Patents by Inventor Gregory Rabon

Gregory Rabon 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).

  • Patent number: 8490259
    Abstract: This invention relates to a durable fire retardant nonwoven fabric and method of making the same. Said fabric performs in accordance to the requirements set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB_603), wherein the fire retardant fabric includes at least two layers including at least one strength and reinforcing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon
  • Publication number: 20100098919
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a cellulosic flame retardant fabric comprising a self extinguishing fiber so as to minimize the total percentage of fabric weight lost upon burning in accordance with technical bulletin 604. Use of natural fiber fabrics in bedding components is desirable due to the softness and durability associated with the fabrics; however, natural fiber, such as cellulose, is highly flammable and therefore lacks the ability to provide the proper flammability protection often sought out in bedding components. In accordance with the present invention, a small amount of self-extinguishing fiber, such as a modacrylic fiber, was blended with the natural fiber and hydroentangled to form a nonwoven composite fabric that is soft, flame retardant, and suitable for bedding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: POLYMER GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall
  • Patent number: 7638446
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a cellulosic flame retardant fabric comprising a self extinguishing fiber so as to minimize the total percentage of fabric weight lost upon burning in accordance with technical bulletin 604. Use of natural fiber fabrics in bedding components is desirable due to the softness and durability associated with the fabrics; however, natural fiber, such as cellulose, is highly flammable and therefore lacks the ability to provide the proper flammability protection often sought out in bedding components. In accordance with the present invention, a small amount of self-extinguishing fiber, such as a modacrylic fiber, was blended with the natural fiber and hydroentangled to form a nonwoven composite fabric that is soft, flame retardant, and suitable for bedding articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall
  • Publication number: 20090305590
    Abstract: This invention relates to a durable fire retardant nonwoven fabric and method of making the same. Said fabric performs in accordance to the requirements set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB_603), wherein the fire retardant fabric includes at least two layers including at least one strength and reinforcing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: POLYMER GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon
  • Patent number: 7326664
    Abstract: A flame retardant bedding article comprises a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven component, and more specifically, a bedding article such as a mattress, pillow cover or mattress pad, comprising a structurally stable, flame retardant nonwoven component. The component comprises at least two layers that have a synergistic relationship so as to maintain the structural integrity of the bedding article upon burning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: PolymerGroup, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall
  • Publication number: 20050215158
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a cellulosic flame retardant fabric comprising a self extinguishing fiber so as to minimize the total percentage of fabric weight lost upon burning in accordance with technical bulletin 604. Use of natural fiber fabrics in bedding components is desirable due to the softness and durability associated with the fabrics; however, natural fiber, such as cellulose, is highly flammable and therefore lacks the ability to provide the proper flammability protection often sought out in bedding components. In accordance with the present invention, a small amount of self-extinguishing fiber, such as a modacrylic fiber, was blended with the natural fiber and hydroentangled to form a nonwoven composite fabric that is soft, flame retardant, and suitable for bedding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall
  • Publication number: 20050197028
    Abstract: A flame retardant bedding article comprises a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven component, and more specifically, a bedding article such as a mattress, pillow cover or mattress pad, comprising a structurally stable, flame retardant nonwoven component. The component comprises at least two layers that have a synergistic relationship so as to maintain the structural integrity of the bedding article upon burning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall
  • Publication number: 20040248494
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame-retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a structurally stable flame-retardant fabric comprising at least two layers, wherein the fibrous components of the fabric have a synergistic relationship so as to maintain the integrity of the flame-retardant fabric upon burning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon, Russell Tindall