Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Laton

Michael Andrew Laton 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).

  • FLAME RESISTANT FINISHED FABRICS EXHIBITING WATER REPELLENCY AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20240306745
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • Flame resistant finished fabrics exhibiting water repellency and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 12029269
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • FLAME RESISTANT FINISHED FABRICS EXHIBITING WATER REPELLENCY AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230218027
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • Flame resistant finished fabrics exhibiting water repellency and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 11571032
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • Flame resistant finished fabrics exhibiting water repellency and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 11564429
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • FLAME RESISTANT FINISHED FABRICS EXHIBITING WATER REPELLENCY AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210267293
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • FLAME RESISTANT FINISHED FABRICS EXHIBITING WATER REPELLENCY AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200367584
    Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
  • Protective garments that provide thermal protection
    Patent number: 7854017
    Abstract: A thermally protective fabric includes a composition of inherently flame resistant fibers, and interstices having insulating pockets of air, wherein at least some of the air is incorporated into the interstices through a mechanical working process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Andrew Laton
  • Fabric
    Patent number: D1011768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian John Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton, Scott Ritenour