141 |
Multi-Functional Hybrid Panel For Blast and Impact Mitigation and Method of Manufacture |
US13640259 |
2011-04-07 |
US20130263727A1 |
2013-10-10 |
Mark R. O'Masta; Haydn N.G. Wadley |
This invention relates to a multifunctional structure for mitigating the effects of explosions and impeding the penetration of projectiles that is also highly effective at supporting structural (i.e. static) loads. By wrapping a tile in multiple layers of high-performance fabric, upon impact by a projectile additional tensile forces are created, aiding in the deceleration of the projectile. With added layers the tensile forces aiding projectile deceleration increase, resulting in a ballistic panel for use in multifunctional structural/armor systems having a lighter weight and greater stopping power than conventional armor systems in addition to functioning as part of a structure for supporting static loads. |
142 |
Waterproof breathable fabric and method of making the same |
US13105879 |
2011-05-11 |
US08518207B2 |
2013-08-27 |
Wayne Skankey; Jen Hsien Tin |
In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances. |
143 |
Multi-seasonal camouflage pattern fabrics and coatings for hunting |
US13317407 |
2011-10-18 |
US20120211156A1 |
2012-08-23 |
Benjamin Robert Harvey; William Allan Chesher |
A method of making fabrics and coatings in a camouflage pattern with a printed camouflage pattern ink layer covered by a temperature activated colour changing ink layer or layers printed in a camouflage pattern, which matches the pattern in the underlying printed camouflage fabric ink layer. The temperature activated colour changing ink layer changes colour state with a change of temperature to another colour state or a clear state, which reveals the colour state of the underlying printed camouflage fabric layer. The temperatures at which the temperature activated colour changing ink changes colour state occurs at a pre-determined temperature so that the camouflage pattern reveal the colour states and the characteristics of the foliage of the season to which the temperature corresponds. |
144 |
Sheet-like building and construction materials with high wet slip resistance and high water penetration resistance, and methods of making same |
US11970148 |
2008-01-07 |
US08091310B2 |
2012-01-10 |
Gregory K. Jones; Nicole A. Gerwe; Christopher D. Faust; David G. Bland |
Moisture-resistant materials comprise an open net-like fabric with strands of varying thicknesses and polymer film thereon. The material is both resistant to water penetration and also slip resistant under dry or wet conditions. The moisture-resistant materials are suitable for use in various applications including roofing underpayment, flashing, housewrap and other construction sheet-like materials. An optional second layer of fabric may be applied to the moisture-resistant material, for example, to improve the strength, tear resistance, and scuff resistance of the moisture-resistant material. |
145 |
Stretchable chemical protective material |
US12140493 |
2008-06-17 |
US08037550B2 |
2011-10-18 |
Mukesh K. Jain |
A stretchable chemical protective material is described comprising a selectively permeable chemical protective film and an elastic textile. Further described are methods for making a stretchable chemical protective material and methods of using the same. Materials made from these methods may have improved flex durability. Garments made from these materials may have improved heat loss. |
146 |
Textile fiber batting substitution for foam structures |
US13065486 |
2011-03-23 |
US20110237147A1 |
2011-09-29 |
Robert Alton Usher, JR. |
A textile cushioning batting for use in furniture and the like having a high degree of loft and rebound is disclosed comprising: a non-woven blended batting comprising a major portion of a fine denier fiber and a minor portion of a coarse denier fiber. The fibers have increased crimping amplitudes, secondary crimping, sharper crimp and optimized crimps per inch. A low melt binds fiber binding the fine and coarse denier fibers together in the batting; and a sufficient number of the fibers being heat are bonded together at their intersections to provide a high loft resilient batting for cushioning. |
147 |
POLYMERIC SHELL ADHERENTLY SUPPORTED BY A LINER AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE |
US13099589 |
2011-05-03 |
US20110203027A1 |
2011-08-25 |
Michael Flather; Paul Saunders; Dave Narasimhan |
An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjecting the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner to infrared radiation to melt the adhesive layer and create a bond between the shell and the liner, and cooling the shell; as well as other methods. |
148 |
Polymeric shell adherently supported by a liner and a method of manufacture |
US12877541 |
2010-09-08 |
US07959758B2 |
2011-06-14 |
Michael Flather; Paul Saunders; Dave Narasimhan |
An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjecting the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner to infrared radiation to melt the adhesive layer and create a bond between the shell and the liner, and cooling the shell; as well as other methods. |
149 |
Radiating element for a signal emitting apparatus |
US12129358 |
2008-05-29 |
US07944401B2 |
2011-05-17 |
Sudhanshu Gakhar; Duane Josephe Shukoski; Thomas Michael Ales; Shawn Jeffery Sullivan; Andrew Mark Long; Davis-Dang H. Nhan; Sridhar Ranganathan |
A radiating element made from a conductive-nonwoven web is incorporated into a signal emitting apparatus. The signal emitting apparatus, for instance, may comprise an RFID tag. The conductive-nonwoven web contains, in one embodiment, conductive fibers combined with pulp fibers. The conductive fibers may comprise carbon fibers. The nonwoven web may be made using a conventional paper-making process. The resulting conductive web is not only well suited for use as an antenna, but is also relatively inexpensive to manufacture and can be easily incorporated into numerous products. |
150 |
SOLID INK T-SHIRT TRANSFERS |
US12614712 |
2009-11-09 |
US20110111185A1 |
2011-05-12 |
Oliver Edward I'Anson Banks |
An apparatus for transferring indicia onto a medium is disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate, and a mirror image of an image pattern printed onto the substrate with a phase-change ink having a phase-change temperature on a first side of the substrate, the printed mirror image configured to change phase and transfer to a medium in response to the first side of the substrate being placed in contact with a first side of the medium and sufficient heat applied to a second side of the substrate to raise the temperature of the phase-change ink of the mirror image to the phase-change temperature. |
151 |
Method for manufacturing a particularly soft and three-dimensional nonwoven and nonwoven thus obtained |
US11658654 |
2005-07-27 |
US07914637B2 |
2011-03-29 |
Roberto Pedoja |
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing nonwoven and nonwoven obtainable by said method. Particularly, the invention relates to a nonwoven provided with improved tactile and absorbent characteristics, which make it suitable for use in the field of surface cleaning, personal hygiene, or formation of garments. |
152 |
Multipurpose Laminated Stretch Fabric |
US12861083 |
2010-08-23 |
US20110053449A1 |
2011-03-03 |
Sachin Hanmant Kulkarni |
The current invention relates to a multifunctional and multipurpose laminated stretch fabric suitable for home textiles, upholstery and apparels and other personal and industrial applications comprising at least one non-stretchable or easily deformable fabric element (10) adhesively bound to a stretchable membrane element (20) on at least one side. The invention also relates to the assembly for manufacturing the said laminate and the process for production thereof. |
153 |
Polymeric Shell Adherently Supported By a Liner and a Method of Manufacture |
US12877541 |
2010-09-08 |
US20110003158A1 |
2011-01-06 |
Michael Flather; Paul Saunders; Dave Narasimhan |
An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjecting the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner to infrared radiation to melt the adhesive layer and create a bond between the shell and the liner, and cooling the shell; as well as other methods. |
154 |
Lightweight, durable apparel and laminates for making the same |
US12465383 |
2009-05-13 |
US20100291825A1 |
2010-11-18 |
Matthew A. Johnson; Edward G. Gunzel |
Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described. |
155 |
Advanced body armor |
US12370669 |
2009-02-13 |
US07825045B1 |
2010-11-02 |
Norman J. Wagner; Eric D. Wetzel |
An armor composite material has been invented which contains a 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 fabric. The material in the alternative can be puncture resistant. The invented material offers superior ballistic performance and/or puncture resistance compared to conventional ballistic fabric-based materials of equal thickness. The invented material can be applied to applications requiring armor that is compact and/or flexible, such as body armor, protective clothing and flexible protective devices and shields, and stab resistant clothing and devices. |
156 |
ADVANCED BODY ARMOR |
US12370669 |
2009-02-13 |
US20100269236A1 |
2010-10-28 |
Norman J. Wagner; Eric D. Wetzel |
An armor composite material has been invented which contains a 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 fabric. The material in the alternative can be puncture resistant. The invented material offers superior ballistic performance and/or puncture resistance compared to conventional ballistic fabric based materials of equal thickness. The invented material can be applied to applications requiring armor that is compact and/or flexible, such as body armor, protective clothing and flexible protective devices and shields, and stab resistant clothing and devices. |
157 |
Polymeric shell adherently supported by a liner and a method of manufacture |
US11210515 |
2005-08-24 |
US07803438B2 |
2010-09-28 |
Michael Flather; Paul Saunders; Dave Narasimhan |
An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjecting the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner to infrared radiation to melt the adhesive layer and create a bond between the shell and the liner, and cooling the shell; as well as other methods. |
158 |
AIR PERMEABLE WATERPROOF BICOMPONENT FILM |
US12275802 |
2008-11-21 |
US20100129629A1 |
2010-05-27 |
Yit-Hong Tee; Taher Abujoudeh; Cynthia Polizzi |
A waterproof, vapor-permeable and gas-permeable sheet material and a method of making are provided. The sheet material includes a waterproof microporous layer and a thermoplastic layer attached to the microporous layer. The thermoplastic layer is vapor-permeable and air-permeable. The microporous layer is at least partially integrated with the thermoplastic layer to form a zone that prevents passage of water droplets, while permitting passage of water vapor and air, when a chemical is present on the sheet material that would otherwise cause the microporous layer to permit passage of water droplets. The Zone can be considered to be resistant to chemical interference with at least the waterproof property of the microporous layer and inhibits detachment of the layers. |
159 |
Composite secondary carpet backing, method of manufacture thereof, and carpet made therefrom |
US11362700 |
2006-02-27 |
US07670660B2 |
2010-03-02 |
Hugh C. Gardner; Thomas L. Baker; Richard C. Moon; Robert J. White; James E. Haire; Charles W. Galpin |
A two-layer secondary carpet backing including a woven scrim layer and a fibrous layer is described. The woven scrim layer is characterized as having a low open area and a flat weave. The two-layer secondary backing is capable of having a non-abrasive, textile back surface. The secondary carpet backing is also capable of having a construction that permits high carpet manufacturing speeds due to high air permeability and is capable of providing high dimensional stability, seam strength, and delamination strength to tufted carpets made therefrom. |
160 |
Radiating Element For A Signal Emitting Apparatus |
US12129358 |
2008-05-29 |
US20090295657A1 |
2009-12-03 |
Sudhanshu Gakhar; Duane Joseph Shukoski; Thomas Michael Ales; Shawn Jeffrey Sullivan; Andrew Mark Long; Davis-Dang H. Nhan; Sridhar Ranganathan |
A radiating element made from a conductive-nonwoven web is incorporated into a signal emitting apparatus. The signal emitting apparatus, for instance, may comprise an RFID tag. The conductive-nonwoven web contains, in one embodiment, conductive fibers combined with pulp fibers. The conductive fibers may comprise carbon fibers. The nonwoven web may be made using a conventional paper-making process. The resulting conductive web is not only well suited for use as an antenna, but is also relatively inexpensive to manufacture and can be easily incorporated into numerous products. |