Patents by Inventor Donna D. Latham

Donna D. Latham has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020098753
    Abstract: A flame-blocking fabric is disclosed that includes a nonwoven scrim and a plurality of flame resistant fibers entangled to and with the nonwoven scrim. The nonwoven scrim may be comprised of fibers that may be chosen from the groups of aramid fibers and melamine fibers. The flame resistant fibers may be chosen from the groups of aramids, polybenzimidazoles and melamine fibers. Also disclosed is an aircraft seat that includes a frame, a foam cushion, a fire-blocking fabric that has a nonwoven scrim and a plurality of flame resistant fibers entangled to and with the nonwoven scrim, and a dress cover. The fire-blocking fabric is thermally resistant enough to meet Federal Aviation Administration seat burn requirements. Also disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing the fire-blocking fabric that includes the steps of laying a web of flame resistant fibers on a nonwoven scrim and entangling the fibers to and with the scrim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Donna D. Latham, Christopher G. Corner