Cellulosic Patents (Class 428/393)
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Patent number: 5230959Abstract: Discontinuous fibers are coated with a binder material with the binder material adhering the fibers to super absorbent particles. Fibers in the product are substantially unbonded except to the super absorbent particles. The binder may be present at an amount which is sufficient to substantially continuously coat the fibers. Plural coatings of various binder materials may be used. The binder material may be heat fusible or heat curable and the treated fibers mixed with other fibers for use in producing a wide variety of products.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1989Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: Weyerhaeuser CompanyInventors: Richard H. Young, Sr., Amar N. Neogi, Michael R. Hansen
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Patent number: 5228411Abstract: An adjustable and stable cotton bird perch for use in a bird cage is comprised of a plurality of tightly twisted skeins of cotton threads defining a dense cotton cable. The cable has attachment members secured to the ends thereof for securing the cable to the sides of the bird cage. The formed cotton cable has a density of about fifty to seventy percent greater than conventional cotton rope so as to render the cable sufficiently flexible to be readily formed into a plurality of different set configurations and sufficiently rigid so as to retain a set configuration without the need for additional support intermediary of its ends. By varying the configuration of the cable, a wide variety of stable cotton bird perch configurations can be readily provided within the cage.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Booda Products, Inc.Inventor: Anthony O'Rourke
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Patent number: 5219902Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method wherein fibers are treated with a first, second, and third treatment solution. The third treatment solution includes a chlorinated rubber and a rubber-containing composition having acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber or hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. The treated fibers are positioned contiguous, and adhered, to an unvulcanized hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber composition which is then vulcanized. The resulting rubber-fiber composite exhibits improved adhesion between the hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber composition and the fibers. Adhesion is maintained in a hot environment even if subjected to what would conventionally be considered conditions that would result in thermal deterioration under high temperature. Thus, the rubber-fiber composite exhibits enhanced durability under the severe service conditions experienced by rubber-fiber composites.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1991Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: Mitsuboshi Belting LtdInventors: Kyoichi Mishima, Masayoshi Nakajima, Takashi Hamada
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Patent number: 5187202Abstract: The present invention provides a reproducible and aesthetically pleasing granite-like simulated stone appearance to a thermoplastic substrate by blending therewith a concentrate comprising: a cellulosic short fiber or flock; and at least one dispersant aid. Thus, the present invention also relates to a method for imparting a simulated stone appearance to a thermoplastic substrate and to simulated stone articles comprising a major amount of a substrate thermoplastic and a minor stone simulating amount of a cellulosic short fiber or flock.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: Ferro CorporationInventor: Timothy L. Walkowski
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Patent number: 5160789Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber comprising, chemically bonded together, (a) a conventional cellulosic fiber, such as a Kraft fiber or a chemithermomechanical pulp fiber; (b) poly(acrylate-co-itaconate), such as the acid form of a poly(acrylate-co-itaconate) comprising 90-95 mole % acrylate and 5-10 mole % itaconate having weight average molecular weight of about 600,000-900,000; and (c) a polyol, such as polyethylene glycol; also disclosed are methods for making such fibers, especially evaporatively depositing an intimate mixture of the copolymer and polyol on the fiber followed by thermally crosslinking at specific temperatures for limited periods; absorbent paper which can be made by wet-laying the fiber, especially in admixture with conventional fiber; and derivative paper structures, such as multi-ply disposable absorbent towels.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1989Date of Patent: November 3, 1992Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Robert L. Barcus, David W. Bjorkquist
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Patent number: 5141542Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fire-resistant textile yarn comprising a core formed from an inorganic filament surrounded by fibres formed entirely or in part from aramid resin. Also disclosed is a fire-resistant textile yarn comprising a core formed from a ply yarn comprising double-threaded - multi-glass filaments, the core being surrounded by fibres formed entirely or in part from aramid resin.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1989Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Filature de la Gosse S.A.Inventors: Roland Fangeat, Pierre Christ, Alain Choserot
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Patent number: 5124197Abstract: An absorbent web formed from inflated cellulose fibers said webs possessing improved vertical wicking properties compared to a similar web of cellulose fibers. The webs have been found to be particularly well suited for use in forming absorbent products such as diapers and the like. In one aspect of the present invention, the inflated cellulose fibers are generally free of a surface finish. In a second aspect the inflated cellulose fibers are crosslinked.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1989Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Leo J. Bernardin, Patti J. Rhode, Catherine J. Heimbach
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Patent number: 5106457Abstract: A hydroentangled nonwoven fabric containing ribbon shaped staple synthetic fibers having a crenulated cross-section and formed from a wet-laid web containing such crenulated fibers, preferably a blend thereof with short natural fibers, such as wood fibers. The use of a wet-laid web containing such crenulated synthetic fibers enables optimal interaction with the hydroentanglement jets of water, and a reduced level of hydroentanglement energy is required to achieve the desired performance characteristics in the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: James River CorporationInventor: James H. Manning
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Patent number: 5098700Abstract: A far infrared ray emitting, odor-absorbing material is disclosed. The material comprises cellulose acetate fiber having adhered thereto an ultrafine powder of alumina hydrate or silica hydrate which is chemically produced in an aqueous dispersion of the cellulose acetate fiber. The material possesses a high far infrared ray emitting, odor-absorbing capability as well as many characteristics inherently possessed by cellulose acetate fibers, and can expand the utility of cellulose acetate in such fields as sanitary, health-care, and medical fields.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1989Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: O.K. Trading Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hirotaka Nakai, Setsuji Edagawa
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Patent number: 5009954Abstract: A sheath core fiber having an inner continuous core made from an oriented thermoplastic material, such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, and olefin completely surrounded by an adherent continuous sheath which is not readily removable from said core, is retained on said core during ultimate usage of said fiber, and is made of a nonthermoplastic material, such as regenerated cellulose and protein. The fiber maintains the crease and tear resistance of the core material, yet has the water sorptivity and dyeability of the sheath material.A method of manufacturing such a fiber is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1990Date of Patent: April 23, 1991Assignee: Ohio UniversityInventors: John R. Collier, Billie J. Collier
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Patent number: 5004791Abstract: Disclosed are a polysaccharide derivative having the structure: ##STR1## and a polysaccharide graft polymer having the structure: Sacch--O--(G).sub.m --(M)--.sub.n, wherein Sacch- is a polysaccharide; m is zero or one; G is the residue of a polymerizable, unsaturated monomer which is bonded to the polysaccharide in an ether or ester linkage; n is greater than one; M is the residue of one or more polymerizable, unsaturated, monomer(s), at least one of which is a siloxane-containing monomer, which have been grafted to the polysaccharide by free radical polymerization; R is an organic group which is bonded to the polysaccharide by an ether or ester linkage and to the silicon by a carbon-silicon linkage; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl group, or an aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl group; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl groups, or aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl groups, or alkoxides of straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1990Date of Patent: April 2, 1991Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventor: Robert L. Billmers
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Patent number: 4973680Abstract: Disclosed are a polysaccharide derivative having the structure: ##STR1## and a polysaccharide graft polymer having the structure: Sacch-O-(G).sub.m -(M)-.sub.n, wherein Sacch- is a polysaccharide; m is zero or one; G is the residue of a polymerizable, unsaturated monomer which is bonded to the polysaccharide in an ether or ester linkage; n is greater than one; M is the residue of one or more polymerizable, unsaturated, monomer(s), at least one of which is a siloxane-containing monomer, which have been grafted to the polysaccharide by free radical polymerization; R is an organic group which is bonded to the polysaccharide by an ether or ester linkage and to the silicon by a carbon-silicon linkage; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl group, or an aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl group; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl groups, or aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl groups, or alkoxides of straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1989Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventor: Robert L. Billmers
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Patent number: 4954394Abstract: Phenolic resin compositions.Phenolic resin compositions containing an additive consisting of at least 20% by weight of an alkaline or alkaline-earth metaborate relative to the total weight of the additive.Applications to the manufacture of phenolic pre-preg mats which are stable in storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1990Date of Patent: September 4, 1990Assignee: NorsolorInventors: Francois Boinot, Michel Cousin, Andre Hochin, Nicolas Meyer
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Patent number: 4912178Abstract: Phenolic resin compositions.Phenolic resin compositions containing an additive consisting of at least 20% by weight of an alkaline or alkaline-earth metaborate relative to the total weight of the additive.Applications to the manufacture of phenolic prepreg mats which are stable in storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1987Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Assignee: Societe Chimique des Charbonnages S.A.Inventors: Francois Boinot, Michel Cousin, Andre Hochin, Nicolas Meyer
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Patent number: 4906521Abstract: A non-woven fibre product in which the fibre material consists, totally or in part, of fibres which are able to form bonds with natural or artificial fibres of the same or different type, and in which said fibres capable of forming bonds are cellulose carbamate fibres.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1988Date of Patent: March 6, 1990Assignee: Neste OyInventors: Olli Turunen, Kerstin Meinander, Johan-Fredrik Selin, Jan Fors, Vidar Eklund, Leo Mandell
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Patent number: 4873141Abstract: The present invention relates to a new calcium-hydrosilicate based composition, consisting predominantly of 11 .ANG. tobermorite of fibrous structure and having optionally incorporated therein a minor quantity of inorganic and/or organic fibers. The invention also relates to a wet method for the manufacture of such compositions and the use of the new resulting material in applications requiring good insulating properties and a mechanical strength.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1986Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Quill-Quartz GmbHInventor: Vida Popovic
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Patent number: 4868041Abstract: Cloth for protection against flames which comprises woven or knitted composite yarns wherein wholly aromatic polyamide fibers of a general formula;--NHAr.sub.1 NHCOAr.sub.2 CO-- and/or --NHAr.sub.3 CO--wherein Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2 and Ar.sub.3 are independently bivalent aromatic groups, respectively, are disposed as cores and flameproofed cellulosic fibers and/or wool fibers are disposed around said cores.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1988Date of Patent: September 19, 1989Assignee: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Mashiro Yamagishi, Takumi Minagawa, Hiroshi Yoshida
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Patent number: 4863565Abstract: A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be in the form of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means.Strains of Acetobacter that are stable under agitated culture conditions and that exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1988Date of Patent: September 5, 1989Assignee: Weyerhaeuser CompanyInventors: Donald C. Johnson, Amar N. Neogi
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Patent number: 4855139Abstract: Fungicidally active cellulosic textile compositions, or articles of manufacture, which can be placed in contact with infected human skin, or worn for the treatment and cure of skin diseases. A fungicidally active phenolic compound, drug, or medicinal, is bonded to cellulose or cellulose-containing materials, or finished articles of clothing, notably e.g., socks, rendering these materials useful for the treatment and cure of skin diseases caused by fungi infections over the infected skin areas with which they are in contact. These materials, as bandages or finished articles of clothing, can be washed, dried, and reused over-and-over without addition of a fresh drug, for effective continuing treatment of a skin disease.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1987Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Assignee: Med. Fab (Lafayette), Inc.Inventor: Vadake R. Srinivasan
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Patent number: 4851291Abstract: Temperature adaptable textile fibers are provided in which phase-change or plastic crystalline materials are filled within hollow fibers or impregnated upon non-hollow fibers. The fibers are produced by applying solutions or melts of the phase-change or plastic crystalline materials to the fibers. Cross-linked polyethylene glycol is especially effective as the phase change material, and, in addition to providing temperature adaptability, it imparts improved properties as to soil release, durable press, resistance to static charge, abrasion resistance, pilling resistance and water absorbency.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1987Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Tyrone L. Vigo, Cynthia M. Frost, Joseph S. Bruno, Gary F. Danna
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Patent number: 4839113Abstract: Composition (M) having a base of a cellulose ester having formate groups, this composition being an anisotropic solution containing:(a) the cellulose ester;(b) formic acid;(c) at least one phosphoric acid.A process for obtaining this composition by dissolving the cellulose and a process for obtaining articles by transformation of this composition, and, for example, regenerating the cellulose of these articles. A cellulose fiber is provided in which a degree of substitution of the cellulose by formate groups is either at least equal to 2% or is zero or less than 2%.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1985Date of Patent: June 13, 1989Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.Inventors: Philippe Villaine, Claude Janin
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Patent number: 4791020Abstract: Composites are made from cellulose fibers dispersed in a matrix of polyethylene and an isocyanate and bonded thereto during subsequent extrusion and or molding. The isocyanate improves adhesion between the cellulose fibers and the polyethylene. The improved adhesion results in improved tensile properties in the composite.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1987Date of Patent: December 13, 1988Assignee: Novacor Chemicals Ltd.Inventor: Bohuslav V. Kokta
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Patent number: 4766030Abstract: An oxonated poly (alkylene oxide) substantially devoid of hydrocarbon chains of 5 or more carbon atoms is used to treat substances bearing negative electrostatic charges, so as to reduce such charges without rendering the substance hyrophobic. In this manner static electricity can be reduced in textiles, paper or plastic film; glass or glass fibers can be lubricated; wood pulp can be debonded; anti-self sizing or water-dispersible paper can be made; clays, pigments and other minerals can be hydrophilized; bitumen can be recovered from oil or tar sands; and petroleum can be recovered from underground wells by secondary or tertiary recovery techniques.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1987Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Inventor: Laurence R. B. Hervey
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Patent number: 4756714Abstract: Textile yarns are treated with a sizing composition which, when dried and cured, remains durably bound to the yarn throughout wet finishing operations and subsequent use. The sizing composition comprises an aqueous self-crosslinking emulsion copolymer derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a latent-crosslinking monomer. The sizing composition may also include a water soluble or dispersible film forming polymer and a reactive resin. The durable size coating beneficially contributes to both the physical and the aesthetic properties of the yarn and fabrics formed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1985Date of Patent: July 12, 1988Assignee: Springs Industries, Inc.Inventors: James E. Hendrix, Nigel E. Neely, Martin K. Lindemann
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Patent number: 4689267Abstract: This invention provides a composite hollow fiber comprising a porous hollow fiber substrate and a coating layer formed on at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of said substrate. The coating layer comprises a polymer having at least one of the structural units represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a monovalent silicon-containing organic group.This composite hollow fiber is excellent in gas permeability and gas separation performance and has high heat resistance, humidity resistance and mechanical strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1985Date of Patent: August 25, 1987Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Minoru Takamizawa, Akira Yamamoto, Shigehiro Nagura
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Patent number: 4687256Abstract: A process for mop manufacturing to produce a mop having improved liquid retention properties without requiring breaking in or rinsing the mop, including the step of coating natural fibers such as cotton with a surfactant in the amount of up to 4.0% by weight of the surfactant per weight of the fiber while retaining substantially all the natural oils of the fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1986Date of Patent: August 18, 1987Inventor: Peter G. Demetriades
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Patent number: 4661405Abstract: Compositions comprising higher alkyl modified epoxy silicone terpolymers having the general formula:MD.sub.x D'.sub.y D".sub.z M whereinM=R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2D=R.sub.2 SiOD'=E--C.sub.b H.sub.2b Si(R)OE is either ##STR1## D"=R'Si(R)O R+lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atomsR'-high alkyl of at least 6 carbon atomsr=0 to 7b=2 to 12x=20 to 500y=4 to 15z=4 to 40 ##EQU1## said higher alkyl modified epoxy silicones are formed into aqueous emulsions using anionic and non-ionic emulsifiers. The resulting emulsions are useful as fiber and/or textile finishes.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1984Date of Patent: April 28, 1987Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventors: George H. Greene, Robert A. Daniele, Jr.
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Patent number: 4659610Abstract: An inorganic binder composition is employed in combination with fillers comprising particulates, fibers, filaments or yarn to form a structure. The coating is prepared from colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate an organo tin catalyst and optionally a refractory material.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1986Date of Patent: April 21, 1987Assignee: Subtex, Inc.Inventors: Stephen George, Thomas H. George
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Patent number: 4634637Abstract: To a sheet of oriented polyethylene terephthalate a layer of nickel chrome alloy with an optical density of approximately 60% is applied by conventional vacuum deposition. To this sheet a subsequent stripe layer of stainless steel at 35% is applied by vacuum deposition down the center portion of the web which yields a combined optical density of approximately 21% over the center area. This first sheet is then laminated with a suitable optically clear adhesive to a second sheet of oriented polyethylene terephthalate incorporating a center portion which includes a nickel chrome stripe with an optical density of approximately 35% applied by conventional vacuum deposition. The resulting composite exhibits a vignette pattern of dark (optical density 7 to 12%) to light optical density 50 to 70% (from center to edge). A suitable optically clear mounting adhesive is then applied. When desired, the finished laminate contains a layer of clear PET which has been coated with a hard coat, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1985Date of Patent: January 6, 1987Assignee: Gila River Products, Inc.Inventors: Dell B. Oliver, Peter Jahoda
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Patent number: 4615065Abstract: A mop having improved liquid retention properties without requiring breaking in or rinsing the mop, including coating natural fibers such as cotton with a surfactant in the amount of up to 4.0% by weight of the surfactant per weight of the fiber while retaining substantially all the natural oils of the fiber and the mop.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1984Date of Patent: October 7, 1986Inventor: Peter G. Demetriades
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Patent number: 4608305Abstract: Novel, improved binders comprising a combination of heat reactive polymers. The novel binders are especially useful as saturants for fibrous sheet materials to provide high quality shoeboard materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1984Date of Patent: August 26, 1986Assignee: Texon, Inc.Inventor: Alphonse R. Presto
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Patent number: 4600606Abstract: This invention relates to a process for rendering non-thermoplastic fibers and fibrous compositions flame resistant when contacted with a hot molten material, that involves the application thereto of a flame retardant composition incorporating a water-insoluble, non-phosphorous, solid, particulate mixture of brominated organic compound and a metal oxide or a metal oxide and metal hydrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1984Date of Patent: July 15, 1986Assignee: White Chemical CorporationInventor: Vladimir Mischutin
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Patent number: 4560718Abstract: A gasket composition which will swell but not degrade in contact with hydrocarbon oil containing fluids in internal combustion engines comprises a fibrous system and an ethylene propylene rubber binder therefor. Desirably, the fibrous system comprises from 50 to 90% by weight of the composition and is selected from asbestos and aromatic polyamide fibers and the binder is an EPDM.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1984Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Cummins Engine Company, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Ritchey
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Patent number: 4542095Abstract: Antistatic compositions are disclosed comprising a binder and a nonionic surface-active polymer having polymerized alkylene oxide monomers and an alkali metal salt characterized in that the composition is heterogeneous, comprises on a dry basis, at least 7 weight percent polymerized alkylene oxide monomers and the binder is selected from the group consisting of a particulate material and a mixture of particulate materials with hydrophilic materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1984Date of Patent: September 17, 1985Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: David J. Steklenski, Jon E. Littman
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Patent number: 4533597Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive for use in the manufacture of a composite yarn product, that results in the preparation of a product having improved strength and resistance to distortion and fracture in use, in combination with improved texture and appearance. The adhesive composition comprises a first component and a second component, the first component including a resin material selected from acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers, and butadiene-styrene copolymers. The first component is prepared in an organic solvent system. The second component contains an epoxy resin such as a bisphenol A-derived diepoxide, and a vinylchloride-vinylacetate copolymer, prepared in a like organic solvent system.The adhesive composition is prepared by the individual mixture of the respective components followed by the addition of the first component to the second component under agitation.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1983Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: Multi-Tex Products Corp.Inventor: Michaelene Dwulet
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Patent number: 4504546Abstract: Combustible materials such as fiber is made flame retardant by treating the material with a methanol or water solution containing the newly discovered compound ammoniumtriborate (NH.sub.4.B.sub.3 O.sub.5.3CH.sub.3 --OH) or a methanolic solution of newly discovered methylborate ammonia adduct. These new flame retardants have the ability to penetrate the combustible material when applied as a solution and thereafter be converted in situ to ammoniumpentaborate to result in enhanced flame retardation over that achieved by merely the direct treatment with ammoniumpentaborate with other borate flame retardants.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1982Date of Patent: March 12, 1985Inventor: Stephen I. Sallay
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Patent number: 4468428Abstract: Fibrous absorbent webs having a low density (about 0.01 g/cm.sup.3 to about 0.15 g/cm.sup.3) and comprising at least about 50% hydrophilic microfibers, such as cellulose microfibers, having a diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 15 microns possess superior absorption properties, especially under typical usage conditions.Hydrophobic microfibers may also be used, provided such fibers are hydrophilized before or after web formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1982Date of Patent: August 28, 1984Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Allen D. Early, David W. Cawlfield, Trevor Walker, Paul T. Weisman
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Patent number: 4446202Abstract: This invention relates to a process for rendering non-thermoplastic fibers and fibrous compositions flame resistant when contacted with a hot molten material, that involves the application thereto of a flame retardant composition incorporating a water-insoluble, non-phosphorous, solid, particulate mixture of brominated organic compound and a metal oxide or a metal oxide and metal hydrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1981Date of Patent: May 1, 1984Assignee: White Chemical CorporationInventor: Vladimir Mischutin
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Patent number: 4433028Abstract: A method of treating cellulose di-acetate fibers to reduce the shrinkage characteristics thereof. The fibers are first immersed in a treating solution comprising a nonionic fluorocarbon long chain polymer, an organic thermosetting resin, an acid liberating catalyst and a carrier selected from the group consisting of water, a water soluble organic solvent or a mixture of water and water soluble organic solvent. The fibers are then removed from the solution, dried at a temperature below 300.degree. F. to evaporate the water and/or solvent therefrom and cured at a temperatue above 300.degree. F. to effect polymerization of the resin and cross-linkage between the resin and the polymer. Fibers treated by the method exhibit significantly improved shrinkage characteristics without reductions in tear strength, tensile strength or abrasion resistance.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1983Date of Patent: February 21, 1984Assignee: M.J.H. Converters, Inc.Inventor: Howard Groelinger
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Patent number: 4428996Abstract: A diaphragm for a speaker formed of a mixture of carbon fiber, pulp and polyvinyl alcohol fiber as a binder with a thermosetting resin on the diaphragm base on which a metal film is provided in the interstices between fibers and on the entire fiber surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1981Date of Patent: January 31, 1984Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.Inventors: Yasushi Miyoshi, Yasuhiro Ishii
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Patent number: 4382111Abstract: A method for imparting lubricity to fibers and masses of fibers such as yarn by applying a sublimable lubricating substance to said fibers in an amount sufficient to impart lubricity to said fibers. The preferred sublimable compounds are endo-trimethylenenorbornane, trimethylnorbornane, cyclododecane, adamantane and camphor. The invention also includes novel yarns containing an effective amount of a sublimable lubricating substance.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1981Date of Patent: May 3, 1983Assignees: Meisei Chemical Works Co., Ltd., Idemitsu Kosan Company LimitedInventors: Hirotsugu Kuwayama, Hiroshi Ichikawa
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Patent number: 4378226Abstract: Electrically conducting fibers are prepared by introducing cyanic groups into a synthetic or natural starting fiber and then subjecting the fiber to a heat treatment with a copper compound, a reducing agent capable of reducing bivalent copper ions to monovalent copper ions, and a sulfur-containing compound capable of discharging a sulfur atom or sulfur ion for reaction with monovalent copper ions adsorbed by the fiber so that copper sulfide is impregnated into the fibers. Heat treatment with the sulfur-containing compound can be simultaneous with or separate from heat treatment with the copper compound and reducing agent. The electrically conducting fibers of the present invention have excellent conductivity, improved washability and are not plagued by the problem of static charging associated with the starting synthetic or natural fiber.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1981Date of Patent: March 29, 1983Assignee: Nihon Sanmo Dyeing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinje Tomibe, Reizo Gomibuchi, Kiyofumi Takahashi
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Patent number: 4374176Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent H or CH.sub.3 ; A and A' represent ##STR2## B represents ##STR3## X represents H, NH.sub.4 or an alkali metal; and m and n represent numerals determined by the following formulae, 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.25, 5.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.50 and 5.ltoreq.(m+n).ltoreq.50, can impart to fibers or fibrous structures durable excellent antistatic property, water absorption property, softness and pollution-resistant property in a simple heat treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1981Date of Patent: February 15, 1983Assignees: Kanebo, Ltd., Kanebo Synthetic Fibers Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Aoki, Saburo Ohara
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Patent number: 4370381Abstract: Granulocytes are advantageously collected from blood cell suspensions, especially blood or other body fluids, by bringing the blood cell suspensions into contact with a granulocyte-separating material comprising a carrier, such as a fiber, having supported thereon a fatty acid derivative containing a fatty acid moiety having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, whereby granulocytes are adsorbed on the granulocyte-separating material; and then, recovering the adsorbed granulocytes therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1981Date of Patent: January 25, 1983Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsunori Horikoshi, Tsutomu Abe
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Patent number: 4363346Abstract: Pneumatic tires are rendered less susceptible to blow or blister defects by providing, in at least one cord reinforcement ply of a tire, a plurality of gas absorbing cords less in number than the reinforcement cords with the reinforcement cords and gas absorbing cords lying in the same general plane and with the gas absorbing cords consisting of staple filaments selected from the group consisting of nylon, rayon, polyester or glass.The foregoing abstract is not to be taken as limiting the invention of this application, and in order to understand the full nature and extent of the technical disclosure of this application, reference must be made to the accompanying drawing and the following detailed description.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1981Date of Patent: December 14, 1982Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventor: Richard J. Pepe
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Patent number: 4323625Abstract: Composites are disclosed of discontinuous cellulose fibers mixed with a methylol phenolic modified polyolefin and a bonding agent. Treated fibers are also disclosed, which are treated to reduce fiber-to-fiber interaction so as to facilitate mixing into composites.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1980Date of Patent: April 6, 1982Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: Aubert Y. Coran, Raman Patel
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Patent number: 4322473Abstract: This invention relates to organosiloxanes which have SiC-bonded ester groups and contain at least one unit of the general formula: ##EQU1## in which R represents the same or different monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, which are free of aliphatic unsaturation and which may contain one ether oxygen atom; R' represents hydrogen or a methyl group (CH.sub.3) and a is 0, 1 or 2. These organosiloxanes can be prepared by hydrolyzing or co-hydrolyzing silanes of the general formula:ROOCCH.sub.2 CH(COOR)CH.sub.2 CHR'CH.sub.2 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.a X.sub.3-a,where R, R' and a are the same as above and X represents the same or different hydrolyzable atoms or groups. Also, they may be prepared by the addition of a diester of allyl succinic acid and/or methallyl succinic acid to an organosiloxane containing Si-bonded hydrogen. These new organosiloxanes may be used as lubricants for inorganic and organic fibers, metal surfaces and as hydraulic fluids.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1979Date of Patent: March 30, 1982Assignee: Consortium fur Elektrochemische Industrie GmbHInventors: Walter Hafner, Erich Markl, Ludwig Eibel, Gerhard Kreis, Dietrich Samrowski, Manfred Wick, Bernward Deubzer, Wilhelm Friedrich
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Patent number: 4317859Abstract: Soil-resistant carpet yarns are provided by providing yarns coated with, for example, a fluorochemical and zirconium oxide. Such yarns when used in the manufacture of carpets retain their soil-resistant properties during the carpet dyeing and finishing operation; the zirconium oxide in some way promotes the retention of the fluorochemical on the yarn.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1980Date of Patent: March 2, 1982Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventor: Andrew I. Smith
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Patent number: 4314001Abstract: Water-soluble triazine-nucleated polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds, which are prepared by the interaction of 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine with one molecular proportion of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diamine containing at least one tertiary nitrogen atom capable of being quaternized to effect polymerization and then with a second molecular equivalent of the same diamine or a different amine, are useful as mordants for water-soluble dyestuffs on cellulosic fibers; as fixing agents for pigments on cellulosic fibers; as softening agents for fibers; and as surface active agents for effecting aqueous dispersions of pigments and of colorless dyestuff precursors for carbonless duplicating systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1980Date of Patent: February 2, 1982Assignee: Sterling Drug Inc.Inventor: Eugene P. Wesseler
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Patent number: 4297407Abstract: A finish composition is disclosed for facilitating cotton type spinning of rimped cellulosic fibres comprising:(A) about 10-30% of an ester of a fatty acid with fatty alcohols;(B) about 8-15% of a partial ester of phosphoric acid, wherein part of the acid groups are free or salified;(C) about 50-70% of an oxyalkylated fatty acid;(D) up to 0.5% of a hydrosoluble organic or inorganic alkali metal salt; and(E) the balance to 100% of an alkali metal salt of a fatty acid with 6-20 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1979Date of Patent: October 27, 1981Assignee: Snia Viscosa Societa Nazionale Industria Applicazioni Viscosa S.p.A.Inventor: Francesco Manca