Textile Or Cellulosic Base Patents (Class 427/394)
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Patent number: 7867566Abstract: A method for fabricating a reinforced matrix composite comprising the step of providing a composite preform having a fibrous structure and applying matrix material onto the preform in locations along the preform. A barrier material is applied to at least a portion of the coated preform to direct the flow of matrix material into the preform. The composite preform is heated to a temperature sufficient to render the matrix material viscous and insufficient to cure the matrix material. The pressure to the interior of the composite preform is reduced, while the pressure to the barrier material is increased. The temperature is maintained to flow the matrix material into the composite preform and to force gases from the fibrous structure. The composite preform is then cured and cooled to form a reinforced matrix composite having a low void content and a substantially uniform matrix distribution.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lee Alan Blanton, Gregory Joseph Meibers, Robert Paul Fairbanks, Stephen Mark Whiteker, Richard Thomas Price, Matthew Bernard Buczek, Warren Rosal Ronk
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Patent number: 7867571Abstract: The aim of the invention is to produce a textile surface (1), one side of which exhibits hydrophilic properties and the other side hydrophobic properties, whose overall cross-section is hydrophilic. To achieve this, a paste (11) consisting of a viscous emulsion or dispersion of paraffin, polysiloxane and/or fluorine compounds is applied to one side. The layer that has been formed by the first paste (11) is then stabilized by means of a drying process (4) and a second paste (12), consisting of a hydrophilic polymer is subsequently applied to the other side of the textile surface (1), said paste being stabilized by an additional drying process (5). Said steps provide a textile surface (1), which can be produced simply and cost-effectively, is extremely comfortable to wear and which ensures that moisture is immediately absorbed on the hydrophilic side, dispersed over a large area and rapidly removed, whereas the hydrophobic side of said textile surface (1) repels water.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Schoeller Textil AGInventors: Hans-Jurgen Hubner, Roland Lottenbach
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Patent number: 7867568Abstract: The invention provides a continuous pultrusion process for producing structural profiles wherein a) one or more textile sheets are impregnated with a resin composition comprising a combination of (i) at least one epoxy resin which is a tri- or tetrafunctional epoxy resin and (ii) a curing agent system comprising at least two types of reactive groups of different reactivity b) the impregnated textile sheets are subjected to heat to cause a partial reaction between the at least one epoxy resin and the curing agent system, so that the viscosity of the resin composition is increased, and c) the partially reacted impregnated resin composition is gelled using heat and/or pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Roman Hillermeier, Lars Friedrich
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Publication number: 20100330261Abstract: A method of bonding an antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte to the surface of a substrate is described, wherein the antimicrobial thus attached to the substrate provides the substrate with antimicrobial properties, and at least a portion of the bonded antimicrobial is substantially non-leachable during normal conditions of use and storage. A method of manufacturing an antimicrobial material is described which comprises exposure of the substrate to a solution of antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte, followed by drying the exposed substrate thoroughly to impart a non-leaching property to at least a portion of the antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolytes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicants: QUICK-MED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: William Toreki, Bernd Liesenfeld, David Moore, Susan Leander, Christopher Batich
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Publication number: 20100330376Abstract: Polysaccharide thermosetting systems and composites utilizing such systems include formaldehyde free binders formed from at least one polysaccharide and at least one polysaccharide crosslinker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Ralph Trksak, Daniel B. Solarek, Solweig Vitry, Klin A. Rodrigues, Qingwen Wendy Yuan-Huffman, Andreas Puhlfuerss
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Patent number: 7854964Abstract: A resin composition that is storable at ambient temperatures. The resin composition forms a cured resin when exposed to a curing agent and heated to a curing temperature that is relatively close to ambient temperature. The resin composition includes a crystalline resin component that is sandwiched between two non-crystalline resin components to provide a zone that is rich in crystalline thermosetting resin. The crystalline thermosetting resin has a melting point that is above ambient temperature, but below the curing temperature. The viscosity of the resin component changes from a high viscosity state to a low viscosity state when the temperature is increased from ambient temperature to the curing temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Hexcel Composites, Ltd.Inventors: Chris Harrington, Philip C. Hadley
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Patent number: 7846505Abstract: Preservative composition for various materials and method of preserving the same is disclosed. The preservative composition includes at least one silane-containing material and at least one hydrocarbon solvent containing molecules of at least five carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Edwin Neal, Michael M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100297408Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of a cellulosic molded body which is characterized in that the molded body is contacted with an alkaline dispersion containing undissolved chitosan particles. The chitosan particles are present in the dispersion preferably in a particle size of from 0.1 to 1500 ?m, preferably from 1 to 800 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Sigrid Redlinger, Werner Richardt
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Patent number: 7815816Abstract: A composition comprising one or more compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein: Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted by one to three oxygen atoms, r and q are each independently an integer of 1 to 3, j is 0 or 1, or a mixture thereof, x is from about 1 to about 2, Z is —O—, —S—, or —NR—, R is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms X is hydrogen or M, and M is an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or an alkanolammonium ion, and its use in providing surface properties to substrates is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Sheng Peng, Stephen James Getty, Xianjun Meng
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Compound and method to improve wrinkle resistance in fabrics, and fabric provided with said compound
Patent number: 7815691Abstract: The invention relates to a compound to improve wrinkle resistance in fabrics, comprising: a wrinkle reducing agent, comprising at least one fusible elastomer, and a liquid carrier for carrying said agent and a salt composition for physical crosslinking said fusible elastomer. The invention also relates to a fabric provided with said wrinkle resistance improving compound. The invention further relates to a method of improving wrinkle resistance in a fabric by use of such a compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Amar Ashok Mavinkurve, Sima Asvadi, Eduard Josephus Hultermans, Paul Anton Josef Ackermans, Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet, Wilma Van Es-Spiekman -
Patent number: 7811627Abstract: A papermaking fabric is treated by applying a nanoparticle type coating to improve their resistance to contamination by foreign matter in the papermaking system. The coating is applied during fabric manufacture and cured during heat setting. Alternatively, the coating applied or renewed by utilizing an existing shower or locating a spray boom or other suitable coating application device in the dryer section to apply the coating to the fabric in a controlled, uniform manner. Prior to application of the coating, the fabric is first thoroughly cleaned such as by showering or spraying, and then dried. Following controlled application of the coating, any excess material is removed by a suitable means, such as by vacuum, and the remaining coating on the fabric is then cured, either by utilizing the ambient heat of the dryer section or by a portable bank of heaters. In this manner, the fabric does not have to be removed from the machine in order to apply or renew the contaminant resistant coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: AstenJohnson, Inc.Inventors: Samuel M. Baker, Rex Barrett, Bud J. Chase, Bruce W. Janda, Ian Gerald Lang, Dietmar Wirtz, Larry Anderson
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Patent number: 7790235Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composite pressure container or tubular body, which includes: a prepreg tow winding obtained by a process that includes: contacting at least one fiber with an uncured thermosetting resin, to form a coated fiber; winding said coated fiber around an outer shell, form, liner, or mandrel; and curing the resin; wherein said uncured thermosetting resin includes at least one surface active oligomer or polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Company, Ltd.Inventor: Ietsugu Santo
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Patent number: 7790217Abstract: A method of bonding an antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte to the surface of a substrate is described, wherein the antimicrobial thus attached to the substrate provides the substrate with antimicrobial properties, and at least a portion of the bonded antimicrobial is substantially non-leachable during normal conditions of use and storage. A method of manufacturing an antimicrobial material is described which comprises exposure of the substrate to a solution of antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte, followed by drying the exposed substrate thoroughly to impart a non-leaching property to at least a portion of the antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolytes.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignees: Quick-Med Technologies, Inc., University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: William Toreki, Bernd Liesenfeld, David Moore, Susan Leander, Christopher Batich
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Patent number: 7758924Abstract: Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventor: Michael M. Thompson
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Patent number: 7754288Abstract: Preservative composition for various materials and method of preserving the same is disclosed. The preservative composition includes at least one silane-containing material and at least one hydrocarbon solvent containing molecules of at least five carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Woodholdings Environmental, Inc.Inventors: Edwin Neal, Michael M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100168299Abstract: A preparation process of flame-retardant polyester fibers, comprising the steps of: impregnating polyester fibers with a flame retardancy giving liquid containing a phosphorus compound as a flame-retarder represented by the formula (I): wherein Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group which may be substituted by C1-4 alkyl groups, and n represents an integer 1 to 3; thermally treating the polyester fibers under normal or increased pressure after or at the same time as the impregnation treatment; and thereby giving flame retardancy to the polyester fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: DAIHACHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshinori Tanaka, Yuki Masui
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Patent number: 7744959Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of preparing a porous media substrate, comprising combining metal or semi-metal oxide particulates with a polymeric binder, wherein the metal or semi-metal oxide particulates are associated with at least one water soluble coating formulation additive. At least a portion of the water soluble coating formulation additive i) is in the form of unreacted additive, or ii) generates undesired electrolytes. Additional steps include removing at least a portion of the unreacted additive or undesired electrolytes, either before or after combining the metal or semi-metal oxide particulates with the polymeric binder, thereby forming a refined coating composition; and applying the refined coating composition to a media substrate to form an ink-receiving layer having a porous surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Yubai Bi, Tienteh Chen, Eric Lee Burch, Sandeep Bangaru, Kimberly Zargarian
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Patent number: 7736696Abstract: A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to substrates including fibers, yarns, fabrics or mixtures thereof. Substrates are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorbed fire retardant chemicals are recovered and re-used on subsequent batches of fibers. The re-use of fire retardant chemicals can take place in the same vessel which is used to treat successive batches of substrates. Alternatively, recovery can be achieved by directing the non-absorbed fire retardant composition into a second dye machine containing additional fibers, or by extracting the fire retardant composition by centrifugation or other means, or by a combination of the two processes. The process is environmentally friendly, and allows for higher throughput on impregnating fibers with fire retardant chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tintoria Piana U.S., Inc.Inventors: Andrea Piana, James L. Gaston
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Patent number: 7736468Abstract: The present invention relates to a urethane-based coating having nanoparticles for improving the characteristics of a papermaking process belt, roll cover and belts used in textile applications. For example, the present invention improves resistance to flex fatigue, crack propagation, groove closure and wear characteristics of urethane coatings on such belts and roll coverings. The present invention also improves the resistance to water and oil permeation characteristics of urethane coated belts and roll coverings.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Albany International Corp.Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Li, Crayton Gregory Toney
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Publication number: 20100119709Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for imparting coloration to various substrates including plastics, paper, wood, fabrics, fibers and textiles. Materials comprising water-soluble colorants including an amidine group and a chromophore moiety are contacted with a substrate, and the substrate permitted to dry to provide substantially water-proof coloration on the substrate. In one embodiment an ink, coating, or dye is an aqueous composition comprising one or more amidines as provided herein, which is contained within a vessel that includes a gas at an effective level of pressure to enable the gas to react with an amidine as herein provided, to provide and maintain the amidine substantially in its protonated form prior to application of the aqueous composition to a desired substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Sean Michael Ragan
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Publication number: 20100104616Abstract: A process for making parasite repellent absorbent material, including: a). dosing an absorbent material with a solution or suspension, the solution or suspension comprising at least one primary solvent and at least one parasite repellent to achieve a desired loading of the at least one parasite repellent; b). drying the dosed absorbent material so that the at least one primary solvent evaporates; and c). storing the dried absorbent material away from direct sunlight for at least 12 hours to form parasite repellent absorbent material. The solution or suspension sprayed onto the absorbent material may additionally include at least one secondary solvent that is less volatile than the at least one primary solvent. The parasite repellent absorbent material produced by this process may be used to make a parasite repellent product, such as a parasite repellent collar or a parasite repellent bed liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Bob Martin (UK) Ltd.Inventor: Mark Shane Spurlock
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Patent number: 7704558Abstract: The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Regenesis, LLCInventors: James A. Smith, George Kellett
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Patent number: 7601397Abstract: Copolymers prepared by copolymerization of (a) a total of from 3.5 to 20% by weight of at least one polymerizable acid selected from (a1) ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10-monocarboxylic acid and (a2) ethylenically unsaturated C4-C10-dicarboxylic acid or their anhydrides, (b) from 4 to 10% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula I ?the sum of (a) and (b) being in the range from 7.5 to 24% by weight, (c) from 60 to 92.5% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula II (d) from 0 to 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: BASF AktiengeselschaftInventors: Holger Schoepke, Stefan Adams, Helfried Scheidl, Bruno Hofer
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Patent number: 7592048Abstract: A photocatalytic substrate comprises a textile support and a finish on the surface thereof. The finish on the surface of the textile support comprises a particulate photocatalytic material and a binder. A process for producing a photocatalytic substrate comprises the steps of providing a textile support having at least one surface, providing a coating composition, applying the coating composition to at least a portion of the surface of the textile support, and drying the surface of the textile support to which the coating composition was applied to produce a photocatalytic substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Shulong Li, Richard Arthur Mayernik
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Publication number: 20090233507Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for improving at least one of the water-resistance, stain resistance, and/or oil resistance of a fabric by treating the fabric with a composition comprising a wetting-agent, a fluorocarbon repellant, and a carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Alexander L. Gross, Richard Lauren Edwards
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Patent number: 7588802Abstract: The invention provides a flame-retardant processing agent capable of imparting durable flame retardance to polyester-based fiber products without using halogen-based flame retardant. The flame-retardant processing agent is obtained by dispersing at least one phosphoric acid amide selected from the group consisting of 1,4-piperazinediyl bis(diarylphosphate), diaryl aminophosphate and aryl diaminophosphate as a flame retardant in a solvent in the presence of a nonionic surfactant or an anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Daikyo Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Terufumi Iwaki, Katsuo Sasa, Takeshi Masuda
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Publication number: 20090222995Abstract: Bedding products may utilize unique microporous films imparting bidirectional, micro particle and fluid penetration barrier properties, which may or may not contain active ingredient, while maintaining exceptional air permeability. A thin, microporous film with a unique sponge like cellular structure may prevent the migration of dust mites, dust mite feces, other micro particle allergens, pathogens and biological organisms from the interstices of the product to the sleep surface of the product, adversely affecting user health and comfort. Active ingredients such as anti microbial agents, metal oxides, and other materials may be used within the high capacity microporous structure of the film, and may provide customizable functionalities while maintaining barrier performance and superior air permeability. The micro structured film can be applied as a coating or a laminate to mattress or pillow ticking, a foam mattress construction, a comforter, duvet, mattress pad and/or other components of bedding products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Bernard Perry, Ray L. Hauser, Kirby Beard
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Patent number: 7585427Abstract: A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains four specified kinds of components (Components A, B, C and D) each by a specified amount and also by a specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preventing occurrence of fluffs. yard breaking and uneven dyeing when applied to synthetic fibers at a specified rate.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Takemoto Yushi Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroshi Yamakita, Atsushi Toda
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Patent number: 7579047Abstract: A nonionic hydrophilic macromolecule without added lubricating oil provides lubrication to textured at least partially oriented yarns to protect the yarns during subsequent processing, such as weaving to improve weaving efficiency. Softer yarns and fabrics are obtained than with conventional textured yarns while also providing improved adhesion and dyeability.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Roy P. DeMott, Jerry King, James T. Greer
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Patent number: 7531219Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a stain resistant, water resistant and water repellant treated textile fabric that can be prepared by a) selecting an untreated textile fabric having a first side and a second side, b) topically treating the untreated fabric with an aqueous primary treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent, c) drying and curing the topically treated fabric to obtain a primarily treated fabric, d) securing at least one polymeric film to one side of the fabric, e) providing a polymeric coating on the polymeric film comprising an aqueous secondary treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent, f) applying flock onto the polymeric coating, and g) drying and curing the polymeric coating to obtain a secondary treated fabric.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Hi-Tex, Inc.Inventors: Craig A. Rubin, Randy B. Rubin, Jack L. Whistenant, James R. Isbell
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Patent number: 7527829Abstract: Fluid colloidal crystals comprising a solid-liquid dispersion electrostatically charged at not more than 2000 ?S/cm in terms of an electrical conductivity, wherein the solid-liquid dispersion comprises, as a dispersoid, electrostatically chargeable spherical colloidal particles of an organic or inorganic polymer having a mean volume diameter (d) of not more than 30 ?m, and as a dispersion medium, an aqueous solution or a dissolving water-containing non-aqueous solution, the dispersion concentration of the spherical colloidal particles is not more than 70%, around the dispersoid an electric double layer of a given thickness (?e) is formed, and the spherical colloidal particles form a three-dimensionally ordered lattice that shows fluidity and is a particle array structure in which the colloidal particles are aligned longitudinally and laterally in a lattice form while an interparticle distance (L) defined as a distance between centers of the particles arranged opposite to each other along the center line satisType: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Yoshida, Yuka Okuda, Youichi Takizawa, Junji Watanabe
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Patent number: 7485588Abstract: This invention relates to textile substrates to which a finishing treatment has been applied during the manufacturing process. Such a finishing treatment provides improved water and/or oil repellency and stain and soil resistance. The finishing treatment generally includes a repellent agent, a stain release agent, and a particulate component. Other compounds may be added to the treatment, such as stain-blocking agents, crosslinking agents, coupling agents, antimicrobial agents, and pH adjusting agents. The components of the finishing treatment are generally applied to the textile substrate using an application process that results in layered structures on the surface of the treated substrate, which has been found to greatly improve the durability of the treatment. Such treated textile substrates thus exhibit excellent stain and soil resistance and water and/or oil repellency properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventors: Yunzhang Wang, Daike Wang, Simon X. Zhang
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Patent number: 7438951Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked aqueous solution polymer composition consisting of about 15 wt-% to about 50 wt-% of at least one water soluble monomer, preferably an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a crosslinking agent. The polymer solution is sufficiently low enough in viscosity such that it can be applied in aqueous form, yet after crosslinking possesses a fast rate of acquisition and is high absorption capacity. The invention also relates to new methods of enhancing the absorbency of various articles, increasing the humectancy and/or absorbency of a fiber or fibrous matrix, improving the water retention of soil and other agricultural methods, and increasing the open time of cement by incorporating or applying an aqueous superabsorbent polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Stewart C. Anderson, Wayne P. Miller
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Patent number: 7435483Abstract: Disclosed are coated fiber-containing articles, including paper, paperboard, and molded fiber, and methods for preparing such articles. A preferred method comprises heating paperboard containing a polymeric binder to a temperature sufficient to remove at least some moisture from the paperboard; applying an aqueous dispersion or solution of at least one water-dispersible or water-soluble polymer to the paperboard product; heating the paperboard to at least partially cure the water-dispersible or water-soluble polymer; and cooling the paperboard to at least 160° F. to reduce the tackiness of the cured water-dispersible polymer.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Robert A. Lee, Gerald A. Hutchinson, Charles P. Klass
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Patent number: 7425348Abstract: A surface reforming method capable of efficiently carrying out a sustainable, even reforming treatment on a prescribed surface part of an element, a surface treatment liquid to be employed for the above-described method, and an element having a reformed surface treated by the above-described method. A part of the surface of an element is subjected to the reforming treatment by providing the object surface with a polymer, which is different from a constituent material of the objet surface and comprises a first part having a functional group and a second part having an interfacial energy different from that of the functional group and approximately equal to the surface energy of the object surface and orienting the second part of the polymer toward the object surface and orienting the first part in a direction different from the object surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Mikio Sanada, Sadayuki Sugama, Hiroki Hayashi
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Patent number: 7425352Abstract: The invention provides a flame-retardant processing agent capable of imparting durable flame retardance to polyester-based fiber products without using halogen-based flame retardant. The flame-retardant processing agent is obtained by dispersing at least one phosphoric acid amide selected from the group consisting of 1,4-piperazinediyl bis(diarylphosphate), diaryl aminophosphate and aryl diaminophosphate as a flame retardant in a solvent in the presence of a nonionic surfactant or an anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Daikyo Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Terufumi Iwaki, Katsuo Sasa, Takeshi Masuda
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Patent number: 7413779Abstract: A process and a manufacturing system for producing an adhesive coated fabric. The manufacturing system has a weaving loom, a dip unit, and a curing unit; the three units being in-line and the fabric passing successively from one unit to the next unit. The curing unit has a plurality of electric heating means. The controls of the weaving loom and the curing unit are linked so that the heating means in the cure unit are turned off when the weaving loom is shut down.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Hyosung USA, Inc.Inventors: John Francis Gorman, Gerald John Hebert, Howard William Wood
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Patent number: 7413633Abstract: The present invention relates to a urethane-based coating having nanoparticles for improving the characteristics of a papermaking process belt, roll cover and belts used in textile applications. For example, the present invention improves resistance to flex fatigue, crack propagation, groove closure and wear characteristics of urethane coatings on such belts and roll coverings. The present invention also improves the resistance to water and oil permeation characteristics of urethane coated belts and roll coverings.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Albany International Corp.Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Li, Crayton Gregory Toney
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Patent number: 7410666Abstract: The present methods provide tools for growing conformal metal thin films, including metal nitride, metal carbide and metal nitride carbide thin films. In particular, methods are provided for growing such films from aggressive chemicals. The amount of corrosive chemical compounds, such as hydrogen halides, is reduced during the deposition of transition metal, transition metal carbide, transition metal nitride and transition metal nitride carbide thin films on various surfaces, such as metals and oxides. Getter compounds protect surfaces sensitive to hydrogen halides and ammonium halides, such as aluminum, copper, silicon oxide and the layers being deposited, against corrosion. Nanolaminate structures incorporating metallic thin films, and methods for forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: ASM International N.V.Inventors: Kai Elers, Wei-Min Li
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Publication number: 20080164208Abstract: A membrane has a permeate channel including a 3D spacer fabric having an upper and a lower fabric surface (2,3) spaced apart by monofilament thread (4) at a predefined distance, the permeate channel being interposed between two membrane layers (12, 13), wherein the membrane layers are linked at a multitude of points with the upper and lower fabric surfaces to form an integral structure with a high bonding strength suitable for backflush operations. A method provides an integrated permeate channel membrane, including the steps of:—Providing a 3D spacer fabric having an upper and lower surface fabric (2,3) spaced apart by monofilament thread (4) at a predefined distance; and—Applying a membrane layer to both the upper and the lower surface fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Wim Doyen, Herman Beckers, Walter Adriansens, Chris Dotremont
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Patent number: 7381345Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent and a method of increasing the longevity of perfume in a fiber product treating agent. The present invention specifically relates to a fiber product treating agent containing (a) a compounds represented by the following formulae (1-1) and (1-2) and (b) a perfume, wherein the content of compounds as component (a) in which the carbon number of R11 is 21 or more is 50% by weight or more, or a fiber product treating agent comprising the above components (a) and (b), wherein the content of perfumery components having a boiling point of 250° C. or more and a logPow of 3 or more is 20% by weight or more in the component (b), and a method of using the above component (a) to increase the longevity of the perfume in the fiber product treating agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Abe, Shoji Saito
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Patent number: 7381447Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing composite textile and composite textile obtainable by this process as well as the use of said composite textile for automotive applications among other things. Said process comprises the following steps: (a) applying a foamed polymer dispersion onto a suede-like textile substrate; (b) drying the composite material of polymer foam and substrate; (c) compacting the polymer foam with the substrate; and (d) heat-treating and/or cross-linking the polymer foam. The composite textile is characterised by a suede-like textile substrate and a polymer foam layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Milliken & companyInventor: Werner Hoersch
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Publication number: 20080057810Abstract: A process for producing an absorbent composite by contacting a solid supporting material with an emulsion comprising at least one polymeric material and at least one crosslinker and curing the mixture on the supporting material, the absorbent composites and also their use in sealing materials for road, tunnel and water engineering and also for excavations, high water protection and roof-sealing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2005Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Manfred Weber, Bernhard Steinmetez, Christian Hubert Weidl, Dennis Losch, Volker Frenz, Ralf Mossbach
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Patent number: 7311959Abstract: A method for producing a carpet comprising the steps of (a) providing a carpet having a pile side formed from yarn fibers projecting through a primary backing layer and an underside region comprising back stitch yarn fibers; (b) applying effective repellency enhancing amounts of a first repellency enhancing compound to the pile side; (c) applying a liquid repellency enhancing compound to the underside region to provide liquid barrier properties in the region; and (d) applying separately and subsequently a coating to the underside region. Step (a) may be performed separately from step (b) and the liquid repellency enhancing compound forms a discontinuous layer. A carpet with improved liquid barrier properties produced by the method and variations thereof is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventor: Dennis J. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 7306825Abstract: A synthetic leather is made by a impregnating a non-woven or woven textile with an aqueous polyurethane dispersion comprised of a nonionizable polyurethane and an external stabilizing surfactant. The impregnated textile is then exposed to water containing a coagulant for a coagulation time sufficient to coagulate the dispersion. The method may be used to form a synthetic leather having excellent wet ply adhesion and may contain an insoluble multivalent cation organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Larry Wayne Mobley, Ramki Subramanian, Kenneth W. Skaggs, Weijun Zhou, Debkumar Bhattacharjee, Roger Moore
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Patent number: 7247352Abstract: A method of producing carpet having the steps of: providing a carpet having a pile side formed from yarn fibers projecting through a primary backing layer, and an underside region comprising back stitch yarn fibers and the primary backing layer; applying effective repellency enhancing amounts of a first repellency enhancing compound to the pile side; applying a liquid repellency enhancing compound to the underside region to provide improved liquid barrier properties in the region; and applying separately a coating or latex layer to the underside region.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventor: Dennis J. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 7220453Abstract: A wet process for manufacturing a cloth prepreg with a uniform fiber distribution and large cover factor comprises impregnating a woven fabric with a diluted resin and drying, which fabric has a number of crossing points of warp and weft in the range of 2,000 to 70,000/m2, which process further comprises at least one of the steps (A) and (B), namely (A) a step of distributing a line-shaped binder on the fabric to fix the yarn flatness prior to impregnating the fabric with a resin diluted with a solvent, at least 80% of which solvent is a nonsolvent of the binder and, (B) a step of calendering the woven fabric after drying.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Akira Nishimura, Kiyoshi Homma, Ikuo Horibe
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Patent number: 7214736Abstract: Fluorochemical composition for rendering fibrous substrates oil repellent, water repellent, and/or stain or soil repellent. The composition comprises a dispersion or a solution of a fluorinated compound which comprises the reaction product of the following combination of reactants: (i) a fluorinated polyether according to the formula: Rf—Q—Tk ??(I) ?wherein Rf represents a monovalent perfluorinated polyether group having a molecular weight of at least 750 g/mol, Q represents a chemical bond or a divalent or trivalent organic linking group, T represents a functional group capable of reacting with an isocyanate and k is 1 or 2; (ii) an isocyanate component selected from a polyisocyanate compound that has at least 3 isocyanate groups or a mixture of polyisocyanate compounds wherein the average number of isocyanate groups per molecule is more than 2; and (iii) optionally one or more co-reactants capable of reacting with an isocyanate group.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Frans A. Audenaert, Rudolf J. Dams, Richard S. Buckanin, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Chetan P. Jariwala, E. Steven McAlister, Pierre J. Vander Elst
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Patent number: 7211293Abstract: A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorbed fire retardant chemicals are recovered and re-used on subsequent batches of fibers. Recovery can be achieved by directing the non-absorbed fire retardant composition into a second dye machine containing additional fibers, or by extracting the fire retardant composition by centrifugation or other means, or by a combination of the two processes. The process is environmentally friendly, and allows for higher throughput on impregnating fibers with fire retardant chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignees: Gaston International, Inc., Tintoria Piana U.S., Inc.Inventors: Andrea Piana, James L. Gaston
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Patent number: 7208202Abstract: A method of finishing a barrier fabric includes applying a non-aqueous solution of low surface tension solvent and fluorochemical repellent to a barrier fabric, subjecting the barrier fabric to conditions sufficient to remove the solvent from the barrier fabric, and applying an aqueous-based antistat to a surface of the barrier fabric. The low surface tension solvent substantially covers all fibers in the barrier fabric with the fluorochemical repellent. The antistat is prevented by the fluorochemical from migrating from the surface to which it is applied.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: A. Frank Baldwin, Jr., David F. Miller, Rene Kapik