At Least Three Layers Patents (Class 442/326)
  • Patent number: 9718012
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Young Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Patent number: 9183486
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: X-Card Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Cox
  • Patent number: 8939295
    Abstract: A multi-layer, fluid transmissive structure is provided that comprises first and second fiber layers each comprising a plurality of polymeric fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart contact points. The polymeric fibers of these fiber layers have diameters greater than one micron and collectively define interconnected interstitial spaces providing tortuous fluid flow paths through the first and second fiber layers. The structure also comprises a plurality of nanofibers disposed intermediate at least a portion of the first fiber layer and at least a portion of the second fiber layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Essentra Porous Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bennett C. Ward, Geoffrey M. Stoltz
  • Publication number: 20140287641
    Abstract: Composites comprising aerogel materials are generally described. Layered aerogel composites may be of great utility for a wide variety of applications including lightweight structures, ballistic panels, multilayer thermal and acoustic insulation, spacecraft reentry shielding, supercapacitors, batteries, acoustic insulation, and flexible garments. Layered aerogel composites may be prepared by combing layers of fiber-containing sheets and multisheet plies with aerogel materials. Composites comprising mechanically strong aerogels and reticulated aerogel structures are described. Various nanocomposite aerogel materials may be prepared to facilitate production of composites with desirable functions and properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Aerogel Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen A. Steiner, III
  • Publication number: 20140248814
    Abstract: A composite flame barrier includes a woven or nonwoven fiber sheet material including flame resistant fibers of oxidized polyacrylonitrile; a mineral hydrate material at least partially embedded within the fiber sheet material. The fiber sheet material may be covered on one or two sides with an outer laminar material. The composite flame barrier is particularly useful in fire-rated wall assemblies, especially those designed to provide two, three and four hour fire-ratings, when tested according to ASTM E-119 or similar testing methods and standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Handermann
  • Publication number: 20130316141
    Abstract: An imitation leather including a three-dimensional textile supporting material and a PVC-based covering that is applied to one side of the supporting material and includes three successively applied layers. The first layer of which is applied directly to the supporting material without an adhesion-promoting glue layer, the second layer of which is embodied as an intermediate layer and applied directly to the first layer and the third layer of which serves as a top layer and is applied directly to the second layer. This invention also discloses a method for producing such an imitation leather and an interior component of a motor vehicle having a visible surface that is composed of such an imitation leather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Birgit Kammerer, Sonja Kaspar, Gabriele Beate Wittmann
  • 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: 20130040524
    Abstract: The invention according to the present invention relates to an intermediate layer (1) of friction decreasing material placed between two layers (2, 3). The intermediate layer (1) is adapted to create a sliding movement between the layers (2, 3) when a force (K) is applied and a tangential force component (KT) shears the layers. The friction decreasing material comprises fibers (F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: MIPS AB
    Inventors: Peter Halldin, Anders Bergner, Kay Grinneback
  • Publication number: 20120321877
    Abstract: A textile structure is provided which comprises a backing of at least a first plurality of fibers and a second plurality of fibers, wherein the first plurality of fibers have a first fiber denier and the second plurality of fibers have a second fiber denier different than the first fiber denier. A method of providing a slip resistant covering to overlie a floor pan carpet of a motor vehicle is provided comprising overlying the carpet with an accessory mat having an underlying backing comprising at least a first plurality of fibers and a second plurality of fibers, wherein the first plurality of fibers have a first fiber denier and the second plurality of fibers have a second fiber denier different than the first fiber denier, and wherein the underlying backing of the accessory mat is configured to be in direct contact with the floor pan carpet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Mitchell WHITESELL, Ernest Franklin WILSON, Sean Bracken SIMMONS
  • Publication number: 20120238169
    Abstract: An insulation package and method of formation including a functional layer, a breathable water repellant insulating layer, and a highly breathable microporous membrane layer having a network of pores. The functional fabric, the highly breathable insulating layer and the microporous membrane layer are laminated to one another to form a waterproof breathable insulated fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Vanessa MASON, Joseph Rumiesz
  • Publication number: 20120225242
    Abstract: A composite, felt-based material includes a felt layer, a second material layer, and an adhesive layer which adheres the second material layer to the felt layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Kangning Liang
  • Publication number: 20120199276
    Abstract: A method of rehabilitating a pipeline with a liner and a novel liner for that purpose are disclosed. The method comprises reinforcing the liner with a layer of fiber-reinforced mat such as carbon fiber reinforced mat only at one or more locations along the length of the liner corresponding to the location and length of one or more bends in the pipeline. The liner includes the fiber-reinforced mat only at locations or sections along its length which correspond to bends in the pipeline being rehabilitated so that when the liner is inverted when installing it in the pipeline, the areas of reinforcement align with the bends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Spiniello Companies
    Inventor: Gerhardt John Rodenberger
  • Publication number: 20120164393
    Abstract: A buffering structure comprises an interface layer, having a first surface and a second surface; a hot melt adhesive layer, being connected with the first surface of the interface layer and being the state of melt after heating for a while so as to adhere to an object; and an absorbing and dispersing layer, being connected with the second surface of the interface layer and being able to absorb vibrations and disperse impact forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Fu-Chieng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120098161
    Abstract: A method of forming a fiber cement article includes the steps of: (a) providing a fiber cement felt, the fiber cement felt comprising a base fabric layer that includes a set of parallel machine direction (MD) yarns; (b) depositing a fiber cement slurry on the fiber cement felt; (c) removing moisture from the slurry; and (d) transferring slurry from the felt to a forming structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Hans Peter Breuer, Engelbert Diabl, Daniel Jovanovic
  • Publication number: 20120036733
    Abstract: The invention relates to a felt material comprising at least one felt layer and an absorbing layer, to a method for producing the felt material, and to the use of the felt material in textiles, shoes, technical application or medical applications. The felt material according to the invention has the advantages of conventional felt materials regarding the warming and damping properties and is permeable to air in the dry state. Due to the special design, however, it is waterproof in the wet state and thus it is suitable for sealing many materials. The felt material according to the invention binds more humidity or binds water in a different way than common felt materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Christian Dehn
  • Publication number: 20110312239
    Abstract: A papermaking felt which, in a papermaking machine, has good water squeezing capability (water permeability) and durability with regard to flattening and which also has excellent wet paper web smoothing properties and resistance to fiber loss. The papermaking felt is made by stacking and intertwiningly integrating by needling a substrate, a first batt fiber layer disposed on the wet paper web side of the substrate, and a second batt fiber layer disposed on the machine side of the substrate; wherein the substrate is made from a plurality of reinforcing materials, the reinforcing materials include a spunyarn, and due to the intertwining with a batt fiber layer, the spunyarn is integrated to such a degree that the yarn shape disappears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ICHIKAWA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hirofumi Ishii, Yasuhiko Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 8057878
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: BHA Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred Lo, Taher Abujoudeh
  • Publication number: 20110252739
    Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel E. Bullock, Sara E. Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
  • Publication number: 20110131945
    Abstract: This assembly comprises a first component (9), a second component (3), and a connecting device (19) for connecting these two components together, this device (19) being of the type that maintains the integrity of the surface of said second component (3), and the assembly being noteworthy in that said connecting device (19) comprises a structural skin (21) fixed to said first component (9) and a porous material (23) attached to this structural skin and fixed by contact to said second component (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: AIRCELLE
    Inventors: Guy Bernard Vauchel, Guillaume Ruckert
  • Publication number: 20100243091
    Abstract: Stretch-resistant liners for lining pipes, pipes lined with stretch-resistant liners, and methods for lining pipes with stretch-resistant liners. The liners are made from a lamination that includes a sealing layer, a strength layer of stretch-resistant woven material that overlies the sealing layer, a support layer of non-woven resin-impregnated material that overlies the strength layer, and a barrier layer that overlies the support layer. The lamination is rolled into a tube and inverted when inserted into a pipe so that the barrier layer is the layer that abuts the interior wall of the pipe, the support layer underlies the barrier layer, the strength layer underlies the support layer and the sealing layer underlies the strength layer is contacted by materials flowing through the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PERMA-LINER INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Gerald Scott D'Hulster
  • Patent number: 7700503
    Abstract: A ballistic-resistant material having a first exterior layer formed of a ballistic-resistant non-woven textile, a second exterior layer formed of a ballistic-resistant non-woven textile, and an interior layer of ballistic-resistant woven textile arranged between the first exterior layer and the second exterior layer. The woven textile is a tight weave. The woven layer a high occupation, high fabric density woven textile at or near the technical jamming point of fabric construction. Also disclosed are articles made from the ballistic-resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventor: Howard L. Thomas, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090317583
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing membrane which is useful for closing out liquids and comprises moisture-absorbing, swellable fibres capable of generating a high swell pressure. The sealing membrane is constructed as a textile layer and may be disposed on the back of a moisture-impermeable layer of material of construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: BNP BRINKMANN NADELFILZ PRODUKTE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Harry Naumann
  • Publication number: 20090311458
    Abstract: A multilayer laminated material which comprises at least one layer of glass and which has improved thermal stability is distinguished in that it comprises a lower substrate layer of a plastic, a metal or a combination of plastic and metal, an intermediate layer arranged thereon and comprising a soft material or comprising a thermoplastic, a further fibrous intermediate layer comprising plastic, which is provided with a solvent-free adhesive material, and a top layer of glass. The multilayer laminated material is suitable for the installation of glass elements in the area of the electrical, the electronics and the automotive industry and for other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.L.
    Inventor: Klaus Müller
  • Publication number: 20090304962
    Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: William Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20090253326
    Abstract: A papermaker's press felt includes: a base fabric, comprising: a set of top machine direction (MD) yarns; a set of bottom MD yarns; and a set of cross machine direction (CMD) yarns interwoven with the top MD yarns and the bottom MD yarns. The top MD yarns, bottom MD yarns, and CMD yarns are interwoven in a series of repeat units in which each top MD yarn forms a long MD paper side float above certain consecutive ones of the set of CMD yarns. The press felt further comprises at least one batt layer attached to the base fabric. In this configuration, the long paper side floats of the base fabric can provide a desirable balance of properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Hippolit Gstrein, Klaus Haiden
  • Publication number: 20090209155
    Abstract: A composite fire-resistant, heat-diffusing, and heat-reflective article. The article includes at least two layers of a fire-retardant and heat-resistant fabric with a heat diffusing and/or heat-reflective core disposed between the fabric layers. The core may include at least one layer of a thin metal foil (e.g., thin aluminum foil). The composite fire-resistant, heat-diffusing, and heat-reflective article provides durability, fire resistance, and the ability to withstand high heat exposure on one face for an extended period of time without transferring significant heat to the opposite face. Combining fire-retardant fabrics with a heat diffusing and/or heat-reflective core achieves a true synergy by offering greater fire and heat protection to persons and structures than either component can offer alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: CHAPMAN THERMAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert J. Goulet
  • Publication number: 20090139600
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a machine felt. Firstly a tube having a longitudinal yarn layer is manufactured with a peripheral length double the length of the machine felt, and a width that corresponds to the width of the machine felt. The tube is compressed into a flattened tube with the formation of longitudinal yarn loops which are exposed by the removal of fibers of a fiber batt layer. An auxiliary substrate web is manufactured with a width that is less than that of the machine felt; for the longitudinal yarns and/or for the auxiliary substrate web, a material is used that absorbs laser energy; the longitudinal yarns are brought together with the auxiliary substrate web and connected by a laser beam; the auxiliary substrate web is helically wound until the tube is formed; and upon exposure of the longitudinal yarn loops, the auxiliary substrate web(s) are also removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Walter BEST, Axel Burmeister, Christian Molls
  • Publication number: 20090123706
    Abstract: A papermaking felt is provided with a base member, a batt layer formed on the base member, and a protective layer which is formed over a predetermined width in a contacting portion of the papermaking felt where a press roll of a press apparatus comes into contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: ICHIKAWA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Makoto Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20090068430
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biologically degradable heat-insulating material. In order to provide an improved biologically degradable heat-insulating material, the invention proposes a biologically degradable heat-insulating material containing 50 to 90 wt. % of a cellulose and/or wood fibre having an average fibre diameter of 1 mm or less and an average fibre length of 20 mm or less, 2 to wt. % of a flame-retardant agent as well as 5 to 30 wt. % of a biologically degradable binder in the form of bico fibres having an average fibre diameter of 1 mm or less and a fibre length of 20 mm or less, wherein the density of the heat-insulating material is 30 to 300 kg/m3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: HOMATHERM AG
    Inventors: Matthias Troger, Michael Muller
  • Patent number: 7220340
    Abstract: The invention concerns a porous paper machine clothing (1) for dewatering a paper web in a paper machine, having a yarn layer made up of at least one ply (2) of longitudinal yarns (3) and at least one ply (4) of transverse yarns (5, 6, 7) that cross the longitudinal yarns (3), which is characterized in that the longitudinal and transverse yarns (3, 5, 6, 7) are connected positively to one another at crossing points (8). The invention further concerns a method for manufacturing a porous paper machine clothing of this kind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Heimbach Gmbh & Co.
    Inventor: Walter Best
  • Patent number: 7192895
    Abstract: This invention relates to a papermaking felt which makes it possible to increase the proportion of the base body thereby preventing flattening without costing extra production man-hour, and to maintain the functions such as the water drainage, wet paper smoothening capability, and wet paper web transport capability throughout its entire use period. The papermaking felt is composed of a base body and a batt fiber layer, characterized in that one or more thicknesses of endless base bodies are disposed on the felt back-face side and one or more thicknesses of open-ended base bodies is annularly wound not less than one turn on the felt front-face side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ichikawa Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiaki Ito
  • Publication number: 20040219846
    Abstract: A composite sheet biasable into a tubular shape to form a sleeve for isolating or protecting elongated items is disclosed. The sheet has a reflective surface formed by a metal foil layer overlying a flexible polymer layer having a metalized surface. A biasable polymer netting layer is positioned overlying the flexible layer opposite the metalized surface. The netting layer is formed of elongated members that define interstices. A damping layer of non-woven material is positioned adjacent to the netting layer. An adhesive layer is positioned between the flexible layer and the netting layer to bond the netting layer and the damping layer to the flexible layer. Biasing is effected by the elongated members of the netting layer which are stiffer in the circumferential direction around the sleeve to provide radial stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Sellis, Harry F. Gladfelter, Samuel B. Fryberger
  • Publication number: 20040180596
    Abstract: An anti-rewet fabric is used for carrying a fiber web through an air press. The ant-rewet fabric includes at least one air distribution fabric layer, one air distribution fabric layer being configured for contacting the fiber web, and a perforated film layer and/or a spectra membrane, at least the perforated film layer being made of a polymeric or polyester film. At least the perforated film layer has a first film side and a second film side, the first film side being one of laminated and attached to the one air distribution fabric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: David A. Beck
  • Patent number: 6774068
    Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic felt structure for an automobile interior substrate, comprising a pair of mat units, each mat unit having a felt layer which is made by a mixture of a jute fiber and a PP fiber mixed in the weight ratio of about 5 to 5˜6 to 4 and a PP foaming fiber adhered to one side of the felt layer, said mat units being coupled each other on the other sides of the felt layers. With this configuration, a thermoplastic felt structure for an automobile interior substrate can prevent a deflection thereof, and have high strength and stiffness, heat-resistance and impact-resistance. Further, the present thermoplastic felt structure can decrease the cost of raw material, enhance the fuel efficiency with a lightweight body, and accomplish a simple manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Han Il E Hwa Co., LTD
    Inventor: Sung-Ho Park
  • Patent number: 6753274
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of high density polyethylene films 44 stacked with one on top of another for dispersing impact energy, and a rear plate 46 formed by sewing together a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics for minimizing frictional heat and deformation. The front plate 45 consists of a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 41, a felt 50 formed by forcibly inserting thin aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene fibers 52 and a shock-absorbing member 51 into a scrim woven in the form of a net using aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene yarn, and a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 43. The stabproof panels 60 are brought into tight contact with the front surface of the bulletproof panel 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Pyro Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Jong-Ok Kim
  • Patent number: 6733861
    Abstract: A vehicle carwash element of the type which contacts the vehicle made by needle-punching three layers of synthetic strand material such as polyester, polypropylene or other polymeric strands. The quantities of material are arranged in layers with similar colors on the outside and a contrasting color on the inside. The layers are then needle punched to physically integrate them to the point of producing a unitary sheet-like body but insufficiently to totally blend the colors such that a center stripe of contrasting color appears on the edges of the resulting body and on any smaller body which is cut from the sheet which is manufactured according to the process described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Belanger, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Belanger
  • Patent number: 6534426
    Abstract: A layered composite is disclosed having improved resistance to penetration by knives and knife blades. The layers of fabric in the composite are woven with low fabric tightness; and, are arranged in the composite free to move relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Minshon J. Chiou
  • Patent number: 6479414
    Abstract: A textile machine felt, which can be used, for example, as a compacting felt on machines for rendering textiles shrinkproof, consists of a ground textile (1) and a felt layer (2) which is stitched thereon and comprises at least in its surface region an elastic knit fabric (3), for example, a continuous warp knitted sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Huyck Austria GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Hauer
  • Patent number: 6395656
    Abstract: A multi-layer protective glove fabric comprises a base cloth layer, a second stretchable cloth layer overlying the base layer, a third latex layer coated on the base layer and a fourth wax layer over the third latex layer to prevent the latex coating layer from blooming. The method of manufacturing a protective glove with this multi-layer construction includes (1) heating a fabric layer at a first elevated temperature; (2) applying a viscous latex spreading compound over a surface of the fabric layer at a second, lower elevated temperature, to prevent the latex from penetrating the fabric layer but ensuring its adhesion to the fabric layer; (3) applying wax over the latex at least at the first elevated temperature, to prevent the latex from blooming; (4) adhering an opposed surface of the fabric layer to a second fabric layer to form the multi-layer fabric and (5) forming the multi-layer fabric into a glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Min Jin, Stephen J. Franke
  • Publication number: 20020052160
    Abstract: A method of producing a fluid-pervious fabric for imparting a pattern to a fibre web, wherein said fabric (101; 201) is brought into a press nip (105) between a rotating embossing roll (106) having embossing means (107) on its outer surface and a support (108). Said fabric comprises at least two zones as seen in the z-direction, a first zone (101a;201a) and a second zone (101b,,201b), wherein said first zone comprises a first polymer material having a first glass transition temperature and said second zone comprises a second polymer material having a second glass transition temperature which is higher than that of said first polymer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Walter Hill, Peter Von Paleske
  • Publication number: 20010053647
    Abstract: The invention concerns the manufacture of complex metallic or metallized porous structures, wherein the electroplating metal over the entire developed surface is preceded by a specific pre-metallization of the basic structure. The pre-metallization is obtained by depositing a conductive polymer, which is deposited on the entire developed surface of the structure by the steps of an oxidizing pre-treatment of the structure, depositing in the liquid phase, a monomer having a polymerized foam that is electrically conductive, and polymerizing oxidation-doping of the monomer. The structures according to the invention are particularly intended for use as electrodes for the electrolysis of liquid effluents, as electrode supports for electrochemical generators, as catalyst supports, filtration media, phonic insulation, electromagnetic and nuclear protection structures, or for other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Bernard Bugnet, Max Costa, Denis Doniat
  • Patent number: 6309721
    Abstract: A sleeve having a longitudinally extending slit for covering wires or tubing is provided with a support layer of a continuous monofilament of formable metal wire or heat-settable monofilament formed into a multiplicity of spaced apart reversely bent crests and troughs. The continuous monofilament is bent to form a split tube having the crests and troughs in facing relationship. At least one outer layer is provided on said support layer. The outer layer may be an insulator such as a metal foil or metalized film, an abrasion-resistant material or a resilient sound-absorbing material. Inner layers may comprise insulating materials and/or felts, foams or other sound-absorbing materials. Various closure means for closing the longitudinal opening formed at the slit are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Systems Protection Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry F. Gladfelter, Robert J. Brushafer
  • Patent number: 6214456
    Abstract: A unique headliner includes a pair of spaced polyester fiber mat layers. The polyester fiber layers are preferably felt layers which are needled and consist of a mixture of low and high melt polyester fiber pieces. The low melt fiber pieces are provided with an adhesive sheathing that melts at a low temperature to bond the fiber pieces together. The polyester layers are spaced on opposed side of a polyurethane foam central layer. The combined headliner construction has good strength and acoustic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart G. Boyd, Harold G. Wolf, Jr., Girma Gebreselassie
  • Patent number: 6171686
    Abstract: A synthetic structure is used to simultaneously provide food, shelter and reproductive support for many aquatic species. Synthetic seagrass may be produced in the form of flexible mats with a plurality of ribbons. The lower ends of the ribbons are anchored to the benthos. The other ends of the ribbons are buoyantly supported in the photic zone. The ribbons may be economically produced in plural coextensive layers, with one layer providing buoyancy and the other layer being structured to enhance biological growth. The system may be tailored for use in desired applications by selecting the surface area structure, ribbon spacing and density, and other parameters. The system may be used to remove nutrients and/or toxic materials from water. The invention may be used to simultaneously promote aerobic and anaerobic reactions to control water quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Marine Environmental Solutions, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Roderick J. McNeil
  • Patent number: 6140260
    Abstract: A felt for use in a papermaking machine includes a woven base fabric and a batt layer for supporting the paper web. A flow control layer is interposed between the base fabric and the fibrous batt layer, to impede rewetting of the paper web as the paper web exits a press nip of the papermaking machine. The flow control layer is formed of a porous hydrophobic material. Pressure exerted by the press nip forces water from the paper web through the batt layer and the flow control layer into the base fabric. When the pressure is relieved, the hydrophobic properties of the flow control layer impede back-flow of water to the batt layer and thence to the paper web, thereby impeding rewetting of the web. The flow control layer is preferably formed of a spunbonded filamentary nylon material which is non-circular in cross-section, such as tri-lobed/triangular, and which may be treated with an hydrophobic chemical composition to enhance hydrophobic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Appleton Mills
    Inventors: Michael Carl Johnson, Gary Vernon Schultz
  • Patent number: 5952087
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to improve the overall strength and interlaminar strength of a compact (green sheet) before hydrothermal reaction by using alunites, alums and aluminum sulfate having a specified specific surface area which does not require the addition of a setting retarder or a curing accelerator together with a curing agent in order to provide a method of manufacture for a lightweight calcium silicate board which does not give rise to interlaminar peeling or bursting during hydrothermal reaction and to provide such a calcium silicate board. The method of manufacture for a calcium silicate board according to the present invention is characterized by use of one or more species selected from alunites and alums with a Blaine specific surface area of 4000 cm.sup.2 /g or more or aluminum sulfate with a Blaine specific surface area of 2000 cm.sup.2 /g or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: ASK Corporation
    Inventors: Masato Sakiyama, Takuya Asami, Tomoki Iwanaga, Yasuhide Oshio, Masaaki Oda
  • Patent number: 5945358
    Abstract: A papermaker's fabric is provided having a spun bonded reinforcement. A layer of spun bonded material may be placed in any one of a number of possible locations in the fabric, depending upon the felt stratification desired. For example, it may be attached to the upper surface (or paper contacting side) of the base fabric layer; to the lower surface (or machine contacting side) of the base fabric layer; between two base fabric layers, in the case of a laminated felt; between layers of fibers; or in any other desired location. The spun bonded material may be attached through the use of needling or by use of adhesives, low melts, or ultrasonic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Weavexx Corporation
    Inventor: Rene Marchand
  • Patent number: 5935882
    Abstract: The present invention provides protective goods, for example arctic clothing which allows long-time working even under the low temperature environment; said protective goods being characterized by excellent workability, heat-insulation and anti-static feature, without being hardened and embrittled, especially at the temperature of -10 degrees Celsius or below, further, under the environment of very low temperature such levels as -30 degrees Celsius or -60 degrees Celsius, furthermore even under the environment of extremely-low temperature on the level of -100 to -250 degrees Celsius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Teijin Limited
    Inventors: Masakazu Fujita, Yoshio Wakuta, Shiro Kumakawa
  • Patent number: 5902757
    Abstract: A stitch bonded fabric sheet (10) has a felt web (12) with hydrophobic layer (14) and a hydrophilic layer (16) stitch bonded with yarns (18) to create yarn faces (24 and 26) over the respective outer surfaces (20 and 22) of the felt web (12). Sheet (10) may be used as a fluid-retention fabric such as to replace the facing fabric and felt layer in an incontinent pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Standard Textile Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph A. Stern, Michael N. Byles
  • Patent number: 5891559
    Abstract: A method of radiochemical analysis comprises the steps of providing a solid phase extraction sheet material comprising ion-specific sorptive or reactive particles and a porous matrix as carrier for the particles, and providing a fluid including an ion-containing radiochemical analyte comprising the specific ion, contacting the sheet material with the fluid for a time sufficient for the particles to selectively extract the analyte from the fluid, and analyzing the sheet material in a direct mode for quantitative or qualitative data relating to the radiochemical analyte. Solid phase extraction sheet materials and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Garold L. Goken, Wolfgang H. Strehlow