Patents by Inventor Willis D. Campbell, Jr.

Willis D. Campbell, Jr. 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, high visibility, anti-static fabric and apparel formed therefrom
    Patent number: 7419922
    Abstract: A fabric is provided for use in safety apparel, including a first yarn type comprising at least about 60 percent modacylic fibers and a second yarn type comprising an intimate blend of anti-static fibers and other fibers selected from the group of fibers consisting of polyester, nylon, rayon, modacrylic, cotton, wool, and combinations thereof. The fabric meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard ASTM F-1506 for flame resistance, Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Method 5931 for electrostatic decay, and the Electrostatic Discharge Association Advisory ADV11.2-1995 voltage potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventors: Richard M. Gibson, Willis D. Campbell, Jr., Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace, William F. Gerrow
  • Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom
    Patent number: 6706650
    Abstract: A fabric for use in safety apparel and items of apparel formed substantially from modacrylic yarns and a cationic dye applied to the fabric so that the dyed fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute guidelines for high-visibility safety apparel and the guidelines of the American Society for Testing and Materials for flame resistant textiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Glen Raven, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Gibson, Willis D. Campbell, Jr., Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace, Harry R. Byrd, Jr., Allen J. Hawks