Patents Assigned to World Fibers, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240156192Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 11918064Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20210195971Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 10130128Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 9877529Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections having at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer, such as increased cut resistance.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20140259285Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20070084182Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventors: Dean Andrews, Christopher Andrews, Gregory Andrews, John Simmons
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Patent number: 7121077Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20060150378Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polylactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory Andrews
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Patent number: 7000295Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polylactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20050069685Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polylactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory Andrews
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Patent number: 6803332Abstract: A composite yarn formed of a core yarn and a cover yarn, wherein one of the core yarn and the cover yarn is a fluid-soluble strand and the other of the core yarn and cover yarn is a non-fluid-soluble strand. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex, the non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20040187471Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventors: Dean R. Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6779330Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn which has a core member including at least one cut-resistant strand, a cover member including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core member, wherein at least one strand in either the core member or the cover member is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6766635Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament yarn. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20030192157Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polyactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20030192298Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament yarn. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6591599Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6581366Abstract: A cut-resistant stretch yarn having a first elastic core yarn with a first wrapper yarn spirally-wrapped around the elastic core yarn in a first twist direction. The first wrapper yarn is a highly cut-resistant yarn. A second wrapper yarn is spirally-wrapped around the elastic core yarn and the first wrapper yarn in a second twist direction. The second wrapper yarn is a highly cut-resistant yarn. The elastic core yarn may be an elastomeric yarn, neoprene or rubber.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6216431Abstract: A composite yarn formed of melt-fusible thermoplastic fibers combined with selected other fibers and/or materials includes a containment barrier that encapsulates one or more core materials which may present a threat of contamination to workers and/or the environment. The composite yarn includes a core covered by an adhesive layer of thermoplastic material which forms a containment barrier, combined with one or more subsequent overlying layers of fibers wrapped or otherwise applied thereto using conventional yarn construction methods. In a preferred embodiment the core material is coated with a liquid adhesive, and preferably a polyester-based polyurethane which contains silicon grit, just prior to being wrapped with one or more layers of fibers which form the containment barrier. The cured and finished composite yarn is designed for knitting and weaving fabrics, or for otherwise forming cordage and non-woven products.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Andrews