component is provided. The first layer may further comprise a filler component. In addition, the composite material may further comprise a substrate to which the first layer is adhered. The composite materials have heat insulating and fire resistant characteristics and are particularly suited for use in building materials and mattresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: ElkCorp
    Inventors: Younger Ahluwalia, Matti Kiik, Thomas D. Karol
  • Patent number: 7521385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire resistant structural material comprising a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a gel catalyst component and a binder component. The structural material may further comprise a filler component. In addition, the present invention relates to fire resistant fabric materials comprising a substrate coated with a coating comprising the fire resistant structural material. Further, the present invention relates to fire resistant articles of manufacture comprising the fire resistant fabric material, and particularly to mattresses comprising the fire resistant fabric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Younger Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 7498276
    Abstract: An armor composite material has been invented which contains a fabric which has been impregnated with shear thickening fluid. This invention offers a ballistic resistant material that is more flexible and less bulky than comparable, conventional ballistic fabric. The material in the alternative can be puncture resistant. The invented material offers superior ballistic performance and/or puncture resistance compared to conventional ballistic fabric-based materials of equal thickness. The invented material can be applied to applications requiring armor that is compact and/or flexible, such as body armor, protective clothing and flexible protective devices and shields, and stab resistant clothing and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: University of Delaware
    Inventors: Norman Wagner, Eric D. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 7488695
    Abstract: A non-irritating multi-ply absorbent article made by treating an inner surface with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer surfaces with one or more siloxane compositions, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent will remain confined to the inner portion of the absorbent article, thereby preventing irritation to the user, and the siloxane treated ply(s) will provide a pleasing, soothing, non-irritating tactile quality. In one embodiment, the siloxane composition comprises an amine-modified polysiloxane, in which case the product will also entrap any absorbed fluid, holding it in contact with the antimicrobial agent, and preventing it from wetting through the product and contacting the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Shanklin
  • Patent number: 7431982
    Abstract: A cushion sheet has a sheet body and a low-friction layer formed on the sheet body. The low-friction layer is formed by a plurality of synthetic resin fibers. The synthetic resin fibers are bonded with a surface of the sheet body in a state resembling a spread cloth. It is preferred that the diameter of each of the synthetic resin fibers be set in a range of 10 to 600 micrometers. It is also preferred that the amount of the synthetic resin fibers bonded with the surface of the sheet body be set in a range of 5 to 100 grams per square meter of the sheet body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Inoac Corporation
    Inventors: Takuhiro Sasao, Tunenori Oguri, Noriyoshi Takami
  • Patent number: 7399286
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to multi-layered massage devices for providing a pleasurable massage sensation; for simulating a lubricant-aided massage on the skin of an animal, without the use of a lubricant; for treating or preventing a cause or a symptom of a disease, disorder, or condition in an animal in need thereof, by administering a therapeutic massage; for genital stimulation for the pleasure of a male or female human; and for producing a low friction interface between a surface of a human body and a surface of another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas Jackson
  • Patent number: 7378566
    Abstract: An absorbent core is provided including a substrate that performs at least one fluid handling function. At least a portion of at least one region of the substrate has been modified by aperturing, calendering, coating, creping, heating, printing, stretching, or a combination thereof to impart at least one different fluid handling function. The substrate is folded to provide a plurality of panels wherein at least a portion of one panel corresponds to at least a portion of the modified region of the substrate. An absorbent article including the absorbent core and a process for making the absorbent core are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Allen Soerens, Cathleen Mae Uttecht, Hoa La Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 7361617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof; and (b) a coating consisting essentially of water, ammonium polyphosphate, acrylic isocyanide polymeric microcells, binder material, and a catalyst. The binder material bonds the ammonium polyphosphate, acrylic isocyanide polymeric microcells, and catalyst together and to the substrate such that the substrate is coated with the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: ElkCorp
    Inventor: Younger Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 7309520
    Abstract: A flat gasket made up of at least one layer of nonwoven fabric consisting of a sheet of asbestos-free fibers or fiber mixtures and impregnated with a polymer, the sealing element consisting of at least one polytetrafluoroethylene-impregnated nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Steffen Kosack, Thomas Klenk, Ulrich Liedtke, Frank Schultz
  • Patent number: 7309664
    Abstract: A substrate, its process of manufacture, and its applications. The substrate includes a fibrous material which is provided, over at least a portion of its surface and/or within its thickness, with a coating with photocatalytic properties including a semi-conducting material with photocatalytic properties of the oxide or sulphide type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Recherche
    Inventors: Christian Marzolin, Arnaud Marchal, Xavier Talpaert
  • Patent number: 7297395
    Abstract: The present invention relates to water swellable, water insoluble superabsorbent materials having controlled variable gel-bed friction angles. Controlling the gel-bed friction angle of the superabsorbent materials may allow control of the swelling of the material, the absorbency of the material, and/or the absorbency, resiliency, and porosity of the absorbent composite containing the superabsorbent material. The present invention relates to treatments for superabsorbent materials to manipulate friction angle and new superabsorbent materials having the desired friction angle characteristics. The present invention also relates to absorbent composites employing superabsorbent materials having the desired friction angle characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvinder Pal Singh Kainth, Richard Norris Dodge, II, Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Stacy Averic Mundschau, Estelle Anne Ostgard
  • Patent number: 7294591
    Abstract: An absorbent composite is provided including a substrate, at least a portion of which is coated with an absorbent adhesive composition. The substrate is folded upon itself to provide a plurality of panels. A personal care product including the absorbent composite is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Allen Soerens, Cathleen Mae Uttecht, Hoa La Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20070218791
    Abstract: There is disclosed artificial leather with even imprinted texture and a method for making the same. The method includes the steps of: making a thermally imprintable polyurethane resin foil into a first substrate; providing at least one polyurethane resin layer on the first substrate in a spotted manner or by rolling or spraying; making pre-determined texture or graphics on the polyurethane resin layer by imprinting; making non-woven fabric, elastic fabric, woven fabric or ultra-fine fiber materials into a second substrate; and providing the first substrate on the second substrate by adhesion so as to form the artificial leather with even imprinted texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: SAN FANG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mao-Kan Lee, Zhing-Hung Chen, Ming-Chang Cheng, Yung-Hsiang Chou
  • Patent number: 7226878
    Abstract: An armor composite material has been invented which contains a ballistic fabric which has been impregnated with shear thickening fluid. This invention offers a ballistic resistant material that is more flexible and less bulky than comparable, conventional ballistic fabric. The invented material offers superior ballistic performance compared to conventional ballistic fabric-based materials of equal thickness. The invented material can be applied to applications requiring armor that is compact and/or flexible, such as body armor, protective clothing and flexible protective devices and shields, and stab resistant clothing and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The University of Delaware
    Inventors: Norman J. Wagner, Eric D. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 7141108
    Abstract: The present invention describes a means for fixing skin care ingredients on the surface of non-woven webs and cellulosic mats. The active ingredients can be released (deposited) onto the skin by normal triggering mechanisms, which include the action of water or urine or by friction or rubbing. The fixative systems described herein provide the ability to control high load levels while not interfering with the wettabliity of the fabric or paper. Additionally, incompatible/reactive ingredients can be treated onto the same web and are kept as separate particles fixed to the surface until released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corp.
    Inventors: James L. Eden, Mark A. Cole, Remo Santacecilia
  • Patent number: 7132379
    Abstract: A non-irritating multi-ply absorbent article made by treating an inner surface with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer surfaces with one or more siloxane compositions, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent will remain confined to the inner portion of the absorbent article, thereby preventing irritation to the user, and the siloxane treated ply(s) will provide a pleasing, soothing, non-irritating tactile quality. In one embodiment, the siloxane composition comprises an amine-modified polysiloxane, in which case the product will also entrap any absorbed fluid, holding it in contact with the antimicrobial agent, and preventing it from wetting through the product and contacting the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Shanklin
  • Patent number: 7105465
    Abstract: An industrial textile including a polymeric substrate and a resin system grafted onto the polymeric substrate by way of a primer. The resin system includes a water-borne thermoplastic, a polyhydroxyether resin and/or an analogue of a polyhydroxyether resin, and at least one co-resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Voith Fabrics Heidenheim GmbH
    Inventors: Sanjay Patel, Michael David Draper
  • Patent number: 7049252
    Abstract: An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, military apparel, and the like. The fabric is treated with a chemical composition. It has been discovered that the chemical composition greatly enhances the abrasion resistance of the fabric. In one embodiment, the fabric is made from nylon multifilament yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Safety Components Fabric Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey K. Underwood, T. Doyle Kelley
  • Patent number: 6989339
    Abstract: The present invention describes a means for fixing skin care ingredients on the surface of non-woven webs and cellulosic mats. The active ingredients can be released (deposited) onto the skin by normal triggering mechanisms, which include the action of water or urine or by friction or rubbing. The fixative systems described herein provide the ability to control high load levels while not interfering with the wettabliity of the fabric or paper. Additionally, incompatible/reactive ingredients can be treated onto the same web and are kept as separate particles fixed to the surface until released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Eden, Mark A. Cole, Remo Santacecilia
  • Patent number: 6930063
    Abstract: A double-faced PTFE-silicone rubber reinforced composite with curling tendency controlled is achieved by coating one side of a balanced PTFE/glass composite with liquid silicone rubber. Each face of the composite can perform independent functions in a single application, thereby optimizing performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Frank M. Keese
  • Patent number: 6893989
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stab-resisting material, which material consists of a carrier coated with solid particles, which is provided on a packet of fabrics, wherein the coating on said carrier consists of abrasive particles having a diameter of 0.1-3 mm, and wherein the packet of fabrics is thicker than 1.5 mm. The invention also relates to the coated carrier, wherein the abrasive particles have been provided on the carrier by means of an adhesive, which forms an elastic film after curing. In particular a fabric made of Aramid or Nylon fibres may be used as the carrier material. The preferred adhesive is a bituminous adhesive or an adhesive with a base of polyurethane. This material is used in particular in protective clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Twaron Products V.O.F.
    Inventor: Joseph Judtih Breukers
  • Patent number: 6858550
    Abstract: A fire resistant fabric material comprising a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating consists essentially of a filler material comprising clay and a binder material. The substrate is preferably fiberglass, the filler material may further comprise at least one additional filler selected from the group consisting of decabromodiphenyloxide, antimony trioxide, fly ash, charged calcium carbonate, mica, glass microspheres and ceramic microspheres and mixtures thereof and the binder material is preferably acrylic latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Elk Premium Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Younger Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 6855651
    Abstract: A cover tape for winding on a grip of a device comprising an elongated cloth layer and an elastic layer. The cloth layer has a first surface and a second surface. The elastic layer is made of silicone gel and bonded to the first surface of the cloth layer for enabling the second surface of the cloth layer to be exposed to the outside when spirally winding the cover tape round the grip with the elastic layer adhered to the periphery of the grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
  • Publication number: 20040242108
    Abstract: A nonwoven fabric includes fibres such that a proportion of the fibres have a length of from about 0.1 to 1.5 mm. The fibres may be homogenous, heterogeneous, and/or mixed waste materials of small particle size and the proportion of binder present is about 15% w/w or less. Processes for manufacturing such a nonwoven fabric and uses of such fabric are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen J. Russell, Ali Pourmohammadi