Abstract: Disclosed is a fire resistant knit fabric skeleton having a plurality of knit loops formed of corespun glass fibers, with every other course in the knit further containing a bare glass fiber, such that alternating courses of the knit fabric are either entirely corespun glass fiber or a combination of corespun glass fiber and bare glass fiber. The fabrics a unique mix of favorable properties such as excellent fire resistance and strength, improved coating adhesion, a lower basis weight, and high cross machine direction extensibility.

Abstract: A scrim that is more readily recycled by grinding is disclosed and has a plurality of high tenacity fibers or yarns having a tenacity of at least about five (5) grams per denier and oriented in the warp direction and a plurality of low tenacity fibers or yarns having a tenacity of less than about four (4) grams per denier and oriented in the weft direction. In preferred embodiments, the low tenacity fibers or yarns comprise textured fibers or spun and undrawn fibers.

Abstract: A rubber molded product such as a brake cylinder diaphragm with a balanced elongation substrate reinforcement in both the warp and fill directions incorporated therein is provided. The fabric substrate reinforcement is woven without size and overfed after the weaving process leading to balanced crimp and elongation in the length and width directions. The fabric member is also woven with a reduced number of weft threads to start, but which are added back by overfeeding to further render the fabric elongation more isotropic in at least the warp and fill directions. The reinforcement substrate is placed in the mold along with the molding material and formed into the desired shape to assist in shape retention and overall structural stability. A method of forming a molded product including a balanced crimp reinforcement substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A two-faced, modified interlock knit fabric for use in the manufacture of toothed belts, the fabric constructed by plating a partially oriented first yarn of polyester or nylon with a second yarn of polyester or spun cotton and knit in a blister stitch in the machine direction is provided. A method of forming toothed belts incorporating such a fabric is also provided.

Abstract: A hemostatic textile comprising glass fibers circular knit with bamboo-sourced rayon fibers in a tubular fashion. The knitted textile is scoured and dried to shrink the bamboo-sourced rayon relative to the glass fibers and to orient the glass fibers exteriorly of the bamboo-sourced rayon fibers such that when the hemostatic textile is administered to a wound, the glass fibers are the first to come in contact with any wound fluid, for example blood. This orientation aids in the activation of the hemostatic response which leads to faster clot times and improved overall wound-healing. A method of manufacturing and utilizing the hemostatic textile is also provided.

Abstract: A wire harness including a number of wires, an outer sheath layer, and an anisotropic fabric positioned between the wires and outer sheath is provided. The anisotropic fabric is formed from combining a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from a single filament of at least five hundred fifty (550) denier while the warp strands may be formed from a series of polyester threads of at least two hundred (200) denier. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner wires relative to the outer sheath when exposed to friction and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A warp-directional stretch fabric that defines two right faces and is formed from warp yarns defined by a nylon and fill yarns defined by an aramid. The fabric can be incorporated into a toothed belt, for example a transmission belt, to produce a belt that has enhanced structural and resistance capabilities while capable of being produced at a lower cost than prior art belts. A method of producing an improved toothed belt including the fabric is also provided.

Abstract: A warp-directional stretch fabric that defines two right faces and is formed from warp yarns defined by a nylon and fill yarns defined by an aramid. The fabric can be incorporated into a toothed belt, for example a transmission belt, to produce a belt that has enhanced structural and resistance capabilities while capable of being produced at a lower cost than prior art belts. A method of producing an improved toothed belt including the fabric is also provided.

Abstract: A rubber molded product such as a brake cylinder diaphragm with a balanced elongation substrate reinforcement in both the warp and fill directions incorporated therein is provided. The fabric substrate reinforcement is woven without size and overfed after the weaving process leading to balanced crimp and elongation in the length and width directions. The fabric member is also woven with a reduced number of weft threads to start, but which are added back by overfeeding to further render the fabric elongation more isotropic in at least the warp and fill directions. The reinforcement substrate is placed in the mold along with the molding material and formed into the desired shape to assist in shape retention and overall structural stability. A method of forming a molded product including a balanced crimp reinforcement substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A wire harness including a number of wires, an outer sheath layer, and an anisotropic fabric positioned between the wires and outer sheath is provided. The anisotropic fabric is formed from combining a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from a single filament of at least five hundred fifty (550) denier while the warp strands may be formed from a series of polyester threads of at least two hundred (200) denier. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner wires relative to the outer sheath when exposed to friction and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A pipe including an inner layer, an outer layer, a jacket layer, and an anisotropic layer positioned between the jacket and outer layers is provided. The anisotropic layer is formed from weaving a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from single, six hundred-ten (610) denier polyester filament while the warp strands may be formed from a series of two hundred-twenty (220) denier polyester threads. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner and outer pipe layers without inserting into the gaps formed by the jacket layer when exposed to intense heat and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A modular composite utility pole has a plurality of sections, each with a tapered hollow tube having a plurality of plies, wherein a first end has a larger diameter than a second end, wherein each section is adapted to join at least one adjoining section at a joint wherein the first end of an upper section overlaps the second end of a lower section, the lower section having a ledge proximate to the second end of the lower section, with a fastener passing through the joint via apertures in the sections, and wherein, when the modular composite utility pole is erected, the joint is self-located by the joint features, and wherein substantially all vertical load is transferred between sections via the a surface of the second end of the upper section resting upon the ledge of the lower section. Also disclosed are individual sections and methods of making them.

Abstract: A pipe including an inner layer, an outer layer, a jacket layer, and an anisotropic layer positioned between the jacket and outer layers is provided. The anisotropic layer is formed from weaving a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from single, six hundred-ten (610) denier polyester filament while the warp strands may be formed from a series of two hundred-twenty (220) denier polyester threads. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner and outer pipe layers without inserting into the gaps formed by the jacket layer when exposed to intense heat and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A pipe including an inner layer, an outer layer, a jacket layer, and an anisotropic layer positioned between the jacket and outer layers is provided. The anisotropic layer is formed from weaving a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from single, six hundred-ten (610) denier polyester filament while the warp strands may be formed from a series of two hundred-twenty (220) denier polyester threads. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner and outer pipe layers without inserting into the gaps formed by the jacket layer when exposed to intense heat and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A warp-directional stretch fabric that defines two right faces and is formed from warp yarns defined by a nylon and fill yarns defined by an aramid. The fabric can be incorporated into a toothed belt, for example a transmission belt, to produce a belt that has enhanced structural and resistance capabilities while capable of being produced at a lower cost than prior art belts. A method of producing an improved toothed belt including the fabric is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a shifted angle fabric and the product produced thereby. The apparatus includes a supply of fabric and a differential tenter frame. The differential tenter frame includes a frame, a pair of opposed, constant path rails and a differential drive. The differential tenter frame is located downstream from the supply of fabric for receiving the opposing edges of the fabric and advancing the opposing edges at different speeds to shift the weft angle of the fabric as the fabric travels the length of the differential tenter frame. A high velocity, low heat drying range adjacent to the differential tenter frame simultaneously dries the fabric as the fabric travels the length of the differential tenter frame. A take-up roll downstream from the differential tenter frame then takes up the dried fabric.

Abstract: A power transmission belt. The power transmission belt includes a body having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter. A fabric is attached to the inner perimeter of the body for reinforcement wherein the fabric is a double knit fabric formed using textured yarns in at least the cross-machine direction. The belt may further include a layer of reinforcing cords surrounding the outer perimeter of the body.

Abstract: A hemostatic textile comprising glass fibers circular knit with bamboo-sourced rayon fibers in a tubular fashion. The knitted textile is scoured and dried to shrink the bamboo-sourced rayon relative to the glass fibers and to orient the glass fibers exteriorly of the bamboo-sourced rayon fibers such that when the hemostatic textile is administered to a wound, the glass fibers are the first to come in contact with any wound fluid, for example blood. This orientation aids in the activation of the hemostatic response which leads to faster clot times and improved overall wound-healing. A method of manufacturing and utilizing the hemostatic textile is also provided.

Abstract: An airbag is disclosed that comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an adhesive. The first and second fabric layers are coated with silicone elastomer coatings. The adhesive is a heat-cured silicone adhesive, and forms a seam-bond between the first and second layers such that a bag-like structure is created.

Abstract: A power transmission belt. The power transmission belt includes a body having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter. A fabric is attached to the inner perimeter of the body for reinforcement wherein the fabric is a double knit fabric formed using textured yarns in at least the cross-machine direction. The belt may further include a layer of reinforcing cords surrounding the outer perimeter of the body.