Patents Assigned to Advanced Fabrics (SAAF)
  • Fabrics for oil sheen removal and items made therefrom
    Patent number: 9944539
    Abstract: Strong fabrics are provided that can be used for items that can be moved or gathered while maintaining their integrity. The added strength of the fabric and the performance of the fabric make these fabrics and these items more effective in responding to oil spills. These fabrics and items will remove oil sheen from the surface of water and can absorb more than their dry weight in oil from water. Non-linting socks (e.g., sediment socks or absorbent socks) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, Erin Sutton Carter, Daniel Baillie
  • Strong nonwoven fabrics for use in silt control systems
    Patent number: 8882399
    Abstract: Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert E. Ortega
  • STRONG NONWOVEN FABRICS FOR USE IN SILT CONTROL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140072375
    Abstract: Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: CEREX ADVANCED FABRICS, INC.
    Inventor: ALBERT E. ORTEGA
  • Coated fabrics with increased abrasion resistance
    Patent number: 7985452
    Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
  • Coated fabrics with increased abrasion resistance
    Patent number: 7799708
    Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Patent number: 7174612
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Patent number: 7175902
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Antimicrobial fabric and method for maunfacture of antimicrobial fabric
    Publication number: 20060160448
    Abstract: Antimicrobial fibers useful for the manufacture of gas permeable fabrics are manufactured by co-extrusion of polymerics and antimicrobial materials. The fibers may be ed in various combinations to provide antimicrobial fabric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Advanced Fabrics (SAAF)
    Inventors: George Abraham, Ian Disley, Samir Nassif
  • Nonwoven nylon and polyethylene fabric
    Patent number: 5913993
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L.P.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley
  • Spunbonded nonwoven nylon fabrics
    Patent number: 5431986
    Abstract: Spunbonded nonwoven nylon fabrics are formed from a blend of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 polymers. A blend or copolymer of 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of nylon 6, balance nylon 6,6 is extruded into continuous filaments, pneumatically attenuated and drawn, and deposited onto a collection surface forming a web. The web is bonded either chemically or thermally. The fabric exhibits improved filament bonding. The addition of nylon 6 also improves the spinning performance of a nylon 6,6 spunbonded nonwoven process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L. P.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, J. Don Edgar, R. Wayne Thomley, Robert A. Butler, Charles F. Shafer, William T. Gill