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A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8030226 | Wet wipes having a liquid wipe composition with anti-adhesion component The present disclosure generally relates to wet wipes having liquid wipe compositions that including an anti-adhesion component that reduces sheet-to-sheet adhesion, improves the stack height, increases flexibility and maintains strength in the wet wipe. The liquid ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7851387 | Fluoroacrylate-multifunctional acrylate copolymer compositions A composition comprises a copolymer comprising repeating units derived from at least one co-reactant comprising two or more acrylate groups and repeating units derived from a fluoroacrylate comprising the reaction product of: (a) a... | 12/14/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7399286 | Massage devices and methods of using same The inventive subject matter relates to multi-layered massage devices for providing a pleasurable massage sensation; for simulating a lubricant-aided massage on the skin of an animal, without the use of a lubricant; for treating or preventing a cause or a symptom of... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7378566 | Absorbent core including folded substrate An absorbent core is provided including a substrate that performs at least one fluid handling function. At least a portion of at least one region of the substrate has been modified by aperturing, calendering, coating, creping, heating, printing, stretching, or a com... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360409 | Device for detecting the amount of splash water to which a brake pad is subjected on a wet roadway A device for detecting the amount of splash water to which a brake pad is subjected on a wet roadway. The device includes a test brake pad. whose friction lining is hygroscopically designed so that it can absorb at least 5%. preferably at least 10% water. In a test ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361617 | Fire resistant composite material and fabrics therefrom The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof;... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361555 | Trench-gate transistors and their manufacture A trench-gate transistor has an integral first layer of silicon dioxide extending from the upper surface of the semiconductor body over top corners of each cell array trench. The integral first layer also provides a thin gate dielectric insulating layer for a thick ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7309664 | Substrate with a photocatalytic coating A substrate, its process of manufacture, and its applications. The substrate includes a fibrous material which is provided, over at least a portion of its surface and/or within its thickness, with a coating with photocatalytic properties including a semi-conducting ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309520 | Flat packing and method for the production thereof A flat gasket made up of at least one layer of nonwoven fabric consisting of a sheet of asbestos-free fibers or fiber mixtures and impregnated with a polymer, the sealing element consisting of at least one polytetrafluoroethylene-impregnated nonwoven fabric. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7297395 | Superabsorbent materials having low, controlled gel-bed friction angles and composites made from the same The present invention relates to water swellable, water insoluble superabsorbent materials having controlled variable gel-bed friction angles. Controlling the gel-bed friction angle of the superabsorbent materials may allow control of the swelling of the material, t... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294591 | Absorbent composite including a folded substrate and an absorbent adhesive composition An absorbent composite is provided including a substrate, at least a portion of which is coated with an absorbent adhesive composition. The substrate is folded upon itself to provide a plurality of panels. A personal care product including the absorbent composite is... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7226878 | Advanced body armor utilizing shear thickening fluids An armor composite material has been invented which contains a ballistic fabric which has been impregnated with shear thickening fluid. This invention offers a ballistic resistant material that is more flexible and less bulky than comparable, conventional ballistic ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7141108 | Method for treating non-woven webs The present invention describes a means for fixing skin care ingredients on the surface of non-woven webs and cellulosic mats. The active ingredients can be released (deposited) onto the skin by normal triggering mechanisms, which include the action of water or urin... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7132379 | Antimicrobial absorbent article, and methods of making and using the same A non-irritating multi-ply absorbent article made by treating an inner surface with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer surfaces with one or more siloxane compositions, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7105465 | Papermaking belts and industrial textiles with enhanced surface properties An industrial textile including a polymeric substrate and a resin system grafted onto the polymeric substrate by way of a primer. The resin system includes a water-borne thermoplastic, a polyhydroxyether resin and/or an analogue of a polyhydroxyether resin, and at l... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7049252 | Coated fabric for luggage An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, mili... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7001544 | Method for manufacturing carbon-carbon composites A method for manufacturing carbon-carbon composites includes steps of producing a mat using carbon fiber, carbon fabric, carbon sheet, or staple fiber; laminating at least three layers of mats; producing a preform using the laminated mats with a needle punching meth... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6989339 | Nonwoven webs treated with fixed mobile materials The present invention describes a means for fixing skin care ingredients on the surface of non-woven webs and cellulosic mats. The active ingredients can be released (deposited) onto the skin by normal triggering mechanisms, which include the action of water or urin... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6930063 | Non-curling reinforced composite membranes with differing opposed faces, methods for producing and their use in varied applications A double-faced PTFE-silicone rubber reinforced composite with curling tendency controlled is achieved by coating one side of a balanced PTFE/glass composite with liquid silicone rubber. Each face of the composite can perform independent functions in a single applica... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6893989 | Stab-resisting material, a coated carrier to be used therewith, and clothing made of said material The invention relates to a stab-resisting material, which material consists of a carrier coated with solid particles, which is provided on a packet of fabrics, wherein the coating on said carrier consists of abrasive particles having a diameter of 0.1-3 mm, and wher... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6858550 | Fire resistant fabric material A fire resistant fabric material comprising a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating consists essentially of a filler material comprising clay and a binder material. The substrate is pref... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6855651 | Cover tape A cover tape for winding on a grip of a device comprising an elongated cloth layer and an elastic layer. The cloth layer has a first surface and a second surface. The elastic layer is made of silicone gel and bonded to the first surface of the cloth layer for enabli... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6770581 | Absorbent fabrics, products, and methods A warp-knitted fabric of at least three-bar construction, having multifilament synthetic pile yarns on the technical back which are raised or broken to produce a plush surface and monofilament synthetic ground yarns on the technical face. The fabric and/or yarns bei... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6750162 | Treated fabric for luggage An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, mili... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6734122 | Fabric for high-temperature gaseous filtration applications A fabric material for high temperature gaseous filtration applications, including a fabric material capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 450 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods without deformation or deterioration, and a chemical stiffener that has ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6607994 | Nanoparticle-based permanent treatments for textiles This invention is directed to preparations useful for the permanent or substantially permanent treatment of textiles and other webs. More particularly, the preparations of the invention comprise an agent or other payload surrounded by or contained within ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6524979 | Fiber-reinforced material and production and use thereof There is described a fiber-reinforced material composed of a sheetlike textile material and a thermoset resin with a fiber content of from 30 to 70% by weight, at least 30% of the fiber being synthetic fiber. The thermoset resin is preferably a phenolic resin ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6513184 | Particle entrapment system A cleaning sheet for cleaning and removing particles from a surface is disclosed. The sheet includes a particle retention layer including an electret material for collecting and retaining the particles. The sheet also includes an outer layer covering at l... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6436855 | Hydrophilic fiber and non-woven fabric, and processed non-woven products made therefrom A hydrophilic fiber comprising a thermoplastic resin, wherein 0.1-1.5% by weight of a fiber-finishing agent adheres to the fiber, the fiber-finishing agent containing 50-80% by weight of component A consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether represented by... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6420013 | Multiply tissue paper Disclosed is a soft, textured, multi-ply tissue paper product. The tissue paper product has at least one ply of multi-region construction with a first region that is raised above a second region. The ply of multi-region construction is orientated so that ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6383959 | Fabric for diverting air flow in an automotive air conditioning system A fabric positioned within an automotive air conditioning system to direct the flow of air from a supply manifold to a distribution manifold. The fabric includes apertures provide different combinations of airflow directions at different longitudinal posi... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6255234 | Ultra low friction carbon/carbon composites for extreme temperature applications A carbon/carbon composite in which a carbon matrix containing a controlled amount of boron or a boron compound is reinforced with carbon fiber exhibits a low coefficient of friction, i.e., on the order of 0.04 to 0.1 at temperatures up to 600° C., which ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6228448 | Endless belt for use in digital imaging systems An endless belt for use in digital imaging systems is provided having edge to edge uniform flatness, and precise circumferential and edge to edge thickness. The layers comprising the belt may be tailored as desired for use in either image recording, image... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6200915 | Silicone coated textile fabrics A textile fabric which has been coated with an elastomer-forming silicone-based composition, comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer having a siloxane backbone being end-blocked with at least two silicon-bonded reactive groups, preferably alkenyl, a cros... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6187695 | Cool feeling tissue product and method A tissue product is disclosed which provides a cooling feeling when in contact with skin. A suitable implementation includes a soft uncreped throughdried tissue product having generally uniformly distributed surface deposits of a chemical composition that... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6155306 | Bulletproof woven fabric, and method and apparatus for weaving same A woven fabric enhancing bulletproof ability by efficiently absorbing kinetic energy of a bullet discharged from a gun, which is not softened or molten by heat of the bullet at high temperatures, in which non-twisted multifilament yarns are opened and the... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6117525 | Multi-elevational tissue paper containing selectively disposed chemical papermaking additive A chemically enhanced paper structure having a discrete pattern of a chemical composition is disclosed. The paper structure comprises a cellulose substrate, such as tissue paper. The substrate has a topography comprising at least two different elevations.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5935881 | Bulletproof fabric and process for its production A bulletproof fabric that fully exhibits the mechanical properties of constituent filaments to have light weight and high bulletproof performance is provided. The bullet-proof fabric contains a non-twisted, non-interlaced multifilament having a total fine... | 08/10/1999 |
