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20080206529 | Printed nonwoven web and method for making - A nonwoven web having printed thereon a colorant and/or a composition providing a skin health benefit. The nonwoven web can be a three-dimensional, fluid pervious, polymeric web. The nonwoven web can comprise apertures. The apertures are defined in a first surface of the nonwoven web in a first plane of the nonwoven web, and extend in sidewall portions to a second surface in a second plane of the nonwoven web. A colorant or lotion composition can be deposited on at least a portion of the second surface of the nonwoven web. | 08-28-2008 |
20080233364 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE LAMINATE AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a dimensionally stable laminates and the method of producing the laminates are provided. In one embodiment, a dimensionally stable laminate structure includes a reinforcement layer having a polymer selected from polyester, phenolic, epoxy and mixtures thereof, and from about 20% to about 80% by weight fiber reinforcement. The multi-layered laminate also includes a surface layer having a substrate layer which includes a polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride, polyester, phenolic, epoxy and mixtures thereof, and from about 20% to about 80% by weight fiber reinforcement. The surface layer also includes a decorative layer comprising a polymer selected from the group: polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, acrylic and mixtures thereof. An adhesive primer layer is adhered to the reinforcement layer and an adhesive layer is disposed between the surface layer and the adhesive primer layer. The adhesive primer layer is a material composition that is different than the adhesive layer. In various example embodiments the dimensionally stable laminate is a continuous roll-formed laminate product. | 09-25-2008 |
20080268212 | CONTINUOUS RESIN FABRIC - A decorative surface covering includes a fabric; and a layer of molded resin disposed on said fabric, where the resin is molded into decorative features of the covering. A method of forming a decorative surface covering includes molding resin disposed on a fabric to produce decorative features, the resin adhering to the fabric. | 10-30-2008 |
20080292851 | Molded part, in particular decorative part and/or trim part for the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and process for producing molded parts - Implementations of the present invention relate to a molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or a trim part for the passenger compartment of a vehicle, comprising a support of plastic, a decorative layer and a ductile insert of ductile material. According to implementations of the present invention, the ductile material for forming the ductile insert is or comprises a nonmetallic mat, in particular a textile mat or a prepreg mat. Implementations of the present invention also relate to an injection molding process and a compression molding process for producing molded parts, in particular decorative parts and/or trim parts for the passenger compartment of a vehicle, the molded parts comprising a support of plastic, a decorative layer and a ductile insert of ductile material. | 11-27-2008 |
20090035537 | FORMING FABRIC FOR A MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WEB MATERIAL, ESPECIALLY PAPER OR CARDBOARD - A forming fabric for a machine for the production of web material, especially paper or cardboard, comprises a first fabric layer on the web material side and a second machine-side fabric layer, whereby the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are interconnected with each other by binder threads and whereby the second fabric layer is woven in an irregular satin weave. | 02-05-2009 |
20090061172 | Polyurethane Resin Composition for Durable Moisture-Permeable Waterproof Sheet, Moisture-Permeable Waterproof Sheet and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Provided is a urethane resin composition for a moisture-permeable waterproof sheet which has excellent moisture permeability, waterproofness, chemical-resistance to insecticide, an organic solvent, etc., and superior durability, a moisture-permeable waterproof sheet, and a method of manufacturing the same. The polyurethane resin composition for a moisture-permeable waterproof sheet includes a hydrophilic polyurethane resin (A), organic polyisocyanate (B) having polyisocyanate (B0) with a functional number of 3 or more, and an organic solvent (C). Further, the hydrophilic polyurethane resin (A) includes high-molecular diol (d) having an oxyethylene group, organic diisocyanate (e), and a chain extender (f), and a content of an oxyethylene group is preferably 10 to 80 mass %. Also, the organic polyisocyanate (B) is at least one selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyisocyanate and alicyclic polyisocyanate which have an average functional number of from 2.3 to 5. | 03-05-2009 |
20090061173 | Manufacturing Method of Fabrics with Colored Stereoscopic Patterns and Fabrics Manufactured Therefrom - The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a fabric with colored stereoscopic patterns which comprises providing a fabric having a man-made fiber layer and a natural fiber layer; analyzing the colors of the desired patterns to be printed through color separation, providing a printing board for each color, and printing the desired colored patterns on the natural fiber layer and printing an etching agent on an area outside the colored patterns on the natural fiber layer via the printing boards; and etching the area on the natural fiber layer that is printed with the etching agent, and then removing the etched area of the natural fiber layer without etching the man-made fiber layer, so as to form the colored stereoscopic patterns woven by the natural fibers on the man-made fiber layer. | 03-05-2009 |
20090068419 | VARIABLE STRETCH NONWOVEN FABRIC COMPOSITES - Disclosed herein are nonwoven fabric composites comprising layers of spunbond and meltblown nonwoven webs. Such composites are prepared by forming or assembling the layers of the composite such that there are two outer layers of spunbond fibers disposed on opposite sides of eh at least one inner meltblown layer. At least one of the outer layers comprises substantially parallel lanes of spunbond, continuous filament fibers with at least two different lanes having a higher and a lower basis weight. The higher and lower basis weight lanes of fibers within the spunbond layer(s) are also predominately oriented in the machine direction of the nonwoven fabric composite. All layers of the fabric composites herein are bonded together via thermal, adhesive, ultra-sonic or mechanical bonding means. Such composites can be fashioned to vary the ratio of cross direction stretch to machine direction stretch. | 03-12-2009 |
20090068420 | MULTILAYER VARIABLE STRETCH NONWOVEN FABRIC COMPOSITES - Disclosed herein are nonwoven fabric composites comprising layers of spunbond and meltblown nonwoven webs. Such composites are prepared by forming or assembling the layers of the composite such that there is at least one outer layer of spunbond fibers disposed on at least one inner meltblown layer. The at least one outer layer comprises substantially parallel stripes of spunbond, continuous filament fibers with at least two different types of stripes being used. The stripes of fibers within the spunbond layer(s) are also predominately oriented in the machine direction of the nonwoven fabric composite. All layers of the fabric composites herein are bonded together via thermal, adhesive, ultra-sonic or mechanical bonding means. Such composites can be fashioned to vary the ratio of cross direction stretch to machine direction stretch. | 03-12-2009 |
20090075038 | Printing formulations - The present invention relates to a printing formulation comprising monodisperse particles and particles, wherein the particles have a largest dimension which is at least 6 times larger than the largest dimension of the monodisperse particles, as well as to the use of these formulations for printing and to substances printed with these formulations. | 03-19-2009 |
20090104416 | DECORATED FABRIC FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE - A decorative fabric for automotive use includes a fabric piece that is attached to a predetermined location of an automobile and a plurality of discrete decorative pieces that are attached to predetermined positions, which forms a desired pattern, on the fabric piece. Each of the decorative pieces comprises a hard outer piece that has a predetermined shape, and a heat-curing adhesive layer that fixes the hard outer piece to the fabric piece. The hard outer piece includes a metal stud and an artificial gem stone. | 04-23-2009 |
20090123713 | BREATHABLE WATERPROOF GARMENT - A garment containing a breathable laminate that is optionally bonded to an outer layer fabric and an optional inner layer fabric. The breathable laminate is constructed from a microporous membrane situated in a face to face relationship with a nanoweb and optionally bonded thereto. | 05-14-2009 |
20090162621 | Method for Providing a Localised Finish on Textile Article - A method of producing a textile article having a localised finish is described. The method comprises providing a continuous supply of a textile substrate, providing an array of digital nozzles, supplying a finishing composition to the nozzles and selectively depositing the finishing composition from the nozzles in a series of droplets to deposit a first predetermined pattern of droplets on a selected area of the substrate to endow a functional characteristic on the selected areas. In this way, it is possible to ensure that only those areas receive the finishing composition that ultimately require it. Usage of valuable chemicals and process time can hereby be reduced. | 06-25-2009 |
20090169836 | Polymer bonded web friction and anti-friction composites - Disclosed is a composite material and process for manufacture of a composite material that are used as bearings to reduce energy losses in rotating equipment and as shoes in clutches or breaks to provide increased frictional characteristics. The new and unique composite and manufacturing processes utilizes a polymer or polymer composite layer to hold nonwoven fibrous layers together during the composite manufacturing process. Additionally the bonding layer is formulated and the nonwoven fibers are treated to increase the speed and reliability of processing. The result of this and additional improvements provides large economies over the composite products and process currently in use. | 07-02-2009 |
20090258199 | WAX IMPREGNATED MESH POCKET FOR LACROSSE STICK AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A mesh pocket for a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The mesh pocket is defined by a plurality of strands, which are inter-engaged. A wax is impregnated into at least a portion of at least some of the strands. Additionally, a process for applying a wax to a mesh of a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The process comprises providing a wax-permeable layer having a first and second opposed sides, and positioning the first side in contact with the mesh. The process further comprises providing molten wax to the second opposed side of the wax-permeable layer. The molten wax passes through the wax-permeable layer to the mesh. | 10-15-2009 |
20090263636 | Opal-Finished Fabric - An opal-finished fabric having a stereoscopic pattern is provided, in which both the fiber-decomposed part and the non-fiber-decomposed part are rich in color expression, and the fiber-decomposed part having a sufficient strength with a thin material having highly transparent appearance in the fiber-decomposed part. The fabric is an opal-finished fabric obtained with two or more kinds of fibers and formed with a fiber-decomposed part showing a transparent appearance by removing at least one kind of the fibers and a non-fiber-decomposed part, in which for solving the problems, the fiber-decomposed part contains mainly nylon fibers, and the non-fiber-decomposed part contains mainly colored polyester fibers and non-colored nylon fibers. The non-fiber-decomposed part is preferably constituted by a layer containing mainly polyester fibers and a layer containing mainly nylon fibers. The stretchability thereof can be improved by using the fabric further containing polyurethane fibers or weaving the fiber-decomposed part with an atlas stitch structure or a two-needle stitch structure. | 10-22-2009 |
20090311495 | CHEMICAL BARRIER FABRIC - A chemical barrier fabric ( | 12-17-2009 |
20100015418 | Facing material for a winter sports device - The invention relates to a method of producing a flat facing material ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100015419 | Flowing Colors Oil Painting (Waterless) - This invention provides a composition of Flowing Colors oil paint formed by mixing an oil paint or oil color with a diluent. The diluent may be an oil such as linseed oil or mineral oil. The composition is suitable for “Flowing Colors” oil painting. The invention also provides methods of using the composition to prepare paintings of “Flowing Colors”. In one method, water is mixed with Flowing Colors. In another method, Flowing Colors are used without water. The invention further provides oil paintings prepared by said methods. | 01-21-2010 |
20100028628 | FIBER-REINFORCED DECORATIVE LAMINATE - A fiber-reinforced decorative laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided. The method includes the steps of: 1) stacking in a superimposed relationship a decorative layer, a fiber-reinforced core layer, and a barrier layer disposed between the decorative layer and the core layer; and 2) simultaneously curing, under heat and pressure, the decorative, barrier and core layers to create the fiber-reinforced decorative laminate. The decorative layer includes one or more decorative sheets, and is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The fiber-reinforced core layer has a texture, and includes at least one fiber-reinforced sheet that is substantially devoid of cellulose. The core layer is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The barrier layer is operable to substantially prevent the texture of the core layer from being apparent through the decorative layer in the cured fiber-reinforced laminate. | 02-04-2010 |
20100035029 | Distortion Resistant, High-Definition Litho Applique - A process for creating and applying a soft, high-definition, complex shaped appliqué such that the shape of the appliqué is not distorted when stitched onto a garment and the appliqué can optionally be embroidered without requiring additional alignment processes. The appliqués are made by sublimating a high-definition image onto an upper fabric capable of retaining the high-definition image, affixing the upper fabric to a soft backing fabric capable of resisting dimensional distortion, and then laser cutting the complex shape such that the resulting appliqué can be stitched onto a garment. | 02-11-2010 |
20100047538 | VEHICULAR UPHOLSTERY POLYPROPYLENETEREPHTHALATE FIBER WOVEN FABRIC - The present invention teaches a_vehicular upholstery PPT-fiber fabric that is formed from a double woven fabric in which a face weaving textile design has a number of intersections, called warp up intersections where a warp yarn passes over a weft yarn, and these are more than the number of intersections, called weft up intersection, where a weft yarn passes over a warp yarn. The warp yarn is formed by twisting an intermingled yarn composed of a PPT-multi-filament yarn and a high heat shrinkable PET-multifilament yarn whose shrinkage percentage in boiling water is more than 15%. An intermingle ratio of the PPT-multifilament yarn of the warp yarn is more than the intermingle ratio of the PET-multifilament yarn of the warp yarn. In the warp yarn, the PET-multifilament yarn is shrunk by heating, so that the substantial length of the PET-multifilament yarn becomes shorter than the substantial length of the PPT-multifilament yarn. The weft yarn is composed of PPT-multifilament yarn. | 02-25-2010 |
20100062231 | Breathable Elastic Composite - This invention concerns an elastic multilayer composite, comprising a non-elastic film layer and an elastic nonwoven layer. This invention also concerns a process for manufacturing an elastic multilayer composite, comprising: forming the composite using a non-elastic film layer and an elastic nonwoven layer. | 03-11-2010 |
20100075120 | HYDROENTANGLED NONWOVEN MATERIAL - A hydroentangled nonwoven material ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100098919 | FLAME-RETARDANT CELLULOSIC NONWOVEN FABRIC - The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled flame retardant nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a cellulosic flame retardant fabric comprising a self extinguishing fiber so as to minimize the total percentage of fabric weight lost upon burning in accordance with technical bulletin 604. Use of natural fiber fabrics in bedding components is desirable due to the softness and durability associated with the fabrics; however, natural fiber, such as cellulose, is highly flammable and therefore lacks the ability to provide the proper flammability protection often sought out in bedding components. In accordance with the present invention, a small amount of self-extinguishing fiber, such as a modacrylic fiber, was blended with the natural fiber and hydroentangled to form a nonwoven composite fabric that is soft, flame retardant, and suitable for bedding articles. | 04-22-2010 |
20100104830 | ACTIVATABLE ZERO STRAIN COMPOSITE LAMINATE - The present invention relates to an activatable zero strain composite laminate web comprising an activatable elastic laminate web having an elastic core layer and at least one skin layer which is less elastic than the core layer, and at least one pre-bonded staple fiber nonwoven web which is attached to one of the skin layers of the elastic laminate web, the at least one staple fiber nonwoven web having an elongation at break of at least 100% in the cross-direction and said activatable elastic laminate web forming an essentially homogeneous microtextured surface when stretched in the first upload in the cross-direction past the elastic limit of the one or more skin layers. | 04-29-2010 |
20100112312 | Flame Resistant Fabrics and Garments Made From Same - Unique blends of fibers that incorporate synthetic cellulosic fibers to render fabrics made with such blends more durable than fabrics made with natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton. While more durable than cotton, the synthetic cellulosic fibers used in the blends are still inexpensive and comfortable to the wearer. Thus, the benefits of cotton (affordability and comfort) are still attained while a drawback of cotton—low durability—is avoided. In one embodiment, the fiber blend includes FR modacrylic fibers and synthetic cellulosic fibers, preferably, but not necessarily non-FR lyocell fibers such as TENCEL™ and TENCEL A100™. Other fibers may be added to the blend, including, but not limited to, additional types of inherently FR fibers, anti-static fibers, anti-microbial fibers, stretch fibers, and/or high tenacity fibers. The fiber blends disclosed herein may be used to form various types of FR fabrics. Desired colors may be imparted in a variety of ways and with a variety of dyes to the fabrics disclosed herein. Fabrics having the fibers blends disclosed herein can be used to construct the entirety of, or various portions of, a variety of protective garments for protecting the wearer against electrical arc flash and flames, including, but not limited to, coveralls, jumpsuits, shirts, jackets, vests, and trousers. | 05-06-2010 |
20100119787 | Industrial multilayer fabric having a narrowing weft - In an industrial multilayer fabric, narrower wefts of a small diameter are placed between lower side wefts so as to sandwich a knuckle formed by a lower side warp on the lower surface side of the fabric. | 05-13-2010 |
20100129619 | BONDED STRUCTURE FOR USE IN GARMENTS - A bonded structure for use in a garmet, comprising at least two mutually interbonded interlining fabrics ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100143669 | SUBLIMATION DYE PRINTED TEXTILE DESIGN HAVING METALLIC APPEARANCE AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to an appliqué having dyeable and non-dyeable fibers and a method for making the same. | 06-10-2010 |
20100143670 | LAMINATE - A laminate for making a flexible fastener. The laminate has according to the invention outer layers of nonwoven and parallel and spaced strips of an elastic film laminated between the outer layers. The outer layers are directly bonded to each other in regions between the elastic strips and there form inelastic regions of the laminate while regions each containing one of the strips form elastic regions. At least one of the outer layers is a sheer nonwoven. A color or pattern imprint is printed on the one outer layer over the elastic and inelastic regions. | 06-10-2010 |
20100143671 | PRE-MOISTENED NONWOVEN WEBS WITH VISIBLE COMPRESSED SITES - The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened. | 06-10-2010 |
20100167026 | DECORATIVE PRODUCTS HAVING DEPTH OF IMAGE - A method of manufacturing decorative appliqués having a decorative outer layer, a clear backing layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” and a substrate layer is provided. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a clear plastic behind the surface of a thin substantially transparent film, fabric or sheet and backing such decorative composites with a substrate layer. The presence of the clear layer behind the relatively transparent decorative layer provides enhanced depth of image to the features of the decorative layer. | 07-01-2010 |
20100173137 | FABRIC WITH WOVEN MARKERS - Markings visible by automatic optically guided cutting equipment are provided in a fabric such as a double layer fabric for one-piece-woven air bags by groups of black marker weft yarns which contrast with the other (white) weft yarns and warp yarns. The marker weft yarns emerge onto the upper face of the fabric only in predetermined marker areas spaced apart in the warp direction by other white weft yarns to afford optically identifiable markings spaced apart along said weft yarns and spaced apart along the direction of the warp yarns. The arrangement avoids the need for black warp yarns and thus avoids the inconveniences and loom down-time associated with required alterations to the locations of such optically detectable marker areas in the fabric web. | 07-08-2010 |
20100189968 | FLEXOGRAPHIC AND GRAVURE PRINTING INKS FOR NONWOVEN SUBSTRATES - A flexographic and/or rotogravure printing ink used on non-woven substrates contains polyurethane and colorant. | 07-29-2010 |
20100215923 | Elastic film laminates with tapered point bonds - Elastic laminates having improved loft, improved softness and hand, and provide greater wound roll capacity comprise an elastic film ultrasonically bonded to a nonwoven web on either side of the film, wherein the bond points have a flat land bond area that comprises no more than about 30% of the total bond area of said bond points. | 08-26-2010 |
20100215924 | Waterproofing Membrane for Use on Inclined Surfaces - The present invention provides a waterproofing membrane for use on inclined surfaces. The membrane is fabricated from one or more layers of flexible sheet material preferably consisting of woven or nonwoven synthetic polymers of polypropylene. The membrane has a top surface and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface is intended to face the inclined surface. A skid resistant pattern of polymer elements is applied to the top surface of the membrane. The polymer has a Tensile Modulus <15 MPa (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min), a Tensile Yield Elongation >50% (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min, and a Shore A Hardness (ASTM D2240, 23C, 0 sec)<90. In a preferred embodiment the polymer elements are made from polyvinyl chloride polymer with a Tensile Modulus <7 MPa (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min), a Tensile Yield Elongation >50% (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min, and a Shore A Hardness (ASTM D2240, 23C, 0 sec)<75. The pattern of polymer elements may be applied directly on the top surface of the membrane or produced on one side of a carrier sheet which is attached to the top surface of the membrane. Where a carrier sheet is utilized, the carrier sheet is comprised of woven or nonwoven materials selected from the group consisting of synthetic polymers of polyethylene(PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), nylon, or copolymers and blends thereof, as well as glass or cotton, or blends thereof. In a preferred embodiment the carrier sheet is comprised of woven or nonwoven polypropylene (PP) or polyethyleneterephthalate (PET). | 08-26-2010 |
20100227130 | MOLDED ARTICLE FORMED OF HIGHLY ELASTIC FIBER BALLS - A molded article formed of highly elastic fiber balls and obtained by thermoforming fiber balls in a mold, characterized in that each fiber ball is composed of a conjugate short fiber (a) defined below and a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) short fiber (b), and that part of the fiber interlaced points of fibers of each fiber ball are thermally fixed with flexible thermally fixed points:
| 09-09-2010 |
20100272969 | FLEXIBLE, IMPACT-RESISTANT LAMINATE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible, impact-resistant laminate includes a first layer of a flexible material and a second, impact-resistant layer. The impact-resistant layer has an impact-resistant material interposed between regions of a closed-cell foam that is bonded to the first layer. The impact-resistance material includes an elastomeric material or, if a third layer of a flexible material is bonded to the closed-cell foam, there is a packing with tightly packed beads or particles. A method of manufacturing such a laminate includes providing a first, flexible layer; bonding regions of a closed-cell foam to an inner side of the first layer; and introducing an impact-resistant material into spaces defined between regions of the closed-cell foam to form a second, impact resistant layer. An inner side of the third layer of a flexible material may be bonded to the closed-cell foam on the other side. | 10-28-2010 |
20100279084 | Superhydrophobic Surface and Method of Forming Same - A superhydrophobic surface and method for forming same. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of preparing a surface of a substrate of a first material, modifying the surface through an etching process to generate a plurality of nucleation sites, and depositing a source material of a second material on the modified surface by using glancing angle deposition to form a plurality of nano-rods corresponding to the plurality of nucleation sites. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279085 | Nonwoven Composite Including Post-Consumer Recycled Material - The present invention provides for a nonwoven web composite which contains at least 40% by weight of post consumer recycled materials. It has been surprisingly discovered that a nonwoven web composite of the present invention, with its fairly high post consumer recycled material content, has physical properties similar to those of a nonwoven web composite prepared from virgin materials. | 11-04-2010 |
20100285285 | Wool and aramid fiber blends for multifunctional protective clothing - A fiber blend for yarns and fabrics for use in military, fire-fighting, industrial work wear, and first responder protective clothing to provide multifunctional protection to the wearer, the fiber blend including an aramid fiber blend, wool fibers, and electrostatic dissipative fibers, wherein the aramid fiber blend includes meta-aramid fibers, para-aramid fibers and electrostatic dissipative fibers. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285286 | ELASTIC LAMINATES - The presently described technology provides one or more types of low cost elastic laminates with improved elasticity via stretching of an elastic layer, a non-woven layer, or the overall laminate that achieves reduced processing time and cost, can be utilized in a variety of end-user applications, and further provides self-warning capability to end-users of potential film and/or laminate overstretch. The described elastic laminates have at least one elastic layer and at least two non-woven layers, in which the elastic layers has at least one inelastic region formed via heating, incremental stretching, severing, or bonding. Additionally, heat shrink laminates having improved elasticity and compatibility with various laminate components are also described. Processes and systems for the manufacture of the described elastic laminates are also provided. | 11-11-2010 |
20100304099 | Adherent Fabric Articles and Associated Methods - Adherent fabric articles and uses therefor are disclosed and described. In one aspect, an adherent fabric article may include a fabric layer bonded to a cling layer. In use, the fabric layer can be used to clean, polish, or treat a surface of a device, such as a scratch sensitive surface. Once cleaning, polishing, or treating is complete, the adherent fabric article can be stored on the device by adhering it to a smooth surface on the device using the cling layer. Moreover, in this position, the article may be used to protect the surface of the device to which the article is adhered. Further, the fabric portion of the article may be imaged to allow the article to be decorative in nature when adorning a device, or to provide messaging or advertisement. | 12-02-2010 |
20100310837 | STRUCTURED FIBROUS WEB - The present invention is directed to a structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. | 12-09-2010 |
20110008591 | CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A camouflage pattern or system which includes a simulated natural underwater environment or habitat having fish species therein is provided. | 01-13-2011 |
20110020618 | NOWOVEN WEBS WITH VISIBLE COMPRESSED SITES - Nonwoven webs comprising visible compressed sites and more particularly to disposable pre-moistened nonwoven webs comprising non-thermoplastic fibers exhibiting a fiber length of less than about 15 mm and one or more compressed sites comprising the non-thermoplastic fibers, wherein at least one of the one or more compressed sites is visible when wet, wipes comprising such nonwoven webs and methods for making such nonwoven webs. | 01-27-2011 |
20110033673 | DURABLE NONWOVEN ALLERGEN BARRIER LAMINATES - A laminate useful as an allergen barrier structure, comprising in order, a first nonwoven fabric layer having fibers comprising a first thermoplastic polymer and having a basis weight of at least 15 g/m | 02-10-2011 |
20110033674 | Structures with Three Dimensional Nanofences Comprising Single Crystal Segments - A simple and controlled method to fabricate a 3D, epitaxial, biaxially textured nanofence comprised of single crystalline MgO nanobelt segments or links that grew both vertically and horizontally along <100> directions of the (100) STO substrate was developed. Continuous supply of Ni catalyst during the co-laser ablation of MgO and Ni metal led to the growth of nanobelts with such a unique morphology. Individual single crystalline MgO nanobelts had a square cross-section with high aspect ratios. X-ray diffraction results obtained from an entire MgO nanofence layer confirmed that MgO nanofence had epitaxial relation with STO substrate of [100] | 02-10-2011 |
20110070412 | Variegated Ripstop - Textiles, garments and methods comprising a fabric and a variegated structure woven in the fabric and adapted to control a parameter of the textile construction. The parameter may be strength, breathability, and/or other properties. A visual pattern may be used to indicate the variegated structure. The visual pattern may be made in one or more of color, material, patterns. The fabric may be a multilayered fabric. A garment may be made of pieces cut from the fabric to satisfy a desired garment profile. The garment profile may be based on a parameter of strength, breathability, and/or other properties. | 03-24-2011 |
20110076470 | METHOD OF MAKING AESTHETIC PANELS WITH ENHANCED ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE - A method of manufacturing an acoustic ceiling panel having an aesthetic covering includes the steps of: providing a non-woven fabric having an outer major printable surface and an inner major surface; printing an image onto the printable surface of the non-woven fabric using a high-speed printing process, the image being provided from at least one image carrier; providing a base ceiling substrate having selected acoustical properties, the base ceiling substrate having an outer major surface; and adhering the inner major surface of the non-woven fabric to the outer major surface of the base ceiling substrate to form a laminated panel, wherein the non-woven fabric is acoustically transparent relative to the base ceiling substrate. | 03-31-2011 |
20110086208 | Lightweight, Breathable, Waterproof, Stretchable, Dye-Sublimatable Fabric For Apparel - A stretchable, waterproof, breathable, colored fabric particularly suited for athletic and outdoor use comprising an outer layer composed of a woven or knitted, dye-sublimated colored polyester elastomeric yarn, an intermediately disposed stretchable, breathable, and waterproof membrane, and a woven or knitted polypropylene elastomeric layer all being laminated to form a unitary fabric. | 04-14-2011 |
20110111187 | PRINTED MATERIAL AND WATER-BASED COATING AGENT - A printed material includes a cloth medium, a printed layer, and a coating layer. The cloth medium is washable. The printed layer is printed on the cloth medium with a water-based pigment ink including an anionic resin by using an inkjet printing method. The coating layer is provided on at least one of an upper side and a lower side of the printed layer by applying a water-based coating agent including anionic water-based resin particles. | 05-12-2011 |
20110135893 | INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND RECORDED MATTER - An ink jet recording method for recording an image having metallic gloss on a textile product using an ink jet recording apparatus includes forming a base layer by letting droplets of a first ink composition containing a first thermoplastic resin adhere on the textile product; and forming a metallic gloss layer by letting droplets of a second ink composition containing a metallic pigment and a second thermoplastic resin adhere on the base layer. The glass transition temperature of the first thermoplastic resin is not higher than that of the second thermoplastic resin. The formation of the base layer is performed at a temperature not lower than the glass transition temperature of the first thermoplastic resin. | 06-09-2011 |
20110143107 | PRODUCTION OF METALLIZED SURFACES, METALLIZED SURFACE AND USE THEREOF - A process for producing a metallized textile surface comprises
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20110151206 | PREPREG, INTERMEDIATE MATERIAL FOR FORMING FRP, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An FRP is produced using a prepreg comprising reinforcing fiber, a sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate containing reinforcing fiber, and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin is impregnated into the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate and also covers one surface of the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate, and the matrix resin impregnation ratio is within a range of 35% to 95%; a prepreg comprising reinforcing fiber, a sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate containing reinforcing fiber, and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin exists on both surfaces of the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate, and the portion inside the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate into which the matrix resin has not been impregnated is continuous; or a prepreg comprising reinforcing fiber, a sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate containing reinforcing fiber, and a matrix resin, wherein at least one surface exhibits a sea-and-island-type pattern comprising resin-impregnated portions (island portions) where the matrix resin is present at the surface and fiber portions (sea portions) where the matrix resin is not present at the surface, the surface coverage ratio of the matrix resin on those surfaces with said a sea-and-island-type pattern is within a range of 3% to 80%, and the weave intersection coverage ratio for the island portions, represented by a formula (1) shown below, is at least 40%, displays excellent external appearance, with no internal voids or surface pinholes, even when molded is conducted using only vacuum pressure. | 06-23-2011 |
20110177305 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a polishing pad and method for making the same. The polishing pad includes a fabric substrate and a second high polymeric elastomer resin. The fabric substrate is formed by a plurality of cross composite fibers. Each composite fiber has a plurality of fine fibers and a first high polymeric elastomer resin, and the first high polymeric elastomer resin discontinuously encloses the fine fibers. The second high polymeric elastomer resin encloses the composite fibers, and the first high polymeric elastomer resin and the second high polymeric elastomer resin have the same functional group. By adjusting the degree of saturation of the first high polymeric elastomer resin and the second high polymeric elastomer resin, the fine fibers will have smaller size and will not be easily entangled. Therefore, a workpiece to be polished will not be scratched and will have excellent surface quality. | 07-21-2011 |
20110223398 | Upholstery and Wall Panel Weight Woven Fabrics - A woven fabric includes a warp formed of natural or manmade fiber and a weft formed lyocell fiber or a blend of lyocell fiber and at least one other fiber. | 09-15-2011 |
20110244198 | HOLDING SEALING MATERIAL - A holding sealing material includes at least one mat and at least one thread. The at least one mat includes inorganic fibers. The at least one thread is sewn in the at least one mat to provide identification information on the at least one mat. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244199 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures that exhibit a novel combination of properties and to methods for making such fibrous structures are provided. | 10-06-2011 |
20110250413 | BOND PATTERNS FOR FIBROUS WEBS - Bond patterns for fibrous webs. | 10-13-2011 |
20110262721 | PATTERNED COMPOSITE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to methods for forming a composite product having a patterned surface. A substrate including a porous structure ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110300350 | PERFORMANCE TEXTILE HAVING GAS PERMEABLE AND PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS - A performance textile having gas permeable and protective functions includes a flexible fabric and a gas permeable fabric arranged on the flexible fabric. The flexible fabric includes a joining surface. The gas permeable fabric has a plurality of contact regions connecting to the joining surface and a plurality of bulged regions adjacent to the contact regions. The bulged regions and the joining surface form a chamber between them to contain gas. The flexible fabric changes from an un-stretched condition to a stretched condition when subjecting to a force. During change of the conditions the bulged regions move towards the joining surface so that a volume change occurs to the chamber and the pressure in the chamber increases to force the gas to pass through the flexible fabric to provide greater gas permeability. | 12-08-2011 |
20110305885 | HEAT-RESISTANT RESIN PRINT TREATED CLOTH - A cloth has a pattern made of a resin print composition formed on a surface thereof. The resin print composition contains a resin selected from an acrylic resin and a urethane resin, and a torque is from 0.085 N·m to 0.315 N·m when a twist is applied at 1°/sec for 60 seconds while pressing at 0.35 MPa under a condition of 170° C. The resin print treated cloth hardly generates deformation or discoloration even when pressed in a state to which a high temperature is applied. | 12-15-2011 |
20110318548 | Adhesive Backed Absorbent Mat - The invention includes an absorbent mat including an absorbent layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface and an adhesive layer on at least a portion of the first surface of the absorbent layer. The opposing second surface is structured and arranged such that the adhesive layer is releasably adhereable with the second surface. | 12-29-2011 |
20120028003 | DIMENSIONAL, PATTERNED HEAT APPLIED APPLIQUE OR TRANSFER MADE FROM KNIT TEXTILE - The disclosure is directed generally to stretchable articles and/or assemblies, more specifically stretchable knitted articles and/or assemblies having at least one elastomeric adhesive and a method for making the same. One aspect of the disclosure is an elastomeric textile product comprising a textile design and a self-supporting, elastomeric adhesive layer. In one preferred embodiment, the self-supporting, elastomeric adhesive layer comprises an elastomeric film position between opposing first and second adhesive films. | 02-02-2012 |
20120058315 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEXTILE COMPLEX INCLUDING DECORATIVE PATTERNS, AND COMPLEX THUS PRODUCED - A method for producing a textile complex including a textile web and an upper coating layer having an irregular surface condition, and including decorative patterns applied onto the upper coating layer. The method includes preparing a multi-layer decoration complex having at least a substrate layer, a coloured layer, and a heat-fusible layer, cutting the coloured and heat-fusible layers along outlines of the decorative patterns without cutting the substrate layer; removing portions of the coloured and heat-fusible layers outside the pattern areas; arranging the prepared multi-layer complex on the upper coating layer by way of the surface thereof with the heat-fusible layer; applying temperature and pressure conditions that trigger the adhesion of the heat-fusible layer to the upper coating layer; and then subjecting the assembly to a processing resulting in a structured and regular surface condition of the upper coating layer. | 03-08-2012 |
20120070635 | WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE-PERMEABLE FABRIC AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEREOF - This invention provides a waterproof and moisture-permeable fabric which prevents to lower in a water pressure resistance, repetitively washed. The waterproof and moisture-permeable fabric consists of a body of a fabric and a microporous film of mainly polyurethane which is laid on the body. The microporous film contains 1 to 9 mass % of fluorinated water repellent agent, 0.1 to 2 mass % of oil-soluble fluorinated surfactant and if necessary 3 to 45 mass % of fine silica powders. The waterproof and moisture-permeable fabric is obtained by the following method. After coating a resin compound on the surface of the body, the resin compound is dipped in a coagulating bath to form the microporous film. The resin compound dissolves or disperses mainly polyurethane, 1 to 9 mass % of fluorinated water repellent agent, 0.1 to 2 mass % of oil-soluble fluorinated surfactant and if necessary 3 to 45 mass % of fine silica powders in N,N-dimethylformamide. The coagulating bath is an aqueous solution containing less than 30 mass % of N,N-dimethylformamide. | 03-22-2012 |
20120082827 | WOOD FILM AND METHOD OF MOLDING THE SAME - According to an example embodiment, a wood film includes a patterned wood film, a non-woven fabric attached to a surface of the patterned wood film, and a resin film attached to a surface of the non-woven fabric. According to an example embodiment, a method of molding a wood film includes attaching a non-woven fabric to a first surface of a patterned wood film, attaching a resin film to a surface of the non-woven fabric, grinding a second surface of the patterned wood film to reduce a thickness of the patterned wood film to form the wood film, and molding a portion of the wood film into a desired shape by pressing and heating the wood film using a press mold. The second surface of the patterned wood film is opposite to the first surface of the patterned wood film. | 04-05-2012 |
20120094091 | IN-LINE PRINTING PROCESS ON WET NON-WOVEN FABRIC AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - A process for manufacturing a non-woven fabric having on its surface distributed elements having a physical dimension, comprises screen printing on wet fabric a desired shape using a paste that expands under heating by virtue of a puffing agent contained therein. | 04-19-2012 |
20120100351 | BONDED FABRIC CONSTRUCTIONS WITH STRETCHABILITY - Included are bonded laminate constructions that have a modulus which approaches the sum of the modulus of the individual components of the laminate. By reducing variation in the modulus, the stretch or elasticity of the bonded or laminated fabric or garment is maximized. The bonded laminates include a bonding component that may be an elastomeric film, an adhesive, or a combination of a film with adhesive. | 04-26-2012 |
20120164405 | LABEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL - The present invention relates to brand identifiers, more particularly to woven labels used to mark, advertise or otherwise brand apparel and other consumer articles to identify the source of the particular goods. The woven labels of the present invention are preferably composed of post consumer waste or recycled materials, such as polyethylene, PET, polyester, cellulosic and other readily available materials that may be converted for the purpose of the present invention. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164406 | METHOD FOR COATING A TEXTILE MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a method of coating a textile with a silicon elastomer composition that can be crosslinked by polyaddition, enabling the textile to be given a non-slip property. The invention also relates to textile articles thus coated, such as clothing and lace, exhibiting good adhesion to various mediums, such as skin, another textile, a fibrous medium, etc. | 06-28-2012 |
20120213979 | POLYMERIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of making a polymeric component includes, extruding one or more strands of a polymer, halting curing of the one or more strands, forming a mat with the extruded one or more strands, bonding the one or more strands to one another at points of contact therebetween, and curing the one or more strands. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219770 | Calico and the Method for manufacturing coloured fabrics - A method is provided for manufacturing calico and coloured fabrics, including the following steps: design a pattern and providing a waterproof and breathable membrane; by using digital ink-jet printing technology to print the said design pattern on the one side of the said waterproof and breathable membrane and checking the color of the pattern providing a fabric, said fabric is without any color and pattern, and the said fabric is a low denier filament fabric or perspective fabric laminating the patterned side of the said waterproof and breathable patterned membrane together with the said fabric, and the pattern of the said waterproof and breathable membrane can be seen through the said fabric. Thereby, to strengthening the color fastness to washing, color fastness to water, color fastness to light, and color fastness to crocking of the calico, reducing the manufacturing procedure and cost, and without any pollution. | 08-30-2012 |
20120237740 | PRINTING AND PIGMENTATION USING QUANTUM DOT NANOPARTICLES - A process including article of manufacture, utilizes nanoparticles, such as quantum dots, as pigment or dye-pigment to color an article, via dye-sublimation, printing, coloring, or painting methods. Garments or decorative media are manufactured utilizing these methods to incorporate nanoparticles as coloring agents. | 09-20-2012 |
20120251798 | SILICONE CAP LAYER LAMINATES - A soft feel decorative, textured laminate used for various vertical surfaces of the interior of commercial aircraft. Fire resistant silicone materials are used as a cap layer on various substrates including FR resin impregnated woven glass and naturally high flammability resistance polymer film. The FR-silicone cap layer can be used on various substrates, such as polymeric film, polymeric sheet, foam fabric materials, woven/non-woven and knitted glass. The FR-silicone cap layer can be colored or combined with prints. A clear silicone layer can be laminated on top of a printed silicone layer to protect the print and provide better abrasion resistance. The silicone laminate passes FAA and OEM interior aircraft flammability requirements including heat release, smoke and vertical burn. | 10-04-2012 |
20120258291 | TEXTILE SURFACE STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ARRANGEMENT OF A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTIVE THREADS OR THREADS EXHIBITING CONDUCTIVE PROPERTIES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a surface textile structure comprising an arrangement of a plurality of conductive threads or threads exhibiting conductive properties. Insulating sections are arranged between the conductive threads or insulating threads are incorporated into the structure. The structure also comprises an inorganic electroluminescent material and electric connection elements. According to the invention, the electroluminescent material is incorporated into intermediate areas of the structure or is embodied inside the structure in the form of coated threads. The structure is also provided with a coating which is also selective made of a fluorescent material and/or optical brightening agents. The overall arrangement comprises a transparent, elastic, covering protective layer. | 10-11-2012 |
20120276347 | RUGGED ELASTIC NONWOVEN FABRIC AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - To provide a rugged elastic nonwoven fabric, in which a first fibrous layer containing heat-shrinkable fibers ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120276348 | RESILIENT FLOORING COMPOSITIONS - Resilient flooring materials made from impregnated papers or foils and core materials are provided. As well, the methods for producing such products are provided. In particular, panels, with a layered structure, created by forming an assembly which consists of laminating a heat-activated resin impregnated decorative layer with printed graphics or a wood veneer decorative layer, a core material made up of one or more heat-activated resin-impregnated papers or other materials including linoleum, natural or synthetic rubber, cork, flexible natural fiber composites or other core materials, and a heat-activated resin impregnated paper backing layer. The heat-activated resin also acts to waterproof each of the layers and abrasion particles may be incorporated to improve wear properties. The panels may also be formed into three-dimensional products. | 11-01-2012 |
20120295079 | COMPOUND FOR MANUFACTURING WATERMARK IN A TEXTILE SHEET MATERIAL AND THE CORRESPONDING COMPOSITION, MATERIAL, METHOD AND USE - The invention relates to a compound for manufacturing watermark in a textile sheet material and the corresponding composition, material, method and use. The compound for manufacturing a watermark in a textile sheet material of formula | 11-22-2012 |
20130004747 | Textile Composite Article - The application relates to a textile composite article comprising at least one textile made of fibers/filaments, especially in the form of yarns, having a partially internal discontinuous pattern of an impregnating material which penetrates at least partially a cross section of said first textile leading to impregnated areas and non-impregnated areas in accordance with the discontinuous pattern. The non-impregnated areas are air permeable and may comprise a functional coating. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004748 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SUBSTRATE WITH A BARRIER AND A SUBSTRATE COMPRISING A BARRIER - The invention relates to a method for providing a surface of a fiber based substrate with a barrier layer wherein the barrier layer is formed by depositing nanofibers on the surface by the use of electrospinning or meltspinning and wherein the film is formed by post treatment of the substrate. The invention further relates to a substrate comprising such a carrier layer. | 01-03-2013 |
20130022796 | ELASTIC FABRIC WITH ADHESIVE - Included are elastic laminate articles that include multiple layers. This includes one stretch fabric comprising about 50% to 100% elastic fibers by weight of the fabric, including fabrics that include 100% elastic fibers and at least one adhesive. | 01-24-2013 |
20130071633 | Short Fiber Reinforced Artificial Stone Laminate - A short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate comprising a top layer of particulates of substantially a single size between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, short fibers deposited in grooves between the particulates, a rear layer of long reinforcing fibers backing the particulates and the short fibers, and a binder is provided. A method for manufacturing the short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate is also provided. Particulates, for example, quartz particulates, are deposited on a release surface. Short fibers, for example, short glass fibers, are deposited in grooves between the particulates. The particulates and the short fibers are vibrated, whereby the short fibers align and position themselves in the grooves. Long reinforcing fibers are then deposited on the particulates. A binder is deposited for binding the particulates, the short fibers, and the long reinforcing fibers. After the binder cures, the surface of the particulates is polished. | 03-21-2013 |
20130078436 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE LAMINATE - According to one embodiment, the transparent electrode laminate includes a transparent substrate and an electrode layer which is formed on the transparent substrate and includes a three-dimensional network of metal nanowires. The electrode layer includes a first conductive region and a second conductive region adjacent to the first conductive region. Surfaces of the metal nanowires in the first conductive region are reacted to form reaction products. Surfaces of the metal nanowires in the second conductive region are unreacted. The second region has conductivity higher than that of the first conductive region and an optical transparency. | 03-28-2013 |
20130095304 | ANTISTATIC SHEET AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - An antistatic sheet having superior anti-fouling ability, cushion property, lightweight property, handling property, durability and the like in addition to an antistatic function is provided. In an antistatic sheet-like product, A PE sheet or a PP sheet is laminated on a lower surface of a non-woven fabric sheet, an entire surface printing is implemented to an upper surface of the non-woven fabric sheet, an electrically-conductive paint is applied to an upper surface of the printed surface, and an antistatic sheet is laminated on a bottom surface of the PE sheet or the PP sheet. | 04-18-2013 |
20130136904 | Winder Liner for Unvulcanized Rubber Material - A winder liner for unvulcanized rubber material comprising a first woven layer, a second woven layer, and a polymer layer. The first and second woven layers each contain a plurality of warp tape elements in a warp direction interwoven with a plurality of weft tape elements in a weft direction and a plurality of interstices between the warp and weft tape elements. The polymer layer is disposed on the inner surfaces of the first woven layer and the second woven layer and in the interstices of the first woven layer and the second woven layer. The polymer layer contains a first polymer comprising a co-polymer having at least 50% α-olefin units and is characterized by a number-average molecular weight of about 7,000 to 500,000 g/mol, and a viscosity of between about 2,500 and 150,000 cP measured at 170° C. | 05-30-2013 |
20130164507 | SPORTS BOARD AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A sports board is made by forming a rough blank that has an inner foam core and an outer cured fiberglass layer. The method further includes the steps of applying a bonding composition to the top and bottom surfaces of the rough blank; placing an upper surface panel and a lower surface panel on the top and bottom surfaces of the rough blank before the bonding composition has cured; heating the molded sports board in a compression mold; and trimming the molded sports board to form the finished sports board. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171431 | Methods and Apparatus for 3D Fabrication - In an illustrative implementation of this invention, a 3D object comprises substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material. The 3D object is fabricated by a method comprising the following steps: Position powder on all or part of a substrate layer. Repeat this step for the remaining substrate layers. Transform the powder into a substance that flows and subsequently hardens into the hardened material. The hardened material solidifies in a spatial pattern that infiltrates positive regions in the substrate layers and does not infiltrate negative regions in the substrate layers. | 07-04-2013 |
20130196124 | Aqueous Ink Jet Ink Composition - An aqueous ink jet ink is made by forming a mixture of a pigment, an optional dispersant if the pigment is not self-dispersing, dispersing, and a urethane polymer or prepolymer dispersion in water. This ink is useful in a variety of ink jet printing applications such as printing on wide format substrates and textiles. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202860 | CHLORINE-FREE INK AND COATING COMPOSITIONS & A METHOD FOR PRINTING ON UNTREATED POLYOLEFIN FILMS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION - Provided are chlorine-free ink and coating compositions that demonstrate improved adherence when applied to untreated flexible plastic film substrates. The provided compositions eliminate the need for a separate step of pre-treating a plastic film before applying an ink or coating composition. Also provided are methods for producing a printed article using the provided ink and coating compositions and methods of adhering chlorine-free inks or coatings that exhibit improved adhesion characteristics to untreated plastic films. | 08-08-2013 |
20130224447 | TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD - A textile printing method includes coating a printing surface of a fabric with a pretreatment liquid; ejecting an adhesive liquid onto the printing surface to form an adhesive layer, after the coating of the printing surface; and transferring metallic foil onto the adhesive layer by bringing a sheet, on which the metallic foil is formed, into contact with the adhesive layer. | 08-29-2013 |
20130236707 | Patterning Technique - A roll good comprises a motif that is repeated along the length and width thereof. Each occurrence of the motif comprises a design module repeated to form a unitary array of contiguous design modules, with the design modules having various orientations with respect to one another in fixed positions within the unitary array of design modules. | 09-12-2013 |
20130251962 | COLOR CHANGE COMPRESSION FABRICS AND GARMENTS - A color change compression fabric and/or garment can include an elastic material having one color in an unstretched condition that changes to a different color in a stretched condition. The different, stretched color corresponds to a predetermined amount of stretch applied to the material, which in turn can correspond to a predetermined amount of compressive pressure. The compression fabric may include a covering yarn having a first color and wrapped a number of turns about an elastic yarn having a second color different than the first color. When the fabric is stretched, the turns of the covering yarn move apart from each other to expose the second color of the elastic yarn underneath. A particular amount of fabric stretch can provide a unique color profile of a combination of the first and second colors, and the unique color profile preferably corresponds to a certain amount of compressive pressure. | 09-26-2013 |
20130273338 | STRETCH COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE COMPOSITES - A stretch composite having one or more elastomeric members disposed on at least one region of an extensible fibrous substrate to provide stretch properties to a targeted region of the substrate. The composite has been incrementally stretched to at least partially break up the structure of the substrate in order to reduce its resistance to stretch. The stretch composites are useful for disposable and durable articles, such as disposable absorbent articles including diapers, pull-on diapers, training pants, incontinence briefs, catamenial garments, baby bibs, and the like, and durable articles like garments including sportswear, outerwear and the like. Also disclosed are methods of forming such stretch composites. | 10-17-2013 |
20130280503 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures that contain hydroxyl polymer filaments and solid additives and methods for making same are provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288022 | Chromic Luminescent Compositions and Textiles - A chromic luminescent composition and method for fabricating the composition are disclosed. The chromic luminescent composition comprises at least one or more non-luminescent materials and one or more luminescent materials. The one or more non-luminescent materials having absorption spectra that at least partially overlap with the spectrum of incident electromagnetic radiation. The one or more luminescent materials convert at least a portion of energy of incident electromagnetic radiation to a lower energy wavelength. The one or more non-luminescent materials and the one or more luminescent materials are selected such that, when subsequently exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation, color and brightness are substantially modulated through absorption and emission as a function of incident electromagnetic radiation. Also disclosed are a chromic luminescent textile and a method for fabricating the textile. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295346 | DECORATIVE MONOLITHIC, FUNCTIONALLY BONDED COMPOSITE SURFACE OVERLAYMENT SYSTEM AND APPLICATION PROCESS - The present invention describes a decorative surface covering comprising a plurality of component layers, structural and/or chemical, chemically bonded to the surface, together forming a unique single unit, monolithic decorative surface overlay, referred to generally herein as a functionally bonded system. The functionally bonded system is designed to be flexible, expandable, and functional, providing the same durability as pre-existing flooring or horizontal surfaces. While the individual components have various properties, the chemical bonding of one layer to an adjacent layer above and/or below provides for a unique surface covering that is decorative and functional. The functionally bonded system can be installed, retrofitted and bonded to a raw concrete floor foundation, countertops and other horizontal surfaces or to such surfaces having an existing ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, VCT (Vinyl), asbestos (VAT) composite tile, hardwood floor, laminate or engineered wood floor, other synthetic or natural materials, or glass or architectural glass. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302577 | CHIP-INLAID FLOORING MATERIAL USING PLA RESIN - Disclosed herein is a chip inlaid flooring material using a PLA resin. The chip inlaid flooring material includes a chip inlaid layer, a dimension stabilizing layer, and a base layer, from the top of the flooring material, wherein at least one of the chip inlaid layer and the base layer includes polylactic acid (PLA) resin as a binder. | 11-14-2013 |
20140044934 | MULTI LAYERED NONWOVEN WEBS WITH VISUALLY DISTINCT BOND SITES AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention refers to a multilayered nonwoven web having layers of different color. The nonwoven web is pattern bonded to obtain bonded areas have a different color versus the unbonded areas. | 02-13-2014 |
20140050901 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A FIRE-RESISTANT LAMINATE HAVING A PRINT ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CABIN COMPONENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - An advertisement laminate meets the fire-resisting requirements needed for placement inside of an aircraft cabin. The laminate includes several specifically configured adhesively attached layers, including a fire protection barrier layer, a printed advertisement layer which is visible to passengers, and a transparent protective cover layer. The laminate is equipped for being adhesively adhered to an interior component of the aircraft cabin, such as an overhead storage bin, an overhead bin door, a sidewall panel, a bulkhead, window surround, or any other area inside the aircraft which must meet FAR 25.853 requirements. | 02-20-2014 |
20140057086 | Halogen Free Thermoset Resin System for Low Dielectric Loss at High Frequency Applications - The present disclosure provides a thermosetting resin composition including a polymaleimide prepolymer and a poly(arylene ether) prepolymer characterized in that a resultant cured product formed by curing the thermosetting resin composition possesses high heat resistance and low dielectric loss at high frequency. The thermosetting resin composition is especially suited for use in high speed printed circuit boards, semiconductor devices and radome composites for aerospace applications. | 02-27-2014 |
20140065381 | INK COMPOSITION FOR CONTINUOUS DEFLECTED JET PRINTING - An ink composition for continuous deflected ink jet printing, liquid at ambient temperature is disclosed. One aspect is an ink composition comprising: a solvent including organic solvent compound(s), and optionally water, the solvent representing at least 20% by weight of the total weight of the ink. Furthermore, there is at least one compound imparting conductivity to the ink composition, chosen from among the ionic liquids, the compound representing 0.2% by weight to 4% by weight of the total weight of the ink composition, preferably 0.5 to 3% by weight of the total weight of the ink composition. Lastly, the ink composition includes less than 10% by weight, preferably less than 5% by weight, more preferably less than 1% by weight, and most preferably 0% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the ink composition. | 03-06-2014 |
20140079920 | APPAREL WITH HEAT RETENTION LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An article of apparel includes a fabric portion having an inside and an outside defined by the article of apparel. A ceramic print is provided on the inside of the fabric portion. The ceramic print includes at least five percent of a ceramic by weight and covers at least ten percent of the inside of the fabric portion. A method of manufacturing the article of apparel includes first printing an ink comprising at least five percent of a ceramic by weight onto a first side of a fabric portion in order to provide a fabric with a ceramic print that covers at least ten percent of the inside of the fabric portion. The method further includes incorporating the fabric with the ceramic print into a garment with the first side of the fabric portion exposed on an inside of the garment. | 03-20-2014 |
20140079921 | Hierarchical Carbon Nano and Micro Structures - Disclosed are methods for fabricating pyrolysed carbon nanostructures. An example method includes providing a substrate, depositing a polymeric material, subjecting the polymeric material to a plasma etching process to form polymeric nanostructures, and pyrolysing the polymeric nanostructures to form carbon nanostructures. The polymeric material comprises either compounds with different plasma etch rates or compounds that can mask a plasma etching process. The plasma etching process may be an oxygen plasma etching process. | 03-20-2014 |
20140099483 | Method of Producing a Reflection Transfer for Transferring a Motif onto a Substrate - A method of producing a reflection transfer for transferring a motif onto a substrate includes providing an adhesive-repellent base medium, applying a transfer adhesive to the base medium, creating a colored print image by offset printing or digital printing, and applying at least one reflection layer which contains a multiplicity of reflection particles. | 04-10-2014 |
20140106138 | UNILATERAL SWEAT-ABSORBING QUICK-DRYING COMFORTABLE FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A unilateral sweat-absorbing quick-drying fabric includes a hydrophilic base having an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of hydrophobic patterns embedded in the inner surface, wherein the hydrophilic base includes fiber material, and the hydrophobic patterns are configured to transfer sweat absorbed by the hydrophilic base from the inner surface to the outer surface by unilateral capillary action. A method for preparing the unilateral sweat-absorbing quick-drying fabric is characterized by embedding a plurality of hydrophobic patterns in an inner surface of a hydrophilic base including fiber material, wherein the hydrophobic patterns are configured to transfer sweat absorbed by the hydrophilic base from the inner surface to an outer surface of the hydrophilic base by unilateral capillary action. | 04-17-2014 |
20140154482 | CAMOUFLAGE FABRIC HAVING NEAR INFRARED RAY REFLECTANCE ADJUSTING CHARACTERISTICS - The present invention relates to a camouflage fabric having near infrared ray reflectance adjusting characteristics. The aim of the present invention is to achieve semi-permanent durability so as to significantly ameliorate problems of inferior durability which occur in an existing method for manufacturing a camouflage fabric, i.e. applying carbon and a pigment absorbing near infrared rays to a synthetic fabric, and to enable near infrared ray reflectance in a near infrared ray spectrum having an infrared ray wavelength band of 720 nm to 1500 nm so as to exhibit little or no difference from the near infrared ray reflectance of the natural background of each terrain, thereby achieving predetermined camouflage effects. In addition, copper sulfide nanoparticles, or metal sulfide nanoparticles containing copper sulfide, have antimicrobial properties and conductive properties, and the camouflage fabric for military use, which has superior physiochemical properties and naturally exhibits antimicrobial properties and antistatic properties even without a separate post-treatment, can be provided for effective use in clothing, equipment, tents, military supplies, etc. To achieve the above-described purposes, the camouflage fabric having the near infrared ray reflectance adjusting characteristics according to the present invention is characterized in that conductive synthetic polymeric materials in which copper sulfide nanoparticles, or metal sulfide nanoparticles containing copper sulfide, which fundamentally have near infrared ray reflectance adjusting characteristics, are coordinate bonded to a polymeric substrate and are then designed and woven such that the near infrared ray reflectance in a near infrared ray spectrum having the infrared ray wavelength band of 720 nm to 1500 nm exhibits little or no difference from the near infrared ray reflectance of an object existing in the environment. | 06-05-2014 |
20140199529 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DECORATED WALL, CEILING OR FLOOR PANEL - For simpler production of a waterproof, decorated wall, ceiling or floor panel with improved quality, the invention proposes a process involving the following steps: provision of a panel-shaped carrier and a non-woven fabric, application of an adhesive to one surface of the carrier or to a surface of the non-woven fabric, lamination of the non-woven fabric by means of the applied adhesive to the surface of the carrier, impregnation of the non-woven fabric with a liquid means, hardening of the impregnating agent, application of a sealing layer as a liquid composition and hardening of the sealing layer and/or application of a top layer as a liquid composition and hardening of the top layer. | 07-17-2014 |
20140205815 | LOW GLOSS, AIR PERMEABLE, ABRASION RESISTANT, PRINTABLE LAMINATE CONTAINING AN ASYMMETRIC MEMBRANE AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Asymmetric expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membranes that contain multiple layers of ePTFE where at least one layer of ePTFE has a microstructure different from the microstructure of a second ePTFE layer. In exemplary embodiments, the asymmetric membrane contains a first ePTFE layer that has an “open” microstructure and a second ePTFE layer that has a less open, or “tight” microstructure. A third ePTFE layer having an “open” microstructure may be positioned on the second ePTFE layer. The asymmetric membranes possess print durability and are both abrasion resistant and air permeable. Additionally, printed asymmetric ePTFE membranes demonstrate low gloss. A textile may be affixed to the asymmetric membrane such that the first ePTFE layer is the outer surface of the laminate. Laminates containing the asymmetric membrane are sufficiently durable against abrasion so that articles of apparel having an exterior film surface remain liquidproof after an abrasion challenge. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212635 | METHOD FOR PRINTING A HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE ON DARK FABRIC - A method for printing an image onto fabric, preferably a dark fabric, comprises the steps of transferring an image to the fabric to provide a transferred image on the fabric; and, subsequently applying a highlight that is lighter in color than the dark color to at least a portion of the fabric surrounding the transferred image and/or a margin of the transferred image. A fabric such as a T-shirt comprising a sublimated image and white highlights is also provided. | 07-31-2014 |
20140220314 | STRETCHABLE INK COMPOSITION - An ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on deformable substrates. In embodiments, the stretchable ink composition is based on an aqueous ink formulation that provides a more cost-efficient ink over formulations and provides robust images, even when printed on deformable substrates. These ink compositions can be used for ink jet printing. | 08-07-2014 |
20140234592 | Flame Protective Fabric Structure - A flame protective fabric structure ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140242355 | Reversible Camouflage Material - A reversible camouflage material including a textile layer having a woodland camouflage print thereon, an infrared suppressing layer, and a textile layer having a desert camouflage print thereon is provided. The infrared suppressing layer may include a polyurethane layer sandwiched between a carbon-containing ePTFE layer and an ePTFE layer. The carbon may be provided in an oleophobic layer on the ePTFE or within the ePTFE film. In one embodiment, the desert camouflage textile is absent and a coating composition that includes a colorant and infrared suppressive additives is applied to the outer surface of the ePTFE layer. The inventive camouflage material demonstrates camouflage concealment in the near IR (nIR) and short wave infrared (SWIR) wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. In addition, the camouflage material is highly breathable and lightweight. The material is particularly suitable for making reversible camouflage garments such as jackets and pants. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242356 | MULTILAYER CARD COMPRISING A FIBROUS OUTER LAYER - The present application relates to a multilayer card comprising a fibrous outer layer. The fibrous outer layer comprises between about 55 wt % and about 80 wt % of natural fibers, and between about 3 wt % and about 10 wt % of synthetic fibers, and between about 9 wt % and about 20 wt % of inorganic fillers. The fibrous outer layer further comprises a binder and a softener. The binder may be a mixture of PVA and starch or a latex. The softener may be glycerin, urea, sodium nitrate, or mixtures thereof. The fibrous outer layer is printed upon and/or comprises a security element. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242357 | YOGA TOWEL AND MAT - A yoga mat and towel exercising combination comprises a towel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface having a textured weave over at least a part thereof. A yoga mat is provided and has an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a textured pattern thereon over at least a part thereof. The textured weave on the lower surface of the towel and the textured pattern on the upper surface of the yoga mat engage with each other in a manner such that slippage or movement of the towel relative to the yoga mat is reduced. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242358 | CAMOUFLAGE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A camouflage system includes a camouflage surface having a plurality of segments. The camouflage surface includes a first pattern disposed on a first segment of the plurality of segments, the first pattern including a depiction of a first microterrain of a natural environment, a second pattern disposed on a second segment of the plurality of segments, the second pattern including a depiction of a second microterrain of the natural environment, and a third pattern disposed on a third segment of the plurality of segments, the third pattern including a depiction of a third microterrain of the natural environment. The first microterrain differs from the second microterrain and the second microterrain differs from the third microterrain. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248474 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER ONTO A FIBROUS SHEET MATERIAL AND A DOUBLE-OR MULTIPLY FIBROUS MATERIAL CONTAINING SUPERABSORBENT MATERIAL - A method is provided for applying a superabsorbent polymer to a fibrous sheet material. The fibrous sheet material may be a nonwoven material or a tissue paper. The method includes applying a crosslinkable polymeric dispersion or solution onto the fibrous sheet material by printing technique and in a separate step applying a crosslinking agent onto the fibrous sheet material by printing technique, wherein said crosslinking agent accomplishes crosslinking of the crosslinkable polymer to form a superabsorbent material. A tissue or nonwoven product-includes at least two plies that are bonded together, wherein a crosslinked superabsorbent material is applied in a printed pattern between the plies, said tissue or nonwoven product having a DIN54540 Water Absorption between 15 and 100 g/g. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255663 | TEXTILE PRODUCT HAVING THINNED REGIONS - Embodiments described herein may take the form of a textile fabric, including: a first region defined by a first plurality of textile fibers; a second region adjacent the first region and being formed from a second plurality of textile fibers and a hot melt material adjacent the second plurality of textile fibers; wherein the first region is free of hot melt material. Other embodiments may take the form of a method for fabricating a textile product, including the operations of: applying heat to a textile having associated hot melt fibers, thereby melting the hot melt fibers; modifying a mechanical property of a portion of the textile by introducing a solvent to the textile; and stopping an action of the solvent on the textile when the mechanical property reaches a target. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255664 | TEXTILES HAVING A PROTECTIVE FUNCTION AGAINST ABRASION AND CONTACT HEAT - The invention relates to a textile sheet product. According to the invention, said textile sheet product is characterized by a plurality of coating elements, which are arranged on a surface of a textile substrate layer of the sheet product in such a way that only part of the surface of the substrate layer is covered by the coating elements. The coating elements are made of a material that substantially is a mixture of a polymer material, preferably a prepolymer that can be crosslinked to form a thermoset, and a filler in the form of inorganic and/or metal particles. In a method according to the invention for producing a textile sheet product, a textile substrate layer and a coating material are provided. In order to form coating elements, a plurality of portions of the coating material are applied to a surface of the substrate layer. The portions of the coating material are arranged on the surface in such a way that the portions do not overlap, and only part of the surface of the substrate layer is covered by the coating material. Subsequently, the coating material is fixed, whereby a plurality of solid coating elements is formed on the substrate layer. | 09-11-2014 |
20140329058 | BREATHABLE WATERPROOF FABRIC - A breathable waterproof fabric includes a base fabric, a breathable waterproof film layer, and a patterned layer. The base fabric has inner and outer surfaces. The breathable waterproof film layer is adhered to the inner surface of the base fabric and includes a resin composition. The patterned layer has a patterned binder layer bonded to the breathable waterproof film layer, and a layer of a powdery material adhered to the patterned binder layer. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329059 | ARTICLE OF ORNAMENTED TEXTILE WITH ADHESIVE-LAMINATED PARTICLES AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A method for applying an ornamented design on a substrate employs small-grain particles of a selected range of particle sizes. A film-forming adhesive in liquid form is applied as a bottom adhesive layer on the substrate within outlines of a decorative pattern. The small-grain particles are distributed on the still-wet bottom adhesive layer. A top adhesive layer is applied on the layer of small-grain particles on the adhesive bottom layer. The two adhesive layers merge and are cured to form a flexible film with the layer of small-grain particles permanently embedded therein and adhered to the substrate. In a preferred method and resulting product, sand particles are used to form a decorative pattern on fabric for a T-shirt or other clothing item. Decorative designs may also be formed with other types of small-grain particles, on other types of substrates, and/or for other types of clothing, wearing apparel, or decorative items. | 11-06-2014 |
20140356589 | DYE SUBLIMATED SYNTHETIC BURLAP FLAG - A dye sublimated synthetic burlap flag that includes the use of a synthetic burlap material made from polyethylene and the printing of a design upon the material using dye sublimation printing and high fastness inks. A method of creating such a flag includes creating a synthetic fabric to resemble burlap fabric using polyethylene fibers, printing a design on the synthetic fabric using high fastness ink, and incorporating the synthetic fabric into an article. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356590 | Direct Printing Composition - A direct printing composition comprising (a) a silicone ink base composition and (b) an adhesion promoter. | 12-04-2014 |
20140363636 | WATER VAPOR PERMEABLE, WATERPROOF TEXTILE LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A water vapor permeable, waterproof textile laminate, comprising at least two layers made of planar web material, which are disposed on top of each other and bonded to each other, wherein an open fabric web comprising polymer fiber threads forms a top tier and a film-like, water vapor permeable, waterproof thermoplastic membrane web forms a bottom tier. The polymer fiber threads of the fabric web comprise raised thread regions, which are held bearing against the membrane web and/or are partially fused into the membrane web, wherein the membrane web comprises integral fusion areas with the raised thread regions, which are generated according to the invention by way of laser light in a laser transmission welding method. | 12-11-2014 |
20140370251 | Flame Retardant Identification System - The present invention relates to a flame retardant identification system and, more particularly, to a tracing and tagging agent including a fluorescent tracing compound for substrates such as textiles and lumber. | 12-18-2014 |
20140377513 | Bonding Apparatus and Method - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for mechanically bonding substrates together. The apparatuses may include a pattern roll having three or more pattern elements protruding radially outward, wherein each pattern element includes a pattern surface. The pattern surfaces are also separated from each other by gaps having minimum widths. The pattern roll may be adjacent an anvil roll to define a nip between the pattern surfaces and the anvil roll, wherein the pattern roll is biased toward the anvil roll to define a nip pressure between pattern surfaces and the anvil roll. As substrates advance between the pattern roll and anvil roll, the substrates are compressed between the anvil roll and the pattern surfaces to form a discrete bond region between the substrates. During the bonding process, some of yielded substrate material also flows from under the pattern surfaces and into the gaps to form gap grommet regions. | 12-25-2014 |
20150017401 | TEXTILE LIGHT-PROTECTION MATERIAL - A textile light-protection material having a micro-filament non-woven fabric with a surface weight of 20 to 300 g/m | 01-15-2015 |
20150024175 | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Products Having Increased Weatherability, System and Method - Climbing products containing rails decorated using veil products colored, patterned, painted or in combination with marking methods such as company names and logos and resin formulation designed to withstand exposure to UV radiation with minimal change in appearance which create specific appearances for applications, enhance weathering performance, and facilitate processing efficiency. A combination of a filler free resin or resin with filler and coated veil systems to create a synergistic weather resistance surface with self-contained color, pattern, picture, logo or combination of said same for climbing products. A system for producing components at a rate of greater than 5 ft/min. Various methods, system, a ladder rail. | 01-22-2015 |
20150030822 | Prepregs and Laminates Having Homogeneous Dielectric Properties - Prepregs and laminates made from resin compositions having a free resin portion and a resin impregnated reinforcing material portion where the resin includes one or more base resins and one or more high Dk materials wherein the one or more high Dk materials are present in the resin composition in an amount sufficient to impart the resin composition with a cured Dk | 01-29-2015 |
20150037546 | COLORING COMPOSITION FOR INKJET TEXTILE PRINTING, TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD, AND FABRIC - A coloring composition for inkjet textile printing, containing water and a dye represented by Formula (I) [R | 02-05-2015 |
20150037547 | Random Tile Installation Using Non-Random Installation Technique - A modular textile system includes a plurality of modular tiles having a machine direction. Each modular tile includes an indicium that is randomly oriented with respect to the machine direction and/or randomly positioned on the tile. The modular tiles are positioned in an installation with the indicia arranged in a uniform manner, so that the resulting installation of modular tiles is a random modular tile installation. | 02-05-2015 |
20150072113 | METALIZED FABRIC - A metalized fabric ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150072114 | SELF ADHERING FABRIC PATCH - A flame retardant patch may include a sheet of fabric having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the sheet of fabric is flame resistant. The flame retardant patch may further include a flame retardant pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to the bottom side of the sheet of fabric. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072115 | Stereoscopic Fabrics with Special Patterns and Tactile Texture Produced by an Eco-Friendly Non-Dye Formulation - The invention is related to a processing formulation and method for producing fabrics which are eco-friendly and easy to implement. The invention provides stereoscopic fabrics with special patterns and tactile texture produced by an eco-friendly non-dye formulation and process. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GENERATING A PATTERN USED TO PROCESS A SURFACE OF A FABRIC THROUGH LASER IRRADIATION, AND FABRIC CREATED THEREBY - A method of generating a pattern used to process a surface of a fabric through laser irradiation is provided. The method includes the steps of defining a pattern area having an array of pixels. A laser irradiation unit area is defined where the laser irradiation unit area includes at least one pixel. A laser irradiation unit density associated with the pattern area can be selected where the irradiation unit density corresponds to a number of laser irradiation unit indicators included in the pattern area. A plurality of laser irradiation unit indicators are arranged within the pattern area based on the laser irradiation unit density and the defined laser irradiation unit area. An effective applied power of the laser is identified for each of the plurality of laser irradiation unit indicators. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079360 | Solventless Radiation Curable Stretchable Ink Composition - A solventless radiation curable stretchable ink composition including an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant. A patterned article including a deformable substrate; an image printed on the deformable substrate, the image being formed from a radiation curable stretchable ink composition comprising an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086758 | Flame Resistant Fabrics and Garments Made from Same - Unique blends of fibers that incorporate synthetic cellulosic fibers to render fabrics made with such blends more durable than fabrics made with natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton. While more durable than cotton, the synthetic cellulosic fibers used in the blends are still inexpensive and comfortable to the wearer. Thus, the benefits of cotton (affordability and comfort) are still attained while a drawback of cotton—low durability—is avoided. In one embodiment, the fiber blend includes FR modacrylic fibers and synthetic cellulosic fibers, preferably, but not necessarily non-FR lyocell fibers such as TENCEL™ and TENCEL A100™. Other fibers may be added to the blend, including, but not limited to, additional types of inherently FR fibers, anti-static fibers, anti-microbial fibers, stretch fibers, and/or high tenacity fibers. The fiber blends disclosed herein may be used to form various types of FR fabrics. Desired colors may be imparted in a variety of ways and with a variety of dyes to the fabrics disclosed herein. Fabrics having the fibers blends disclosed herein can be used to construct the entirety of, or various portions of, a variety of protective garments for protecting the wearer against electrical arc flash and flames, including, but not limited to, coveralls, jumpsuits, shirts, jackets, vests, and trousers. | 03-26-2015 |
20150093551 | ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT WITH NAIL SEALING SYSTEM - A sheet of roofing underlayment comprises a base layer, a water-impermeable coating layer laminated to one side of the base layer, and a plurality of spaced-apart sealant areas between the coating layer and the base layer, comprising a sealant adapted to form a seal around a fastener penetrating the sheet. The sealant area may be continuous or intermittent strips. The sealant forms a water-tight seal around the fasteners used to attach the roofing underlayment to a roof deck. | 04-02-2015 |
20150118452 | INK JET INK COMPOSITION, RECORDING METHOD, AND RECORDED MATTER - An ink jet ink composition includes one or more kinds selected from a group formed of a pigment and a resin dispersion, and one or more alkali components selected from a group formed of metal alkali and organic alkali, in which a pH of the ink jet ink composition is 8.5 to 10.4 and a pH of an extract of a recorded matter for a test in which the ink jet ink composition is attached to a recording medium is 4.0 to 7.5. | 04-30-2015 |
20150132545 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ENCAPSULATED PARTICULATE SOLID - A process for preparing an encapsulated particulate solid using an epoxy functional cross-linking agent and a carboxylic acid functional dispersant wherein the cross-linking agent has one or more oligomeric dispersing group and/or the dispersant has an acid value of at least 125 mg KOH/g. The resultant solids are useful in, for example, ink jet printing inks. | 05-14-2015 |
20150147539 | Printed 3D-Elastic Laminates - An aesthetically pleasing elastic film with three-dimensional characteristics is provided. In one embodiment, a two-dimensional ink structure is printed onto an elastic film, which is then activated, for example, by heat, which transforms the two-dimensional ink structure into a three-dimensional ink structure on one or more outer surfaces of the film. The location and amount of ink applied can be selectively controlled so that the film has the desired hand feel without sacrificing the elastic properties of the film. Further the printing and activating of the ink can be controlled to increase the tear resistance of the film or to conversely allow the film to tear or rip at desired locations on demand. In another embodiment, the elastic film can be laminated to a facing to form a laminate, where the outer surface of the film that is not in contact with the facing contains the three-dimensional ink structures. | 05-28-2015 |
20150328809 | VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT - A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is provided that includes disposing a fiber panel onto a first surface of a mold cavity. The method also includes compressing the fiber panel between the first surface and a second surface of the mold cavity to form the fiber panel into a desired shape. The method further includes injecting resin into the mold cavity to fill at least one void between the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the fiber panel. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329743 | MICROPATTERNED STRUCTURES FOR FORMING A SEAL WITH THE FACE SKIN AND OTHER SURFACES AND METHOD OF MAKE - The present invention is directed towards an article suitable for attachment to facial skin or other surfaces, which comprises microfibrils and continuous microribbons. The article provides good sealing when used on a regular skin, and on a challenge skin surface with facial hair, sweat and acnes. The article also provides good adhesion and sealing on any other rough surfaces, and can be used repeatedly against different surfaces. These dry adhesives can be used for improving sealing of mask respirators, swimming goggles, or for other applications such as medical bandage, working gloves, and protective clothing seal. | 11-19-2015 |
20150375528 | METHOD FOR IMAGE FORMATION AND TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS - A required portion of a textile fiber product is subjected to a fiber-modifying treatment by applying a fiber-modifying agent containing at least an aqueous polyvalent cationic salt solution and a urethane resin having a blocked isocyanate group at the end thereof, after which a masking ink containing at least a white or light-colored pigment, a water-soluble polymer dispersing agent, a self-emulsifying urethane resin and/or an acrylic resin having an acid value of 40 to 100 mg KOH/g, and an aqueous liquid as a solvent or disperse medium, is printed by an inkjet process. | 12-31-2015 |
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20160018193 | Ballistic Resistant Article and Process to Manufacture Said Article - A ballistic resistant article is provided along with a process to manufacture the article. The ballistic resistant articles includes at least one consolidated composite, wherein the at least one consolidated composite includes at least two layers, each layer includes a network of fibers, the fibers have a strength of at least 800 mN/tex (1100 MPa) according to ASTM D 7269-07, the fibers in each layer are impregnated with a matrix material, and each consolidated composite has a front surface and a rear surface. In the ballistic article, at least the front surface of each consolidated composite is powder coated with partly molten and solidified powder particles to form a powder coated surface. | 01-21-2016 |
20160023454 | IN-LINE DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEM FOR TEXTILE MATERIALS - Compositions for and methods of digitally printing an ink image onto a woven textile material are provided. A base application is applied to the surface of a woven textile material, especially one comprising synthetic resin fibers prior to application of an ink image layer. The base application comprises an acrylic latex material that is formulated to imprinted upon with a digital ink while still wet, thereby eliminating the need for an intermediate drying cycle in between base application deposit and printing of the ink image. | 01-28-2016 |
20160039170 | FLEXIBLE LIGHTWEIGHT ARC FLASH AND FLASH FIRE RESISTANT POLYVINYLCHLORIDE FABRIC AND GARMENTS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A light weight flexible flame, arc flash and flash fire resistant fabric for protective garments is made from a flexible polyvinylchloride sheet having phthalate or phthalate free plasticizers coated with well defined parallel lines or grids of adhesive layer. The adhesive coated polyvinylchloride sheet contacts a non-woven meta-aramid fiber liner and is heated to produce a bond between the polyvinylchloride sheet and the liner. Both polyvinylchloride sheet and meta-aramid non-woven liner resist heat. When heat from arc flash or flash fire is applied, the heat is conducted away at local contacting regions of the adhesive with the polyvinylchloride sheet to the liner whereby the temperature of the polyvinylchloride is locally reduced preventing sagging, charring or burning of the space between adhesive contacting regions. This structure produces mechanically strong lightweight arc flash and flash fire resistant fabric suited for producing garments that meet all ASTM specifications for fireproof garments. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067984 | METHOD FOR PRINTING FABRIC OR LEATHER PRODUCT, AND PRINTED MATTER PRINTED BY USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for printing fabric or leather product, and printed matter printed by using the same, the method comprising the steps of: a) forming a digital print layer by performing digital printing on a release transfer paper by using an inkjet printer; b) forming adhesive layer by coating the digital print layer with an adhesive, and drying for a predetermined time; and c) bonding fabric or leather product to the adhesive layer. Thus, the present invention can precisely print fabric or leather product with high resolution and can enable customized printing so as to allow small quantity batch production. | 03-10-2016 |
20160069017 | HIGH MOISTURE TRANSFERABLE TEXTILE SHEET - Disclosed herein is a moisture transferable textile sheet of single layer. The moisture transferable textile sheet according to the present invention, hygroscopicity polymers are conformally coated on a top layer, and water-repellenting composition is partially coated on a bottom layer. Water in contact with the bottom layer is rapidly absorbed in the hygroscopicity polymers by a water-repellenting layer, so that water is transferred in one direction. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075897 | LIQUID COMPOSITION, ESPECIALLY INK COMPOSITION, FOR PRINTING WITH A BINARY DEFLECTED CONTINUOUS JET, WITH NON-CHARGED DROPS, USE OF SAID COMPOSITION, MARKING METHOD AND MARKED SUBSTRATE - A liquid composition, including a solvent, for printing with a binary deflected continuous jet printing technique, wherein upon printing the liquid composition form drops that are each: not charged by an electric field, have a zero electric charge, form a dipole under the effect of an electric field, and are then deflected by the electric field. The liquid composition has all the following characteristics: a conductivity at 20° C. from 5 to 500 μS/cm, still preferably a conductivity at 20° C. from 5 to 500 μS/cm, the value of 500 μS/cm being excluded, better a conductivity at 20° C. from 5 to 400 μS/cm, still better a conductivity at 20° C. from 30 to 400 μS/cm, for example from 30 to 200 μS/cm; a dynamic viscosity at 20° C. from 1 to 25 cPs, preferably from 6 to 25 cPs; and a density from 0.8 to 2.5 g/cm3, preferably from 1.2 to 2.5 g/cm3. | 03-17-2016 |
20160114554 | ANTI-SLIPPING PAD - An anti-slipping pad mainly fuses a braid with a shaped underlying layer and a foaming paste of a surface layer which is not shaped by way of high-temperature fusing to form an integrally covered sandwich structure. Thus, the overall material structure can be fused and is free from peeling off after a long period of time of adhering. Meanwhile, if the anti-slipping pad is applied to the bedding or scarf place mat, it can be arbitrarily placed in and cleaned by a washer or dishwasher without worrying about the peel-off problem. | 04-28-2016 |
20160133349 | NANOSTRUCTURE, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND PANEL UNITS COMPRISING THE NANOSTRUCTURE - Example embodiments relate to a nanostructure including a conductive region and a nonconductive region, wherein the conductive region includes at least one first nanowire, and the nonconductive region includes at least one second nanowire that is at least partially sectioned, a method of preparing the nanostructure, and a panel unit including the nanostructure. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138264 | ACOUSTIC CEILING BOARD WITH IMPROVED AESTHETICS - Described herein are acoustical panels comprising a substrate and a coated non-woven veil that comprises a coating applied to a non-woven veil, the non-woven veil having an airflow resistance of greater than 45 mks rayls and comprising: from about 20 wt. % to about 60 wt. % fibers; and from about 40 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a filler; and wherein the coating is present on the non-woven veil in an amount ranging from about 110 dry g/m | 05-19-2016 |
20160145370 | POLYPHENYLENE ETHER RESIN COMPOSITION, PREPREG, METAL-CLAD LAMINATE AND PRINTED WIRING BOARD - An object of the present invention is to provide a polyphenylene ether resin composition which, while retaining excellent dielectric properties, is also endowed with excellent properties such as heat resistance, adhesion and Tg. The polyphenylene ether resin composition includes (A) a modified polyphenylene ether that is end-modified with a substituent having a carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond, and (B) a crosslinking agent having a carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond. The crosslinking agent serving as component (B) includes from 50 to 100 mass % of (B-1) diviny)benzene and (B-2) polybutadiene. Components (A) and (B) are included in a ratio therebetween, expressed as the mass ratio (A) : (B), of from 65:35 to 95:5. Components (B-1) and (B-2) are included in a ratio therebetween, expressed as the mass ratio (B-1) : (B-2), of from 1:100 to 1.5:1. | 05-26-2016 |
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