Patents Assigned to Bennett Safetywear Limited
  • Protective garment and process for its production
    Patent number: 6591427
    Abstract: A protective garment such as a glove is knitted from a yarn comprising a heat-resistant core and a core covering comprising a carbon based yarn. The knitted garment is treated (e.g. by heating) to at least partially decompose the carbon based yarn to form activated charcoal in order to provide increased protection against chemical and/or biological risks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Bennett Safetywear Limited
    Inventor: Brian G. Bennett