Including An Additional Knit Fabric Layer Patents (Class 442/318)
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Patent number: 12241008Abstract: A tape includes an electrically conductive adhesive first layer having opposite outermost first and second major surfaces. The first layer includes an electrically conductive porous medium and an adhesive disposed in, and extending through a thickness of, the porous medium to define at the first major surface, first regions of exposed adhesive and first regions of exposed porous medium and to define at the second major surface, second regions of exposed adhesive and second regions of exposed porous medium. The second major surface has a higher fraction of exposed porous medium than the first major surface. The porous medium can be a nonwoven fabric and the regions of exposed porous medium can be regions of exposed fibers.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Hongyu Gan, Yan Wu, Jie Huang, Jing Fang, Jeffrey W. McCutcheon
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Publication number: 20150126090Abstract: The invention discloses high performance layered textile materials including at least one nonwoven layer sandwiched in between at least one first yarn based substrate layer and at least one second yarn based substrate layer. The non-woven layer has a first face and a second face, the first face being attached to and mechanically entangled with the first yarn based substrate layer and the second face being attached to and mechanically entangled with the second yarn based substrate layer. The formed integral material does not require assembly of individual layers prior to forming a finished product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: TEX-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Thomas Nelson, Eric Barter, Robert Nelson
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Publication number: 20150110993Abstract: A flame resistant composite fabric includes a first flame resistant fabric layer, a second flame resistant fabric layer, and a barrier layer that bonds the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer. The barrier layer is capable of withstanding temperature of 500° F. for at least 5 minutes without substantial change in the integrity of the flame resistant composite fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Shawn Flavin, David Costello, Jane Hunter, Michael Batson, Gadalia Vainer, Heidi Carlone
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Publication number: 20150099103Abstract: The present disclosure includes composite materials and/or aircraft components. A method is disclosed for fabricating a composite component with varying properties for at least one of the following: along its length, through its thickness, radially, or in isolated areas. The embodiments may be used with Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM), Resin Film infusion (RFI), and/or Pre-Impregnated Fabric (Pre-Preg).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Duncan, Donald Rodger Hudson
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Patent number: 8986822Abstract: A device or method to prevent penetration of oil and petroleum products while allowing high water flow rate is provided. Such device or method is beneficial in controlling the contamination of surrounding soil from accidental leak of hydrocarbons such as oil and other petroleum products from equipment or storage vessels containing such materials. The containment systems equipped with these devices will allow the rain water to flow through while providing barrier to oil and petroleum products.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: C. I. Agent SolutionsInventors: Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Daniel Parker, Branden Michael Baer, Thomas Russell Downs
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Publication number: 20150056881Abstract: A flexible, wrappable multilayered heat shield is provided. The heat shield includes a reflective metal outermost layer, an innermost layer of high temperature yarn capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 650 degrees° C. continuously, and about 750° C. intermittently, and an intermediate layer of nonwoven material capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 550° C. continuously sandwiched between the outermost and innermost layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Zhong Huai Zhang, Tianqi Gao, Linwood Ludy, Daniel Rowcotsky, Wai Kit Ho
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Publication number: 20140248481Abstract: The composite fabric is suitable as a flame barrier for different articles, such as mattresses, pillows, seats and upholstered furniture and is made from a plurality of joined breathable layers including at least one textile layer and one impervious layer joined including a knitted textile layer made of cellulose fibres of natural renewable origin including at least 50% of cellulose flame-retardant fibres, and the impervious layer including an halogen free plastic material selected among polyurethane or polyester incorporating a known flame-retardant or inhibitor additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Joan Curós Santaeularia, Laura Rigau Roca
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Publication number: 20140187121Abstract: A moisture management fabric using denier differential to facilitate the movement of sweat away from the wearer's body is presented. An exemplary moisture management support garment constructed from an exemplary moisture management fabric is presented. An exemplary moisture management support garment is a moisture transporting sport bra. A denier differential is employed to provide superior moisture transporting and evaporation of perspiration from a wearer during exertion. The denier differential relies upon a facing layer and a back layer with substantially different yarn thickness and fabric porosity to achieve fluid transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca P. Hurd, Susan L. Sokolowski
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Patent number: 8765253Abstract: An exercise mat can include a knit spacer fabric having a first ground fabric spaced apart from a second ground fabric in an uncompressed state. The exercise mat can be configured to be rolled up and compressed for storage and to expand into a planar spaced apart arrangement between the first and second ground fabrics for use. The knit spacer fabric can be formed from a plurality of knit polymeric threads and can include a first wall fabric extending between the first ground fabric and the second ground fabric. The first wall fabric can support the first ground fabric and the second ground fabric in a compressible spaced-apart configuration. The spacer fabric can include a traction-enhancing coating at an outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Patricia L. Smaldone, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20140080373Abstract: Spacer textiles are disclosed comprising a first and a second fabric layer with filaments of poly ether ether ketone N(PEEK) connecting the layers. Preferably the first or second fabric layer comprise aramid yarn. The fabric layers may be of mesh construction or a closed structure fabric. Also disclosed are methods for producing such spacer textiles preferably by knitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Heathcoat Fabrics LimitedInventor: George Keitch
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Publication number: 20140035342Abstract: Layer structure for a seat cushion at least comprising a surface layer unit and a cushion layer unit below the surface layer unit, characterized in that the cushion layer unit comprises at least one nonwoven layer and at least one spacer crocheted-fabric and/or spacer knitted-fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: J.H. Ziegler GmbHInventors: Julia Scholz, Steffi Schoenfelder
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Publication number: 20140000319Abstract: The invention relates to spacer fabric comprising a first and a second generally planar knitted layer (1, 2) that are attached to each other by spacer threads (3), wherein the spacer threads (3) in the first knitted layer (1) form stitches by an intertwining of threads. According to the invention, the spacer threads (3) on the second generally planar knitted layer (2) do not form stitches, wherein the spacer threads (3) are interlaced there only as an inlay. The object of the invention is also a motor vehicle interior furnishing item that includes this spacer fabric as cover material. The spacer fabric is disposed in such a way that the second generally planar knitted layer (2) forms the exposed surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Stefan MUELLER, Frank MUELLER
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Publication number: 20130344278Abstract: Described is a single or multilayer mattress or pillow cover fabric (1, 10) with at least one knitted or woven layer made of a polyester yarn, with the knitted or woven layer being knitted or woven entirely from an antimony-free polyester yarn. Further described is a mattress or pillow cover and a protective mattress or pillow pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: BODET & HORST GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Gerd-Hermann Horst
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Publication number: 20130337252Abstract: A device or method to prevent penetration of oil and petroleum products while allowing high water flow rate is provided. Such device or method is beneficial in controlling the contamination of surrounding soil from accidental leak of hydrocarbons such as oil and other petroleum products from equipment or storage vessels containing such materials. The containment systems equipped with these devices will allow the rain water to flow through while providing barrier to oil and petroleum products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Daniel Parker, Branden Michael Baer, Thomas Russell Downs
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Publication number: 20130330524Abstract: A protective cover includes a textile layer and an air permeable, moisture-vapor-transmissive, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layer attached to said textile layer, the cover having an MVTR rating of at least 4000 g/m2/day.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Clare R. King, Vishal Bansal, Leo J. Crotty, JR.
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Publication number: 20130295812Abstract: A knit fabric having a modified knit structure comprising a first layer of jersey knit fabric and a second layer of jersey knit fabric, wherein the first and second layers of jersey knit fabric are joined to each other by a third layer of tuck stitches, and wherein the first and second jersey stitch layers include at least one continuous strand of bare rubber and a plurality of continuous strands selected from the group consisting of continuous strands of bare rubber and continuous strands of non-elastic yarn, and the third layer of tuck stitches are made of continuous strands of non-elastic yarn, knit together into the fabric so as to hold the first and second jersey stitch layers together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: David E. Lee
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Patent number: 8536076Abstract: A textile fleece fabric having a resistance to thermal energy from exposure to momentary electric arcs or flame so as to be suitable for use in safety apparel is made of three integrated layers including inner and outer layers on opposite sides of an intervening middle layer. The inner and outer layers are comprised predominately of textile fibers which have inherent or additive flame resistant properties, and the middle layer is comprised substantially entirely of textile fibers without inherent or additive flame resistant properties. The textile fibers of one of the inner or outer layers have a raised nap forming a fleece surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Innovative Textiles, Inc.Inventor: Michael N. Byles
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Patent number: 8535776Abstract: A flexible, breathable, stretchable fabric laminate is formed from two knit pile fabrics, one having exposed hook-engageable fiber loops and the other providing a skin contact surface. The grounds of both knits include elastomeric yarns, and the fabrics are bonded together at their technical faces, with adhesive in contact with both pile yarns and elastomeric ground yarns of each knit fabric but covering only portions of the laminate to leave other portions air-permeable.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventor: Paul R. Erickson
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Publication number: 20130000011Abstract: A knitted dual-layer fabric for manufacturing garments such as underwear and sportswear for wearing in the outdoors is described. The dual-layer fabric comprises a first layer, the first layer being an inner layer adapted to be in contact with the skin and having water repellent or hydrophobic properties, and a second layer, the second layer being an outer layer having hydrophilic or water absorbent properties, and a binding interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer to bind and tie the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Filippo VAGLIO TESSITORE
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Patent number: 8334225Abstract: Stretchable artificial leather comprising a fibrous substrate comprising tricot knitted fabric, and a polyurethane resin layer laminated on the surface of the fibrous substrate, the stretchable artificial leather having fixed load elongation of from 30 to 60% in each of a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a bias direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Seiren Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoyuki Uemura, Atsushi Kakosaka, Yukito Kaneko
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Publication number: 20120307338Abstract: An electroactive material, in the form of a self-supported layer, comprising: a matrix, which maintains the mechanical strength of the electroactive material; and an electroactive system, which is inserted in the matrix and comprises an electroactive organic compound (ea1+), an electroactive organic compound (ea2), a solubilization liquid (L), and ionic charges present as ionic salt or acid, wherein the electroactive compounds (ea1+ & ea2) and the ionic charges are in the solubilization liquid (L), wherein the matrix comprises a textile sheet (TS) or on a stack of sheets comprising the textile sheet (TS), and wherein the mineral fibers of the matrix and the solubilization liquid (L) have indices that are substantially equal, with a difference of at most 0.1. In addition, an electrically controllable device having variable optical properties, comprising the electroactive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Saint-Gobain Glass FranceInventors: Samuel Solarski, Fabienne Piroux, Gilles Bokobza
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Publication number: 20120309244Abstract: This electrolyte material for an electrically controllable device having variable optical/energy properties is in the form of a self-supported layer intended to be placed between two layers of electroactive material, and comprises or consists of a matrix which is capable of maintaining the mechanical strength thereof and in which are inserted ionic charges capable of allowing, under the action of a current, oxidation and reduction reactions in adjacent layers of electroactive material. The ionic charges are within the matrix in the solubilized state, solubilized by a solubilization liquid (L). The matrix is chosen to provide the percolation pathway for the ionic charges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Saint-Gobain Glass FranceInventors: Samuel Solarski, Fabienne Piroux
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Patent number: 8304355Abstract: An elastic composite strip has a longitudinally elongated substrate strip having a pair of opposite faces and formed of an elastomer that is highly stretchable longitudinally but only limitedly or not stretchy at all transversely. A respective soft knit fabric cover strip that is highly stretchable longitudinally but only limitedly or not stretchy at all transversely extends longitudinally on each of the faces. Respective arrays of longitudinally spaced and transversely extending lines of adhesive are bonded to the faces and to filaments of the respective cover strips.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Nordenia Technologies GmbHInventors: Georg Baldauf, Dieter Homoelle, Marcus Schoenbeck
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Patent number: 8247333Abstract: A cellular material that can provide a unique combination of properties and characteristics for a variety of applications requiring a cellular solid that possesses one or more of the following characteristics: (1) efficient load support in one or more directions, (2) excellent mechanical impact energy absorption and vibration suppression potential, (3) high convection heat transfer throughout, (4) low pumping requirements for fluid throughput, for example in a second direction orthogonal to one or more load-bearing directions, (5) a substantially linear dependence of the Young's and shear moduli along with the tensile, compressive and shear yield strengths upon relative density (6) a potentially inexpensive textile-based synthetic approach, (7) excellent filtration potential, (8) a high surface area to volume ratio for enhanced activity as a catalyst or catalyst support (9) interconnected, open porosity for device storage, biological tissue in-growth or other functionalities requiring open space, and (10) extType: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: University of Virginia Patent FoundationInventors: David J. Sypeck, Haydn N. G. Wadley
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Patent number: 8240603Abstract: A mat for reducing the disturbance of particulate matter by wind, has a first layer of coarse mesh material, and a second layer of coarse mesh material. The first layer is held in a substantially fixed position relative to the second layer. The mat is particularly suitable for use as a helicopter landing mat, in conditions where dust, sand, snow, water or other particles or liquids might otherwise cause a disturbance resulting in loss of visibility, damage or wear to parts of the helicopter, and injury or damage to nearby people or equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: C Gear Australia Pty Ltd.Inventors: Simon Peter Knightley, Warren Lachlan McGrettor, Gregory Norman Peters
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Publication number: 20120178343Abstract: A moisture management fabric using denier differential to facilitate the movement of sweat away from the wearer's body is presented. An exemplary moisture management support garment constructed from an exemplary moisture management fabric is presented. An exemplary moisture management support garment is a moisture transporting sport bra. A denier differential is employed to provide superior moisture transporting and evaporation of perspiration from a wearer during exertion. The denier differential relies upon a facing layer and a back layer with substantially different yarn thickness and fabric porosity to achieve fluid transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca P. Hurd, Susan L. Sokolowski
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Publication number: 20120174281Abstract: A zoned moisture management garment is presented, which provides one-way moisture transport from a wearer's body and zones of different moisture management performance. By incorporating dissolvable yarns, removable by a printable paste, with non-dissolvable yarns of different denier per filament, zoned garments with a denier differential mechanism can be created. The zoned garment optimizes evaporative cooling and wicking zones of a garment based upon a sweat profile and contact profile of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Kirk M. Mayer, Nathan Demarest, Rebecca P. Hurd
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Publication number: 20120122364Abstract: A method of forming a circular knit fabric includes feeding a multi-filament non-elastomeric yarn from a first spool into an aperture defined in a yarn carrier plate that guides the non-elastomeric yarn sequentially to a series of knitting needles spaced about a circular needle array; while feeding an elastomeric yarn from a second spool to the yarn carrier plate, such that a fabric is knit to have a ground comprising both the non-elastomeric yarn and the elastomeric yarn. The non-elastomeric yarn and the elastomeric yarn are fed together into the carrier plate aperture in an untwisted, unwrapped relation, such that the fabric ground is knit to have a technical face in which potions of the non-elastomeric yarn are exposed in some areas and portions of the elastomeric yarn are exposed in some areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: Denis John Menczywor
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Publication number: 20120100351Abstract: Included are bonded laminate constructions that have a modulus which approaches the sum of the modulus of the individual components of the laminate. By reducing variation in the modulus, the stretch or elasticity of the bonded or laminated fabric or garment is maximized. The bonded laminates include a bonding component that may be an elastomeric film, an adhesive, or a combination of a film with adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: INVISTA North America S.a.r.l.Inventors: Carmen A. Covelli, Douglas K. Farmer, Geoffrey D. Hietpas
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Patent number: 8057878Abstract: A waterproof, insulated multi-layer fabric structure is described, including a first and second layer to bound an interior volume. A baffle layer is located in the bounded volume and undulates between the first layer and second layer. The baffle layer is directly attached to the first layer. Adhesive tape portions are attached to the second layer to eliminate the need of stitching through the second layer, improving the structure's waterproof qualities. The baffle layer is attached to the adhesive tape portions which extend from the second layer. A method for manufacturing the multi-layer structure is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: BHA Group, Inc.Inventors: Alfred Lo, Taher Abujoudeh
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Publication number: 20110162126Abstract: A knit fabric, protective sleeve and glove constructed therefrom has three knit layers knit constructed and knit to one another in a single knitting operation to provide the fabric as a single piece of knit material. The fabric includes an outer layer, an inner layer and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the outer and inner layers. The outer layer is knit with a first yarn, the inner layer is knit with a second yarn and the intermediate layer is knit with a third yarn in looped fashion about at least some of the first and second yarns to provide an integrally knit structure having three layers knit stitched together in a single knitting process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Zhong Huai Zhang, Philip E. Marks, Linwood Ludy
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Patent number: 7972984Abstract: A mat for reducing the disturbance of particulate matter by wind, has a first layer of coarse mesh material, and a second layer of coarse mesh material. The first layer is held in a substantially fixed position relative to the second layer. The mat is particularly suitable for use as a helicopter landing mat, in conditions where dust, sand, snow, water or other particles or liquids might otherwise cause a disturbance resulting in loss of visibility, damage or wear to parts of the helicopter, and injury or damage to nearby people or equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: C Gear Australia Pty Ltd.Inventors: Simon Peter Knightley, Warren Lachlan McGregor, Gregory Norman Peters
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Publication number: 20110061842Abstract: A fabric structure includes a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, a plurality of conductive yarns, and a plurality of connecting yarns. A yarn coverage ratio of the first fabric layer ranges from about 90% to about 100%. A yarn coverage ratio of the second fabric layer ranges from about 90% to about 100%. The conductive yarns are distributed between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The connecting yarns interlace the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer, so that the conductive yarns are sandwiched between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The conductive yarns and the connecting yarns are not interlaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: TAIWAN TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chen-Liang Li, Kuo-Hsiang Wang
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Patent number: 7851388Abstract: The invention provides methods for finishing knitted fabrics and fabrics finished by the novel process. In one embodiment, the method of finishing a knitted fabric includes the steps of: (a) stretching the fabric above about 5% but less than about 25% in width, and above about (?)7% but less than about 10% in length, (b) heat-setting the fabric to the stretched width and length at a temperature above about 120 degrees Centigrade and lower than about 250 degrees Centigrade, and (c) applying a polymeric protective binder coating resin to the fabric at a concentration of at least 5% but less than 25% based on the weight of the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventors: Yong Ku Kim, Armand Francis Lewis
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Patent number: 7820571Abstract: A multi-layer woven or knitted fabric exhibiting reversibly changeable air permeability, which contains reversibly crimping cellulose acetate fibers exhibiting a percentage of crimp of less than 10% at a humidity of 95% or above and a percentage of crimp of 20% or above at a humidity of 45% or below and which has a basis weight of 100 to 350 g/m2. When water content of the fabric is enhanced by the absorption of water or moisture, the air permeability of the fabric increases to inhibit in-clothes stuffiness or stickiness due to sweat and in-clothes temperature rise, while when the fabric has discharged the water into the outside environment, the air permeability of the fabric decreases to the original one to prevent the body temperature from lowering excessively because of the heat of vaporization and thus keep the in-clothes environment comfortable.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignees: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Rayon Textile Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisashi Kuroda, Mitsuo Tanaka, Mitsuaki Shiotsuki, Teruhiro Tsuchida
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Publication number: 20100183836Abstract: A composite fabric product comprises at least one layer of textile material and at least one layer of melted plastic material, wherein non-melting textile material is embedded in at least one of the said layers of melted plastic material, and wherein filaments or yarns located in at least one of said layers of textile material extend into said at least one layer of melted plastic material and interlace with the non-melting textile material embedded therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: TEXOPLAST LTD.Inventor: Keren Elen Wangenheim
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Publication number: 20100093238Abstract: A knitted or woven material is proposed for camouflaging objects or persons, having a coating that comprises or has at least one conductive polymer (ICP). Suitable substances for the coating are conductive polymers, for example based on polythiophene (PEDOT).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Rene Schwarz
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Patent number: 7678718Abstract: A base layer apparel is provided that is formed from a single or double-knit fabric. The fabric is formed of ring spun fire resistant yarns that are an intimate blend of at least 60 percent modacrylic fibers and up to 40 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers. Anti-microbial and wicking treatments may be applied to the knit fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Longworth Industries, Inc.Inventors: William W. Harris, Tony G. Connor
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Publication number: 20100003880Abstract: A knitted textile fabric for use in safety apparel, comprising a first yarn containing modacrylic fibers and a second yarn containing apparel, preferably cellulosic, fibers. The first and second yarns are interknitted with one another, e.g., in plated or bi-ply, relationship with the modacrylic yarn disposed predominantly at an outer face of the fabric for imparting flame resistant properties and an affinity for high visibility dyes and with the cellulosic yarn disposed predominantly at the opposite face of the fabric for imparting a hand suitable for comfortable body contact with a user's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Innovative Textiles, Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Byles, John N. Wasylyk
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Patent number: 7601655Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture for drying or wiping a surface. In one embodiment, a two-layered article is described. In another embodiment a multiple layered article is described.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2003Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Tactix LLCInventor: Daniel H. Katsin
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Patent number: 7579292Abstract: Resin infusion medium and reinforcing composite lamina textile constituted by a warp knit open work structure produced in the form of polygons of which at least some of the edges are defined by knops such as to give prominence to the design to provide for fluidic channels, the knops being knitted to be sufficiently non-compressible in order to resist collapse of the fluid channels during compression of the composite preform under vacuum induced process pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: VRAC, LLCInventors: Patrick E. Mack, Matthew Ogden
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Publication number: 20090149101Abstract: A fire barrier fabric further comprising a multilayer fabric having at least two layers, including an outside layer and a fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer provides flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant properties to the entire fabric without requiring fabric coatings or treatments to provide any contribution to flame retardance or resistance, wherein additional layers may include a filler layer, and wherein the fabric is applied to articles, such as upholstered articles and mattresses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventor: Ronald M. Sytz
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Publication number: 20090075042Abstract: A laminated non-elastic tape is provided. The laminated tape may include two layers of material, each layer having warp yarns extending longitudinally of the tape and weft yarns extending transversely of the tape. The warp yarns may be non-elastic. The two layers of material having warp yarns and weft yarns may be, for example, warp-knitted weft-insertion fabrics, scrim woven fabrics, or any other suitable material that facilitates hand-tearing of the tape. The tape may include a layer of nonwoven material positioned, for example, between the two layers of material. The layers of material may be bonded together with a binder. In some embodiments, the binder may be a latex- or non-latex-based cohesive agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, INC.Inventor: Thomas S. MURPHY
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Publication number: 20090004413Abstract: A composition which contains a mixture of a shear thickening fluid and at least one inert filler and said shear thickening fluid and filler remain in a conformable form.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: UD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Norman Wagner, Eric D. Wetzel
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Publication number: 20070281569Abstract: The invention is related to a thermally insulated and moisture-repellent textile structure, consisting of 1. an inner layer (contact skin): made of moisture-absorbance and sweat-repellant ultrafine fiber; 2. a middle layer: made of thermally insulated and anti-static metal yarns combined with moisture-absorbant and sweat-repellent ultrafine fibers; 3. an outer layer: moisture-absorbant and breathable pure cotton. When such textiles are applied to apparels like underwears, sweaters or jackets, the ultrafine fibers in the inner layer can completely absorb excessive water molecules on skin surface. When these water molecules that carry body heat pass through the middle layer, through the dual functions of the metal yarns of thermal insulation and the ultrafine fibers of moisture absorbance and sweat repellency, the water molecules are completely absorbed by the outer layer of pure cotton and repelled from the body. The body heat is conserved between the middle layer and human body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Ming Lai Wu
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Patent number: 7276275Abstract: A laminated material including a decorative or functional cover layer laminated to a porous material layer. The cover layer may include a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible material and the porous spacer material layer may include a reticulated foam, nonwoven textile, or a spacer fabric. The cover layer is laminated onto the porous material layer, increasing the seam strength, durability and dimensional stability of the material.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Highland Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schindzielorz, Jimmy Pruitt, Carl Wagner
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Patent number: 7235504Abstract: A three-dimensional knitted fabric having front and back ground structures and an interconnection yarn uniting the ground structures. At least one of the front and back ground structures of the three-dimensional knitted fabric has an uneven pattern with projections and depressions having a great level difference. Ground yarns of the at least one ground structure are traversed by a predetermined traverse width so that the projections each have a curved shape having a distinct curvature in section, and cast off at predetermined intervals so that the depressions each have an opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Seiren Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fumio Shirasaki, Kazunori Yamada, Yukito Kaneko
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Patent number: 7105077Abstract: A press felt for papermaking comprises a base body, a fibrous assembly, and a three-dimensional knitted fabric within the interior of the felt. The base body and the knitted fabric may be in contact, or, for improved adhesion between the base body and the knitted fabric, a fibrous assembly may be disposed between the base body and the knitted fabric. Excellent compression recoverability and sustainability may be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Ichikawa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Onikubo, Hiroyuki Oda, Yasuhiko Kobayashi, Masufumi Shimodaira
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Patent number: 6927182Abstract: A composite textile fabric for rapidly moving moisture away from the skin is provided. The composite fabric includes an inner fabric layer (the technical back) formed therealong with a plurality of vertical and horizontal channels and made of a yarn comprising a plurality of fibers of polyester or nylon which have been rendered hydrophilic. The fabric also includes an outer fabric layer (the technical face) made of a moisture absorbent material, a yarn comprising a plurality of fibers primarily of polyester of other man-made yarn which has also been rendered hydrophilic, or a combination thereof. The inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer are formed concurrently by knitting a plaited construction so that the layers are distinct and separate, yet integrated one with the other.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Malden Mills Industries, Inc.Inventors: Moshe Rock, Charles Haryslak
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Patent number: 6900146Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method of forming a textile laminate or composite fabric from a plurality of woven fabric layers, with the method contemplating use of a three-dimensional image transfer device to facilitate efficient and commercially viable use of the method. Herein is disclosed a method of forming an imaged textile laminate or composite compound fabric, the fabric having a first textile fabric layer comprising a plurality of interwoven warp and weft yarns and at least one other textile fabric layer, the lamination of the fabric layers and imaging of the construct occurring on a three-dimensional image transfer device. The image transfer device has a foraminous, image-forming surface comprising a regular pattern of three-dimensional surface elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Keith Black, Charles Keith Curtis, Shane James Moran