Patents by Inventor Frank J. Land
Frank J. Land 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).
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Patent number: 7601414Abstract: The invention relates to an inherently flame resistant (FR) stitchbonded nonwoven fabric for mattresses, boxsprings, upholstered furniture, top-of-the-bed, office panel, transportation seating or any end use application where a FR textile material is desired. Two of the preferred forms of this invention include: 100% cotton. 100% rayon, 100% lyocell, cotton/non-FR fiber blends, rayon/non-FR fiber blends or lyocell/non-FR fiber blend battings that are stitchbonded with flame resistant fiberglass core-spun yarn. 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lyocell, cotton/non-FR fiber blends, rayon/non-FR fiber blends or lyocell/non-FR fiber blend battings that are stitchbonded with FR spun yarn.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Sumlin Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Handermann, Bob McKinnon, Frank J. Land
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Publication number: 20040002272Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Applicant: McKinnon-Land, LLCInventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 6620212Abstract: Provided is a novel method of dyeing a corespun yarn which comprises an inorganic fiber core and at least a first sheath. The method comprises: (a) contacting the corespun yarn with a dye liquor; (b) heating the dye liquor to a dyeing temperature for a time effective to dye the yarn; (c) cooling the dye liquor at a controlled rate; and (d) rinsing the yarn with water or with a mixture comprising the dye liquor and water. The dyed corespun yarn has a strength retention of about 80% or more based on the undyed yarn. The methods in accordance with the invention allow for the formation of uniformly dyed, high strength corespun yarns. Also provided is a dyed, corespun yarn which can be made by the inventive method, a fabric formed from the corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fabric. The dyed yarns exhibit substantially no “grin through” and little to no yarn strength loss after dyeing.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignees: McKinnon-Land, LLC, BASF Corporation, DyStar, L.P.Inventors: Alan C. Handermann, David W. Shaw, William P. Cochran, William R. Bryant, Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 6606846Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: McKinnon-Land, LLCInventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 6553749Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of high temperature resistant continuous inorganic filaments; a first sheath of staple fibers surrounding the core, wherein the staple fibers comprise fibers of at least one fire resistant material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, fluoropolymers and copolymers, chloropolymers and copolymers, polybenzimidazole, polyimides, polyamideimides, partially oxidized polyacrylonitriles, novoloids, poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazoles), poly (p-phenylene benzothiazoles), polyphenylene sulfides, flame retardant viscose rayons, polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers, polyetheretherketones, polyketones, polyetherimides, polylactides, and combinations thereof; and a second sheath of staple fibers surrounding the first corespun yarn. This yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: McKinnon-Land, LLCInventors: Frank J. Land, Alan C. Handermann
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Publication number: 20020124544Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of high temperature resistant continuous inorganic filaments; a first sheath of staple fibers surrounding the core, wherein the staple fibers comprise fibers of at least one fire resistant material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, fluoropolymers and copolymers, chloropolymers and copolymers, polybenzimidazole, polyimides, polyamideimides, partially oxidized polyacrylonitriles, novoloids, poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazoles), poly (p-phenylene benzothiazoles), polyphenylene sulfides, flame retardant viscose rayons, polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers, polyetheretherketones, polyketones, polyetherimides, polylactides, and combinations thereof; and a second sheath of staple fibers surrounding the first corespun yarn. This yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Frank J. Land, Alan C. Handermann
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Publication number: 20020098354Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 6410140Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of high temperature resistant continuous inorganic filaments; a first sheath of staple fibers surrounding the core, wherein the staple fibers comprise fibers of at least one fire resistant material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, fluoropolymers and copolymers, chloropolymers and copolymers, polybenzimidazole, polyimides, polyamideimides, partially oxidized polyacrylonitriles, novoloids, poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazoles), poly (p-phenylene benzothiazoles), polyphenylene sulfides, flame retardant viscose rayons, polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers, polyetheretherketones, polyketones, polyetherimides, polylactides, and combinations thereof; and a second sheath of staple fibers surrounding the first corespun yarn. This yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignees: BASF Corporation, McKinnon-Land, LLCInventors: Frank J. Land, Alan C. Handermann
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Patent number: 6287690Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Land Fabric CorporationInventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 6146759Abstract: Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Land Fabric CorporationInventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 5545441Abstract: A method of making a fabric for use in wallcoverings, wall paneling, and ceiling tiles is disclosed. The wallcovering comprises a woven fabric layer of pigmented resin textured glass, a stain repellant polymeric fluorocarbon face coating applied to a first side of the fabric layer, and an opaque back coating comprising an acrylic resin applied to a second side of said fabric layer. The fabric is flame retardant, flexible and has substantial dimensional stability and strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Inventor: Frank J. Land
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Patent number: 5433997Abstract: A fabric for use in wallcoverings, wail paneling, and ceiling tiles comprising a fabric layer comprising pigmented resin textured glass woven yarn, a stain repellant polymeric fluorocarbon face coating applied to a first side of the fabric layer, and an opaque back coating comprising an acrylic resin applied to a second side of said fabric layer, wherein the fabric is flame retardant, flexible and has substantial dimensional stability and strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1993Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Inventor: Frank J. Land