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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011165 | Composite assembly with saturated bonding mass and process of reinforced attachment A method of both permanently reinforcing and bonding, by means of a physical connection including a fabric or other arrangement of reinforcing fiber, saturated with a curing liquid resin, and building materials to create a composite assembly is disclosed. Once cured... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7897527 | Cushioning pad for hot press A cushioning pad for hot press is a laminated plate body comprising a rubber layer, a high elastic modulus reinforced layer, and a low elastic modulus reinforced layer. The rubber layer is sandwiched between the high elastic modulus reinforced layer and the low elas... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7407901 | Impact resistant, thin ply composite structures and method of manufacturing same A reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) composite material has improved impact resistance. The RCC composite material is formed from a fiber reinforcement of layers or plies of thin ply carbon fiber fabric impregnated with a carbon matrix. Carbon nanotube reinforcement in ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7323243 | Waterproof/breathable technical apparel The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as a foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316985 | Breathable and waterproof lining structure for footwear and garment A waterproof and breathable lining structure includes a sheet-like waterproof and breathable foaming cushion layer made of a composition of a predetermined amount of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and a predetermined amount of foaming agent such as azodicarbonamide... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7281754 | Flexible panel system A racing vehicle has a plurality of molded body panels. Certain ones of the molded body panels are made with pre-impregnated filler reinforced fiberglass material. A first layer of pre-impregnated fiberglass material is formed to the panel shape. A second layer of p... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7246772 | Acoustic absorption system for an aircraft interior trim panel system An acoustic absorption trim panel includes a composite core, a decoupler layer, and a mass barrier layer. By ensuring that the mass barrier layer remains limp in a limp area but in contact with the composite core through the decoupling layer, damping greater than th... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238633 | Multi density fiber seat back The present invention relates to a multi density fiber seat back for furniture seating systems. The multi density fiber seat back comprises an inner core of a firmer fiber batt and outer fiber batts which are relatively soft. One of the outer softer fiber batts is p... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7147911 | Waterproof/breathable technical apparel The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as a foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125816 | Waterproof/breathable technical apparel The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as a foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7055428 | Characterization, determination of a characteristic number and selection of suitable dressings on cylinders of a printing press A characterizing number for a cylinder dressing having an elastic layer is determined. The characterizing number is then usable to select suitable geometries of rollers in a printing press. If the roller geometry is already known, the characterizing number facilitat... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044166 | Liquid tank puncture repair kit and method Structure, and a related method, for sealing, from the outside, a leaking puncture wound in the wall of a liquid container. This structure includes a patch body having a perimetered cavity selectively securable via a self-torque-limiting bolt to the outside of such ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017218 | Customized orthopedic sole-insert and method for making A method for making a customized sole insert for a user is disclosed. The insert is first manufactured in various sizes, widths and arch heights so that a user may select the insert best configured for his foot. The insert is initially comprised of a bottom layer or... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6899701 | Highly efficient absorbent article for use with menstrual pant Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6893695 | Waterproof/breathable moisture transfer composite and liner for snowboard boots, alpine boots, hiking boots and the like The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a snowboard boot includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6716518 | Method and system for absorbent sponge membrane for spill protection in electronic devices A method and system of reversibly absorbing liquid penetrations into electronic devices having a body and circuitry is described. The method and system comprises providing an absorbent sponge membrane structure in sheet-like form. The structure contains a hydrogel-f... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6514888 | Cushioning material for forming press A cushioning material for forming press includes fiber material layers 31 and 32 superimposed with a bonding material layer 30 interposed, an upper rubber layer 33 positioned on an upper surface of one fiber material layer 31, a lower rubber layer 34 posi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6427728 | Conveyor belting with reinforcing fabric formed from three interlaced layers A belting (10) reinforced with at least one fabric ply (16). The fabric ply (16) is a composite fabric (26). The fabric (26) has two woven layers (28, 30) and an intermediate third layer of straight warp yarns (34). The woven layers (28, 30) and straight ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6355339 | Mechanically secured foam core reinforcement An article such as an airfoil that is of light weight and high bending strength, includes a primarily foam core part (20), fibrous strengthening layers (22, 24) at the top and bottom of the core part with the strengthening layers held by threads (64, 72) ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6235661 | Fabric laminated flotation foam material for manufacturing life jackets and similar articles and articles manufactured using such materials Heat, pressure, and glue are used to form a composite material in which a layer of U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation foam is located between a pair of fabric layers which are glued to the foam layer. The process of bonding the fabric layers to the foam ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6235662 | Flexible water-resistant composites This invention provides air impermeable liquid-water resistant water vapor-permeable composites with enhanced water-vapor-permeable properties comprising: (a) a layer of a microporous polymer that is water-vapor permeable and which is liquid water-resista... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6214753 | Layered composite construction material made from finespun filaments of glass A layered composite construction material includes a pair of outer layers of material including essentially continuous strand fiberglass mat which are separated by a pair of intermediate sandwich layers of material each being adjacent to a respective oute... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6177368 | Blast resistant laminate composite container wall construction A blast resistant laminate composite container wall construction is provided for a bomb-resistant airline baggage container for withstanding gas-expansion explosives. A PVC substrate core (26) of sufficient thickness, at least about 0.5 inch, is used to p... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5942321 | Headliner A headliner is a laminate of multiple layers. The layers include polyurethane foam, agricultural fibers, a decorative material, and a backing. The agricultural fiber is jute, sisal, or kenaf or mixtures thereof. The method of making the headliner laminate... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5904977 | Electroset composite articles and process A process for fabrication of composite articles using electroset materials. Conductive substrates are formed defining the shape of the product to be formed. Electroset material is placed between the substrates and the substrates energized by high voltage.... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5855784 | High density nonwoven filter media The invention provides a sheet filter medium having autogenously bonded uncrimped conjugate fibers which contain a polyolefin and another thermoplastic polymer that have different melting points. The filter medium has a density between about 0.07 g/cm | 01/05/1999 |
| 5849407 | Insulation layer for fire-proofed rooms The present invention relates to combined insulation layers (ISS), preferably for use in shipbuilding, encompassing (i) an outer layer (AS) consisting of sheet metal, combined with (ii) a melamine layer (MSS), (iii) a sheet aluminum layer, (iv) a core lay... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5824405 | Barrier membrane for protective clothing A polyimide gas separation membrane can be used to make protective cloth having good water vapor breathability as well as good resistance to permeation by noxious gases and penetration by liquid water.... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5741582 | Blackout drapery lining with dual fabric surfaces A blackout drapery lining including a first substrate of a textile material having an inner surface and an external surface, the external surface forming a first finished surface of the drapery lining. A first adhesive layer having an opaque pigment is ad... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5672403 | Multilayer molded article A multilayer molded article with improved appearance having a core of a thermoplastic resin and a skin material laminated on the resin core, in which the skin material is made of a fabric which is lined with a nonwoven fabric having a weight of at least 5... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5527598 | Composite sandwich element A composite sandwich element has at least one wall comprising phenolic resin binder and a layer of cellular polymeric foam or felt of imide polymeric material bonded thereto. In the presence of fire, the composite sandwich element has levels of heat relea... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5523144 | Bedding structure with quilted-in lumbar support A padded cover for use with a mattress which provides added postural support (as well as extra thermal insulation and padding). The padded cover includes a sheet of support material which covers essentially the full length of the mattress. This sheet of s... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5514458 | Large-size panel of thermoplastic synthetic resin for automotive vehicle interior, and process for the production thereof A large-size paneling part made of thermoplastic synthetic resins for automotive vehicle interiors or equivalent uses includes a support made of polyolefin particle foam onto which is laminated a decorative layer of polymeric material having a predominant... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5437919 | Lining part for motor vehicles and a method for the manufacture thereof A planar lining part for motor vehicles, and a method of manufacture thereof, such as motor vehicle inside roof linings or the like, comprising a one-ply or multi-ply core layer and two outside layers of natural fiber fleece covering said core layer which... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5389316 | Process for producing an energy absorbing panel A process for producing an energy absorbing panel having at least one energy absorbing surface in a mold comprising an upper mold and a lower mold. The process comprising placing a reinforcing layer in both of the upper mold and the lower mold. A liquid f... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5334442 | Orthopedic sheet-like composition Sheet-like compositions that can be used to form orthoses or orthopedic devices to conform to any shape of a body part. The sheet-like compositions include a pliant sheet impregnated with a viscous water-curable resin that hardens when exposed to water. B... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5223329 | Laminate sheet article A moderately flexible laminate sheet article 30, capable of simultaneously cleaning both inner surfaces of slots and cavities of credit card readers, fax machines and the like, and in particular the scanners, sensors and printers residing therein, having ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5206079 | Taking-up liners for unvulcanized rubber members A taking-up liner for taking-up an unvulcanized rubber member in a laminated fashion is disclosed, which comprises a strip-like base cloth having stretchability, and at least one elastomer layer bonded to at least one opposite surfaces of said base cloth.... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5182163 | Flame retardant foam material A fire-retardant air and water vapor permeable foam material resistant to passage therethrough of noxious chemicals in liquid or vapor form is described. The foam material is typically an open-cell polyurethane foam including a particulate adsorbent, orga... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5098778 | Plastic based laminates comprising outer fiber-reinforced thermoset sheets, lofted fiber-reinforced thermoplastic sheets and a foam core layer A light weight, high strength laminate having improved fire resistant characteristics and the method of making the same. A preferred embodiment includes a low density fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin core between two parallel sheets of high density fi... | 03/24/1992 |
