Patents by Inventor Robert T. Francis

Robert T. Francis 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).

  • Coated fabrics with increased abrasion resistance
    Patent number: 7985452
    Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
  • Reusable Silt Dam
    Publication number: 20110176870
    Abstract: A reusable silt dam having an open frame that defines a generally rectangular prism interior open space, and a series of separate, generally flat, generally rectangular filters arranged side-by-side in the interior, to fill at least most of the interior with filter media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Robert T. Francis
  • Coated fabrics with increased abrasion resistance
    Patent number: 7799708
    Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
  • Coated Fabrics with Increased Abrasion Resistance
    Publication number: 20100233370
    Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega