Abstract: An extinguishing container kit including a resilient, foldable fireproof cloth having an original extended condition for holding the flammable substance therein. The resiliency of the fireproof cloth permits return to the original extended condition when released from an alternate cinched condition in which a fireproof drawstring woven through the apertures is gathered to cinch the fireproof cloth. An impermeable, fireproof container holds the cinched fireproof cloth, the flammable substance stored therein, and an optional amount of water. A removable lid is disposed on the fireproof container to seal the fireproof container to limit air ingress thereinto to extinguish and cool the flammable substance for subsequent disposal or re-use.

Abstract: Gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using are disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.

Abstract: A method of applying stitching to an interior component having an outer skin layer, a substrate layer and an intermediary layer located between the outer skin layer and the substrate layer is provided herein. The method including the steps of: a) penetrating the interior component to form a piercing therethrough; b) retracting the awl from the interior component; c) inserting a needle of a robotic sewing head through the piercing to grasp a thread; d) pulling the thread through the interior component; e) looping the thread with a previous stitch passed through the component; f) advancing the robotic sewing head to another position with respect to the interior component, wherein a backside of the substrate layer is free of obstructions; and g) repeating steps a-f until a predetermined amount of stitches are applied to the interior component.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a connecting rod (6) out of composite material using three-dimensional fabric of woven reinforcing fibers, the connecting rod (6) extending in a main direction. The method comprises the steps of: cutting out one or more base pieces (7, 8) from a three-dimensional fabric; cutting out one or more reinforcing pieces (9, 10) from a three-dimensional fabric; installing the various pieces (7, 8, 9, 10) on a support in order to shape them; securing the various pieces (7, 8, 9, 10) to one another by stitching (12, 13, 14, 15) using reinforcing fibers in order to constitute a reinforcing fiber preform; installing the preform on a mandrel; and injecting resin into the preform and polymerizing the resin.

Abstract: A method of applying stitching to an interior component is provided herein.

Abstract: Monolithic gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs that are greater than about 5 cm in thickness are disclosed. Methods of making and using such webs are also disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a monolithic thick web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.

Abstract: A composite material includes a composite body having a composite surface, and a reinforcing element extending through the composite body in a first plurality of stitches and a second plurality of stitches. The first plurality of stitches are aligned relative to the composite surface substantially similarly to each other. The second plurality of stitches are aligned relative to the composite surface substantially dissimilarly to each other.

Abstract: A disinfecting cleaning wipe of stitch-bonded construction. The wipe includes a stitching substrate of fibrous nonwoven material having a mass per unit area of not more than 30 grams per square meter. A first plurality of stitching yarns is disposed in stitched relation through the stitching substrate in a pattern of substantially parallel linear stitch lines extending in a first direction across the stitching substrate. At least a second plurality of stitching yarns is disposed in stitched relation through the stitching substrate in a repeating zigzag pattern to define a first group of surface yarn float segments extending diagonally between stitch positions at opposing linear stitch lines. A disinfecting solution at least partially saturates the cleaning wipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fiber mat adapted for use in the manufacture of a fiber-reinforced device, said fiber mat comprising at least two essentially longitudinally extending and parallel batches of fibers. Novel aspects of the method according to the invention involves that the method comprises that the batches are joined by holder means that span above or below each batch, whereby the holder means impart an influence to each batch which is essentially symmetrical about an axis situated longitudinally between the batches. A symmetrical influence about an axis longitudinally between the batches accomplishes that influence from one side is matched by influence from an opposite side. Hereby it is prevented that the batch will undulate. Simultaneously the batches are clearly separated, whereby resin is more easily conducted longitudinally of the batches.

Abstract: A three-dimensional camouflage fabric is produced in a multi-head quilting machine by sewing a multiplicity of transversely spaced, elongated strips of relatively narrow fabric on a relatively wide web of a substrate fabric along laterally spaced lines of attachment positioned between the side edges of the strips. The strips are attached to the substrate in a longitudinal wrinkled condition, giving the strips a three-dimensional contour. The side edges of the strips are formed in an irregular pattern, with edge patterns of adjacent strips being different. The edges of the strips desirably overlap so as to enhance the three-dimensional appearance. The strips can be wrinkled by feeding the strips at a faster rate than the substrate. This can be achieved by a spring feeding mechanism or by sewing the strips at an inclined angle to the substrate.

Abstract: A ready-made technical process for manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastic building components envisions the use of a link and, optionally, a flange and/or a base using textile blanks as starting material. Initially, at least two layers of the textile blanks are positioned vis-á-vis one another, clamped in and undergo a first sewing-up process. A preform is fashioned featuring the architecture of the product that is to be manufactured, and subsequently the preform is infiltrated with resin in order to realize the plastic building component. A tension module realizes a flange on a textile preform and a sewing material holder receives a textile preform in order to implement the steps referred to.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite comprising at least one heat shrinkable adhesive layer stitch-bonded with yarns, which shrink less than the adhesive layer or do not shrink, when the adhesive layer is exposed to heat. The stitch-bonded yarns form loops upstanding from the shrunk adhesive layer and the loops create a textured surface on the composite, and the composite is substantially inelastic after the adhesive layer is shrunk. The composite may further comprise at least one fibrous layer stitch-bonded to the shrinkable adhesive layer, and the fibrous layer is less shrinkable than the adhesive layer or is substantially non-shrinkable.

Abstract: A tool having a coining projection is operative for forming a frangible portion in a lead of a microelectronic connection component by application of a compressive force. The coining projection is supported on a pedestal formed from a tool body. In an alternative embodiment, the pedestal is formed on a backing plate for use in circuits up construction. The pedestal is sized and shaped so as to be received within a gap formed in a support layer for the leads. By application of the compressive force, the coining projection will penetrate the lead within the region of the gap to form the frangible portion.

Abstract: A strip for dental plastic retainers or plastic dental prosthesis consisting of at least 4 and at most 8 interconnected layers of endless threads which possess a yarn count of less than 1 tex; the strip possesses a thickness of maximum 500 .mu.m; the endless fibers of a layer (10) consist preferably of colorless glass fibers in which the cross linkage of the resin which beds-in the fibers is simplified by the effects of light. Preferably, each individual layer consists of a strip whose warp threads (11) and weft yarns (12) are combined to a woven strip in the form of a plain fabric weave bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a machine for producing a reinforcement in the form of a block for a composite component formed by said reinforcement embedded in a cured matrix.According to the invention, said block (B) is made up by continuously forming a succession of superposed sheets, and the machine, comprising a stand provided with a subframe and with uprights for mounting at least one frame which can move along said uprights, capable of receiving a thread laying-down tool which can move in a plane transverse to said uprights, is noteworthy in that it comprises an additional frame (6) which can move along said uprights (4) and is provided with pegs (9) for hooking on said straight portions of thread (F).

Abstract: Described is a composite comprising at least one textile sheet material composed of synthetic polymer fibers and at least one textile sheet material composed of inorganic fibers, which textile sheet materials are joined to one another by yarns.The textile sheet materials are preferably joined together by sewing, knitting or stitch-bonding.The composite is especially useful as reinforcement for the production of roofing felts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a reinforcement for a composite component, said reinforcement including superposed plies of thread, according to which method:straight portions of thread are laid down on a support; andall the superposed plies are consolidated by stitching, without knotting, a continuous thread.According to the invention:said straight portions of thread (4, 5) are laid down by means of a needle, with respect to which the continuous thread (F), of which each of said portions forms part, can slide, said needle being capable of moving relative to said support (6), pulling tight the straight portion of thread (4, 5) above the latter, over an extent equal to the length of said straight portion of thread; andsaid straight portions of thread (4, 5) are fixed by stitching, without knotting, at least one of the ends (4a, 4b; 5a, 5b) of each of said portions of thread into said support (6) using said needle.

Abstract: An extensible composite fabric including a multiplicity of continuous fibers extending in one direction and distorted into aligned, locally parallel, curved paths for imparting extensibility to the fabric in that direction, and a method and apparatus for making such a composite fabric.

Abstract: A method and device are disclosed for forming reinforcement element formed of fibers distributed along three dimensions, wherein, a continuous fiber is introduced in a substrate resting on a support formed of such fibers crossed in at least two directions, by stitching, from the free face of said substrate opposite said support by means of a needle driven with a reciprocal movement, a relative movement being in addition generated between said support and said needle so that said continuous fiber is formed inside said substrate of a succession of consecutive segments forming a zig-zag line.The invention is remarkable in that:said needle is curved and imposes on each segment of said continuous fiber a similar curved form; andthe reciprocal movement of said curved needle occurs while rotating about an axis perpendicular to the plane of said needle and disposed on the concave side thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method enable the production of novel decorative fabrics having flat narrow fabrics stitchingly secured in longitudinally compressed substrate. The narrow fabrics are such as lace, ribbon, braid or tape. The apparatus and method function so as to guide a narrow fabric into the path of a conventional reciprocating sewing needle whereby the needle on each downward stroke strikes the fabric and advances it in a compressed convoluted condition toward the needle plate whereupon the fabric is stitched in its compressed convoluted condition to a substrate or devoid of a substrate.

Abstract: A method and device are disclosed for forming reinforcement elements from resistant fibers distributed along three dimensions, in which method, a continuous fiber is introduced in a substrate resting on a support formed of such fibers crossed in at least two directions, by stitching, from the free face of said substrate opposite said support by means of a needle driven with a reciprocal movement, a relative movement being in addition generated between said support and said needle so that said continuous fiber is formed inside said substrate of a succession of consecutive segments forming a zig-zag line.The invention is remarkable in that:said needle is curved and imposes on each segment of said continuous fiber a similar curved form; andthe reciprocal movement of said curved needle occurs while rotating about an axis perpendicular to the plane of said needle and disposed on the concave side thereof.

Abstract: The machine comprises a frame (1, 2, 3, 4), a rotary mandrel (15) mounted on a horizontal shaft (14), a vertical arm (12) having a detachable work device (20) at the lower end of the arm, and means (M1, M2, M3) for shifting the arm (12) along three orthogonal axes (X, Y, Z).

Abstract: According to this invention, there is provided a reinforcement blanket having a plurality of layers of fiber-reinforcement materials sewn together. The sewing together of the various layers of the fiber-reinforcement materials provides a plurality of channels extending through the reinforcement blanket. The reinforcement blanket can be shaped into a preform or can be used directly as a reinforcement in a molding process. The channels in the reinforcement blanket aid in distributing a matrix resin during an impregnation process.

Abstract: A braided rug method and construction is based on securing by stitching a relatively small auxiliary strand over the junction of large stitched together strands of braid. By selection of auxiliary strand color, alternating the side of the rug on which the auxiliary strand appears or by employing auxiliary strands on both sides of the rug new appearances in braided rug color, texture and appearance are achieved.

Abstract: A structural fiber pre-form useful as a structural article when saturated with a resin which is subsequently cured is disclosed, which is comprised of a large number of tightly packed, parallel structural yarns. The yarns are held in alignment by a sewing yarn passing vertically around and between the yarns. The pre-form may be covered with a smooth covering, such as a fabric covering, which may either be sewn to the fiber pre-form in a single process, bound thereto by curing of a saturating resin, or a combination of processes.

Abstract: An elastomeric strand supply package is provided in the form of a bundle of elastomeric strands held together by a series of connected chain stitches which extend along the length of the bundle. The chain stitches are unravelled to free the individual strands, as the strands are being fed to a textile machine.

Abstract: A method of forming a craft yarn having unique properties and a wide variation of physical characteristics, and consisting of a selected plurality of parallel-laid yarns encased along their length by a zig-zag stitch of selected thread.

Abstract: A hollow thread bundle for material and/or heat exchange has a plurality of substantially parallel hollow threads of substantially equal length, and a sewing seam wrapping around the plurality of hollow threads and including at least one sewing thread. The hollow thread bundle can be produced by wrapping the plurality of hollow threads by a sewing seam including at least one sewing thread.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite material in which layers of reinforcing filaments are stitched across with filaments of a thermoplastic polymer and then interposed between sheets of the same thermoplastic polymer as that used to stitch across the reinforcing filaments. The resultant stack is then heated under pressure for sufficient time for the thermoplastic polymer to impregnate the reinforcing filaments whereupon the thus formed composite is cooled under compression in order to avoid any distortion thereof.

Abstract: A composite bulky fabric of narrow width having lengthwise extensibility and widthwise dimensional stability in which the fabric is made up of a plurality of flattened tubular-knit components disposed in edge-to-edge juxtaposed position and interconnected by seams extending along the junction and formed of a zigzag line of stitching, the knitted tubular components being formed of a non-run stitch comparable to a tricot stitch formation. The tubular knit components are preferably knit on a small diameter knitting machine having a reciprocating feed for each of the needles so that the feed reciprocates between a pair of adjacent needles, and is supplied from a creel or other stationary supply.The products made in accordance with the invention are useful for thermal and electrical insulating, gasketing, padding, sealing and similar purposes.The novel method for producing the fabric is diagrammed in FIG. 6.

Abstract: A patterned network fabric and method of making the same, including a plurality of generally radially extending base strands of thread, preferably laid from a single base thread extending diametrically from one side of the fabric to the other where a loop is formed and the thread directed diametrically back through the center adjacent the first strand to form a second loop at the opposite side of the fabric, and the continuous laying of base thread diametrically and alternately to form circumferentially spaced radial strands having outer edge loops. A plurality of generally circumferential continuous threads are stitched concentrically about the center of the fabric and interlocked with the radial base strands to form the pattern fabric.

Abstract: An improved splice is provided which is useful in joining segments of a substantially flat band (e.g., a flat tow) of an acrylic fibrous material in an end to end relationship. A fabric surrounds and is sewn to an end of each band segment and extends beyond the end of the band to form a fabric extension. A pair of fabric extensions are sewn in an overlapping opposing relationship in the absence of any substantial overlap of the acrylic fibrous material of each band segment within the splice. The resulting splice is substantially flat in configuration and the band may be continuously passed in the direction of its length through the thermal stabilization zone without impairment of movement resulting from the presence of the splice. The usual exothermic heat of reaction which is evolved during the cyclization portion of the thermal stabilization reaction effectively is dissipated from within the splice without harm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a body of three-dimensional fabric, a method of producing such bodies or parts of various shapes from three-dimensional fabric and also relates to apparatus for industrial performance of this method.

Abstract: A stack formed by layers of bidimensional fabrics or layers of parallel threads extending alternately from one layer to the next in a first direction and a second direction is sewn in parallel lines by means of a thread which extends in a third direction. The layers are stacked on a support of pyrolyzable material, the stack and the support being sewn by means of the thread which extends in the third direction. The assembly thus obtained is subjected to a temperature between 800.degree. C and 1200.degree. C in a stream of gaseous hydrocarbon in order to pyrolyze the material which constitutes the support and to deposit pyrolytic carbon on the threads which form the three-dimensional fabric.

Abstract: An improved splice is provided which is useful in joining segments of a substantially flat band (e.g., a flat tow) of an acrylic fibrous material in an end to end relationship. A fabric surrounds and is sewn to an end of each band segment and extends beyond the end of the band to form a fabric extension. A pair of fabric extensions are sewn in an overlapping opposing relationship in the absence of any substantial overlap of the acrylic fibrous material of each band segment within the splice. The resulting splice is substantially flat in configuration and the band may be continuously passed in the direction of its length through the thermal stabilization zone without impairment of movement resulting from the presence of the splice. The usual exothermic heat of reaction which is evolved during the cyclization portion of the thermal stabilization reaction effectively is dissipated from within the splice without harm.