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Sealed Crustless Sandwich

A sealed crustless sandwich for providing a convenient sandwich without an outer crust which can be stored for long periods of time without a central filling from leaking outwardly.

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Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.


Location: Charlotte, NC
No. of patents: 45

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7968480Multi-lobal fiber containing nonwoven materials and articles made therefrom
Nonwoven polymer materials and articles made therefrom. Materials of the invention include at least one nonwoven polymer web with at least one layer of at least about 50% by weight of a multi-lobal fiber. Materials and articles of the invention have improved propert...
06/28/2011
7931457Apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and nonwovens and articles containing same
An apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and more specifically an apparatus for effecting formation of sub-micron fibers by fibrillation of polymer films, and nonwoven materials and articles incorporating them. ...
04/26/2011
7928025Nonwoven multilayered fibrous batts and multi-density molded articles made with same and processes of making thereof
Thermal compression moldable nonwoven multilayered fibrous batts having substantially uniform density are provided, which are useful, for example, for fabrication of multi-density molded parts, such as multi-density molded vehicle liners. The nonwoven multilayered f...
04/19/2011
7915184Anti-microbial nonwoven wipe
The present invention is directed to a nonwoven anti-microbial hard surface wipe, and more specifically to an anti-microbial hard surface wipe that more readily releases a disinfectant or anti-microbial agent. In a first embodiment, the nonwoven substrate of the pre...
03/29/2011
7816287Flame retardant nonwoven fabric and bedding articles
A flame retardant cellulosic-based nonwoven fabric is provided having a synergistic blend of cellulosic and acrylic fiber that imparts unexpectedly enhanced flame retardant performance. The flame retardant finished nonwoven fabric can have at least about 15 wt % and...
10/19/2010
D622966Nonwoven fabric
09/07/2010
D622965Nonwoven fabric
09/07/2010
7722347Apparatus and die cartridge assembly adapted for use therewith, and process for producing fibrous materials
Apparatus (100, 101, 102) and die cartridge assembly (18, 44, 45, 47) adapted for use with same for producing fibrous material (212). The apparatus (100) comprises a removably attachable die cartridge assembly (18) that adapts to c...
05/25/2010
7666343Process and apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and nonwovens and articles containing same
A process and apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and more specifically a process and apparatus for effecting formation of sub-micron fibers by fibrillation of polymer films, and nonwoven materials and articles incorporating them. ...
02/23/2010
D609922Nonwoven fabric
02/16/2010
7638446Flame-retardant cellulosic nonwoven fabric
The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a cellulosic flame retardant fabric comprising a self extinguishing fiber so as to minimize the total percentage of fabric weight lost upon burning in ac...
12/29/2009
7628941Process and apparatus for forming uniform nanofiber substrates
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for making nanofiber webs, wherein a source of process air is utilized to affect the spray pattern and quality of fibrillated material expressed from a die assembly including a multi-fluid opening. Appropri...
12/08/2009
7597952Unitized fibrous concrete reinforcement
The present invention relates to a fibrous construct which is used in providing cementitious mixtures supplemental and reinforcing strength upon setting, and more particularly, to a unitized fibrous construct which comprises a plurality of oriented reinforcing fibro...
10/06/2009
7455800Hydroentanglement of continuous polymer filaments
A nonwoven fabric comprises continuous polymer filaments of 0.5-3 denier that have been hydroentangled in a complex matrix of interconnecting filament loops, and that is otherwise substantially free of knotting, or of otherwise wrapping about one another. A process ...
11/25/2008
D581170Nonwoven fabric
11/25/2008
7452833Heat-reflective nonwoven liner material
A heat reflective garment interlining laminate is provided that includes a continuous filament layer and a metallized thermoplastic film. The laminate is characteristically low-cost and suitable for such apparel applications as sports clothing, military clothing, ca...
11/18/2008
7452418Unitized filamentary concrete reinforcement having circumferential binding element
The present invention relates to a filamentary film construct which is used in providing cementitious mixtures supplemental and reinforcing strength upon setting, and more particularly, to a unitized filamentary construct which comprises a plurality of oriented rein...
11/18/2008
7406755Hydroentanglement of continuous polymer filaments
A nonwoven fabric comprises continuous polymer filaments of 0.5 to 3 denier that have been hydroentangled in a complex matrix for interconnecting filament loops, and that is otherwise substantially free of knotting, or of otherwise wrapping about one another. A proc...
08/05/2008
D572018Nonwoven fabric
07/01/2008
RE40362Apparatus and method for hydroenhancing fabric
An apparatus 10 and related process for enhancement of woven and knit fabrics through use of dynamic fluids which entangle and bloom fabric yarns. A two stage enhancement process is employed in which top and bottom sides of the fabric are respectively support...
06/10/2008
7381668Self-extinguishing differentially entangled nonwoven fabrics
The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric with improved flame retardant properties and the making thereof, whereby the nonwoven fabric is differentially entangled to collapse upon itself and self-extinguish upon burning. The self-extingui...
06/03/2008
7381669Hydroentangled filter media and method
A filter media formed in accordance with the present invention comprises hydroentangled, predominantly polyester staple length fibers having a basis weight of no more than about 12 oz/yd2. The filter media exhibits a Mullen burst strength of at least abou...
06/03/2008
7378130Method of making a graphically-printed component for an absorbent disposable article
The present invention is directed to a method for making a graphically-printed component for an absorbent disposable article. The method comprises providing a molten polymer by feeding polymer chips into an extruder and melting the polymer chips. The molten polymer ...
05/27/2008
D561480Nonwoven fabric
02/12/2008
D561479Nonwoven fabric
02/12/2008
7326664Structurally stable flame retardant bedding articles
A flame retardant bedding article comprises a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven component, and more specifically, a bedding article such as a mattress, pillow cover or mattress pad, comprising a structurally stable, flame retardant nonwoven component. The comp...
02/05/2008
7326314Method of making a nonwoven absorbent fabric
The present invention is directed to a low-linting laminated nonwoven fabric comprised of a reticulated film layer and an associated absorbent layer, which is suitable for medical, hygiene, and industrial applications, wherein said nonwoven fabric performs to absorb...
02/05/2008
7325420Expandable knitted net
The present invention is directed to a knitted net, and more specifically to an expandable knitted net. In one form, the net comprises a plurality of fill yarns with an elastomeric performance, which allows the net to expand in the cross-direction. In another form, ...
02/05/2008
7326747Internal wetting agent for use in manufacture of polymeric films and fabrics for disposable absorbent articles
An improved internal wetting agent is provided for blending with polymeric material, with the formation of apertured films and/or polymeric fibrous webs contemplated. Films and/or nonwoven fabrics of this nature are suited for use in disposable absorbent articles, p...
02/05/2008
7323074Hay baling laminate of a nonwoven and a knitted net
The present invention is directed to a laminated net, and more specifically to a laminate comprising a nonwoven fabric and knitted net to be utilized as rounded bale wrap, wherein the wrap maintains the integrity of the bale during, pick-up, transport, and storage. ...
01/29/2008
D556463Nonwoven fabric
12/04/2007
D555909Nonwoven fabric
11/27/2007
D555364Nonwoven fabric
11/20/2007
7285240Method of forming three-dimensional woven textile fabrics with contrasting aesthetic presentation
A method imaging a woven textile fabric comprises the steps of providing a woven textile fabric having a plurality of interwoven warp and weft yarns comprising aesthetically contrasting fibrous components. A three-dimensional image transfer device is provided with t...
10/23/2007
7259113Woven scrim material
The present invention is directed to a scrim comprised of a plurality of warp and weft tapes, and more specifically to a woven scrim comprised of warp tapes and weft tapes, wherein the warp tapes are positioned in first and second planes to increase the warp coverag...
08/21/2007
7238313Thermoplastic constructs with improved softness
The present invention is directed to the combined use of first and second fatty acid amides to improve the softness of a thermoplastic polymer construct. A combination of fatty acid amides is provided in the blend ratio of about 10 to 90 percent by weight of a first...
07/03/2007
7232468Abrasion resistant and drapeable nonwoven fabric
A method of forming abrasion resistant nonwoven fabrics by hydroentanglement includes providing a precursor web. The precursor web is subjected to hydroentanglement on a three-dimensional image transfer device to create a patterned and imaged fabric. Treatment with ...
06/19/2007
7228990Unitized fibrous construct dispensing system
The present invention is directed to a method and system for transporting and dispensing fibers into an aggregate mix, and more specifically, to a method and system for transporting and dispensing unitized fibrous constructs into a mix without affecting the structur...
06/12/2007
7195685Nonwoven fabric having improved performance
The present invention relates generally to nonwoven materials, and specifically, to a nonwoven fabric comprised of at least three continuous filament precursor webs, each precursor web being of a thermoplastic polymer dissimilar from the other precursor webs, wherei...
03/27/2007
7191501Differentially entangled nonwoven fabric
The invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, the outer surface of which exhibits highly entangled fibers whereas the inner layer exhibits lightly entangled fibers. In particular, the present invention contemplates that a fabric is formed from a fib...
03/20/2007
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