Abstract: Cable structures comprising at least three thermoplastic polymer filaments are prepared in a single extrusion process and exhibit performance characteristics comparable to cabled yarn constructions. The cables can be used in fabrics such as those used in paper manufacture.
Abstract: Cable structures comprising at least three thermoplastic polymer filaments are prepared in a single extrusion process and exhibit performance characteristics comparable to cabled yarn constructions. The cables can be used in fabrics such as those used in paper manufacture.
Abstract: A spiral fabric comprising a plurality of coils having loops meshed together to form channels at points of overlap between adjacent loops, locking pins positioned in the channels to join adjacent coils to form a mesh, and the improvement wherein a cable structure of at least two thermoplastic filaments is used as at least one component of the fabric.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
July 9, 1996
Assignee:
Shakespeare
Inventors:
Robert A. Keller, William L. Price, III
Abstract: A seating structure comprising a warp knit fabric attached to a frame, the fabric comprising at least one restraining cord adjacent each selvage of the fabric and elastomeric monofilament perpendicular to each restraining cord, the elastomeric monofilament being located along the full width of the fabric in the weft direction and substantially continuous from course to course, the structure being characterized by excellent long-term wear and seating comfort, particularly for automotive applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 1993
Date of Patent:
October 17, 1995
Assignees:
Shakespeare, Carolina Narrow Fabrics, Brite Seating Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Brian W. McClintock, James H. Moreland, David B. Skinner, James V. Snipes, Jr.