Flock Or Fibers Applied Patents (Class 427/206)
  • Patent number: 11141711
    Abstract: The invention relates to a textile protective material, in particular providing protection against radioactive harmful and/or toxic substances and/or against biological harmful and/or toxic substances and/or against chemical harmful and/or toxic substances, preferably a textile adsorption filter material, and to a method for the production thereof. The textile protective material is suitable in particular for producing protective equipment and protective objects and filters and filter materials of all types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: BLÜCHER GMBH
    Inventors: Bertram Böhringer, Anna Carstensen, Cong Minh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10752043
    Abstract: A method for marking a product (1) with a photoluminescent mark, said mark comprising a photoluminescent portion (10) which is transparent under normal light conditions and revealed by photoluminescence under UV illumination, said mark further comprising a non photoluminescent portion (9) which is transparent under normal light conditions as well as under UV illumination, said method comprising: deposing on said product a stack, said stack comprising alternatively layers (2, 4), such as AlN, with a thickness of less than 1 micron and layers (3) of a second material, such as GaN, with a thickness of less than 10 nm; raising the transparency of said non photoluminescent portion (10) with a deposition of transparent material (6) or incorporation of ions into said non photoluminescent portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
    Inventors: Nasser Hefyene, Nicolas Grandjean
  • Patent number: 10009997
    Abstract: A metal-clad laminate according to the invention is provided with an insulating layer and a metal layer present on at least one surface side of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed by laminating at least two layers, which are a first resin layer and a second resin layer disposed between the first resin layer and the metal layer. The first resin layer and the second resin layer each include a cured product of a resin composition. The resin composition in the first resin layer is different from the resin composition in the second resin layer. A relative permittivity of the cured product of the resin composition included in the second resin layer is lower than a relative permittivity of the cured product of the resin composition included in the first resin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroharu Inoue, Koji Kishino
  • Patent number: 9810635
    Abstract: A method is disclosed of measuring the thickness of a thin coating on a substrate comprising dissolving the coating and substrate in a reagent and using the post-dissolution concentration of the coating in the reagent to calculate an effective thickness of the coating. The preferred method includes measuring non-conducting films on flexible and rough substrates, but other kinds of thin films can be measure by matching a reliable film-substrate dissolution technique. One preferred method includes determining the thickness of Boron Carbide films deposited on copper foil. The preferred method uses a standard technique known as inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICPOES) to measure boron concentration in a liquid sample prepared by dissolving boron carbide films and the Copper substrates, preferably using a chemical etch known as ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN). Measured boron concentration values can then be calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Proportional Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Lacy, Murari Regmi
  • Patent number: 9795030
    Abstract: A metal-clad laminate according to the present embodiment includes an insulating layer, and a metal layer present on at least one surface side of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is a laminate of at least three layers of a center layer, a first resin layer present on one surface side of the center layer, and a second resin layer present on the other surface side of the center layer. The center layer, the first resin layer and the second resin layer each contain a cured product of a resin composition. Coefficients of thermal expansion of the cured products of the resin compositions contained in the first resin layer and the second resin layer are smaller than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the cured product of the resin composition contained in the center layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroharu Inoue, Koji Kishino
  • Patent number: 9193663
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a method for producing a vinyl acetate composition. The method comprises the step of contacting acetic acid, oxygen, and ethylene under conditions effective to form a crude vinyl acetate composition comprising vinyl acetate, acetic acid, residual oxygen, and water. The method further comprises the step of contacting the crude vinyl acetate composition or a derivative thereof with at least one scavenger to form a treated crude vinyl acetate composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Jessica Freeman, Qiang Yao, Lauren Moore, Ilias Kotsianis, Victor Johnston, Kevin Hanks
  • Patent number: 8974866
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an inner flock coating for vehicles with an indicative and/or decorative motif, which inner flock coating is made up of a support, an adhesive layer and a flock layer made up of a set of fibers adhered to the support via the adhesive layer, wherein said motif is located on a visible surface of said inner coating and wherein said motif is performed by the combination of at least two visibly different areas of the coating, a first area and a second area on which a laser beam is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Grupo Antolin Ingenieria, S.A.
    Inventors: Alejandro Jorro de Inza, Adelaida Antolin Fernandez, German Sanchis Gramage
  • Patent number: 8951602
    Abstract: A method for depositing high aspect ratio molecular structures (HARMS), which method comprises applying a force upon an aerosol comprising one or more HARM-structures, which force moves one or more HARM-structures based on one or more physical features and/or properties towards one or more predetermined locations for depositing one or more HARM-structures in a pattern by means of an applied force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Canatu Oy
    Inventors: David P. Brown, Albert G. Nasibulin, Esko I. Kauppinen, David Gonzales
  • Patent number: 8883284
    Abstract: Protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs having dynamic or static antimicrobial compositions incorporated into adhesive components. The flexible constructs employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, biomass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Transhield Technology AS
    Inventors: Gregory L. Todt, Seckin Ozol, Rajesh Hemendra Shah
  • Patent number: 8871295
    Abstract: A method for moving high aspect ratio molecular structures (HARMS), which method comprises applying a force upon a dispersion comprising one or more bundled and individual HARM-structures, wherein the force moves the bundled and/or the individual HARM-structure based on one or more physical features and/or properties for substantially separating the bundled and individual HARM-structures from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Canatu Oy
    Inventors: David P. Brown, Albert G. Nasibulin, Esko I. Kauppinen, David Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8840969
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative movement between flocked fibers and an object to be flocked is disclosed. Fibers move along a curved or arcuate path which includes both vertical and horizontal movement of the fibers from a flocking machine to the object to be flocked. The method improves the flocking process quality and increases production speed and output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: TamiCare Ltd.
    Inventor: Ehud Giloh
  • Patent number: 8837149
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic component includes disposing a heat radiation material including a plurality of linear structures of carbon atoms and a filling layer of a thermoplastic resin provided among the plurality of linear structures above a first substrate, disposing a blotting paper above the heat radiation material, making a heat treatment at a temperature higher than a melting temperature of the thermoplastic resin and absorbing the thermoplastic resin above the plurality of linear structures with the absorption paper, removing the blotting paper, and adhering the heat radiation material to the first substrate by cooling to solidify the thermoplastic resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Shinichi Hirose, Taisuke Iwai, Yoshitaka Yamaguchi, Yohei Yagishita, Yukie Sakita, Masaaki Norimatsu
  • Patent number: 8828487
    Abstract: This invention relates to protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs. The constructs which are flexible employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, bio mass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Transhield Technology AS
    Inventors: Gregory L. Todt, Seckin Ozol, Rajesh Hemendra Shah
  • Publication number: 20140242274
    Abstract: Systems and methods for forming fiber webs, including those suitable for use as filter media and battery separators, are provided. In some embodiments, the systems and methods involve a first system for forming a fiber web (e.g., a wet laid system or non-wet laid system) and additionally one or more coating units. The first system for forming a fiber web may be used to form one or more fibrous layers of the fiber web, and the coating unit may be used to form an additional fibrous layer of the fiber web. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can be used to form fiber webs having a gradient in a property across a portion of, or the entire, thickness of the fiber web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventor: David Vallery
  • Publication number: 20140053863
    Abstract: Hair accessories include (a) a substrate having a hair-holding surface configured for holding hair, and a structural surface; and (b) a layer provided on at least a portion of the hair-holding surface, wherein the layer contains a plurality of flocked fibers. Methods of manufacturing hair accessories are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Stan Chudzik
  • Publication number: 20140044872
    Abstract: Methods and equipment to apply a decorative surface on a building panel wherein the surface includes a mix of fibres, binders, wear resistant particles and pigments. Layers may be applied as separate layers with equipment that applies essentially only one of the materials in the surface mix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Valinge Flooring Technology AB
    Inventor: Darko PERVAN
  • Publication number: 20130273245
    Abstract: A method to produce a pale and/or plain coloured wear resistant surface layer by using a dry powder layer comprising a mix of refined fibres binder, pigment and wear resistant particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: GORAN ZIEGLER, KENT LINDGREN
  • Publication number: 20130126073
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a releasable composite prepreg for compression, sheet, or bulk molding. The method includes mixing together a resin and a curing agent, adding a release agent to the resin and curing agent creating a releasable epoxy, applying a backing to the releasable epoxy; and positioning a plurality of fibers within the releasable epoxy creating a releasable composite prepreg. The releasable composite prepreg created through the method can be molded to create components without requiring application of an external mold release agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Apple Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130004748
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a surface of a fiber based substrate with a barrier layer wherein the barrier layer is formed by depositing nanofibers on the surface by the use of electrospinning or meltspinning and wherein the film is formed by post treatment of the substrate. The invention further relates to a substrate comprising such a carrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: STORA ENSO OYJ
    Inventors: Isto Heiskanen, Kaj Backfolk
  • Publication number: 20120305015
    Abstract: A biodegradable paper substrate and/or biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) may be coated with cellulose acetate and/or plasticized cellulose acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. Flocking and/or fibrillation methods may be used to deposit and/or generate a plurality of fibers that may protrude beyond a surface of the biodegradable substrate material. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Andries D. Sebastian, Stephen Benson Sears, Steven L. Alderman
  • Patent number: 8287671
    Abstract: A fire retardant thermally insulative, vandalism and damage resistant panel for the building exteriors includes a relatively low density foam layer having relatively high thermal resistivity, a relatively high density foam layer having relatively high impact strength and resistance to bending facingly contacting the low density foam layer, a porous fabric contacting the high density foam layer at a surface thereof facing oppositely from the low density foam, and a weather resistant, water impermeable exterior layer contacting the fabric at a surface facing in a direction opposite from where the high density foam contacts the fabric, where the high density foam substantially occupies at least parts of some of the pores of the fabric and the exterior layer material substantially occupies at least parts of at least some of the pores of the fabric such that sufficient pores of the fabric are filled with the high density foam, the exterior surface material and chemical reaction products thereof to create a bond be
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Philadelphia University
    Inventors: Christopher M. Pastore, Thomas Twardowski, Rob Fleming
  • Publication number: 20120171409
    Abstract: Protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs having dynamic or static antimicrobial compositions incorporated into adhesive components. The flexible constructs employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, biomass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory L. TODT, Seckin OZOL, Rajesh Hemendra SHAH
  • Patent number: 8206800
    Abstract: A design and process are provided in which a fully activated thermosetting adhesive layer and multi-layered thermoplastic adhesive are positioned between a flock layer and a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Louis Brown Abrams
  • Patent number: 8206781
    Abstract: The method of manufacturing a balloon which includes providing a web shaped material having first and second sides that is substantially impermeable to a gaseous substance; depositing a quantity of adhesive on the first side of the web shaped material; depositing flocking fibers in substantially perpendicular relationship to the first side of the web shaped material into the quantity of adhesive; and fabricating a balloon from the web shaped material with the first side thereof on the outside of the balloon envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Vincent Dicristofaro
  • Patent number: 8168262
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a flocked article is provided that includes an elastomeric film and a plurality of flock fibers on a flocked surface of the film. The flock fibers are embedded in the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: High Voltage Graphics, Inc.
    Inventor: Louis Brown Abrams
  • Publication number: 20110303234
    Abstract: Methods and processes for coating a hair prosthesis are provided. A method includes the steps of: providing a lace cap, the lace cap having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of openings, the plurality of openings extending from the inner surface to the outer surface, coating the inner surface of the lace cap with a first compound, attaching a plurality of hairs to the lace cap, and coating the inner surface of the lace cap with a second compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: WEI HAI FOLLEA ART COMPANY
    Inventors: Meng Xiangyong, Wang Anquan
  • Publication number: 20110258968
    Abstract: Decorative grasses having an appearance or texture simulating the appearance or texture of cloth are disclosed, as are methods for making such decorative grasses from materials, wherein at least one surface of the material is modified to simulate the appearance or texture of cloth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Patent number: 8038970
    Abstract: Disclosed are adhesive coating compositions containing a metal peroxide for producing clear colorless adhesive coatings on substrates, particularly micro particulate substrates. In one preferred embodiment the nanoparticle coatings are chemically active and function at a high level of efficiency due to the high total surface area of the micro particulate substrate. Also disclosed are coated substrates and compositions having nanoparticles bound to a substrate by the coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: PURETI, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20110135817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluid-system-supporting unit, comprising a fixing layer formed on a substrate, a protective layer or a fixing layer, wherein part of at least one hollow filament in any shape is placed and fixed in the fixing layer. Thus, it provides a microfluid-system-supporting unit lower in surface irregularity even when there are multiple hollow filaments different in external diameter or the hollow filaments crosses each other and resistant to positional deviation of the hollow filament in the crossing regions, and a production method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: HITACHI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kunihiko AKAI, Hiroshi KAWAZOE
  • Publication number: 20110104430
    Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a construction (10) having a functional side (12). The method includes the steps of: supplying a flexible substrate (20); attaching one or more structures (30) to the substrate (20) on a surface or side thereof facing the functional side (12) of the construction (10); and forming one or more features, for example, such as fibrils (39), on at least one of the structures (30), wherein the features have at least one dimension which is at least one of micro-sized or nano-sized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ali Reza Mehrabi, Nagarajan Srivatsan, Mohammad Reza Mehrabi, Christine Uyen Dang, Ekaterina Vaskova
  • Publication number: 20110062626
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of spatial objects of a fleece or felt, wherein the fibers are deposited on a mold that is preferably air-permeable. The fibers may be attracted to the mold by a vacuum applied to the underside of said mold. Preferably, the mold has several spatial structures that define the shape of the fiber web that is being formed and that correspond at least approximately to the desired final shape. By subsequent compacting of the thusly obtained fiber web, a spatially three-dimensional felt object is obtained. In this method, subsequent deforming steps are unnecessary or reduced to a minimum, so that the material to be produced does not experience any substantial distortion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Groz-Beckert KG
    Inventor: Thomas Kühl
  • Patent number: 7901740
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: TamiCare Ltd.
    Inventor: Ehud Giloh
  • Patent number: 7897236
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article having at least one surface coated with electrostatically flocked material. The flock material used is one or more fibers, preferably synthetic fibers. When electrostatically flocked onto the article surface, the flock material is oriented, thus providing a silky smooth feel to the surface. The articles may include, for example, elastic articles such as rubber gloves, elastic medical drapes or wraps, elastic orthopedic supports/braces and clothing. The present invention also provides a process and apparatus for electrostatically flocking material onto an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Merovitz
  • Patent number: 7846493
    Abstract: Provided are methods and techniques for a spraying fibers. A container having an agitator or a blade assembly in its bottom section is obtained and then partially filled with fibers, so as to at least partially cover the agitator or blade assembly. The agitator or blade assembly is operated with the container substantially closed, thereby causing a plurality of the fibers to become airborne within the container, and then an airflow is created to draw the airborne fibers out of the container. Finally, the airborne fibers that have been drawn out of the container are directed into a desired spray, using a sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Dynasty Foorwear, Ltd.
    Inventor: Anthony Cox
  • Patent number: 7842349
    Abstract: Sprayable polyurethane compositions contain particulate filler in both polyol and isocyanate components for a total content of minimally 30 weight percent of particulate filler and fibrous reinforcement. The isocyanate component is stable with respect to storage, and composite structures prepared therefrom exhibit high modulus and can be used as replacements for unsaturated polyester systems. Resin transfer molding systems employ the same components and produce molded parts with good physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: TSE Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Michael Raday
  • Publication number: 20100189893
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, TODD R. HAWKINS, C. DAVID BRANGAN
  • Patent number: 7754319
    Abstract: A composite material according to the present invention includes: a fiber fabric (2) composed of certain fibers; and a matrix (3) which is so formed as to adhere to the fiber fabric (2). The fiber fabric (2) contains main constitutional fibers (21) and auxiliary fibers (22) which compensate the characteristics of the main constitutional fibers (21) when they are exposed to a high temperature atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20100062208
    Abstract: A fabricated microstructure includes a substrate, a primary fiber, and a plurality of base fibers. The primary fiber has a width less than about 5 microns. Each base fiber of the plurality of base fibers has a first end attached to the primary fiber and a second end attached to the substrate. Each base fiber has a width less than the width of the primary fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carmel Majidi, Richard E. Groff, Ronald S. Fearing, Steven D. Jones
  • Patent number: 7666231
    Abstract: In this process of continuous manufacture of a flocked and dyed cloth backing (S) comprising successive stages of application (1) of a polymerizable resin (RP) layer to at least one surface of the cloth backing, projection (2) of white or unbleached polyester flock fibers (FF) onto said resin layer, polymerization (3) of the resin to fix the flock fibers on the cloth backing, deposition (4) of at least one sublimable dye (E) on the flocked surface of the cloth backing and sublimation (4) of the deposited dye to dye the flocked fibers, for the stage of projection (2), polyester super microfibers are used with a titer of less than 0.5 Dtex and a length of between 0.2 and 0.5 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Societe d'Enduction et de Flockage
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Lion
  • Patent number: 7661541
    Abstract: A non-woven polymeric matrix for separating leukocytes from a blood sample includes a non-woven three dimensional matrix formed from polymeric fibers having a predetermined pore volume fraction including a defined channel configuration, a predetermined pore size in the range of from about 10 ?m to about 250 ?m, and a plurality of connections between the plurality of fibers. The matrix is configured so as to remove at least about 98% of leukocytes from at least one unit of packed red blood cells. Methods of making and using the matrix are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinh-Luan (Lenny) D. Dao, Yem Chin, Sheng-ping (Samuel) Zhong, Kshitij Mohan, Liem Vu
  • Publication number: 20090291264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluid-system-supporting unit, comprising a fixing layer formed on a substrate, a protective layer or a fixing layer, wherein part of at least one hollow filament in any shape is placed and fixed in the fixing layer. Thus, it provides a microfluid-system-supporting unit lower in surface irregularity even when there are multiple hollow filaments different in external diameter or the hollow filaments crosses each other and resistant to positional deviation of the hollow filament in the crossing regions, and a production method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: HITACHI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kunihiko Akai, Hiroshi Kawazoe
  • Patent number: 7611749
    Abstract: Flocking fibers are applied to the outsole of a shoe by placing the fibers in a chamber within a housing and placing the outsole over an opening in the housing after applying an adhesive to a surface of the outsole which is to receive the flocking. A pressurized gas jet is activated to increase the pressure in the housing thereby causing the fibers to exit the chamber and collide with the adhesive surface of the outsole. The outsoles may be supported on screens within openings in a tray which is removably mountable on the housing over the opening therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Vida Shoes International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jie Zhan
  • Publication number: 20090264845
    Abstract: An absorbent composite comprising a bound particulate absorbent polymer in which two or more nearly spherical absorbent polymer particles are bound to each other and a web-like absorbent polymer, wherein the bound particulate absorbent polymer and the web-like absorbent polymer are bound to a substrate. The composite has a large absorption and a high absorbing speed in which the absorbent polymer is kept uniformly dispersed on the support throughout before and after absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Chemical
    Inventors: Shunichi Himori, Kiichi Itoh, Yasunari Sugyo, Taisuke Ishii
  • Publication number: 20090221982
    Abstract: The composite material comprises an elastic film (F), made of polymer material, and a coating made of flocked fibers (13) on at least one face. The fibers are fixed to the film by a layer (C) of bonding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Ricardo Cecconi, Barbara Bulleri, Chiara Allegrini, Stefano Muroni, Claudio Giacometti
  • Publication number: 20090081343
    Abstract: The invention relates to slip resistant seamless packaging casings and more particularly to slip resistant seamless tubular food casings comprising cellulose or cellulose hydrate and having the surface modified with particles or fibres of food compatible material. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of said slip resistant tubular food casing having the surface modified with particles or fibres of food compatible material, and to the use of the obtained slip resistant seamless tubular food casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ERIKSSON CAPITAL AB
    Inventors: Ari Vuorela, Keijo Molkanen, Tero Rintala, Esa Hihnala
  • Publication number: 20090045133
    Abstract: A long life, low pressure drop, cyst reduction water filter includes two active layers, the first comprising a non-woven fiber layer of nominal submicron porosity that retains cysts, but provides a good flow rate, and an upstream protective layer of a different non-woven fiber layer that captures particulates which would otherwise overwhelm and plug the cyst reduction layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jessica E. Waterhouse, Derek M. Rowley
  • Patent number: 7465474
    Abstract: A method of covering a polyolefin surface with flocculent includes applying a polyolefin-bondable adhesive to at least a portion of a polyolefin surface located on a structure. An epoxy bond material is then applied to the portion of the structure. Then, a flocculent is applied to the portion of the structure. The polyolefin-bondable adhesive and the epoxy bond material can be applied by submerging the portion of polyolefin surface into each. An apparatus includes a structure having a polyolefin surface selected from a group consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene. A layer polyolefin-bondable adhesive overlies and abuttingly contacts a portion of the polyolefin surface of the structure. A layer of epoxy bond material overlies and abuttingly contacts the layer of polyolefin-bondable adhesive. A flocculent overlies and abuttingly contacts the layer of epoxy bond material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Bao Sheng Corporation
    Inventors: Jae Woo Lee, Doug Williams
  • Publication number: 20080302719
    Abstract: A spiral membrane element that can reduce the dimension increase in the length direction is provided by forming a fiber reinforced resin layer having a reinforcing fiber layer and a strengthening fiber layer. Also, a method for producing a spiral membrane element is provided having a step of forming a fiber reinforced resin layer having a reinforcing fiber layer and a strengthening fiber layer. The spiral membrane element is provided with a cylindrical wound body in which a separation membrane, a feed-side channel material, and a permeate-side channel material in a laminated state are wound in a spiral form around a center tube having a hole, and a sealing part for preventing feed-side fluid and permeate-side fluid from being mixed with each other, wherein a fiber reinforced resin layer having a reinforcing fiber layer and a strengthening fiber layer enclosed and buried with the same resin is provided on an outer circumferential side of the cylindrical wound body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Shinichi Chikura, Yuuji Nishida, Yasuhiro Uda
  • Publication number: 20080292788
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: TAMICARE LTD.
    Inventor: Ehud Giloh
  • Publication number: 20080274326
    Abstract: Fiber based z-directional reinforced composites having enhanced inter-laminar strength, impact toughness, transmission properties (electrical and thermal conduction) and coefficient of thermal expansion are provided. The composites include at least two substrates separated by a reinforcement zone that includes a plurality of fibers disposed in a binder resin. At least some, and in one embodiment, a majority, of the fibers are oriented so as to be substantially perpendicular to the substrates. Multi-layered composites having more than two substrate layers can also be formed. Methods for forming such composites are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Yong K. Kim, Armand F. Lewis, John M. Rice