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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8088441 | Direct digital printing methods for textiles A method of digitally printing textile substrates includes pretreating a textile substrate with a solution that is configured to limit penetration of aqueous colorant into fibers of the textile substrate, drying the pretreated textile substrate for a predetermined p... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8008218 | Multi-layered textile structures for flame resistant mattresses Mattress panels and mattresses (including mattress foundations) that satisfy the rigorous requirements of new and promulgated state and federal regulations regarding flammability of mattresses, such as Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California department of ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998564 | Concrete curing blankets that promote even concrete curing A concrete curing blanket includes a layer of absorbent material and a layer of impervious material bonded to the absorbent material layer in face-to-face relationship at intermittent locations such that the impervious material layer between the intermittent locatio... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7816288 | Fabrics for therapeutic skin care bedding A fabric for bedding which includes a woven fabric having warp yarns and filling yarns woven to provide a smooth fabric surface. One of the warp or filling yarns being at least 40% by weight of the fabric of continuous filament nylon, and the other of the warp or fi... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7718557 | Composite upholstery fabric panels with enlarged graphite intumescent particles Fabric layers and composite articles that incorporate graphite-containing coatings that do not stain are provided. A fabric layer for use as a flame and heat blocking component of an upholstered article includes intumescent graphite particles that are configured to ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7678717 | Composite upholstery fabric panels with enlarged graphite intumescent particles Fabric layers and composite articles that incorporate graphite-containing coatings that do not stain are provided. A fabric layer for use as a flame and heat blocking component of an upholstered article includes intumescent graphite particles that are configured to ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7655276 | Colored reinforced articles of manufacture and method of making the same The present invention provides a colored reinforced article of manufacture having a substantially uniform distribution of color. The colored reinforced article of manufacture comprises a fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin matrix and a non-appertured colored veil i... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7306094 | Absorbent mats for food packaging An absorbent mat includes top and bottom layers of thermoplastic material with absorbent media disposed therebetween. The top and bottom layers are bonded directly together, or to the absorbent media disposed therebetween, in spaced-apart bond sites. One or more per... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7290381 | Durable, comfortable, air-permeable allergen-barrier fabrics An allergen-barrier fabric includes a tightly-constructed fabric substrate, woven from 0 to 45% continuous synthetic filament yarns and 55 to 100% natural or synthetic spun yarns. The fabric substrate is finished to produce a fabric with a mean pore size of 4 to 10 ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7253127 | Colored reinforced articles of manufacture and method of making the same The present invention provides a colored reinforced article of manufacture having a substantially uniform distribution of color. The colored reinforced article of manufacture comprises a fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin matrix and a non-appertured colored veil i... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225487 | Heat and flame-resistant materials and upholstered articles incorporating same A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7208202 | Methods of finishing medical barrier fabrics A method of finishing a barrier fabric includes applying a non-aqueous solution of low surface tension solvent and fluorochemical repellent to a barrier fabric, subjecting the barrier fabric to conditions sufficient to remove the solvent from the barrier fabric, and... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7150059 | Heat and flame-resistant materials and upholstered articles incorporating same A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7033964 | Nonwoven car wash glove or mitt Coating compositions, processes for making them and articles for cleaning composed of non-woven fabrics coated with the novel compositions are described. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6966436 | Absorbent mats for food packaging An absorbent mat includes top and bottom layers of thermoplastic material with absorbent media disposed therebetween. The top and bottom layers are bonded directly together, or to the absorbent media disposed therebetween, in spaced-apart bond sites. One or more per... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6864196 | Method of making a laundry detergent article containing detergent formulations A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a laundry detergent applied thereto. The laundry detergent readily solubilizes off of the substrate sheet during the washing process to provide a total laundering process that cleans and softens. Also disclose... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6794319 | Unbalanced twill weave fabric and airbag device The present invention relates to an unbalanced twill weave fabric having fill yarns at least about three times larger than the warp yarns. Such a fabric thus has increased strength provided by the fill direction. The present invention further relates to an airbag re... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6759127 | Treated inherently flame resistant polyester fabrics A textile article having flame resistant properties includes a plurality of inherently flame resistant polyester fibers formed into a fabric, and a finish on the fabric including a cyclic phosphonate flame retardant. The finish imparts a property selected from the g... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6713411 | Chemical resistant, water and dry particle impervious, flame resistant laminate Disclosed is a laminate having flame and chemical resistance, which may be used to form protective fabrics. The laminate contains a first layer of a spunlace fabric having a fire retardant additive applied thereto; and a second layer of a polymeric film. ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6632754 | Unbalanced twill weave fabric and airbag device The present invention relates to an unbalanced twill weave fabric having fill yarns at least about three times larger than the warp yarns. Such a fabric thus has increased strength provided by the fill direction. The present invention further relates to a... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6277770 | Durable, comfortable, air-permeable allergen-barrier fabrics An allergen-barrier fabric includes a tightly-constructed fabric substrate, woven from 0 to 45% continuous synthetic filament yarns and 55 to 100% natural or synthetic spun yarns. The fabric substrate is finished to produce a fabric with a mean pore size ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6130193 | Laundry detergent compositions containing silica for laundry detergent sheets A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a detergent composition applied thereto. The detergent composition contains a water insoluble silica gel to produce a laundry sheet having a dry hand. The laundry sheet provides a total laundering p... | 10/10/2000 |
| 5935498 | Process for making a treated veil and a product produced by the process Disclosed is a veil treated with a resin-affecting compound such as a mold release agent, a UV stabilizer, or a UV absorber for use in fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) parts. Also disclosed is a process for altering the chemical or physical properties of a ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5905045 | Treated veil for use in the manufacture of a fiber reinforced plastic Disclosed is a veil treated with a resin-affecting compound such as a mold release agent, a UV stabilizer, or a UV absorber for use in fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) parts. Also disclosed is a process for altering the chemical or physical properties of a ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5891547 | Needle punch nonwoven component for refastenable fastening device The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric for a hook and loop fastening device wherein the fabric comprises needlepunched fibers forming a plurality of loops which are effective for releasably engaging the hooks in a hook component, wherein the f... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5863887 | Laundry compositions having antistatic and fabric softening properties, and laundry detergent sheets containing the same A complex of a tertiary amine is disclosed that has antistatic and/or fabric softening properties for laundry use. Also disclosed are several laundry detergent compositions containing these complexes, and a laundry sheet which is a substrate having the co... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5823567 | Folded inflatable protective device and method for making same An apparatus and method for making an inflatable protective device made of lightweight material that can withstand the initial stress from inflation and enhance radial inflation. The device includes a cushion and an inflator port. The invention further in... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5804291 | Conductive fabric and process for making same A process for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5723186 | Conductive fabric and process for making same A process for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, and drying and ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5687986 | Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator comprises an inflatable cushion having an inner surface, outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from one of the inner or outer surfaces. The inflatable cushion defines an opening betwee... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5635252 | Conductive fabric conductive resin bodies and processes for making same A process is disclosed for forming a flexible, electrically conductive fabric by applying to a nonconductive flexible fibrous web substrate an aqueous solution comprising a conductive material and a binder, saturating the web with the aqueous solution, an... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5424117 | Fabrics for surgical gowns and the like and method of making same and textile products made therefrom Three reuasable surgical/medical fabrics provide improved barrier properties, as reflected by their Suter ratings, and also posses a "hand" similar to a "cotton hand". The Suter ratings are degraded in the order of 10%-20% after 100 sterile reprocessing c... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5395402 | Formaldehyde-free aqueous composition, method of treating a fabric therewith and fabric obtained by said treatment suitable for use as a window treatment A formaldehyde-free composition for finishing fabrics, the use thereof, and the fabrics obtained thereby are disclosed, the finishing composition being an aqueous dispersion containing from 10-50% by weight of a polymeric resin binder such as a carboxy-mo... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5271998 | Lightweight metalized fabric A fabric suitable for an automobile cover includes a metalized fabric having a finish coating including an emulsion of urethane polymers, acrylic polymers and a fluorocarbon. The finish coating may also include an antimicrobial agent, a surfactant and a c... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5223330 | Phosphorescent fiber reinforced plastic article and process for making the same A phosphorescent fiber reinforced plastic article comprising a fabric carrying a phosphorescent material encapsulated on a surface of a cured fiber reinforced plastic material made by a variety of processes including, but not limited to, pultrusion, compr... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5135591 | Process of making a phosphorescent fiber reinforced plastic article A phosphorescent fiber reinforced plastic article comprising a fabric carrying a phosphorescent material encapsulated on a surface of a cured fiber reinforced plastic material made by a variety of processes including, but not limited to, pultrusion, compr... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5134017 | Foam coated protective apparel fabric Foam-coated spunbonded or spunbonded/pointbonded nonwovens provide effective filtration of dirt and dust particles yet are comfortable and breathable with water resistance properties. Protective clothing constructed of this fabric for workers exposed to d... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5035943 | Breathable foam-coated nonwoven pillow ticking A non-woven ticking fabric is foam-coated to provide good barrier properties to bacteria and liquids and post-cure treated to provide additional bacteriostatic or repellent properties.... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5034266 | Breathable foam coated durable pillow ticking Breathable and durable woven or knit ticking fabrics are prepared by foam-coating the fabric to provide good barrier properties to bacteria and liquids and post-cure treating the coated fabric to provide additional bacteriostatic or repellent properties.... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5024851 | Process for preparing a woven medical fabric Reusable, launderable, sterilizable medical barrier fabric tightly woven from 100% polyester fiber constructed of polyester yarn of from 50 to 150 denier, the sum of the ends and picks of at least 100 per linear inch, is treated with a flame-resistant, wa... | 06/18/1991 |