Fireproof Patents (Class 5/483)
  • Patent number: 8893337
    Abstract: A removable top panel for a mattress assembly generally includes at least one layer having length and width dimensions sufficient to support a reclining body of the user; a mechanical fastener component disposed at about a perimeter edge of a bottom facing surface of the at least one layer, wherein the mechanical fastener is configured to provide releasable engagement to an underlying mattress body; and a layer of a fire resistant material extending inwardly from the perimeter edge. Also disclosed are mattress assemblies including the removable top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Lynn
  • Patent number: 8745795
    Abstract: Components, such as bedding components including mattresses are disclosed herein. The components include a first layer, a fire-resistant layer affixed to the first layer or an optional additional layer, and a fire-resistant sock. The first layer, the optional additional layer, and fire-resistant layer are disposed within the fire-resistant sock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Klancnik
  • Publication number: 20120260422
    Abstract: Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. At least two of the predetermined, discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities, in one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consisting of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consist of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: MMI-IPCO, LLC
    Inventors: Moshe Rock, Gadalia Vainer, Jane Hunter, David Costello, Marcus Webster, William K. Lie, Edward P. Dionne
  • Patent number: 8181293
    Abstract: A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Kurtis A. Ling, Joyce A. Handley, James R. Peavyhouse, Ruben M. Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20110274869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant, modified hollow fiber with a silicone-free soft-touch finish feature, and also to a method for production thereof and the use thereof for fiberfill fiber products, in particular in the fiber filling of clothing, cushions, furniture, insulation, quilts, filters, upholstery (e.g., automobiles), sleeping bags, mattress covers and mattresses. In general, the hollow fibers used for these applications are those with flame-retardant, phosphorus-containing compounds. Polyester hollow fibers are used preferably as hollow fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Kay Bernhard, Jörg Dahringer, Michael Klanert
  • Publication number: 20100319133
    Abstract: A baby crawling aid is provided that includes a flat, rectangular pillow having a removable, washable cover for the pillow. The cover has a top side and a bottom side, and two opposite edges. Two flat straps are attached to the cover, each strap having an attachment means located distal from the cover. When the cover is placed on the pillow, the cover fits closely around the pillow and the straps extend outward from the pillow from the two opposite edges and may be attached together with the attachment means around the mid-section of a baby positioned on the pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Heather L. Whitlock, William Shawn Whitlock
  • Patent number: 7832038
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fire resistant barrier and open flame resistant mattresses, mattress foundations, and upholstered articles having the fire resistant barrier therein for protection. The open flame resistance of the mattresses, mattress foundations, and upholstered articles is determined under a full-scale fire test of a composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Kickball Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Harrison Robert Murphy, Juraj Michal Daniel Slavik, II
  • Patent number: 7827637
    Abstract: A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Publication number: 20100088818
    Abstract: Covers for mattresses having a reclining surface of viscoelastic foam have a fabric body with a first surface disposed in engagement with the reclining surface; an opposite, second surface disposed for engagement by a person reclining upon the cover; and at least one air flow region defined by the fabric body for enhanced circulation of air between the reclining surface of viscoelastic foam and an opposed skin surface of the person reclining upon the cover. The circular knit fabric body comprises a flame retardant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Moshe Rock, Charles Haryslak, Douglas Lumb
  • Patent number: 7587775
    Abstract: A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Kurtis A. Ling, Joyce A. Handley, James R. Peavyhouse, Ruben M. Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20090025144
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a bedding in which polyester having excellent elasticity is used for a batting therein, and which is provided with high-grade flame retardance so as to withstand long-time flaming, even though only a small amount of a halogen-containing fiber is used therein. By configuring the flame-retardant bedding product so that it is composed of a batting and a ticking for covering the batting and that the batting comprises a cellulose fiber (A), a polyester fiber (B), and a halogen-containing fiber (C) as essential components, the bedding product is caused to achieve the above-described object. In addition to the excellent flame retardance, the bedding product of the present invention is allowed to have excellent cushiony properties, since a large amount of a polyester fiber can be used therein because the amount of a halogen-containing fiber used therein is relatively small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Tanaka, Wataru Mio, Shigeru Maruyama, Masahiko Mihoichi, Susumu Iwade
  • Patent number: 7370380
    Abstract: A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Kurtis A. Ling, Joyce A. Handley, James R. Peavyhouse, Ruben M. Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20070283493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant removable cover which may be applied to a mattress. The removable cover, when applied to mattress, may reduce the peak heat release rate and/or total energy released in accordance with 16 CFR 1633 testing protocols. The cover may comprise a non-woven material. The removable cover may also comprise a non-woven type construction and an elastomeric material. The removable cover may therefore be designed with respect to the different requirements of those mattresses to which it may be applied to assist in meeting open flame mattress flammability standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: Freudenberg Nonwovens Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Eberhard Link, James Frasch, Ashutosh P. Karnik, Anke Bold, Amelia Tosti, Charles Mason
  • Patent number: 6817048
    Abstract: A device and method for restraining the movement of an infant within a crib significantly reduces the risk of accidental injury or death of a child. An infant is placed within the sleeping pouch which is then attached to the mattress or a cover on the mattress. The device allows an infant to lie on it's back and roll from side to side. The device and method prevents an infant from rolling over on its stomach and from placing limbs between crib rail slots and between the crib frame and the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Penilopee Lee LaRosa
  • Patent number: 6805076
    Abstract: A pet blanket providing anti-flea properties is disclosed. The blanket is formed of an upper, permeable layer and a lower, impermeable layer, which together form a closeable pocket for receiving an insert that is impregnated with one or more anti-flea agents. As a pet reclines on the upper, permeable layer, the anti-flea agent(s) diffuse from the insert, through the permeable layer and onto the supine animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Norbrook Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Sean Duffy, Lillian Cromie, William Blakely
  • Publication number: 20040158924
    Abstract: A blanket usable for protection against fire within a vehicle wherein the blanket is stored within the vehicle is provided. The blanket includes a first layer having a flame resistant material, a second layer having a heat resistant material adjacent the first layer, a fastener having a flame resistant material configured to attach the first layer to the second layer, and a cushion usable within the vehicle wherein the cushion includes a sealable cavity for storing the blanket in a deployable position. The first layer and the second layer form a thin, flexible, sheet-like blanket having a length and a width dimension larger than a thickness dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Sherl Frances Frandsen-Anderson, Vicki Renae Schulte
  • Patent number: 6484333
    Abstract: A fire retardant lap protection cloth (10) to be placed across the lap of the driver or passenger of a vehicle to protect clothing and vehicle seats from tobacco burns or soiling includes a fire retardant material dimensioned to substantially cover the lap to interrupt debris dropping thereon. A binding material (20) placed on top of the cloth and stitched around the edges, giving it a bordered of framed look. A backing material (35) made of 100% cotton muslin, sewn so as to attach all components of the fire protection cloth together, to form a single piece of material. A layer of foam material (30) ¼ inch thick, placed between the cloth material (10) and the backing material (35). A torso flap (50) designed to rest against the lower torso or stomach of the user. Two end flaps (55) to ensure proper placement and fit of the protection cloth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald Hill
  • Patent number: 6013098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
  • Patent number: 5632053
    Abstract: An aircraft seat cushion comprises a foamed plastic supporting body consisting of a lower supporting part, an upper sitting part, the lower sitting part being detachable from the supper surface of the supporting part, and a detachable flameproofing layer covering the upper surface of the sitting part and the edges of the sitting and supporting parts, and a flameproof layer covering the entire lower surface of the supporting part so that the cushion is encapsulated in the flameproof layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: C.A. Greiner & Sohne Gesellschaft M.B.H.
    Inventors: Rudolf Weingartner, Johann Moseneder
  • Patent number: 5506042
    Abstract: A flame-retarded bedding product comprising (A) 85 to 15 parts by weight of a fiber comprising a polymer containing 17 to 86% by weight of a halogen, and 6 to 50% by weight of an Sb compound based on the polymer, and (B) 15 to 85 parts by weight of at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of natural fibers and chemical fibers, the total amount of the fibers (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight. The bedding product has not only the desired flame resistance but also excellent visual feeling, feeling of touchness, hygroscopic property, washing resistance, durability, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Kanegafuchi Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Keiji Ichibori, Takaharu Matsumoto, Youichi Kanbara
  • Patent number: 5503915
    Abstract: A flame-retarded interior good comprising (A) 85 to 15 parts by weight of a fiber comprising a polymer containing 17 to 86% by weight of a halogen, and 6 to 50% by weight of an Sb compound based on the polymer, and (B) 15 to 85 parts by weight of at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of natural fibers and chemical fibers, the total amount of the fibers (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight. The interior good has not only the desired flame resistance but also excellent visual feeling, feeling of touchness, hygroscopic property, washing resistance, durability, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Kanegafuchi Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Keiji Ichibori, Takaharu Matsumoto, Youichi Kanbara
  • Patent number: 5279878
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flame barrier made of a nonwoven fabric of partially graphitized polyacrylonitrile fibers having a weight per unit area of 40 to 100 g/m.sup.2 and a maximum thhickness of 1.8 mm. The nonwoven fabric is bonded with highly energetic water jets. The flame barrier can be used as a component of a planar multi-layer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg
    Inventors: Walter Fottinger, Jurgen Knoke, Peter Grynaeus, Werner Schafer
  • Patent number: 5233821
    Abstract: Fabrics containing polybenzazole fibers have high cut-resistance, and can be used to make cut-resistant and flame-resistant garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Charles P. Weber, Jr., David A. Dalman
  • Patent number: 5007123
    Abstract: A flexible covering for reducing vapor transmission to a core of a mattress includes outer and inner coverings respectively forming first and second moisture/vapor/bacteria barriers, the outer and inner coverings being formed of materials having a flexibility sufficient to reduce tissue pressures which cause the formation of pressure sores on the body of a patient. The material of the outer and inner coverings comprise one of a woven and/or non-woven materials having or forming a vapor barrier such that the outer and inner coverings have a vapor transmission of less than 10.7 grams per hour per meter.sup.2. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the covering forms an integral part of the mattress or forms an envelope covering the core thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Comfortex, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Salyards
  • Patent number: 4891454
    Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Lee E. Perdelwitz, Jr., David E. Hanke
  • Patent number: 4886697
    Abstract: Materials have at least one layer comprising a mixture of thermoplastic and other fibers. This latter layer may be thermobonded together and then densified along at least a section of the eventual peripheral edge margin of an article to be formed from the material. Thermoplastic material-containing cover sheets may also be secured to the core and densified in this manner. The entire eventual peripheral edge margin of the article is typically densified. The material is cut within the densified region or slightly outside the densified region to provide a soft peripheral edge. Absorbent materials may be thermobonded within the layer and surrounded by a densified edge to fix them within the article. The composite materials are used in manufacturing infant car seat liners and other articles. In addition, sections of the material may be densified and provided with weakened areas, such as perforations, to enable users to selectively separate the articles along the perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Lee E. Perdelwitz, Jr, Robert H. Young, Ron H. Iff, David E. Hanke, Kathleen S. Allison, Raimo K. Rahkonen, Amar N. Neogi
  • Patent number: 4885200
    Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner in accordance with the present invention includes an upper section, a middle section and a lower section. Plural shoulder strap receiving slotways are provided in the upper section. These slotways may be accessible from side edges of the infant seat liner. In one embodiment, three shoulder strap receiving positions are provided at each side of the upper section to accommodate shoulder straps of various infant seat designs. First and second leg or crotch strap receiving slotways are also provided in a lower section of the infant seat liner. In one specific embodiment, a Y-shaped leg strap receiving slotway is positioned below an upwardly facing U-shaped slotway. In another embodiment, the lower slotway is T-shaped. Arched side cuts may also be provided in the central section of the infant seat liner to accommodate waist straps and to facilitate fitting of the infant seat liner to an infant car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Lee E. Perdelwitz, Jr., David E. Hanke
  • Patent number: 4883701
    Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Janice J. Rankin, Marilyn M. Pearson
  • Patent number: 4882213
    Abstract: An absorbent article is described which may be formed at least in part of thermoplastic and other fibers. The article is densified along a first region and has a tear line defined in the first region. A second region of lower density than the first region is provided at the termination point of the tear line to assist in stopping tearing along the tear line. In addition, densified reinforcing regions can be provided outside areas where the tear line curves or switches directions. Perforations or cuts in the tear line may extend continuously around the corner of the tear line to assist tearing around the corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Paul G. Gaddis, Lee E. Perdelwitz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4869951
    Abstract: A yarn which is a blend of from 98.01% by weight of a conventional textile fiber or filament and from 2 to about 0.09% by weight of a non-linear anti-static carbonaceous filament or fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Francis P. McCullough, Jr., David M. Hall
  • Patent number: 4840841
    Abstract: A disposable one-piece seat liner formed from a uniform layer of absorbant cellulosic fibers possessing sufficient integrity than it does not abrade during normal use bonded to a flexible moisture repellant backing sheet. The seat liner is designed for use on seals having a bottom, back, sidewalls and arms and has an upper and lower section with the upper section sized to cover the back of the seat with the side edges folding forward and the lower section sized to cover the bottom of the seat with the side edges folding upward along the arms of the seat joined by a fold line at the junction between the upper and lower sections. A plurality of slots are provided to accommodate the seat belts of a wide range of different care seats, strollers, carriers, highchairs and the like having attachment means passing between the legs of a person seated in the seat, coming over the shoulders or around the waist from the midpoint of the back of from the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Inventor: John J. Madsen
  • Patent number: 4801493
    Abstract: This invention relates to coated fiberglass fabrics especially suitable for use as mattress tickings. The fabrics comprise a woven or non-woven fiberglass fabric to which a layer of a polymeric coating composition has been applied. The coating comprises a polymeric carrier containing an effective amount of a fungicide and/or bacteriocide, an effective amount of a flame retardant, and a filler which also functions to enhance the flame retardant properties of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Daniel Ferziger
    Inventors: Daniel Ferziger, Jerry Lippman
  • Patent number: 4748996
    Abstract: A woven multilayered textile fabric and attendant method wherein a plurality of layers of the fabric are formed of straight yarns, including at least one layer formed of warp yarns and respective layers formed of filling yarns positioned in superposed relation on opposite sides of the layer of warp yarns and extending at right angles to the warp yarns, and binder warp yarns arranged in cooperating pairs with one binder yarn of each pair extending over certain superposed filling yarns and under certain other superposed filling yarns, and the other binder yarn of each pair being woven oppositely under said certain superposed filling yarns and over said certain other superposed filling yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Assignee: J. B. Martin Company
    Inventor: Charles M. Combier
  • Patent number: 4746565
    Abstract: A flame resistant fire barrier fabric comprising a preformed self-extinguishing thermoplastic face fabric laminated to an underlying glass fabric wherein the glass fibers are coated with a thin adherent encapsulating coating, and wherein the encapsulating coating substantially minimizes fiber to fiber self abrasion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: United Merchants and Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Bafford, Hans R. Hoernle
  • Patent number: 4690859
    Abstract: A breathable fire barrier fabric comprising a fiber glass fabric on which is coated an encapsulating coating that minimizes or eliminates fiber to fiber self abrasion and effectively adheres to the glass fabric even when subjected to heat and flames; said fire barrier fabric having a porosity value at an acceptable level such that the fire barrier fabric inhibits the spread of fire. The invention contemplates a coating and method of applying same for glass fiber fabrics that can mechanically protect the glass from self-destruction without contributing to the fuel value of the fabric while maintaining a breathable fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc.
    Inventors: Rick A. Porter, Hans R. Hoernle
  • Patent number: 4637947
    Abstract: A heat insulation material which is used as wadding for winter clothes, bedclothes, cushions, etc. A fibrous sheet material such as non-woven fabrics, knitted fabrics and textile is used to support or carry a metal and the fibrous sheet material having a metal deposited surface is fixed to a heat insulating fibrous layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: Anmin Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Taijiro Maekawa, Yukio Fujino
  • Patent number: 4598622
    Abstract: This invention relates to welt cord constructions in general, and more specifically to a combustion inhibiting construction for welt cords, wherein heat conducting elements are wrapped around, and/or form the core of, the welt cord, for dissipating the heat of combustion away from the point of contact with a source of heat such as a burning cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Inventor: E. L. Briggs
  • Patent number: 4526830
    Abstract: This invention relates to coated fiberglass fabrics especially suitable for use as mattress tickings. The fabrics comprise a woven or non-woven fiberglass fabric to which a layer of a polymeric coating composition has been applied. The coating comprises a polymeric carrier containing an effective amount of a fungicide and/or bacteriocide, an effective amount of a flame retardant, and a filler which also functions to enhance the flame retardant properties of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: Daniel Ferziger
    Inventors: Daniel Ferziger, Jerry Lippman
  • Patent number: 4514870
    Abstract: A fire resistant lap protection blanket (20) to be placed across the lap of the driver or passenger of a vehicle to protect clothing from tobacco burns or soiling includes a fire resistant material dimensioned to substantially cover the lap to interrupt debris dropping thereon. A lower pocket (25) is open upwardly below the knees to receive and contain debris collecting on the fire resistant material. A foam backing layer (30) disposed upon the bottom surface of the fabric isolates the lap of the user from hot debris. First and second fastening strips (40, 42) respectively attached to an upper corner of the fabric or foam layer and an arm rest (44) anchor the blanket to the arm rest to prevent unintentional removal of the blanket from the vehicle. The strips (40, 42) are preferably of a quick release type so that the blanket can be removed from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Inventor: Charles E. Tyler, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4508775
    Abstract: Flexible, microporous, hydrophobic and oleophobic film-like composite structures comprised of from about 25 to about 75 parts by weight of inorganic reinforcing microfibers, particularly glass, and from about 75 to about 25 parts by weight of a polymeric binding agent, preferably a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, the polymeric binding agent being in the form of a continuous matrix and derived from an emulsion or latex of the binding agent in which the particles of the binding agent are less than about 1 micrometer in size. A treating agent, preferably a fluorinated hydrocarbon, is present in an amount sufficient to render the composite structure hydrophobic and oleophobic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph G. Adiletta
  • Patent number: 4504991
    Abstract: An improved mattress includes a composite made of a layer of a fire retardant material capable of providing a heat barrier bonded to a layer of high tensile strength material, such as fiberglass fabric. The composite encloses at least most and generally practically all of the flammable ingredients of the mattress. When exposed to a fire, the fire retardant material chars, thereby creating a heat shield that protects the inside of the mattress while the high tensile strength material holds the mattress together and prevents the mattress from bursting open thereby exposing the flammable ingredients thereof to the fire.The composite of the present invention is made by bonding a fire-retardant material capable of providing a heat barrier to a high tensile strength material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Sealy, Incorporated
    Inventor: Alvin R. Klancnik
  • Patent number: 4504990
    Abstract: A resilient support for the human body, for example a mattress, comprises a resilient supporting block, for example of foamed polyurethane, and a fire resistant cover closely enclosing the block. At least part of the cover, which is use of the support, is intended to lie between the resilient block and a human body, is of stretch material and is able to conform to the adjacent surface of the resilient block when the support is subjected to deformation by a human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Courtaulds PLC
    Inventors: John T. Scales, Anthony G. Poole, David Wilson, Anthony J. Middleton
  • Patent number: 4463464
    Abstract: Cushion covers of upholstered sofas and chairs and the like are rendered smolder-resistant by a process for the manufacture of the cushion covers in which the upholstery fabric is lined with a smolder-resistant material to completely surround the two welt cords and underlie the boxed, border or vertical, area of the cushion cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: The Lane Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gretchen L. Bost, Hampton O. Powell
  • Patent number: 4443903
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for rendering textiles or barrier fabric material flame retardant and smolder resistant with a flame retardant and smolder resistant composition comprised of an aminophosponate ester in combination with a thermosetting, nitrogen-containing resin and preferably a reactive elastomeric latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: George J. Leitner
  • Patent number: 4326310
    Abstract: A mattress pad having a porous aluminum silicone layer for reflection and retention of body heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: American Foam Latex Corporation
    Inventor: Carl R. Frankenberg