Patents by Inventor Manfred H. K. Hueneke

Manfred H. K. Hueneke 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).

  • Stiff fabric and method of forming the stiff fabric
    Patent number: 5612126
    Abstract: A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0.63-0.89 gms./ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149.degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cross, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, Ronald A. Farris, Bobby L. McConnell, Robert M. Newman
  • Stiff fabric composite and method of making
    Patent number: 5600974
    Abstract: A woven or non-woven fibrous material has a substrate formed of first and second thermoplastic fibers. The fabric is passed through an oven at a temperature sufficient to melt the first fibers thereby fusing at least some of the first fibers and second fibers one to the other. The second fibers retain their discrete definition within the composite whereby the composite is provided such that, when cut for use, for example, to form a slat of a vertical blind or a wall panel, the composite retains its shape. A foam backing is provided and cured in the oven simultaneously with the melting of the first fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius R. Schnegg, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, Bobby L. McConnell, John Rinderman, deceased
  • Stiff fabric and method of forming the stiff fabric
    Patent number: 5534298
    Abstract: A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0.63-0.89 gms./ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149.degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cross, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, Ronald A. Farris, Bobby L. McConnell, Robert M. Newman
  • Stiff fabric composite
    Patent number: 5436064
    Abstract: A woven or non-woven fibrous material has a substrate formed of first and second thermoplastic fibers. The fabric is passed through an oven at a temperature sufficient to melt the first fibers thereby fusing at least some of the first fibers and second fibers one to the other. The second fibers retain their discrete definition within the composite whereby the composite is provided such that, when cut for use, for example, to form a slat of a vertical blind or a wall panel, the composite retains its shape. A foam backing is provided and cured in the oven simultaneously with the melting of the first fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius R. Schnegg, Bobby L. McConnell, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, John Rinderman, deceased