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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7629276 | Covering having a burled structure A covering in the form of a mat or web, comprising a substrate formed as a mesh product or fabric and plastic foam enveloping the substrate which define lines of beaded caterpillar ties, extending longitudinally in a first direction, and rows of thinner connecting t... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7354636 | Flexible laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles A laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles includes a liquid crystal polymer fiber layer, a polyimide layer secured to the liquid crystal polymer fiber layer; and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer secured to the polyimide layer. The layers are secured to... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7279439 | Rug structure A rug includes a foam base layer and a top layer which is fixed on a top of the foam base layer. The base layer has a plurality of holes and separation portions which are located between the holes. The top layer is woven by plastic fibers and is a porous top layer. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7259116 | Synthetic material sheet for stabilizing coverings The present invention relates to a flexible sheet having a composite structure for stabilizing coatings, comprising a first layer of fiber material and a second layer of fiber material impregnated by a first and a second impregnating material, respectively, and a bo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259114 | High-strength, low-cost, recyclable backing for fabrics A backing material is made of low-density and/or high-density polyethylene(s) and/or a flexibilizer to provide high-strength, low-cost, and recyclable backing material for fabrics. The backing material can incorporate polypropylene(s), additional flexibilizers, fill... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7178319 | Non-slip and ventilated horse saddle pad A saddle pad apparatus constructed from a first non-slip top layer which is stitched or welded to a second non-slip bottom layer with a stiffening layer contained between the top and bottom layers. Each layer is constructed from a poly vinyl chloride impregnated scr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7137477 | Sound absorbers The present invention relates to a sound absorber consisting of a first non-woven fabric facing towards the sound-emitting source having a layer thickness within a range of from 2 to 15 mm, a density within a range of from 50 to 500 kg/m3, a weight per su... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7112364 | Foam laminates Foaming of a resinous backing (2) to a glass sheet (1) is frustrated at the interface (3) with the glass by maintaining the glass sheet (1) cool during formation of the foam. The degree of foaming is nil at the interface (3) to eff... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7070848 | Vehicle acoustic barrier An acoustic barrier that achieves excellent noise insulating properties, and is relatively thin and relatively light in weight includes a flexible thermoplastic barrier layer having a plurality of apertures defining a latticed structure which includes apertures for ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7064092 | Woven face polyvinyl chloride floor covering The floor covering includes multiple layers including a non-woven base layer, a VAE precoat applied to the non-woven woven base layer and overlaid by a first PVC layer. A fiberglass mat is applied over the first PVC layer and a second PVC layer is applied over the m... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048012 | Paired warp triple layer forming fabrics with optimum sheet building characteristics A papermaker's fabric, usable in the forming section of a paper machine, having two layers of cross-machine-direction (CD) yarns. Interwoven with the CD yarns is a system of MD yarns. At least some of the MD yarns are grouped into alternating pairs comprising a cros... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7000812 | Bicycle wheel bag A wheel bag for enclosing a bicycle wheel and attaching to a bicycle for transport along with a method for using the bag are described. In one embodiment, the bag is configured to be secured to a bicycle at three points while the bicycle is in a rooftop carrier for ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998359 | Article and process for maintaining orientation of a fiber reinforced matt layer in a sandwiched urethane construction A multiple layer fiber reinforced material and method of constructing the same including the provision of a first layer of a roll lofted glass material. Optional variants include the pre-application of plywood, OSB or fiber reinforced cement board materials prior to... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979479 | Flexible material for lighter-than-air vehicles A laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles includes a liquid crystal polymer fiber layer, a polyimide layer secured to the liquid crystal polymer fiber layer; and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer secured to the polyimide layer. The layers are secured to... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966918 | Reinforced areal implant A reinforced areal implant particularly suitable to the repair of inguinal hernias has a net-type basic structure with a pore size of 1.5 mm to 4.0 mm and comprises textile strengthening elements, whose bending resistance, measured in a three-point flexibility test ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953065 | Paired warp triple layer forming fabrics with optimum sheet building characteristics A papermaker's fabric, usable in the forming section of a paper machine, having two layers of cross-machine-direction (CD) yarns. Interwoven with the CD yarns is a system of MD yarns. The MD yarns are grouped into alternating pairs comprising a crossing pair having ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6911406 | Composite sheet material A sheet product is provided which comprises a scrim embedded in a continuous layer of a foamed resin. The sheet material is useful as a drawer liner or a shelf liner and is fabricated without need for lamination of separate layers to a scrim material. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6818282 | Resilient flooring structure with encapsulated fabric A laminated fabric floor product having an encapsulated fabric scrim within a vinyl resilient flooring structure. The laminated fabric floor product structure includes a PVC calendered base, a first hot melt film, a fabric, a second hot melt film, a calendered clear... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6794316 | Two scrim laminate The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk a... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6790520 | Vibration dampening laminate The present invention provides a vibration dampening laminate that is lightweight and has superior sound insulation and vibration dampening properties. The vibration dampening laminate comprises a constraining layer, a viscoelastic adhesive layer, a foam spacing lay... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6716520 | Structural reflective insulating material for ducts and other purposes A reflective insulating material (1) with sufficient structural integrity to form and maintain a configuration of air ducts (9, 13), boxes and other structures having outer layers of reflective foil (2, 8), multiple inner layers of foam material... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6673179 | Multi scrim non-slip pad and method of manufacture A multi scrim non-slip pad has a first scrim which is coated with a first polyvinyl chloride product to encapsulate the first scrim therein to form a first coated scrim. The first coated scrim may then be partially cured in some embodiments. A second scri... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6670029 | Composite footwear upper and method of manufacturing a composite footwear upper A method of manufacturing a multi-layer, composite footwear upper having a three-dimensional geometry includes the steps of forming a substantially planar composite sheet from two or more layers, heating the composite sheet, and compression molding the co... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656856 | Mattress and furniture insulator pad The present invention relates to mattress or furniture insulator pads that are placed between the coil springs and the cushioning material in mattresses or furniture, such as chair seats. Such insulator pads prevent the springs from piercing the furniture... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6602809 | Laminate composite material A laminate composite material comprises a layer of an open weave supporting fabric having a layer of breathable resin adhered thereto by an extruded layer of a thermoplastic resin blended with a high temperature volatile particulate. The resultant composi... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6586350 | Net for protecting plants from light A net for diffusing light comprising threads of flat yarn, characterized in that the flat yarn has a layer comprising a foamed synthetic resin film capable of diffusing light passing therethrough. Also disclosed is a method for protecting plants from over... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582113 | Oleophobic laminated articles, assemblies of use, and methods An article, such as a filter or film, has a treated laminate with an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim. The treated laminate is formed by contacting a laminate having an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim with an oleophobic ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6558548 | Lagoon covers providing multi-stage waste treatment The present invention is waste treatment apparatus and process for diminishing the emission of malodorous off-gases during waste treatment. The apparatus typically includes a floatation panel formed from bonded foam particles that is adhered to a fabric l... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6528437 | Composite fabric for vehicles The present invention is a durable composite consisting of a polyester knitted fabric and an extruded film that are heat laminated together without the use of additional adhesive. The open-mesh structure of the fabric, when combined with the film, results... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6448193 | Moisture-setting polyurethane adhesive A moisture-crosslinkable polyurethane adhesive, comprising a) 70 to 95% by weight of a polyurethane polyaddition prepolymer comprising units of at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate and, b) 5 to 30% by weight of an essentially amorphous poly... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6416854 | Monolithic roofing surface membranes and applicators and methods for same A uniformly applied monolithic roofing surface membrane at appropriate thickness and pitch is field applied upon a surface. The surface membrane may be field applied from a spray applicator foam dispenser moving between two parallel tracks. The uniform ap... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6248419 | Laminated hook fastener An extruded hook fastener strip is created on a roll having hook forming cavities in its surface by extruding plastic material into the interface between the forming roll and a second strip carried by a backing roll. The second strip is firmly bonded to t... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6196708 | Oleophobic laminated articles, assemblies of use, and methods An article, such as a filter or film, has a treated laminate with an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim. The treated laminate is formed by contacting a laminate having an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim with an oleophobic ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6153292 | Biopolymer foams for use in tissue repair and reconstruction Single and double density biopolymer foams, composite biopolymer foams including both single and double density foams, and methods of preparing these foams and composite foams are described. Also described are biocompatible constructs which include single... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6150287 | Vehicle headliner with burlap layers An improved headliner utilizes burlap layers to provide strength to the headliner sandwich. The burlap layers are placed on both sides of a central foam core to create an I-beam construction.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5981020 | Wind-resistant laminated fabric The present invention includes a foam flame bonded fabric laminate that is wind-resistant, breathable, and supple along with a low cost process for producing it. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a foam bonding agent layered between fabrics... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5935878 | Micromesh laminate A first embodiment of a micromesh laminate includes a micromesh fabric first layer, a form-providing second layer laminated to the micromesh fabric, and preferably a woven or knit fabric third layer laminated or stitched to the second layer. The micromesh... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5788203 | Computer mouse pads A pad for a computer mouse includes a substrate of cushion sponge of a predetermined shape and size, a layer of nylon netting glued to one side of the substrate, and a layer of paper adhered to the glue and netting. Adhesive is placed on the outer surface... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5783274 | Pressure sensitive adhesive closure system for foam insulation The present invention relates to a combination of an A and B adhesive reacting together through a scrim material in a laminated combination, and wherein the B adhesive has great adherence characteristics to a vinyl nitrile foam, and the A adhesive has gre... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5707903 | Decorative non-slip liner A laminated liner comprising a non-slip pad and a sheet covering. The non-slip pad has opposite first and second faces and a plurality of open cells extending through the pad from the first face to the second face. The pad is formed of a frictionalizing m... | 01/13/1998 |
