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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7284562 | Tarpaulin or canopy corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7267135 | Tent corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264685 | Method of manufacturing a composite shoddy The present invention relates to a composite shoddy for use in a vehicle interior. To this end, the composite shoddy of the present invention includes an organic material having a predetermined density defining shoddy bottom layer and a scrim material having a prede... | 09/04/2007 |
| RE39761 | Laminate wall structure A laminate wall structure which can be used as an exterior wall in manufactured housing and site built construction is made up of a low density layer having a density of from about one-half pound to three pounds per cubic foot, a second, reinforcing layer laminated ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7153790 | Penetration-resistant material and articles made of the same A penetration-resistant material is described to include at least a double layer of woven fabric, wherein the double layer includes a first layer of fabric composed of a first set of threads having 3.5 to 20 threads/cm, having a linear density of at least 210 dtex, ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7022208 | Methods for bonding structural elements of paper machine and industrial fabrics to one another and fabrics produced thereby A method of manufacturing and a papermaker's or industrial fabric, which includes the application of a polymeric resin material onto preselected discrete locations on a base substrate in a controlled manner in droplets having an average diameter of 10μ (10 microns)... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014781 | Methods and articles for maintaining hydantoinylated polymers in a biocidally active state A composition and the method for sustaining the biocidal activity of chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads. The method comprises supplying a continuous low level halogen concentration to the chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads in the water to be treated that f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6914021 | Flexible wall material for use in an inflatable structure This invention relates to airships, with a volume of 15 to 60 million cubic feet of Helium. More particularly, it relates to improved structural envelope/gas bags or outer covers for lighter-than-air and neutral buoyancy airships. In detail, the material is a multi-... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6890871 | Penetration-resistant material A penetration-resistant material is disclosed comprising at least one layer having a thickness D, the layer comprising a first and second layer of woven fabric, with the first and second layers being bonded together with an adhesive material, the first layer of fabr... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6746975 | High tenacity, high modulus filament Polyethylene solutions are extruded through a multi-orifice spinneret into a cross-flow gas stream to form a fluid product. The fluid product is stretched at a temperature at which a gel will form at a stretch ratio of at least 5:1 over a length of less than about 2... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6316373 | Expandable breathable laminate An expandable breathable laminate is described. The laminate includes a reticulated polymer layer and an fibrous layer. The fibrous layer is chemically treated so as to facilitate transfer of liquid through the fibrous layer and ultimately through the pol... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6207599 | Nonwoven backing and carpet comprising same A nonwoven primary carpet backing includes thermoplastic polymer filaments or fibers bonded by means of a binder polymer. The backing includes at least a distinguishable thermoplastic woven layer, a distinguishable thermoplastic continuous layer, or a dis... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6117800 | Surgical gown material A liquid and viral impermeable material (10) has a core (11) having one side overlaid with a microdenier polyester fabric (13) and an opposite side overlaid with a knitted polyester fabric (14). The core is comprised of two layers of microporous urethane ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6066224 | Tridimensional printing process on fabric This invention relates to a tridimensional printing process on fabric in which a fabric insert capable of being thermomolded is glued on the back of a design silk-screened on a piece of fabric. One side of the said insert is coated with a latex emulsion t... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6040250 | Multi-layer thermoformable laminates and methods of their manufacture Thermoformable multi-layer sheet products are manufactured by pressure laminating one or more molten polymeric films and superposed layers of glass cloth material such that the molten polymer impregnates the glass cloth layers.... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5962348 | Method of making thermal core material and material so made The present invention discloses a method a method of making a material for thermal cores and the material so made. In particular, the present invention disclose a method including the steps of applying thermally conductive particles over at least a portio... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5939340 | Acaricidal fabric The present invention provides a multilayer laminated acaricidal fabric comprising: a) a bottom layer of metallized textile comprising: (i) a textile including fibers selected from the group consisting of natural fibers, synthetic cellulosic fibers, regenerate... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939342 | Laminated products for automotive interior trim applications A laminated product which comprises a base material such as a moldable felt base material, bonded to a facing material, such as an expanded vinyl. A heat activatable adhesive is used and the materials are bonded under pressure.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5912062 | Utilization of waste fibers in laminates The present invention provides compositions and processes wherein recycling of waste carpets and textiles is achieved by coating the individual yarn fibers with a low viscosity adhesive that is dispersed or dissolved in a suitable solvent to affect covera... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5895709 | Multi-layer thermoformable laminates and methods of their manufacture Thermoformable multi-layer sheet products are manufactured by pressure laminating one or more molten polymeric films and superposed layers of glass cloth material such that the molten polymer impregnates the glass cloth layers.... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5856243 | Textile composite, manufacture thereof, use thereof, and net comprising hybrid yarn Described is a composite comprising at least one textile sheet construction composed of synthetic polymer and hybrid yarn comprising reinforcing fiber and lower melting bonding fiber. Also described is a net comprising in at least one direction hybrid yar... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5817433 | Cut and puncture resistant surgical glove A surgical glove and method for making same is disclosed comprised of a polymeric matrix with at least one compact layer of very small particulate characterized by a very high hardness disposed therein. The disclosed glove and method is cost effective, ea... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5584950 | Sound insulating membrane A sound insulating membrane and processes for forming, particularly well suited for use in floor, ceiling and wall constructions. The membrane comprises at least one backing layer in contact with a layer of polymeric material. The polymeric material has a... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5436064 | Stiff fabric composite A woven or non-woven fibrous material has a substrate formed of first and second thermoplastic fibers. The fabric is passed through an oven at a temperature sufficient to melt the first fibers thereby fusing at least some of the first fibers and second fi... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5431995 | Sheet molding compound A light weight molding compound comprises an inner layer constituted by a thermosetting resin including a hollow filler, cloth layers constituted by woven or non-woven fabric adhered on the both surfaces of the inner layer, and surface layers constituted ... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5424114 | Textile for stiffening and method of manufacturing same The invention relates to a textile for stiffening. It comprises two textile layers (1, 2). According to the invention, the textile layers (1, 2) are bonded together by a hot-sprayed adhesive formed of cross-linkable polymers.... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5406646 | Stretchable and water-resistant laminated fabric composition and process for making the same The stretchable and water resistant laminated fabric composition comprises two layers of stretchable fabrics bonded together by a heat activated adhesive comprising a urethane polymer suspended in a toluene containing solvent, in a proportion of about 40%... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5364678 | Windproof and water resistant composite fabric with barrier layer A stretchable, drapable, windproof, water resistant and water vapor permeable composite fabric including an inner layer of fabric, a first adhesive layer, a non-porous hydrophilic barrier layer, a second adhesive layer and an outer layer of fabric. At lea... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5364681 | Acoustic lamina wall covering A moisture-permeable acoustic lamina which is usable as a wall covering has a foraminous woven fabric layer adhered to a fabric backing by a discontinuous thermoplastic polymer layer. The woven fabric preferably has an embossed undulate outer surface to e... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5336555 | Surgical glove comprising carbon fiber whiskers A slash resistant composite material and surgical glove made of such material. The composite material comprises a polymeric matrix having embedded therein hard material whiskers which are oriented randomly in the matrix. The whiskers consist of a material... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5283112 | Waterproof breathable fabric laminates and method for producing same Disclosed herein are polyurethane compositions specifically adapted to produce non-porous membranes exhibiting waterproof and water vapor transmissible characteristics. The membranes can be produced as free standing products or can be produced as coatings... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5245938 | Solid, pliable organic compound for hot/cold thermal padding material An organic thermal reservoir padding material containing a hydroxyalkylcellulose compounded with an alkylene glycol yields a dry, consolidated core material. Best results are obtained in a formulation comprising about 4 parts by volume of hydroxyethylcell... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5246770 | Composite material which is capable of swelling in the presence of water, supports which can be used for manufacture of same and uses thereof The invention discloses a composite material 1 comprising essentially a mixture of hydroexpandable powder and thermobonding powder, sandwiched between two flat solid supports, one at least of which is at least partially hydrosoluble. This material can be ... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5234523 | Method of laminating a fabric covered article The present invention discloses a method for laminating a gas permeable layer onto a preformed substrate by forming a laminate precursor comprising a substrate and a gas permeable layer in which a layer of adhesive is positioned between the gas permeable ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5234525 | Waterproof breathable fabric laminates and method for producing same Disclosed herein are polyurethane compositions specifically adapted to produce non-porous membranes exhibiting waterproof and water vapor transmissible charactertistics. The membranes can be produced as free standing products or can be produced as coating... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5213884 | Disinfecting or bleaching tissue The present invention relates to a tissue suitable for use in the disinfection of hard surfaces, instruments and human or animal skin or as a sheet inclusion in a washing process for the purpose of disinfection or bleaching. The tissue comprises first and... | 05/25/1993 |
| 4992331 | Novel conformable adhesive tape Novel flame-retardant conformable adhesive tapes consisting essentially of: (1) a water-impermeable chlorinated polyethylene backing layer from about 1 to 3 mils thick; (2) an evenly tearable synthetic fiber cloth or scrim; (3) a flame-retardant adhesive ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4942082 | Incompatible polymer alloys and laminates thereof A stiff homogeneous alloy of incompatible ionic and nonionic thermoplastic resins comprising: at least about 65% by weight of an ionic copolymer crosslinked at least in part via ionic cross linking between carboxylic acid groups extending from separate co... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4891269 | Bonding method employing thermally stable hot melt moisture-cure polyurethane adhesive composition A one-package thermally stable hot melt pressure-sensitive moisture-cure polyurethane composition that can be extruded at elevated temperatures to form a hot melt glue line with very high green strength that can moisture-cure to a strong urethane adhesive... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4828907 | Diaphragm for producing sound A diaphragm for producing sound includes at least one layer of a union fabric woven from a plurality of yarn filaments of plural kinds. The plural kinds of the yarn filaments have elongations different from each other. The plural kinds of te yarn filament... | 05/09/1989 |
