Coating Or Impregnation Provides Heat Or Fire Protection Patents (Class 442/136)
  • Publication number: 20130244519
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame resistant flexible backsheet for solar cell modules, which comprises (a) a flame resistant layer formed of a non-metal inorganic fiber fabric; and (b) a first polymeric layer that is adhered to a first side of the flame resistant layer. Further disclosed herein is a solar cell module comprising the flame resistant flexible backsheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: MINFANG MU, Qiuju Wu, Philip L. Boydell
  • Publication number: 20130230710
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous flame retardant composition for mineral fiber-based mats, in particular glass or rock fibers, which comprises: at least one thermoplastic or thermoset resin; magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, and aluminum hydroxide, AlOOH, as flame retarding agents; and optionally, carbon black. It also concerns mats treated with said flame retardant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN ADFORS
    Inventor: Nadege Ombe Wandji
  • Patent number: 8513145
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melanie Pearce Jones, James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian, William Scott Kinlaw
  • Patent number: 8490259
    Abstract: This invention relates to a durable fire retardant nonwoven fabric and method of making the same. Said fabric performs in accordance to the requirements set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB_603), wherein the fire retardant fabric includes at least two layers including at least one strength and reinforcing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Hartgrove, Gregory Rabon
  • Publication number: 20130149518
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130143457
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a halogen-free thermosetting composition including a benzoxazine compound, a monobenzoxazine monomer, and a naphthalene epoxy. The halogen-free thermosetting composition is especially suited for use in aerospace, automobile, rail and marine applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICAS LLC
    Inventor: James Hoge
  • Publication number: 20130136527
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is used to control stress in the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Patent number: 8450223
    Abstract: A heatproof cloth forms multiple layers of laminated fabrics for resisting the high-temperature, comprising a high-temperature shielding fiber fabric which shields external heat, a first carbon felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the high-temperature shielding fiber fabric, an aluminum vapor-deposited fabric which shields the heat distributed by the first carbon felt fabric, a second carbon felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the aluminum vapor-deposited fabric, an aluminum vapor-deposited heat-resistant fabric which shields and distributes the heat distributed by the second carbon felt fabric, an aramid felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the aluminum vapor-deposited heat-resistant fabric, and aramid fabric which shields the heat distributed by aramid felt fabric. Since heat is shielded and distributed repeatedly through three steps, the transmission of external heat is effectively prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Pyro Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Ji Wan Kim
  • Publication number: 20130129998
    Abstract: A layered insulation apparatus and method of making that contains a multiple layer insulation that has a top outside moisture barrier layer, followed by a first flame retardant layer, followed by a metal layer, followed by a second flame retardant layer, and finally followed by a bottom moisture barrier outside layer. A sound abatement layer may optionally be layered on top of the first moisture barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Nash & Titus, LLC
    Inventor: Nash & Titus, LLC
  • Patent number: 8440582
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melanie Pearce Jones, James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian, William Scott Kinlaw
  • Patent number: 8435907
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melanie Pearce Jones, James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian, William Scott Kinlaw
  • Publication number: 20130095275
    Abstract: A lining and a related method for extending the period during which a line leg, such as a pipeline in a fireproofing installation, remains below a critical temperature are described. The lining includes, for example, a binding agent, endothermically degradable fillers and/or other fillers, if applicable. The method includes a wrapped line leg with the lining on both sides for wall feedthroughs and/or above the feedthrough opening for ceiling feedthroughs directly after the bulkheading of a feedthrough opening in a fireproofing installation. The heat removal from or the cooling of a line leg can be supported easily and applied on-site in such a way that even line legs with good thermal conductivity can achieve a high T-rating value in the fire test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Herbert Munzenberger
  • Publication number: 20130089705
    Abstract: Disclosed is to provide a material which can withstand rapid increase in temperature to 1600° C. or more and exhibits little change in properties even in a high-speed combustion gas stream. Specifically disclosed is a SiC fiber-bonded ceramic coated with SiC, which is characterized by being produced by coating the surface of a SiC fiber-bonded ceramic with use of a coating layer including mainly SiC, wherein the SiC fiber-bonded ceramic includes inorganic fibers having a sintered SiC structure, each of which contains 0.01 to 1 wt % of oxygen (O) and at least one or more metal atoms of metal atoms in Groups 2A, 3A, and 3B and a 1-100 nm interfacial layer containing carbon (C) as a main component formed between the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Matsunaga, Tsutomu Kodama, Hisao Tanaka, Shinji Kajii
  • Patent number: 8397615
    Abstract: A cover for use with a firearm sound suppressor comprises an insulating body and a retention apparatus attached to the insulating body. The insulating body includes one or more layers of thermally-insulating material. The insulating body is configured for being wrapped around the firearm sound suppressor. The retention apparatus includes a securing structure configured for being wrapped around the insulating body to secure the insulating body in a fixed position with respect to the firearm sound suppressor after the insulating body is wrapped around the firearm sound suppressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Dale Avery Poling
  • Patent number: 8383526
    Abstract: A liquid containing a hydrophilic polymer is applied by spreading or impregnation to a porous sheet comprising paper or a nonwoven fabric containing not less than 30% by weight and not more than 100% by weight of hydrophilic fiber to provide a hydrophilic polymer-processed sheet of which the surface and/or the interior of the porous sheet is filled with the hydrophilic polymer, which is made insoluble to water. This sheet is used as a sheet for a total heat exchanger which has higher conductivity of sensible heat and latent heat than conventional sheet for a total heat exchanger that uses a moisture permeable membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignees: Rengo Co., Ltd., Frontier Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumio Miyagoshi, Masao Fujita, Hidenao Saito, Hirokuni Tajima, Sadao Odajima
  • Patent number: 8383528
    Abstract: A method is described for reducing the afterflame of a flammable, meltable material. A textile composite is described comprising an outer textile comprising a flammable, meltable material, and a heat reactive material comprising a polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Dattatreya Panse
  • Publication number: 20130033027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag fabric comprising a polyester fiber, and more particularly to a polyester fabric having a thermal resistance constant (X) of 1.0 to 6.5 in the uncoated fabric state, a preparation method for the same, and an airbag for vehicle comprising the same. The airbag fabric of the present invention uses a polyester fiber having low Young's modulus, high strength and high elongation to impart good mechanical properties, such as high strength and high thermal resistance, and good folding property, high dimensional stability, and good air sealing effect as well, thereby minimizing collision impacts on occupants to protect the occupants with safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyung Kim, Dong-Jin Kwak, Ki-Jeong Kim, Hee-Jun Kim, Jung-Hoon Youn, Sang-Mok Lee
  • Publication number: 20130012089
    Abstract: Wood products, specifically wood commonly used in construction including dimension lumber, pressure treated pine, composite wood materials such as plywood, particle board, and wafer board, and samples of paper and fabric were variously treated with concentrations of sodium silicate (Na2O.SiO2) also known as water glass. Cellulosic materials including dimension lumber, plywood, particle board, wafer board, paper, and fabric were treated with sodium silicate (Na2O.SiO2) in concentrations ranging from 400-0.04 g Na2O.SiO2/kg water. To overcome the disadvantages of sodium silicate, sodium silicate treated samples were further treated to convert the water soluble sodium silicate to a water insoluble form, thereby overcoming the disadvantages of water solubility, and rendering the material effective for internal and external uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: K. M. Slimak, Robert A. Slimak
  • Patent number: 8349747
    Abstract: An article useful as an architectural fabric having (a) a plurality of segments of fabric having a first surface and a second surface made of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers; and (b) a fluoropolymer coating disposed on at least the first surface of the fabric, and (c) at least one seam formed by an overlap of two of said segments, said seam having a seam warp strip tensile strength that is substantially equal to said nominal warp strip tensile strength at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Kelmartin, Martin Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8324515
    Abstract: Housings for electrical or electronic components made using braid or woven fabric sheets having multiple sections treated with different materials as well as processes and materials for making such housings are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Stevenson, David C. Vacanti, Siu-Ching D. Lui
  • Publication number: 20120301694
    Abstract: Nonwoven containing inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers has improved fire barrier performance, such as char elongation and char strength when the inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers are treated with flame retardant chemicals. The flame retardant chemical treatment on the inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers can be done either before or after the nonwoven formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Tintoria Piana U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Sang-Hoon Lim, Andrea Piana
  • Patent number: 8308997
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fire resistant composition and a method of making fire resistant cellulosic materials comprising the fire resistant composition. More specifically, the invention relates to liquid compositions, including liquid compositions comprising urea and a boron -containing compound for imparting fire resistance to cellulosic products. The boron-containing compound typically comprises boric acids; borates (i.e., boric acid salts); boric oxides (i.e., any compound containing boron and oxygen), and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: U.S. Borax Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Schubert
  • Publication number: 20120282835
    Abstract: “A flame resistant fabric with better tear strength and specifically a flame resistant fabric with tear strength flame resistant 100% cotton yarn are provided. The 100% cotton yarn is produced using a combination of compact spinning technology and gassing and/or singeing process performed in tandem, the yarn is weaved into fabric by pre-established process and the fabric is flame retardant finished by using chemicals and lubricants by pre-established process to form the flame resistant fabric with better tear strength. Also, a method of manufacturing the flame resistant cotton fabric that has a better tear strength after fire resistant treatment s provided. Advantageously, the flame resistant fabric is affordable, light weight and has better tensile and tear strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: MANIKAM RAMASWAMI
  • Publication number: 20120266385
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Melanie Pearce Jones, James Douglas Small, JR., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, JR., Zareh Mikaelian
  • Patent number: 8286405
    Abstract: The invention relates to fire and impact resistant windows and building structures which contain a window composed of a specific order of layers containing a novel fire resistant layer. The invention further pertains to coating compositions for use with structures containing the windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: AGP Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson Bolton, W. Novis Smith, Elizabeth Wimmer
  • Patent number: 8281550
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optically clear fire resistant and impact resistant windows having at least one air gap and at least one fire resistant layer. Optionally there is also an anti-spall layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: AGP Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson Bolton, W. Novis Smith, Elizabeth Wimmer
  • Publication number: 20120252295
    Abstract: A wet blanket obtained by impregnating a blanket including bio-soluble inorganic fibers with a colloidal silica liquid. A cured blanket obtained by curing the wet blanket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Nichias Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuya Ishihara, Tetsuya Mihara, Ken Yonaiyama, Tomohiko Kishiki
  • Publication number: 20120238167
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a composite yarn of paper, e.g., traditional Korean paper, and a composite yarn manufactured thereby, a method for manufacturing a fabric using the same and an automotive interior material manufactured thereby. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite yarn of traditional Korean paper by using a traditional Korean paper yarn and a synthetic yarn, in which the composite yarn can be used in weaving and knitting, and a method for manufacturing a fabric as an automotive interior material using the same. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a composite yarn of paper, comprising twisting a tape-type paper yarn, and covering the twisted paper yarn as a ground yarn at least two strands of synthetic yarn as an effect yarn to manufacture a composite yarn of paper of 160˜700 denier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Si Young Ban
  • Publication number: 20120231687
    Abstract: A method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material having high mechanical properties and high heat resistance, and allowing the use of a gypsum die in primary curing, wherein a fiber-reinforced prepreg, obtained by impregnating reinforcing fibers with an epoxy resin composition comprising a triphenylmethane-type epoxy resin, N,N,N?,N?-tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenylmethane (B) and diaminodiphenylsulfone (C), is subjected to primary curing at 110-130° C., and then to secondary curing at a temperature which is at least as high as the primary curing temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teppei Miura, Manabu Kaneko
  • Patent number: 8247077
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a material intended for personal protective equipment is disclosed, wherein the material includes at least four different layers, the layers being: an outer first layer of a material comprising at least one polymer, which material is self-extinguishing; a second layer of a fiber material, which fiber material is self-extinguishing; a third layer being adhesive; and an inner fourth layer being a barrier laminate; wherein all at least four different layers individually are attached to layers located next to them. Furthermore, a protective suit including a material according to the present invention and the use of such a material for the production of personal protective equipment are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ansell Protective Solutions AB
    Inventor: Pontüs Danielsson
  • Publication number: 20120207961
    Abstract: A fire protection element is disclosed. The fire protection element has a foamed body formed at least partially of an ash-forming mixture, and in an embodiment, an intumescent mixture. A carrier component is embedded in the foamed body. The carrier component is a thin, flat part which is covered by the body on at least one flat side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael DREXL, Manfred Klein
  • Patent number: 8242035
    Abstract: A textile web material impregnated with a mixture that contains at least a prepolymer prepolymerized from a starting material of one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional organic cyanates and from a starting material of one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional aromatic alcohols, wherein the one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional organic cyanates and the one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional aromatic alcohols are present in weight ratios ensuring a molar ratio of the OCN groups to the OH groups between 95:5 and 70:30 prior to prepolymerization. The mixture further contains one or more fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Monika Bauer, Rajko Wurzel, Christoph Uhlig, Dietmar Völkle, Volker Müller, Karsten Hesse, Wilfried Michaelis
  • Patent number: 8236712
    Abstract: A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melanie Pearce Jones, James Douglas Small, Jr., John H. Walton, Alfred Frank Baldwin, Jr., Zareh Mikaelian
  • Patent number: 8222165
    Abstract: A fire-critical aircraft or other component within a fire-risk zone includes a protective fire shield directly exposed to the fire-risk zone and separating the fire-critical component therefrom. The fire shield has an entirely composite construction composed of fiber cloth impregnated with a sacrificial resin which has a melting point that is below that of the fiber cloth. When exposed to fire, the fiber cloth remains substantially intact for at least the minimum period of time while the sacrificial resin is allowed to be at least partially consumed by the fire, such that the protective fire shield is partially sacrificed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventor: Bryan William Olver
  • Publication number: 20120178325
    Abstract: The invention relates to composite structures having surface, which surface has at least a portion made of a composition comprising one or more polyamides having an excess of amine end groups such that the ratio of the amine end groups to the acid end groups is at least 1.5:1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Martyn Douglas Wakeman, Olaf Norbert Kirchner
  • Publication number: 20120178326
    Abstract: A flash fire and chemical barrier composite fabric, comprising a flame resistant fibrous basic layer; a radiant heat and chemical permeation barrier, the barrier including a metalized polymeric chemical permeation resistant layer film; and a clear heat sealable outer film layer overlying the radiant barrier and forming a heat sealable outer surface of the composite fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Adam J. Terrell
  • Patent number: 8187733
    Abstract: An article useful as an architectural fabric consisting of (a) a layer of fabric having a first surface and a second surface made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene fibers that are densified or contain a filler or both; and (b) a fluoropolymer coating disposed on at least the first surface of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Kelmartin, Greg Rusch
  • Publication number: 20120129413
    Abstract: A halogen-free and phosphorus-free resin formulation, prepared by the following method, is provided. The method includes mixing a carboxy anhydride derivative, diisocyanate, a styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer derivative and a solvent to form a mixture, and heating the mixture to form a resin formulation. The disclosure also provides a halogen-free and phosphorus-free composite material with a low dielectric constant and flame resistance prepared from the resin formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Lu-Shih Liao, Kuo-Chan Chiou
  • Patent number: 8177859
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for flameproofing cellulose fibres and articles containing these fibres. The method involves treatment of materials with cyanuric chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Schmidt, Stephanie Schauhoff, Frank Gähr
  • Patent number: 8178449
    Abstract: A fire resistant slipsheet in roll form includes a fiber mat having first and second sides and a coating containing expandable graphite, a filler, and a binder. The coating is coated on at least one of the first and second sides of the fiber mat, and a single layer of the slipsheet achieves a Class A rating when tested according to UL 790 and/or ASTM E-108 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. A fire resistant roofing system and a method for installing a fire resistant roofing system that achieves a Class A rating when tested according to UL 790 and/or ASTM E-108 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel La Vietes, Michael Lee Bryson
  • Publication number: 20120111677
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a heat-insulating component for a break assembly, characterised in that said component is in the form of a single-layer resulting from the combination of a resin and a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: KEMATIS PROJECTS LIMITED
    Inventor: Alvise Fracasso
  • Patent number: 8173556
    Abstract: A protection product has thermal and acoustic barrier characteristics such that it satisfies the requirements of the standard 14 CFR, part 25 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The product is designed to be applied along metallic and composite structures, such as aircraft cockpits, boat hulls or the outside structures of trains or of other means of transport. The product is essentially in the form of a “mat” consisting of one or several fibre layers, preferably glass fibres, enclosed in a sheath. The sheath generally comprises at least one first support, preferably made of an organic material having sealing and anti-condensation properties, and an impregnated mica paper. The mica paper preferably has a weight per unit area of less than 50 g/m2 and comprises flakes of mica with a form factor greater than 1000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Cogebi Societe Anonyme
    Inventors: Daniel Mormont, Alain Jacques
  • Publication number: 20120108129
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed composite structures comprise a surface, having at least a portion made of a surface resin composition selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of two or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C. and comprise a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, and wherein the matrix resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a one or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Olaf Norbert Kirchner, David V. Mesaros, Martyn Douglas Wakeman, Shengmei Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120108130
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are overmolded composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed overmolded composite structures comprise i) a first component having a surface, of which at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprising a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, ii) a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition, wherein said second component is adhered to said first component over at least a portion of the surface of said first component, and wherein the matrix resin composition and the surface resin composition are identical or different polyamide compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Shengmei Yuan, Andri E. Elia, Olaf Norbert Kirchner, Martyn Douglas Wakeman, Bryan Benedict Sauer, Phong Du
  • Patent number: 8166569
    Abstract: Provided is a multiaxial fabric comprising a first layer comprising a first layer comprising substantially parallel resin-free polyethylene yarns oriented in a first direction; a second layer comprising substantially parallel resin-free polyethylene oriented in a second direction, the first and second directions being skew with respect to each other; a layer, interposed between and in contact with each of the first and second layers, and comprising a thermoplastic or thermoset film; and a yarn interlaced transversely among each of the layers of the multiaxial fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Minshon J. Chiou
  • Patent number: 8163664
    Abstract: Glass fiber products used to reduce the flammability of mattresses and upholstery are provided. In one embodiment, a veil formed of glass fibers, comfort enhancing fibers, and optionally a combination of synthetic fibers is positioned on the bottom of a mattress to provide fire resistance or prevention. The binder composition used to form the veil may include a binder with a low glass transition temperature and a flame retardant additive. In a second embodiment, a glass veil is utilized in a fire retarding composite formed of an encapsulating layer, a fire retarding veil, and a backing layer. Preferably, all of the fibers in the veil are glass fibers. The fire retarding composite is positioned on the mattress with the encapsulating layer against the cushioning material, the backing layer facing externally, and the veil sandwiched between the encapsulating layer and the backing layer. A fire retarding insulation product is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventor: David E Weller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8158539
    Abstract: The following disclosure provides a structural mat for manufacturing a moldable structural hardboard body. The structural mat has a nucleated/coupled binder and a fibrous material. The nucleated/coupled binder material has a first binder material combined with a nucleating agent; and a second binder material combined with a coupling agent. The first binder material is combined with the nucleating agent to make a discrete nucleated/binder material. The second binder material is combined with the coupling agent to make a discrete coupled/binder material. The discrete nucleated/binder material and the discrete coupled/binder material are blended together. The fibrous material is blended with the discrete nucleated/binder material and the discrete coupled/binder material to form the structural mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: FlexForm Technologies, LLc
    Inventor: Garry E. Balthes
  • Publication number: 20120021661
    Abstract: A fabric or belt and a method for forming such a fabric or belt, including a base support structure and at least one coating with the coating being applied by a thermal spray process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph SALITSKY, Bo-Christer Aberg
  • Publication number: 20120015574
    Abstract: A method for production of a reactive polyurethane emulsion for use in impregnating and coating a textile fabric includes reacting polyols alone or in combination with at least one of diols and triols with a substoichiometric amount of diisocyanates so as to form medium-viscosity, OH-terminated prepolymers. The prepolymers are mixed with an external emulsifier. At least one of a diisocyanate, a triisocyanate and a polyisocyanate are added so as to bring about a crosslinking of the prepolymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Birgit Severich, Thomas Schauber, Horst Muehlfeld, Robert Groten, Bjoern Hellbach, Ansgar Komp, Christian Waschinski
  • Patent number: 8097544
    Abstract: The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong layer of fiberglass may be coated or impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant jamb/frame. The present invention further teaches that a fire doorjamb core may be mass produced from fire resistant layers and the frame core rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing builders and door manufacturers to produce building structures and doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door or structure. The present invention further teaches a structure/method of mounting for door frames which closely parallels mounting of normal door frames, without special brackets or plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth Majors