Patents Examined by L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 12370784
    Abstract: This invention relates to rubber reinforcing material with reduced weight, a method for preparing the same, and a tire including the same. According to this invention, there is provided a rubber reinforcing material that has a thin thickness and light weight, and yet has excellent durability. The reinforcing material not only reduces the weight of a tire, but also enables realization of improved rolling resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sang Woo Lee, Ok Hwa Jeon, Min Ho Lee, Sung Gyu Lee
  • Patent number: 12351955
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a stimulus-responsive mesh made from hydrogel fibers that provide varying degrees of ventilation depending on environmental conditions. The hydrogel fibers may be arranged into a mesh with openings that change size depending on the degree of swelling of the hydrogel fibers. As the hydrogel fibers of the mesh change (e.g., from a contracted state to/from a swollen state), fluids may flow through the mesh at a variable flow rate that depends on the degree of swelling. The swelling of the hydrogel fibers may be responsive to changes in the ambient environment experienced by the mesh, including, for example, the moisture level at the mesh, the temperature level of the mesh, the chemical composition of the moisture incident the mesh, the presence of magnetic/electric fields near the mesh, and/or the light level at the mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DRESDEN
    Inventors: Simon Binder, Adrian Ehrenhofer, Alice Mieting
  • Patent number: 12336589
    Abstract: Articles of footwear may include a knitted component defining at least part of a void and joined with a sole structure. The knitted component may include an interior knit layer, an exterior knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn between the interior and exterior knit layers. The plurality of inlaid courses of high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of the high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the plurality by no more than five courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
  • Patent number: 12245958
    Abstract: A knitted interface comprises a knitted structure formed from a plurality of elastomeric polymer filaments having a plurality of interstices permitting a transfer of air therethrough. The elastomeric polymer filaments may have a solid or hollow cross-section. The interstices vary in shape and size according to a knit density of the knitted structure upon movement or radial distension of the knitted interface. The elastomeric polymer filaments may be made from silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Ossur Iceland ehf
    Inventors: Andrew Bache, Christophe Valois, Magnus Oddsson
  • Patent number: 12180625
    Abstract: A knitted component may include a first area, where the first area includes a plurality of knit loops comprising a first yarn. The knitted component may also include a second yarn at least partially inlaid within the first area of the knitted component such that the second yarn extends between at least a first loop and a second loop of the plurality of knit loops. The second yarn may have a foamable material comprising a blowing agent and a thermoplastic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Baranek, Katharine Fraser, Stephen J. Hipp, James Molyneux, Kristen E. Orme, Margaret P. St. Clair, Yang Zhao
  • Patent number: 12173433
    Abstract: An agricultural mesh for baling is provided that contains columns of chains or pillars, wherein each column of chain or pillar has a plurality of meshes interconnected with each other and associated with the columns of chains or pillars by means of the weft, wherein the configuration and dimensions of the weft provides the reinforcement of the agricultural mesh for baling. The present invention provides a solution that aims to reduce the dimensions of the longitudinal openings—weft during the baling process, yielding strong and well-preserved bales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: COTESI—COMPANHIA DE TÊXTEIS SINTÉTICOS, S.A.
    Inventor: Pedro Américo Violas de Oliveira e Sá
  • Patent number: 12161773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a puff sterilization patch and, particularly, to a puff sterilization patch which is manufactured in the form of a net or fabric by using yarns made of copper having sterilizing power and can be attached to a cosmetic container so as to sterilize a puff. To this end, the present invention comprises: a pad layer formed by weaving wefts and warps into a net, wherein the wefts mainly comprise yarns made of copper and are arranged at regular intervals, and the warps mainly comprise yarns made of a synthetic resin material and are arranged at regular intervals: and an adhesive layer provided on the underside surface of the pad layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Inventor: Won Ju Yong
  • Patent number: 12053367
    Abstract: There is provided a plain-weave fabric excellent in low air permeability and waterproofness. Further, there is provided a stent graft excellent in low water permeability mechanical properties and catheter storage capacity, including the plain-weave fabric as a graft substrate. A plain-weave fabric woven by interlacing weaving yarns in warp and weft, in which weaving yarns YA and YB arranged in the same direction have different crimp ratios A and B, respectively, a relationship thereof satisfies Formula 1, and the crimp ratio B is 4% or more, and the plain-weave fabric is preferably used for a stent graft; A?B×1.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuaki Tanaka, Hiroshi Tsuchikura, So Kakiyama, Kazuhiro Tanahashi
  • Patent number: 12035768
    Abstract: A thin coated supported glove, having a thin knitted liner, wherein the thin knitted liner has a plurality of finger components, a thumb component, a backhand component, and a palm component. The thin knitted liner comprises a covered yarn having a first yarn and a second yarn, wherein the first yarn is a core yarn that is 20 denier or less, wherein the second yarn is at least one of an intermingled yarn or a first wrapping yarn surrounding the core yarn, wherein the second yarn is 30 denier or less; and a thin polymeric coating adhered to the thin knitted liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ansell Limited
    Inventors: Koshali Gayathri Fernando, Mathotarallage Amani Rasika Mathota, Andarage Naveen Pradeep Kumara, Withanage Priyantha Kumara Withanage, Imihamy Mudiyanselage Sanjeewa Herath
  • Patent number: 12004580
    Abstract: A garment is provided which includes a flat-warp-knitted fabric laminate made of at least one flat-warp-knitted fabric. The flat-warp-knitted fabric includes a polyurethane film which is stretchable in substantially all directions. A knit fabric made of fleecy thread may be adhesively bonded to the film and be positioned between the film and the inner lining. The garment can be made up of five tailored flat-warp-knitted laminate pieces: three flat-warp-knitted laminate pieces for the two front sides and the rear side of the torso, and two flat-warp-knitted laminate pieces for the two sleeves. The seams form the two sleeve cuffs, and the seams are sewn onto the flat-warp-knitted laminate pieces for the torso. The front pieces are sewn together, and the rear side of the torso piece is positioned along the side of the torso by a respective seam. The seams are used to connect these parts along the shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: KJUS North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Kurtzweg, Nico Serena, Isabel Rosa Müggler Zumstein, Françoise Adler
  • Patent number: 11987909
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric comprising or consisting of: a first yarn comprising a fiber blend of modal and polyester; a second yarn comprising spandex; and a third yarn comprising polyester. The polyester in the fiber blend may have a cross-section such as X-shape, M-shape, I-shape, honeycomb-shape, Y-shape, U-shape or O-shape that creates a plurality of spaces along the length of the first yarn that facilitate a capillary action. The modal in the fiber blend may have a cross-section that is substantially rectangular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: COMFIKNIT LIMITED
    Inventor: Chun Kee Lau
  • Patent number: 11963324
    Abstract: Electronic equipment may include structured fabric. Structured fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device, may be used to form a band that holds an electronic device against a user's body, or may be used to cover one or more openings in an electronic device. Structured fabrics may be soft and pliable while maintaining the ability to hold a given shape without added support. Structured fabric may be formed by laminating fabric such as warp-knit fabric with a stiffener such as polymer film. Structured fabrics may include openings through which signals such as optical or audio signals pass. To maintain the geometry and shape of the openings in the structured fabric without covering the openings, the stiffener and adhesive that are attached to the fabric may be cut to form a pattern of openings that align with the openings in the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Yohji Hamada, John J. Baker, Peter F. Coxeter, Benjamin M. Rappoport, Joseph B. Walker
  • Patent number: 11873587
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to flame resistant fabrics formed with inherently flame resistant fibers that provide the requisite thermal and arc protection, that have improved comfort, and that, in some embodiments, are less expensive than other fabrics formed with inherently flame resistant fibers. Improved comfort and lower cost can be achieved by predominantly locating the inherently flame resistant fibers on the front face of the fabric to impart the requisite thermal and arc protection and predominantly locating the more comfortable (and less expensive) fibers on the back face of the fabric positioned next to the wearer. In this way, overall protection of the fabric is maintained while improving comfort. Some embodiments of such fabrics may also achieve NFPA 70E PPE Category 2 protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Janay Adams, Charles S. Dunn, Elijah Dufty, Michael T. Stanhope
  • Patent number: 11779963
    Abstract: A sorptive wiper for cleaning is disclosed, the wipe comprising a cleaned and dried sorptive material having fewer than 150 contaminant fibers per square meter that are greater than 100 ?m in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: H. Dennis Blaiss, Laurent H. Sene, Gregory T. Hall, Randy H. Whittington
  • Patent number: 11725310
    Abstract: An improved insulating performance fabric has a double-knit body, formed with traditional, relatively smooth, outer surfaces, and an inner surface with the form of multiple fabric “bubbles” separated, e.g., by a grid pattern of intersecting grooves. An insulating, double-knit performance fabric of this disclosure may also be found in the form of a garment comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, or in the form of fabric article comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: MMI-IPCO, LLC
    Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
  • Patent number: 11723782
    Abstract: A knitted interface comprises a knitted structure formed from a plurality of elastomeric polymer filaments having a plurality of interstices permitting a transfer of air therethrough. The elastomeric polymer filaments may have a solid or hollow cross-section. The interstices vary in shape and size according to a knit density of the knitted structure upon movement or radial distension of the knitted interface. The elastomeric polymer filaments may be made from silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Andrew Bache, Christophe Valois, Magnus Oddsson
  • Patent number: 11667101
    Abstract: Provided is a laminated body, said laminated body being a laminated cloth the back surface of which has excellent properties against tangling and abrasion and good separability from the skin and which has a good texture and a favorable appearance and is comfortable to wear when made into clothing. The laminated cloth includes a front surface layer, a middle layer and a back surface layer, said layers being stacked one on another, wherein: the front surface layer comprises one member selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a knitted fabric and a non-woven fabric; the middle layer comprises a resin film or a non-woven fabric; and the back surface layer comprises a circular knitted fabric in which filament yarn of 60 dtex or less is used at least in part thereof and which is configured from knitting stitches and tack stitches, 9 to 72 said tack stitches being disposed per area of 12 wales×12 courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates G.K.
    Inventors: Yuichiro Nozaki, Satoshi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11655568
    Abstract: The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric having a width and a length and comprising a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer forming a plurality of rows of lofted fibers separated by rows of air spaces. The air spaces extend along the length of the insulating, double-knit fabric for the entire length of the fabric and the lofted fibers extend in a direction having an orthogonal component with respect to the at least one of the first knit layer and the second knit layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MMI-IPCO, LLC
    Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
  • Patent number: 11606632
    Abstract: This document describes textile assemblies for speakers, including textile assemblies with inlaid tensioning yarns, and associated apparatuses and methods. The textile assembly includes a textile body (106) with inlaid tensioning yarns (302, 304). The textile assembly (102) may be a fully-fashioned textile swatch. The tensioning yarns are inlaid at intervals in the textile body but can slide within or be pulled through the textile body. Further, the tensioning yarns have ends (306, 308, 402, 404) that are accessible near the edges of the textile body for various reasons. First, pulling on them while the textile assembly is on an acoustic device (104) tensions the tensioning yarns such that they limit movement of the textile assembly and break up vibration modes. Second, their ends can be tied directly to, formed into loops to hook over, or wound around, features (208) on the acoustic device to removably secure the textile assembly to the acoustic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Laura Charlotte Shumaker, Siddhartha Hegde, Anuja Bagul, Darren Torrie, Myrrhia R. Resneck, Adam Duckworth Mittleman, Aditya Narayanan
  • Patent number: 11464289
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a knitted component, the knitted component with a knit element that forms at least a portion of an upper for an article of footwear and defines an interior void for receiving a foot. A lower perimeter edge of the knit element may extend between a lateral side and a medial side of the upper. At least one strand of the knitted component may extend through the lower perimeter edge on opposite sides of the knitted component so as to extend between the lateral side and the medial side of the upper. The knitted component may be formed on a knitting machine, and the at least one strand may be configured to be tensioned to tighten the upper around a last.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan N. Farris