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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084379 | Wall panel system A wall panel comprises a base layer comprising fiberglass board, an intermediate layer comprising molded fiberglass board, and a facer layer comprising glass textile. The wall panel provides consumers with greater options and flexibility in terms of room aesthetics ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8058192 | Floral sleeve of non-woven fabric A floral sleeve is made from two layers of non-woven thermoplastic fabric such as polypropylene. The layers are joined at the side seams of the sleeve by first pre-sealing the edges and thereafter trimming them. Pre-sealing compresses the fabric to make it denser al... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8034730 | Composite press fabric A press fabric for a machine for the production of web material, especially paper or cardboard, including a carrying structure and a plurality of layers on one web material contact side of the carrying structure, whereby polymeric material is contained in at least o... | 10/11/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7977261 | Thermal barrier fabric A thermal barrier fabric includes an inner impermeable material layer, an outer impermeable material layer, a spacer material disposed between the inner and outer impermeable material layers, and a reflective layer of material disposed between the spacer and a selec... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7947615 | Acoustical canopy system An interior building system which includes a curved, acoustical, self-supporting composite panel which differentiates and accents the interior building space, and, at the same time, provides substantial sound absorbing capabilities. The composite panel is composed o... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7928024 | Composite pad with enhanced resistance to interlaminar delamination and a method for the manufacture thereof A composite pad is made of two layers joined together at their interface. The top layer of the composite pad, which has a smooth surface has a dense and firm fine denier fibrous structure. The bottom layer of the composite pad has a lighter and softer coarser denier... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7884038 | Interior lining or covering element for motor vehicles The invention relates to a lining element, in particular an interior lining and/or covering element, for motor vehicles, having a decorative layer and a support layer structure with at least one support layer, in which the air permeability and/or density and/or the ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879745 | Laminated absorbent product The present invention is generally directed to adhesive compositions comprising selected ratios of crystalline and amorphous polymers. In some versions of the invention, polymers capable of existing in different configurations (e.g., a polymer such as polypropylene ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7858543 | Resin joined body In a resin joined body including at least one member made of a resin material that forms a first resin layer and a second resin layer, the at least one of the first and second resin layers having the rear side from which the laser beam has been irradiated has an abs... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7825050 | VOC-absorbing nonwoven composites A nonwoven composite has a first surface, a second surface, and a thickness extending between the first and second surfaces. The nonwoven composite comprises a plurality of natural fibers, a plurality of binder fibers, and a VOC-absorbing material. The binder fibers... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7820573 | Low porosity facings for acoustic applications A fibrous blanket material is provided having a first fibrous layer selected from a group of fibers consisting of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, fiberglass, natural fibers, nylon, rayon and blends thereof and a layer of meltblown polypropylene fibers. In an... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7759267 | Lightweight composite thermoplastic sheets including reinforcing skins A multi-layered fiber reinforced sheet for automotive vehicle interior structural components includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a permeable fiber reinforced thermoplastic core layer having a first surface and a second surface. The core layer includes a plurality ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7749927 | Tethered corners and flanges and articles comprising the same Tethered flange corners including at least one ply of barrier fibers and at least one fiber tow wrapped about the barrier fibers. Also included are flanges having a tethered corner containing at least one ply of barrier fibers, at least one fiber tow wrapped about t... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7745356 | Laminated absorbent product with increased strength in defined areas The present invention is generally directed to adhesive compositions comprising selected ratios of crystalline and amorphous polymers. In some versions of the invention, polymers capable of existing in different configurations (e.g., a polymer such as polypropylene ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7741234 | Embossed fibrous structure product with enhanced absorbency A fibrous structure product comprising one or more plies of fibrous structure; a basis weight from about 10 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; from 16% to about 40% of hardwood fibers, in one embodiment eucalyptus fibers, wherein the starti... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7741235 | Composite sheet and absorbent article using the same A composite sheet that has a low basis weight and can inhibit adhesives from flowing out is provided. The composite sheet 1 according to the present invention is formed by bonding a stretchable nonwoven fabric 2 and a non-stretchable nonwoven fabric | 06/22/2010 |
| 7655582 | Polypropylene blends for non-woven fabrics The present invention provides polypropylene blends for use in the production of fibers and fabrics. The polypropylene blends according to the current invention comprise from about 85 to about 95 percent by weight of a propylene homopolymer and from about 5 to about... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7618907 | Low porosity facings for acoustic applications A fibrous blanket material is provided having a first fibrous layer selected from a group of fibers consisting of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, fiberglass, natural fibers, nylon, rayon and blends thereof and a layer of meltblown polypropylene fibers. In an... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7601659 | Dewatering fabrics The present invention relates to fabrics that can be used in the manufacture of paper. The fabrics preferably have at least three regions of fabric with specified distributions of pore sizes. The fabrics disclosed herein are an effective alternative to conventional ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7566671 | Cleaning or dusting pad A cleaning pad 28 is disclosed. The cleaning pad 28 includes a cleaning pad that includes a combination of fibers 203 bonded to a base sheet 402 such that 100% of the fibers are bonded to the base sheet 402 at a first joining locat... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7488697 | Skin care article The invention relates to a skin care article exhibiting a scrub cleaning effect by friction and comprising at least one first and one second external layer made of a fibrous material. The inventive article is characterized in that the first layer (10, 10′, 10 | 02/10/2009 |
| 7465685 | Heatsealable filter material A filter material comprising at least one nonheatsealable ply and at least one heatsealable ply which comprises fibers of synthetic material and contains an adhesion promoter, and also processes for producing same. ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7456119 | Composites This invention relates to a composite laminate, a layup and preform for such a composite laminate and to a method of manufacturing the composite laminate. The layup (28), preform and composite laminate (22) include at least one ply (20) which in... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7431982 | Cushion sheet and manufacturing method for a cushion sheet A cushion sheet has a sheet body and a low-friction layer formed on the sheet body. The low-friction layer is formed by a plurality of synthetic resin fibers. The synthetic resin fibers are bonded with a surface of the sheet body in a state resembling a spread cloth... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425517 | Nonwoven fabric with abrasion resistance and reduced surface fuzziness The present invention provides a nonwoven web or laminate having at least one surface with abrasion resistance and a low degree of free fibers on the surface. Also provided is a lofty nonwoven web laminate from multicomponent fibers having at least one surface with ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422991 | Laminate material web having elastic and non-elastic regions An elastic laminate material web has elastic and non-elastic regions and has non-woven fabric on both surfaces of the web. In between the two surfaces, there are film strips of an elastic film. One surface of the web consists of a planar non-woven fabric layer and i... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416638 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing a multi-layer web product An apparatus and method for manufacturing a multi-layer web product. A long fiber stream is directed around a rotating carding cylinder. Two combing cylinders are disposed adjacent the carding cylinder to comb a first web of long fiber and a second web of long fiber... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7405171 | Elastic nonwoven fabric and fiber products manufactured therefrom PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elastic nonwoven fabric with a good elasticity, adequate strength under elongation, good antiblocking property and favorable feeling, suitable for fiber products, at low cost, as well as fiber products using the same. SOLUT... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399718 | Water-repellent and vapor-permeable multilayer material for outdoor applications The invention relates to a multilayer material comprising (a) a first layer that consists of plaster or that substantially consists of plaster, and (b) at least one second layer, comprising a sandwich textile fiber material. The fibers of said material are interlink... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393799 | Breathable, waterproofing, tear-resistant fabric The present invention relates to a composite sheet material that is moisture vapor permeable and substantially liquid impermeable, the composite sheet material including as layers a lightweight, non-wet laid polyester nonwoven, a polyurethane breathable film, a poly... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381667 | Hydroentangled textile and use in a personal cleansing implement A non-woven hydroentangled textile is described formed in cross-section with a central area of low mass fiber density surrounded on both sides by areas of higher mass density. Further, a personal cleansing article is described wherein the hydroentangled textile is a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381668 | Self-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 |
| 7381666 | Breathable film and fabric having liquid and viral barrier A breathable viral barrier film, viral barrier laminate and surgical articles including the film or laminate are provided. The film has viral barrier properties in the presence of low surface tension liquids, as well as in the presence of aqueous liquids. The film i... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364642 | Recycling of latex-containing broke Methods for recycling latex-containing broke are generally provided. Specifically, mechanical treatment may be employed to rework latex-containing broke for reuse in various products without the need for treatment with chemicals, such as hypochlorite, chlorine, or h... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341011 | Child car seat cover A child car seat cover is disclosed. This device provides an easily removable, cleanable and adjustable cover for a child car seat that restricts the passage of food, dirt and liquids to the car seat material. The device is comprised of multiple layers of fabric, st... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341963 | Non-woven material with barrier skin A non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and bulking fibers. The non-woven material has a first planar zone with an exterior skin, and a bulking zone. The first planar zone includes a greater concentration of fir... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331089 | Method and apparatus for dry forming of a fabric A method and apparatus is described for use in dry forming a fabric by at least two non-woven fabrics. The upper run of the transfer wire is used as a forming wire. A forming head is disposed above the transfer wire. An airlaid non-woven fabric is formed on the tran... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329621 | Stretchable film laminates and methods and apparatus for making stretchable film laminates Stretchable film laminates including a layer of elastomeric openwork, such as a plurality of elastic strands or an elastomeric mesh structure. The stretchable film laminates may include a film layer bonded to the layer of elastomeric openwork, with the film layer ha... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326662 | Fibrous stiffener with barrier function for making composite parts, and composite parts using this stiffener Fibrous stiffener (1) for making composite parts molded from an injected resin base, of the type comprising at least one layer (2) based on stiffening fibers, characterized in that the layer (2) is connected by sewing or stitching to an elastome... | 02/05/2008 |
