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16-01-1999 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕНОЖИДКОСТНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ВОЛОКНИСТОЙ ВАТКИ

Номер: RU0000008972U1

1. Устройство для пеножидкостной обработки волокнистой ватки на кардочесальном аппарате, содержащее емкость для эмульсии, снабженную трубопроводом для подачи эмульсии, перфорированной трубой для подачи сжатого воздуха и зоной вывода пены на волокнистый материал, отличающееся тем, что труба расположена выше уровня эмульсии и дополнительно содержит брус, перфорированный соосно перфорации трубы, заглубленный в эмульсию, и пенопровод, образованный криволинейными поверхностями, выход которого выведен из емкости в зону обработки волокнистого материала, причем зона обработки расположена ниже уровня эмульсии. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что выход пенопровода сужается в зоне обработки. (19) RU (11) 8 972 (13) U1 (51) МПК D06M 11/05 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 98111645/20, 17.06.1998 (46) Опубликовано: 16.01.1999 (72) Автор(ы): Капитанов А.Ф., Трускова Н.В., Нифтулина Н.В., Григорьев В.Г. 8 9 7 2 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для пеножидкостной обработки волокнистой ватки на кардочесальном аппарате, содержащее емкость для эмульсии, снабженную трубопроводом для подачи эмульсии, перфорированной трубой для подачи сжатого воздуха и зоной вывода пены на волокнистый материал, отличающееся тем, что труба расположена выше уровня эмульсии и дополнительно содержит брус, перфорированный соосно перфорации трубы, заглубленный в эмульсию, и пенопровод, образованный криволинейными поверхностями, выход которого выведен из емкости в зону обработки волокнистого материала, причем зона обработки расположена ниже уровня эмульсии. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что выход пенопровода сужается в зоне обработки. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 ru CL U 1 U 1 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕНОЖИДКОСТНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ВОЛОКНИСТОЙ ВАТКИ 8 9 7 2 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Московская государственная текстильная академия им.А.Н.Косыгина R U Адрес для переписки: 117918 Москва, ул.М.Калужская 1, Патентный ...

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27-07-2004 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОПИТКИ РУКАВА ИЗ ВОЛОКНИСТОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Номер: RU0000039340U1
Автор: Десятов А.А.

Устройство для пропитки рукава из волокнистого материала, содержащее емкость с пропиточным веществом и механизм протяжки рукава, отличающееся тем, что механизм протяжки рукава содержит, по меньшей мере, два рольганга, расположенных один над другим в параллельных плоскостях, причем нижний рольганг выполнен с возможностью поворота в горизонтальной плоскости, а емкость с пропиточным веществом выполнена герметичной и снабжена вакуумным насосом-компрессором и гибкой магистралью для подачи пропиточного вещества внутрь рукава. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 39 340 (13) U1 (51) МПК D06M 11/00 (2000.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2004106462/20 , 26.02.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.02.2004 (46) Опубликовано: 27.07.2004 (72) Автор(ы): Десятов А.А. (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Десятов Александр Алексеевич (RU) R U Адрес для переписки: 191040, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 40, О.Л. Сандигурскому U 1 3 9 3 4 0 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 Формула полезной модели Устройство для пропитки рукава из волокнистого материала, содержащее емкость с пропиточным веществом и механизм протяжки рукава, отличающееся тем, что механизм протяжки рукава содержит, по меньшей мере, два рольганга, расположенных один над другим в параллельных плоскостях, причем нижний рольганг выполнен с возможностью поворота в горизонтальной плоскости, а емкость с пропиточным веществом выполнена герметичной и снабжена вакуумным насосом-компрессором и гибкой магистралью для подачи пропиточного вещества внутрь рукава. 3 9 3 4 0 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОПИТКИ РУКАВА ИЗ ВОЛОКНИСТОГО МАТЕРИАЛА U 1 U 1 3 9 3 4 0 3 9 3 4 0 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 39 340 U1 Полезная модель относится к устройствам для пропитки тканых и нетканых материалов. Известно устройство для пропитки длинномерного текстильного материала, включающее открытую емкость с пропиточным веществом и механизм ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Spill resistant surfaces having hydrophobic and oleophobic borders

Номер: US20120009396A1
Принадлежит: Ross Technology Corp

Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Stable aqueous solutions of silane quat ammonium compounds

Номер: US20120070481A1
Принадлежит: Church and Dwight Co Inc

Textiles coated with aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds and alkali metal bicarbonates are provided with deodorization properties and protection from allergens, irritants, molds, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Functional Composite Garment Materials

Номер: US20120276332A1
Принадлежит: Zhik Pty Ltd

Composite materials for use in garments or footwear, and a process for manufacture, and use thereof. Composite materials may have one or more functional properties including water repellency, antimicrobial function, insulation, moisture wicking, directional moisture transfer, body heat reflection, exterior heat reflection, body heat redistribution through conduction, as well as prevention of body heat loss through heat conduction.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Fiber composite for application of a liquid

Номер: US20120315477A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

Provided is a fiber composite for the application of a liquid, including a fibrous member containing a porous carbon material having a specific surface area value by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m 2 /g or more, and a pore volume by the BJH method of 0.2 cm 3 /g or more.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Textiles Comprising Peroxide

Номер: US20130011491A1
Принадлежит: Quick Med Technologies Inc

This invention pertains to method for imparting a durable antimicrobial activity to substrates, particularly textiles. An acetate-free metal and peroxide antimicrobial treatment formulation is prepared by adjusting the pH of a mixture of a metal salt in aqueous hydrogen peroxide to about 7.5. The substrate is treated with the composition and dried to afford the treated substrate with antimicrobial activity. Zinc salts, ions, or complexes are preferred.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Flame Retardant for Cellulose Based Materials

Номер: US20130014672A1
Автор: Jean-Valery Martin
Принадлежит: Individual

Cellulose based insulation materials are treated with phosphate compounds to provide flame retardant properties and reduce or eliminate the propensity of the cellulose based materials to ignite and propagate flame or smolder. The phosphate compounds may be blended with the cellulose based material in a dry process. Alternatively, the phosphate compound may be dissolved or dispersed in water or other solvent and sprayed on the cellulosic material. The cellulose material is then dried prior to use. The treated cellulose materials may be further conditioned prior to use by heating to between 30° C. and 100° C. for 12 to 48 hours.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Soil resist compositions

Номер: US20130017398A1
Принадлежит: EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co

A soil resist, oil and water repellent agent comprising a dispersion of a polyfluoro organic compound having at least one of a urea, urethane, or ester linkage, at least one anionic non-fluorinated surfactant, a nonfluorinated vinyl polymer, and amorphous silicon dioxide, particularly useful on fibers and yarns containing residual spin finish.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Fabric Having Ultraviolet Radiation Protection

Номер: US20130086753A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Thermally Protective Flame Retardant Fabric

Номер: US20130089722A1
Принадлежит: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.

A thermally protective, flame retardant fabric includes a substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent. The substrate includes non-thermoplastic fibers or a blend of non-thermoplastic fibers and thermoplastic fibers having a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5 and a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1. Applications of the fabric include protective garments, articles of furniture, vehicle components, building components, electrical components, decorative components, appliances, and containers. 1. A fabric comprising a non-woven substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent , the substrate comprising cellulosic fibers and at least one thermoplastic fiber , wherein the fabric has a thickness ranging from 0.01 to 0.15 inches and a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5.2. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard.3. (canceled)4. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1.5. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a basis weight ranging from 3.0 to 8.0 ounces per square yard.6. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a basis weight ranging from 5.0 to 6.5 ounces per square yard.78-. (canceled)9. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a nonwoven fabric chosen from needlepunched claim 1 , spunbonded claim 1 , thermalbonded claim 1 , spunlaced claim 1 , resin bonded claim 1 , stitch bonded claim 1 , and meltblown fabrics.1011-. (canceled)12. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is treated by a method comprising applying a flame retardant chemical to the substrate claim 1 , followed by applying a finish comprising an intumescent coating to the ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Ecological Fabric Having Ultraviolet Radiation Protection

Номер: US20130104315A1
Принадлежит:

An ecological fabric having protection from ultraviolet radiation incorporated therein is disclosed in which the fabric is treated by a method comprising the steps of dissolving zinc acetate or other zinc salt in a liquid to form a solution containing Zn(II) ions, adding a fabric to the solution, mixing the solution and the fabric, and adding a base to the solution when the solution and the fabric are being mixed to form a suspension of zinc oxide nanoparticles in contact with the fabric. Other methods are disclosed such as modifying a fabric by carboxylation or phosphorylation of the fabric followed by binding of the UV-blocking nanoparticles to the modified fabric and modifying UV-blocking nanoparticles with a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) or polymer layer containing an active chemical group capable of binding to the fabric and depositing the UV-blocking nanoparticles on the fabric. 1. A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation comprising the steps of:placing a fabric into a solution of phosphoric acid or a phosphonic acid derivative to allow for phosphorylation of the fabric to take place;pressing the fabric to remove the solution;heating the fabric;washing the fabric;dissolving zinc salt in a liquid to form a solution containing Zn(II) ions;placing the fabric into the solution;mixing the solution and the fabric; andadding a base to the solution when the solution and the fabric are being mixed to form a suspension of zinc oxide nanoparticles in contact with the fabric.2. The method of further comprising the steps of removing the fabric from the solution and drying the fabric.3. The method of wherein the base is NaOH.4. The method of wherein the base is an amine.5. The method of wherein the liquid is deionized water.6. The method of wherein the solution claim 1 , the fabric claim 1 , and the base are mixed for two hours.7. The method of wherein the fabric is a cotton.8. The method of wherein the fabric is an organic cotton.9. The ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Brush fiber, brush using brush fiber, and method for manufacturing brush fiber

Номер: US20130139340A1
Принадлежит: Nihon Sanmo Dyeing Co Ltd

A brush fiber and a method for manufacturing the brush fiber are provided. The brush fiber includes a fibrous core portion, a covering portion provided on a surface of the core portion. A leading end portion of the core portion has a tapered shape, and the covering portion is made of conductive material. The conductive material is a sulfide of at least one type of metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ag, and Pd.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Hybrid porous materials and manufacturing methods and uses thereof

Номер: US20130143146A1

The present disclosure provides a hybrid porous material including a porous material including a microporous polymer film or a non-woven fabric, wherein the porous material has an upper surface and a lower surface; and a continuous inorganic coating covering the upper surface, the lower surface, and surfaces of pores within the porous material. The present disclosure also provides a manufacturing method for the hybrid porous material and an energy storage device including the same.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING ANTITOXIC FIBERS AND FABRICS

Номер: US20130149367A1
Принадлежит: TRIOMED INNOVATIONS CORP.

The invention provides a novel method for producing an antitoxic nonwoven fabric by molecularly grafting the antitoxic molecule thereto. The method comprises immersing a fibrous media comprising a material having a melt flow index of less than 150 MFI in a stable antitoxin solution comprising an antitoxin, preferably triiodide. The wet media is processed through rollers, thereby forcing the antitoxic molecule (e.g., iodine) to penetrate the media. The wet media is dried, and the fabric isolated therefrom. The invention further provides products incorporating the antitoxic media formed by this molecularly grafting method, including a wound dressing, surgical drape, privacy curtain, facemask, gown, article of protective clothing, shoe covering, hair covering, air filter, medical tape, and wipe. 1. A process for producing an antitoxic fabric comprising:a. providing a fibrous media comprising a material having a melt flow index of less than 150 MFI;b. forming a concentrated stable antitoxin solution comprising triiodide;c. fully immersing said media in said antitoxin solution to form a wet media;d. processing the wet media through rollers, thereby forcing the iodine to penetrate the media; ande. drying the wet media and isolating the fabric therefrom.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the antitoxin solution further comprises an active agent selected from the group consisting of iodine claim 1 , bromine claim 1 , chlorine and hydrogen peroxide.3. A wound dressing claim 1 , surgical drape claim 1 , privacy curtain claim 1 , facemask claim 1 , gown claim 1 , article of protective clothing claim 1 , shoe covering claim 1 , hair covering claim 1 , air filter claim 1 , medical tape claim 1 , or wipe comprising the antitoxic fabric formed according to the process of .4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the antitoxin solution comprises a concentration of at least 2000 ppm iodine.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the antitoxin solution comprises a concentration of at least ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same

Номер: US20130149518A1
Принадлежит: Precision Fabrics Group Inc

A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Charging of filter media

Номер: US20130168893A1
Принадлежит: Hollingsworth and Vose Co

Methods and systems for charging fiber webs, including those suitable for use as filter media, are provided. In some embodiments, the methods provided herein involve charging a fiber web by passing a substance through the web under suitable conditions to produce a charged article. The substance may be, for example, a substantially non-polar liquid or gas, a compressed fluid, and/or a supercritical fluid (e.g., carbon dioxide). In some embodiments, the method of charging includes releasing the substance from a container, passing the substance through the fiber web, and, optionally, drawing the substance into a vacuum apparatus after it passes through the fiber web.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Special Coatings for Artificial Turf

Номер: US20130177718A1
Принадлежит: TURF GROUP LLC

An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials is coated with special heat reflecting materials that do not alter the appearance of the fibers, but reflect unwanted heat. Both turf blades and beads can be coated. A process and method is also described in which artificial turf can be cleaned and coated in the field after installation and specially coated, flexible mini beads can be added as filler.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

BLANKET FOR HEALTH CARE USE

Номер: US20130180056A1
Автор: Rock Moshe
Принадлежит: MMI-IPCO, LLC

A medical health care blanket or fabric, formed of micro-denier fibers, e.g., polyester or other suitable polymer, has at least one raised surface, and incorporates an antimicrobial system having durable antimicrobial properties after at least 50, 100, 150, or even up to 200 industrial laundering cycles. A method of contributing to a sanitary health care environment is also described. 1. A medical health care blanket comprising:a fabric of micro-denier polymer fibers having at least one raised surface, andan antimicrobial system applied to the fabric and having durable antimicrobial properties after at least 50 industrial laundering cycles.2. A medical health care blanket of claim 1 , wherein the polymer of the polymer fibers is selected from among polyester claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The medical health care blanket according to claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial system has durable antimicrobial properties after at least 100 industrial laundering cycles.4. The medical health care blanket according to claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial system has durable antimicrobial properties after at least 150 industrial laundering cycles.5. The medical health care blanket according to claim 2 , wherein the antimicrobial system has durable antimicrobial properties after at least 200 industrial laundering cycles.6. The medical health care blanket of claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a double face knit configuration with velour/velour surface finishes.7. The medical health care blanket of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial system comprises:an antimicrobial agent,a rechargeable sequestering agent isolating the antimicrobial agent, anda binding agent binding the sequestering agent to surfaces of the polymer fibers.8. The medical health care blanket of claim 7 , wherein the antimicrobial agent comprises peroxide.9. The medical health care blanket of claim 7 , wherein the sequestering agent is a complex of metal oxide claim 7 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Electron beam cured siliconized fibrous webs

Номер: US20130210300A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

Siliconized fibrous webs are described. The siliconized webs include a fibrous web saturated with an electron beam cured silicone composition. Siliconized webs with electron beam cured silicone coating are also described. Methods of preparing both the coated and uncoated siliconized fibrous webs are also described.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method for the production of oxidized cellulose fibers, oxidized cellulose fiber sheet materials or oxidized cellulose nonwovens, and use thereof

Номер: US20130244523A1
Принадлежит: CARL FREUDENBERG KG

A method for the production of at least one of oxidized cellulose fibers, oxidized cellulose fiber sheet materials and oxidized cellulose nonwovens includes introducing at least one of cellulose fibers, cellulose fiber sheet materials and cellulose nonwovens into a reactor. A temperature of the reactor is set in a range from 25° C. to 80° C. Gaseous nitrogen dioxide is introduced into the reactor so as to oxidize the at least one of cellulose fibers, cellulose fiber sheet materials and cellulose nonwovens. A temperature of the reactor is set in a range from 20° C. to less than 160° C. The at least one of oxidized cellulose fibers, oxidized cellulose fiber sheet materials and oxidized cellulose nonwovens are neutralized with at least one base.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

PARCHMENTIZED FIBROUS SUPPORT CONTAINING PARCHMENTIZABLE SYNTHETIC FIBERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130263385A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a parchmentized fibrous support containing parchmentizable synthetic fibers parchmentized with sulfuric acid, the process for making such a support and the use thereof. 1. A parchmentized fibrous support containing parchmentizable synthetic fibers or fibrids parchmentized with sulfuric acid.2. The parchmentized fibrous support of wherein the parchmentizable synthetic fibers are aramid based fibrous materials such as aramid fibers and/or aramid fibrids.3. The parchmentized fibrous support of wherein the parchmentized fibrous support contains synthetic fibers that are selected from the group comprising:aramid based fibrous materials such as aramid fibers and/or aramid fibrids;polyamide based fibrous materials;polyester based fibrous materials;organic based fibers such as carbon fibers;inorganic based fibers such as glass fibers;or a mixture thereof.4. The parchmentized fibrous support of or wherein the fibrous support is a non woven support.5. The parchmentized fibrous support of any of to wherein the fibrous support also contains natural fibers such as cellulose claim 1 , or regenerated cellulose.6. The parchmentized fibrous support of any of to wherein the fibrous support contains also non fibrous materials such as titanium dioxide claim 1 , mica claim 1 , talc claim 1 , clay and/or organic non fibrous fillers.7. The parchmentized fibrous support of any of to wherein the synthetic fibers weight percentage represents 100% claim 1 , by weight of the parchmentized fibrous support.8. The parchmentized fibrous support of any of to wherein the parchmentized fibrous support contains:aramid fibers;aramid fibrids;natural fibers; andorganic and/or inorganic non fibrous fillers9. The parchmentized fibrous support of any of to wherein the parchmentized fibrous support is calendered.10. The parchmentized fibrous support of wherein the parchmentized fibrous support is calendered by super calendering or by hot calendering at a temperature of from ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

ANTI-ALLERGEN AGENT

Номер: US20130273798A1
Автор: YAMADA Yoshinao
Принадлежит: TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.

Conventional tannic acid and polyphenol anti-allergen agents are known as anti-allergen agents capable of deactivating allergens such as mites and pollen, but these agents have inferior heat resistance and pose problems with coloration, discoloration and elution. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an anti-allergen agent that has excellent heat resistance, shows no coloration, and has excellent water resistance and workability. 18.-. (canceled)9. An anti-allergen agent comprising an inorganic powder having a concentration of acid sites with a pKa of no greater than 4.8 of at least 0.001 mmol/g but no greater than 10 mmol/g.10. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the inorganic powder has a median diameter claim 9 , measured by a laser particle size distribution analyzer and calculated on a volumetric basis claim 9 , of at least 0.01 μm but no greater than 50 μm.11. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the inorganic powder has a pH as a 5 wt % aqueous dispersion of at least 3 but no greater than 9.12. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the inorganic powder is at least one selected from an amorphous magnesium silicate claim 9 , an α-type zirconium phosphate claim 9 , and an activated titanium oxide.13. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the inorganic powder is an amorphous magnesium silicate.14. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the inorganic powder has a concentration of acid sites with a pKa of no greater than 4.8 of at least 0.01 mmol/g but no greater than 10 mmol/g.15. The anti-allergen agent according to claim 9 , wherein the water content of the inorganic powder is at least 0.5 wt %.16. A method for inactivating an allergen comprising:a step of preparing an anti-allergen agent, anda step of directly contacting the anti-allergen agent with an allergen,wherein the anti-allergen agent comprising an inorganic powder having a concentration of acid sites ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Nonwoven Web and Fibers with Electret Properties, Manufacturing Processes Thereof and Their Use

Номер: US20130288555A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a nonwoven electret web comprising fibers made from a thermoplastic polymer material which comprises a polymer, a first additive (a) and a second additive (b), wherein the first additive (a) comprises a hindered amine and the second additive (b) comprises a metal salt of a carboxylic acid and/or an organic amide derived from a carboxylic acid and an amine. The invention further provides a process for making the nonwoven electret web, a fiber, a process for making the fiber, a mullti-layer sheet, and the use of the nonwoven electret web, the fiber or the multilayered sheet as a filter material or as a dust-removing fabric for cleaning purposes. 1. A nonwoven electret web comprising fibers made from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising a polymer , a first additive (a) and a second additive (b) , wherein the first additive (a) comprises a hindered amine and the second additive (b) comprises an organic amide derived from a carboxylic acid having 6-50 carbon atoms and an aliphatic amine with one or two primary and/or secondary amino groups.2. The nonwoven electret web according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first additive (a) and second additive (b) is present in an amount of 0.5-3% by weight claim 1 , based on total fiber weight.3. The nonwoven electret web according to claim 1 , wherein the second additive (b) comprises an organic amide derived from a carboxylic acid having 16 to 29 carbon atoms and said aliphatic amine.4. The nonwoven electret web according to claim 1 , wherein the second additive (b) comprises an organic bis-amide claim 1 , derived from aliphatic diamines and two carboxylic acids.5. The nonwoven electret web according to claim 1 , wherein the second additive (b) comprises an organic bis-amide derived from aliphatic diamines and an aliphatic mono- or dicarboxylic acid.6. The nonwoven electret web according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven has a gradient fiber density structure.7. The nonwoven electret web according to ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Fabrication Method of Composite Carbon Nanotube Fibers/Yarns

Номер: US20130302605A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a method of making a carbon nanotubes fiber by providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate; contacting the polyethylene terephthalate substrate with a polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution to form a polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer on the polyethylene terephthalate substrate; contacting the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer with a carbon nanotube solution, wherein the carbon nanotubes solution comprises one or more carbon nanotubes; forming a nanotube layer on the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer; delaminating the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer from the polyethylene terephthalate substrate to release a composite fiber layer; stretching the composite fiber layer; and drying the composite fiber layer. 1. A method of making a carbon nanotubes composite fiber comprising the steps of:providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate;contacting the polyethylene terephthalate substrate with a polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution to form a polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer on the polyethylene terephthalate substrate;contacting the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer with a carbon nanotube solution, wherein the carbon nanotubes solution comprises one or more carbon nanotubes;forming a nanotube layer on the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer;delaminating the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer from the polyethylene terephthalate substrate to release a composite fiber layer;stretching the composite fiber layer; anddrying the composite fiber layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of twisting the composite fiber layer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of drawing the composite fiber layer into a composite fiber yarn.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of annealing the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer is crosslinked.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution has a molecular weight of at least between 50 ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

THERMOSETTING RESIN-CONTAINING SOLUTION IN WHICH FINE CARBON FIBERS ARE DISPERSED AND THERMOSETTING RESIN FORMED ARTICLES THEREOF

Номер: US20130309926A1
Принадлежит: HODOGAYA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

In dispersing a fine carbon fiber in a thermosetting resin, the invention disperses and disentangles the fine carbon fiber being aggregates form in the thermosetting resin solution, maintains the stable dispersed state, lowers the viscosity of the thermosetting resin solution in which the fine carbon fiber is dispersed, and provides a thermosetting resin formed article containing the fine carbon fiber by curing the fine carbon fiber dispersion solution and a production method thereof. 4. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (A) said thermosetting resin is a two-liquid mixed type thermosetting resin.5. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein a styrene monomer is contained in an amount of 20 to 60% by mass in the thermosetting resin-containing solution.6. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein said viscosity-decreasing agent for fine carbon fiber is contained in an amount of 0.01 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of (B) the fine carbon fiber.7. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is contained in said thermosetting resin-containing solution in an amount of 0.01 to 30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of said resin-containing solution.8. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is a fine carbon fiber having an outer diameter of 0.5 to 200 nm.9. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is a network-like structure of the fine carbon fiber comprising multilayered fine carbon fibers having an outer diameter of 15 to 150 nm claim 1 , the structure of the fine carbon fiber being in appearance that a plurality of fine carbon fibers stretching out claim 1 , having granular portions by which the fine carbon fibers are bonded together claim 1 , and the granular portions being ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING AND IMMOBILIZING METAL NANOPARTICLES ON SUBSTRATES AND THE USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130319931A1
Принадлежит: AGPLUS TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

A new, facile, low cost and easy-to-operate method of forming and immobilizing metal nanoparticles on substrates is invented. The method comprises steps of chemical modification of the substrates with chemical linkers, chelation of the metal ions to the modified substrates, the washing of the unbound metal ions and in-situ reduction of the metal ions to produce metal nanoparticles on the substrates with/without the finishing treatment of the metal nanoparticles functionalized substrates with minimum particles aggregations. The metal nanoparticles functionalized substrates generated by the method have wide applications, for example, as anti-microbial agents. The metal nanoparticles are strongly bonded to the substrates, resulting in low metal leaching to the environment. 1. A method of immobilizing a metal nanoparticle on a substrate comprising the steps ofa) Modifying the substrate with a linker having a first linker element able to form a covalent bond with an element on the substrate that has a comparable electronegativity with the first linker element; and a second linker element able to chelate a metal ion; andb) Washing the modified substrate to remove silver ions not chelated to the second linker element prior to reducing the metal ions to form the metal nanoparticles on the substrates with a reducing agent resulting in a treated substrate.2. The method of further comprising the step of isolating the treated substrate stabilized metal nanoparticles.3. The method of further comprising the step of washing the treated substrate with the linker.4. The method of wherein the substrate is a powder claim 1 , a fiber claim 1 , a fabric claim 1 , a sheet or a film comprising at least one of cellulose claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , cellophane claim 1 , rayon claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , hydroxylated polystyrene claim 1 , wood claim 1 , paper claim 1 , cardboard claim 1 , linen claim 1 , polymer element or a mixture thereof.5. The method of wherein ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PRODUCING METAL-COATED CARBON MATERIAL AND CARBON-METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130323494A1
Принадлежит: SHIMANE PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT

Methods for producing a transition-metal-coated carbon material having a transition metal coating which has a high adhesion strength between the transition metal and the carbon material, and which is neither exfoliated nor detached in subsequent processing are provided. The transition-metal-coated carbon material may be obtained by adhering a compound containing transition metal ions onto a surface of a carbon material and by reducing the transition metal ions with carbon in the carbon material by a heat treatment, thereby to form elemental transition metal. Here, the transition metal is Fe, Co, Ni, Mn, Cu or Zn. Moreover, also provided is a carbon-metal composite material exhibiting an excellent mechanical strength and thermal conductivity, by improving affinity with a metal such as aluminium by use of the transition-metal-coated carbon material. 1. A transition-metal-coated carbon material produced by: (1) adhering a compound onto a surface of a carbon material , the compound containing transition metal ions in a first oxidation state; and (2) reducing the transition metal ions with carbon in the carbon material by a heat treatment in any one of a vacuum and an inert atmosphere , thereby to form any one of elemental transition metal and transition metal ions in a second oxidation state , wherein the second oxidation state is a lower oxidation state than the first oxidation state , the transition metal is selected from the group consisting of Fe , Co , Ni , Mn , and Zn , and the carbon material is selected from the group consisting of pitch-based carbon fibers having a length of 500 nm to 30 mm , and polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers having a length of 500 nm to 30 mm.2. The transition-metal coated carbon material according to claim 1 , wherein the heat treatment in step (2) is carried out at a temperature of 1000 to 1500° C.3. The transition-metal coated carbon material according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in step (2) claim 1 , carbon in the carbon ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL, FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL, SHEET-LIKE STRUCTURE AND SANITARY PRODUCT

Номер: US20130330990A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is a method for producing a functional material, including the steps of: bringing a polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution into contact with a base material; bringing a polyanion aqueous solution containing a functional component into contact with the base material previously in contact with the polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution to bond the polyvalent metal cations and the polyanions to each other, and thereby forming an insoluble compound containing the functional component; and drying the base material including the insoluble compound. 1. (canceled)2. A method for producing a functional material , comprising the steps of:bringing a polyanion aqueous solution containing a functional component into contact with a base material;bringing a polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution into contact with the base material previously in contact with the polyanion aqueous solution to bond the polyvalent metal cations and the polyanions to each other, and thereby forming an insoluble compound containing a functional component; anddrying the base material including the insoluble compound.3. The method for producing a functional material according to claim 2 , wherein the polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution contains calcium ions claim 2 , and the polyanion aqueous solution contains sodium alginate.4. The method for producing a functional material according to claim 3 , wherein a molar ratio of sodium ions contained in the polyanion aqueous solution to calcium ions contained in the polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution is 1:5 to 1:10.5. A functional material produced by drying a base material including an insoluble compound containing a functional component claim 3 , the insoluble compound being formed by bringing a polyanion aqueous solution containing the functional component into contact with the base material including a polyvalent metal cation aqueous solution claim 3 , to bond the polyvalent metal cations and the polyanions to each other.6. A ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

CERAMIC COMPONENT

Номер: US20140004764A1
Принадлежит: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A ceramic component includes a porous fibrous structure that has fibers that are coated with a protective coating. There is a ceramic coating on the protective coating within pores of the porous fibrous structure. The ceramic coating and porous fibrous structure define a residual interconnected porosity. There is a solid glass or glass/ceramic material is within the residual interconnected porosity. 1. A ceramic component comprising:a porous fibrous structure including fibers that are coated with a protective coating;a ceramic coating on the protective coating within pores of the porous fibrous structure, the ceramic coating and porous fibrous structure defining a residual interconnected porosity; anda solid glass or glass/ceramic material within the residual interconnected porosity.2. The ceramic component as recited in claim 1 , wherein the protective coating is selected from the group consisting of carbon claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , boron carbide claim 1 , silicon nitride claim 1 , silicon carbide claim 1 , aluminosilicate and combinations thereof claim 1 , and the ceramic coating is selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide claim 1 , aluminum nitride claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , boron phosphide claim 1 , silicon nitride claim 1 , beryllium oxide claim 1 , diamond and combinations thereof.3. The ceramic component as recited in claim 1 , including a final composition claim 1 , by volume percentage claim 1 , of:20-70 of the fibers,up to 5 of the protective coating on the fibers,5-20 of the coating, anda remainder of the solid glass or glass/ceramic material and residual void volume, wherein the residual void volume is less than 1 volume percent.4. The ceramic component as recited in claim 3 , wherein the final composition includes:30-60 of the fibers,1-2 of the protective coating on the fibers, and20-40 of the solid glass or glass/ceramic material.5. The ceramic component as recited in claim 1 , wherein the liquid glass or glass/ceramic ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Process for forming an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle

Номер: US20140023862A1
Принадлежит: Milliken and Co

A process of making an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle containing forming a bundle of fibers, coating the bundle of fibers with a nanoparticle solution, and drying the solvent from the coated bundle of fibers at a temperature above room temperature forming an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle comprising a plurality of agglomerated nanoparticles. The agglomerated nanoparticles are located in at least a portion of the void space in the bundle of fibers and form bridges between at least a portion of the adjacent fibers. Between about 10 and 100% by number of fibers contain bridges to one or more adjacent fibers within the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle. The agglomerated nanoparticles form between about 1 and 60% of the effective cross-sectional area of the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle.

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

COATED FIBROUS BASED SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20140057116A1
Автор: Cassingham Darryl
Принадлежит: NORTHANTS LEATHER CHEMICALS LTD

Coated Fibrous Substrates The present invention provides a method of improving the adhesion of coatings to fibrous base materials. The method comprises treating a fibrous base material with one or more salt(s) of receptor species to provide a pre-coated fibrous base material comprising specific inorganic receptor sites within the fibrous base material. The one or more salt(s) of receptor species is selected from the groups comprising: (a) aluminium salts; (b) titanium salts; (c) zirconium salts; (d) iron salts; (e) soluble alkali silicates; or a combination thereof. The method further comprises coating the treated fibrous base material with a coating formulation comprising one or more compound(s) containing epoxy and alkoxysilane groups. The coating formulation acts as an adhesion promoter and cross-linker. 1. A method of improving the adhesion of coatings to fibrous base materials comprising: i) treating a fibrous base material with one or more salts(s) of receptor species to provide a treated fibrous base material comprising specific inorganic receptor sites within the fibrous base material , in which the one or more salt(s) of receptor species is selected from: a) aluminium salts; b) titanium salts; c) zirconium salts; d) iron salts; e) soluble alkali silicates; or a combination thereof; and ii) coating the treated fibrous base material with a coating formulation comprising one or more compound(s) containing epoxy and alkoxysilane groups , in which the coating formulation acts as an adhesion promoter and cross-linker.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the one or more salt(s) of the receptor species is applied during the pre-tanning claim 1 , tanning or re-tanning of the fibrous base material.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the fibrous base material is composed of natural and/or synthetic fibres.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the fibrous base material is leather.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the fibrous base ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Hppe member and method of making a hppe member

Номер: US20140065419A1
Принадлежит: DSM IP ASSETS BV

The invention concerns a high performance polyethylene (HPPE) member comprising at least 5 wt-% of a radiopaque component, the HPPE member is biocompatible and the radiopaque component is a particulate at least partially arranged inside a HPPE filament of the HPPE member. Furthermore, the radiopaque component has a particle size of at most 1 μm, preferably the radiopaque component has a particle size if at most 0.5 μm. The invention also concerns a method of making the HPPE member and various medical devices and repair products comprising the HPPE member.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Carbon composite material

Номер: US20140065909A1
Принадлежит: Agency for Defence Development

A carbon composite material which comprises Lyocell-based carbon fiber and a carbon matrix is provided. The carbon composite material has excellent physical properties, including low thermal conductivity, excellent interfacial adhesion and excellent strength, compared to carbon composite materials prepared using conventional polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber, pitch-based carbon fiber or the like. In addition, the carbon composite material is environmentally friendly and has low production costs compared to carbon composite materials comprising conventional rayon-based carbon fiber produced using a highly toxic carbon disulfide solvent.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Textile Including Fibers Deposited with Material Using Atomic Layer Deposition for Increased Rigidity and Strength

Номер: US20140073212A1
Автор: LEE Sang In
Принадлежит: Veeco ALD Inc.

Embodiments relate to depositing on one or more layers of materials on a fiber or fiber containing material using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to provide or enhance functionalities of the fibers or fiber containing material. Such functionalities include, for example, higher rigidity, higher strength, addition of resistance to bending, addition of resistance to impact or addition of resistance to tensile force of a fiber or fiber containing material. A layer of material is deposited coated on the fibers or the fiber containing material and then the surface of the material is oxidized, nitrified or carbonized to increase the volume of the material. By increasing the volume of the material, the material is subject to compressive stress. The compressive stress renders the fibers or the fiber containing material more rigid, stronger and more resistant against bending force, impact or tensile force. 1. A textile comprising:a plurality of fibers;a layer of a first material deposited on a surface of each of the plurality of fibers using atomic layer deposition (ALD); anda second material on at least a surface of the first material, the second material converted from the first material and having a larger volume compared to the first material, the larger volume introducing a compressive stress in the layer.2. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a polycrystalline material layer and the second material is obtained by oxidizing claim 1 , nitrifying or carbonizing at least part of grain boundaries and a surface of the polycrystalline material.3. The textile of claim 2 , wherein the polycrystalline material layer comprises at least one of semiconductor claim 2 , metal compound or metal.4. The textile of claim 2 , wherein the polycrystalline material layer comprises TiN.5. The textile of claim 2 , wherein the second material comprises TiON or TiCN.6. The textile of claim 2 , further comprising a layer of amorphous material deposited between the ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Silver chloride compositions for deodorization and disinfection

Номер: US20140086970A1
Автор: Thomas D. White
Принадлежит: SILVER ANTI-BAC LLC

An antimicrobial system including inert carrier particles coated with a silver salt in combination with a primary disinfectant is disclosed. Some aspects relate to a disposable wipe for use in cleaning and disinfecting, the disposable wipe including a antimicrobial system. Other aspects relate to a sprayable disinfectant including a liquid carrier. Inert carrier particles, coated with a silver salt, are dispersed in the liquid carrier with a primary disinfectant. Optional additives including surfactants, dispersants, and stabilizers, may also be added.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for treating a textile fabric

Номер: US20220002928A1
Принадлежит: Jeanologia SL

A method and an apparatus for desizing and/or shrinking a textile fabric, the textile fabric having a length and a width, the method including moving, lengthwise, the fabric, and wetting the fabric within a first pool of liquid, the first pool of liquid including water; passing the fabric through a chamber, and in the chamber contacting the fabric with at least one heatable roller heated at a treatment temperature; soaking the fabric with a main pool of liquid, the main pool of liquid including water; and treating the fabric with ozone. The apparatus includes a first module for wetting the fabric, a second module with a heatable roller for heating the fabric, a third module for soaking the fabric, and fourth module for treating the fabric with ozone. The second module may optionally be integrated with the first module.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Structural and Decorative Composite Material, Preparation Method Therefor, And Article Containing Same

Номер: US20190001640A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are a composite material and a preparation method therefor. The composite material comprises: a base layer; a first plant fibre fabric located on the upper surface of the base layer; optionally, a second plant fibre fabric located on the lower surface of the base layer; and resins present in each layer. The composite material has a decorative performance and an improved mechanical performance. 1. A composite material , comprising:a base layer;a first plant fiber fabric on an upper surface of the base layer;optionally, a second plant fiber fabric on a lower surface of the base layer, and a resin present in each layer.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the first plant fiber fabric and the second plant fiber fabric are each independently fabrics made of the following materials: ramie claim 1 , flax claim 1 , jute claim 1 , china-hemp (hemp) claim 1 , kenaf or sisal.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the first plant fiber fabric has at least one of the following characteristics: having a printed or dyed pattern claim 1 , having a natural color or a printed or dyed color claim 1 , or having a white color.4. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first plant fiber fabric and the second plant fiber fabric is a plant fiber fabric treated by at least one of the following processes: an interfacial compatibilization treatment by using a coupling agent claim 1 , an interfacial compatibilization treatment by using an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate claim 1 , and a surface flame-retarding treatment by using a flame retardant.5. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is selected from a group consisting of light-colored to colorless transparent thermoplastic resins and light-colored to colorless transparent thermosetting resins.6. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is selected from a group consisting of phenolic resin claim 1 , ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices and methods for making same

Номер: US20180002499A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

A composition and method for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices is presented. The process for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices may include selecting one or a mixture of specific graphitic nanomaterials. The graphitic nanomaterial(s) may be functionalizing with a moiety similar to the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The functionalized graphitic nanomaterials are mixed with the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The mixture may be cured, which causes in situ formation of the sol-gel solid state matrices that entraps and/or covalently links with the graphitic nanomaterials during the network growing process. This process allows the nanomaterials to be introduced into the matrices homogeneously without forming large aggregations.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND PREPREG USING SAME

Номер: US20200002492A1
Принадлежит: NITTA CORPORATION

A composite material includes: a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers is arranged; carbon nanotubes which adhere to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers; and a sizing agent which covers at least a part of each of the surfaces to which the carbon nanotubes adhere. When the composite material disposed such that a longitudinal direction is vertically oriented is pierced with an inspection needle having a diameter of 0.55 mm across the longitudinal direction, and the composite material and the inspection needle are relatively moved in the longitudinal direction by 40 mm at a speed of 300 mm/min, a maximum value of a load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.5 N. 1. A composite material comprising:a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers are arranged;carbon nanotubes which adhere to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers; anda sizing agent which covers at least a part of each of the surfaces to which the carbon nanotubes adhere, whereinwhen the composite material disposed such that a longitudinal direction is vertically oriented is pierced with an inspection needle having a diameter of 0.55 mm across the longitudinal direction, and the composite material and the inspection needle are relatively moved in the longitudinal direction by 40 mm at a speed of 300 mm/min, a maximum value of a load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.5 N.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , whereinthe composite material has a shape of a strip in which 3 to 30 fibers of the carbon fibers are piled in a thickness direction.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , whereinan average value of the load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.4 N.4. A prepreg comprising the composite material according to claim 1 , and a matrix resin impregnated in the composite material. The present ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Cellulose fibers, cellulose fiber-containing composition, cellulose fiber dispersion, and method for producing cellulose fibers

Номер: US20200002883A1
Принадлежит: Oji Holdings Corp

It is an object of the present invention to provide ultrafine cellulose fibers capable of exhibiting favorable dispersibility even in an organic solvent. The present invention relates to cellulose fibers having a fiber width of 1000 nm or less and having phosphoric acid groups or phosphoric acid group-derived substituents, wherein the content of the phosphoric acid groups or phosphoric acid group-derived substituents is 0.5 mmol/g or more, and the supernatant yield measured by an measurement method (a) is 70% or less.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

LIQUID AND SOIL REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS FOR FIBERS

Номер: US20150004351A1
Принадлежит: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.

Included are compositions for fibers which include a clay nanoparticle and a wax. The composition provides the fibers with oil and water repellency. 1. A composition in an aqueous dispersion comprising a combination of a soil repellent composition and a liquid repellent composition;(a) said soil repellent composition comprising at least one clay nanoparticle component and optionally a first surfactant; and(b) said liquid repellent composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition excludes fluorochemicals.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is prepared in the absence of fluorochemicals.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises said soil repellent composition in an amount of about 1.0% to about 20.0% by weight of the composition and comprises said liquid repellent composition in an amount of 0.1% to about 10.0% by weight of the composition.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of smectites claim 1 , kaolins claim 1 , illites claim 1 , chlorites claim 1 , attapulgites claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , pyrophyllite claim 1 , hectorite claim 1 , saponite claim 1 , sauconite claim 1 , nontronite claim 1 , talc claim 1 , beidellite claim 1 , volkonskoite claim 1 , vermiculite claim 1 , kaolinite claim 1 , dickite claim 1 , antigorite claim 1 , anauxite claim 1 , indellite claim 1 , chrysotile claim 1 , bravaisite claim 1 , muscovite claim 1 , paragonite claim 1 , biotite claim 1 , corrensite claim 1 , penninite claim 1 , donbassite claim 1 , sudoite claim 1 , sepiolite claim 1 , palygorskyte claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Liquid-crystalline polyester multifilament

Номер: US20150004409A1
Принадлежит: TORAY INDUSTRIES INC

A liquid crystalline polyester multifilament has a fusion degree between single fibers of 0 to 20. A method of producing a liquid crystalline polyester multifilament includes at least one step of a melt spinning step and a rewinding step, wherein an anti-fusion agent is deposited on a fiber surface of a melt-spun liquid crystalline polyester multifilament from application directions different from each other by 90 to 180° in a plane perpendicular to the yarn running direction.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Carbon Nanocomposite Sensors

Номер: US20210002816A1
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A piezoresistive sensor featuring a fabric of woven or nonwoven fibers coated with carbon nanotubes can be integrated with footwear or clothing to serve as a pressure sensor that can monitor and/or analyze human activity during the course of the activities of daily living of the wearer. 1. An article configured to be worn on an extremity of a living being , comprising:(a) a stretchy fabric configured as a garment or portion thereof to be worn on the extremity; and (i) a plurality of CNTs deposited on a stretchy fabric in sufficient numbers and concentration as to render the CNT-deposited fabric electrically conductive, said fabric featuring fibers arranged as loops that are interconnected in at least two dimensions; and', '(ii) at least two electrodes attached to said coated fabric in a spaced-apart relationship, thereby defining a known electrical resistance therebetween., '(b) a piezoresistive sensor attached to said stretchy fabric, said piezoresistive sensor including2. The article of claim 1 , wherein said garment or portion thereof includes a sleeve.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the CNT coating is on all or some of the fibers within the fabric.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the CNT coating on the fibers is less than 1 micron in thickness.5. (canceled)6. The article of claim 1 , wherein said carbon nanotubes are multi-walled.7. (canceled)8. The article of claim 1 , wherein said carbon nanotubes are functionalized.9. (canceled)10. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric is woven.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric is nonwoven.1213-. (canceled)14. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric includes natural fibers including at least one of cotton and wool fibers.15. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric includes synthetic fibers including at least one of nylon claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , glass claim 1 , aramid and spandex fibers.1618-. (canceled)19. The article of claim 10 , wherein fibers of said fabric are organized as a ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

CERAMIC COATED ANTIBACTERIAL FABRIC, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20210002817A1
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A method for manufacturing a ceramic-coated antibacterial fabric includes adding and mixing a ceramic component, calcium carbonate, a binder, and a dispersant into water, thereby to prepare a ceramic solution; heating the ceramic solution to 110 to 130° C., then immersing a fabric in the heated ceramic solution for 100 to 200 minutes, and then drying the fabric for 100 to 150 minutes at a temperature of 50 to 70° C., thereby to form a first coated ceramic layer on the fabric; and subsequently, heating the ceramic solution to 70 to 90° C., then immersing the fabric having the first coated ceramic layer thereon in the heated ceramic solution for 100 to 200 minutes, and then drying the fabric for 100 to 150 minutes at a temperature of 50 to 70° C., thereby to form a second coated ceramic layer on the first coated ceramic layer on the fabric. 1. A method for manufacturing a ceramic-coated antibacterial fabric , the method comprising:adding and mixing 70 to 90 parts by weight of a ceramic component, 5 to 15 parts by weight of calcium carbonate, 10 to 20 parts by weight of a binder, and 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight of a dispersant into 100 parts by weight of water, thereby to prepare a ceramic solution, wherein the ceramic component includes at least one selected from a group consisting of bentonite, diatomite, illite, zeolite, and pozzolan;heating the ceramic solution to 110 to 130° C., then immersing a fabric in the heated ceramic solution for 100 to 200 minutes, and then drying the fabric for 100 to 150 minutes at a temperature of 50 to 70° C., thereby to form a first coated ceramic layer on the fabric; andsubsequently, heating the ceramic solution to 70 to 90° C., then immersing the fabric having the first coated ceramic layer thereon in the heated ceramic solution for 100 to 200 minutes, and then drying the fabric for 100 to 150 minutes at a temperature of 50 to 70° C., thereby to form a second coated ceramic layer on the first coated ceramic layer on the fabric.2. The ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing a fire-resistant and/or fire-retardant cable

Номер: US20210005358A1
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A method of manufacturing a cable includes at least one elongated electrically conducting element and at least one composite layer surrounding the elongated electrically conducting element. The composite layer is obtained from at least one step of impregnation of a non-woven fibrous material with a geopolymer composition. 1. Method of manufacturing a cable having at least one elongated electrically conducting element and at least one composite layer surrounding said elongated electrically conducting element , said method comprising the steps of:i) impregnating a non-woven fibrous material with a geopolymer composition, in order to form a tape impregnated with said geopolymer composition,ii) drying the impregnated tape obtained in step i), in order to form a dried impregnated tape, andiii) applying the dried impregnated tape obtained in step ii) around a cable comprising at least one elongated electrically conducting element, in order to form said composite layer surrounding said elongated electrically conducting element.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fibrous material is selected from cellulosic materials claim 1 , materials based on synthetic organic polymers claim 1 , glass fibres claim 1 , and a mixture thereof.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the geopolymer composition is an aluminosilicate geopolymer composition.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step i) is carried out by coating-impregnation.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step i) is carried out by passing the non-woven fibrous material through a coating device supplied with the geopolymer composition.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step ii) is carried out at a temperature of at most 120° C.7. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step ii) is carried out at a temperature of at least 50° C.8. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step iii) of application of the dried impregnated tape around a cable comprising at least one elongated electrically conducting ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Bedding product having different colors for hem and body

Номер: US20150007388A1
Автор: Phillip Harrison

A bedding product having a colored hem and methods of making the same are disclosed. The bedding product can have a plain body attached to a colored hem which is made color fast so as to inhibit fading of the colored hem and/or prevent bleeding, crocking, and/or running of color from the colored hem onto the plain body during the useful life of the bedding product. The colored hem can be made color fast by a method including selecting a fabric, selecting dyes based on the fabric, preparing the fabric such as by mercerizing, applying the dyes, and treating the dyed fabric to remove unfixed dyes contained in the fabric to improve subsequent colorfastness.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE ASSEMBLY REGION WITH CERAMIC OR BORON FIBER

Номер: US20200006211A1
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Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with substrate assemblies for computer devices are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a core for a substrate assembly includes a first metal region, a second metal region, and a dielectric region located between the first metal region and the second metal region. The dielectric region includes one or more fibers, wherein each of the one or more fibers includes aluminum, boron, silicon, or oxide. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. 1. A core for a substrate assembly , comprising:a first metal region;a second metal region; anda dielectric region located between the first metal region and the second metal region, wherein the dielectric region includes one or more fibers, wherein each of the one or more fibers includes aluminum, boron, silicon, or oxide.2. The core of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more fibers comprises aluminoborosilicate claim 1 , aluminosilicate claim 1 , or alumina.3. The core of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more fibers further includes:a nucleus formed of an electrically non-conductive material; andan outer layer that encircles the nucleus, the outer layer formed of boron.4. The core of claim 3 , wherein the electrically non-conductive material comprises aluminoborosilicate claim 3 , aluminosilicate claim 3 , or alumina.5. The core of claim 1 , wherein the one or more fibers comprise a plurality of fibers claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are woven to produce a fabric.6. The core of claim 5 , wherein the dielectric region further includes resin claim 5 , and wherein the fabric is impregnated with the resin.7. The core of claim 6 , wherein the resin comprises a dielectric material or a ceramic-based material.8. The core of claim 5 , wherein the fabric has a tensile modulus between 240 gigapascals (GPa) and 400 GPa.9. The core of claim 5 , wherein the fabric has a tensile strength between 3.6 gigapascals (GPa) and 4 GPa.10. A substrate assembly claim 5 , comprising:one or ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

DISINFECTANT COMPOSITION FOR TEXTILE AND RELATED SUBSTRATES, AND METHOD OF TREATING A SUBSTRATE TO PROVIDE DISINFECTING ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIFUNGAL, WASH DURABLE, OPTIONALLY ENHANCED WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Номер: US20170006876A1
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A disinfectant textile composition having antimicrobial, wash durable, optionally enhanced with multifunctional properties, comprising, 115-. (canceled)16. A method of treating a textile substrate by applying a disinfecting treating composition comprising one , several or all of a quaternary ammonium organosilane compound , and/or silver chloride and/or other types of silver salts , and/or poly-glucosamine , and/or propiconazole , and/or thiabendazole , and/or biocoated silver particles , and/or polyhexamethylene biguanide , using exhaust , padding , coating or spraying process , and subjecting the textile substrate to a heat treatment at a temperature of between 110° C.-180° C. and once again to a heat treatment at a temperature of 110° C.-180° C.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the substrate claim 16 , is selected from the group consisting of natural or synthetic woven claim 16 , knitted claim 16 , crocheted claim 16 , bonded or non woven textile.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the textile substrate is a yarn which is spun claim 16 , electrospun claim 16 , drawn or extruded claim 16 , or a natural fabric which is at least one selected from the group consisting of wool claim 16 , cotton claim 16 , silk linen claim 16 , hemp claim 16 , ramie and jute claim 16 , or a synthetic fabric which is at least one selected from the group of rayon claim 16 , nylon claim 16 , non-acrylic olefin claim 16 , acrylic polyester claim 16 , PTFE claim 16 , PP claim 16 , PPE claim 16 , carbon fiber claim 16 , vinyon claim 16 , saran claim 16 , spandex claim 16 , vinalon claim 16 , aramids claim 16 , modal claim 16 , sulfar claim 16 , polybenzimidazole fibre claim 16 , PLA claim 16 , lyocell claim 16 , orlon claim 16 , vectran and zylon acrylonitrile.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the fabric or yarn is blended.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the disinfecting treating composition is used in a concentration range of between 0.1 to 10% claim 16 , in particular 0.1 to 4 ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Fabric with surface cooling function and preparation method therefor

Номер: US20170009396A1

The present application provides a type of fabric with a surface cooling function and a preparation method therefor. The preparation method comprises the following steps: S1. using a surface cooling material to generate a polymer-modified surface cooling material by in-situ polymerization; S2. dispersing the polymer-modified surface cooling material in a finishing solvent to obtain a functionalized fabric finishing solution; and S3. absorbing the functionalized fabric finishing solution into the fabric and then finishing the fabric with the polymer-modified surface cooling material by thermal treatment, so as to obtain the fabric with the surface cooling function. The fabric with the surface cooling function in the present application feels good and is breathable. The solution of the preparation method for the fabric with the surface cooling function in the present application is simple and feasible and applicable to large-scale production.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FILTER MEDIUM, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20190009202A1
Автор: BYEON Jeong Hoon
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The present application relates to a multifunctional filter medium and a method of manufacturing the same. The multifunctional filter medium of the present application is capable of significantly reducing fine dust, harmful microorganisms, and toxic gases and reducing a pressure decrease during filtration due to exclusion of high-density nanofiber, thereby minimizing energy required for filtration and exhibiting sufficient filtration performance as a single filter medium. 1. A multifunctional filter medium , comprising a fiber; and photocatalyst particles including carbon nanotubes grown on surfaces thereof , wherein the photocatalyst particles including carbon nanotubes grown on surfaces thereof are attached to a surface of the fiber.2. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber includes a carbon fiber.3. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber is a porous fiber.4. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 3 , wherein the pores in the fiber have a diameter of 1 to 100 nm.5. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber forms a woven or knitted fabric or a nonwoven fabric.6. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein photocatalyst particles include one or more selected from the group consisting of titanium oxide claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , tungsten oxide claim 1 , cerium oxide claim 1 , tin oxide claim 1 , zirconium oxide and zinc sulfide.7. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 6 , wherein photocatalyst particles further include one or more transition metals selected from the group of scandium (Sc) claim 6 , vanadium (V) claim 6 , chromium (Cr) claim 6 , manganese (Mn) claim 6 , iron (Fe) claim 6 , cobalt (Co) claim 6 , nickel (Ni) claim 6 , copper (Cu) claim 6 , yttrium (Y) claim 6 , niobium (Nb) claim 6 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 6 , ruthenium (Ru) claim 6 , rhodium (Rh) claim 6 , palladium (Pd) claim 6 , silver (Ag) ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Toy With Antimicrobial Properties and Method for Producing Same

Номер: US20220025573A1
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The toy product of the present invention incorporates an antimicrobial agent that is introduced during the manufacturing process, to render the resultant product hypoallergenic and resistant to stains and odors during use, even after repeated washings. 1. A children's plush toy product having antimicrobial properties in which an antimicrobial agent is introduced during the fabrication of such a toy product , thereby rendering it resistant to stains and odors during use , even after repeated washings , wherein the antimicrobial agent could be one or more composition selected from the group consisting of silver nitrate , pyrithione zinc , and 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecy ammonium chloride.2. The toy product of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial agent is silver nitrate.3. The toy product of claim 2 , wherein the antimicrobial agent is silver nitrate admixed with alkyl (50% C12 claim 2 , 30% C14 claim 2 , 17% C16 claim 2 , 3% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride4. The toy product of wherein said group further includes cupric ion claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , dimethyl distearylammonium chloride claim 1 , and polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride and phosphate.5. The toy product of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of such antimicrobial agent is between 0.2% and 10%.6. The toy product of claim 1 , wherein said toy product is a plush animal.7Staphylococcus aureusKlebsiella pneumonia.. The toy product of claim 1 , wherein said toy product demonstrates at least a 97% reduction against both and8. The toy product of claim 1 , wherein said toy product retains its antimicrobial properties after at least 10 washings.9. A method for manufacturing a children's plush toy product having antimicrobial properties said method comprising the steps of applying an antimicrobial agent to the yarns used in creating such a plush toy product before fabricating such toy product.10. The method of wherein the antimicrobial agent is first added to a tank and mixed with ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Conductive Fibres

Номер: US20160010273A1

A method for making a fibre electrically conductive comprises the steps of: (a) providing a fibre having a negative electric charge at the surface of the fibre, (b) applying to the fibre a substance (such as a polyelectrolyte) which provides a layer of said substance on the fibre and changes the electric charge at the surface of the fibre from negative to positive, wherein said substance is not chitosan, and (c) making the surface of the fibre electrically conductive with a metal, wherein the metal of step (c) is provided in the form of metal ions and wherein a reducing agent (for example) is employed to reduce the metal ions to elemental metal. Fabrics formed from conductive fibres are also provided.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Gypsum Panels, Mats Therefor, and Methods

Номер: US20200009610A1
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Methods of making gypsum panels, fiberglass mats, and associated gypsum panels and building sheathing systems are provided. In one aspect, a method of making a gypsum panel includes depositing an aqueous liquid containing a wetting agent onto a fiberglass mat, such that the aqueous liquid penetrates an entire thickness of the fiberglass mat, and depositing a gypsum slurry onto the fiberglass mat onto which the aqueous liquid has been deposited, such that the gypsum slurry penetrates at least a portion of the fiberglass mat. In another aspect, a method of making a gypsum panel includes depositing an aqueous liquid containing a wetting agent onto a fiberglass mat, and depositing a gypsum slurry onto the fiberglass mat onto which the aqueous liquid has been deposited, prior to drying of the aqueous liquid, such that the gypsum slurry penetrates at least a portion of the fiberglass mat. 1. A gypsum panel , comprising:a gypsum core having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;a first fiberglass mat having a first surface associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum of the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat; anda wetting agent deposited across an entire thickness of the first fiberglass mat, wherein the wetting agent is deposited onto the first fiberglass mat in an uncoated state, such that the wetting agent penetrates the entire thickness of the first fiberglass mat.2. The gypsum panel of claim 1 , wherein the wetting agent is a surfactant.3. The gypsum panel of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant is selected from a group consisting of multifunctional agents comprising acetylenic chemistry claim 2 , ethoxylated low-foam agents claim 2 , siloxane-based surfactants claim 2 , and nonionic superwetting and coalescing surfactants.4. The gypsum panel of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant has a boiling point of 200° C. or lower.5. The gypsum panel of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant has a boiling ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THERMALLY DRAWING NANOCOMPOSITE-ENABLED MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIBERS

Номер: US20180010266A1

A method of thermally drawing fibers containing continuous crystalline metal nanowires therein includes forming a preform comprising an inner core and an outer cladding, wherein at least one of the core and cladding has nanoelements dispersed therein. The preform is drawn through a heated zone to form a reduced size fiber. A second preform is then created from a plurality of fibers created from the reduced size fiber. The second preform is then drawn through the heated zone to form an elongated fiber containing continuous crystalline metallic nanowires therein having a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 100 nm. Optionally, a third or additional preforms are created from fibers made from the previous thermal drawing operation that are then drawn through the heated zone to form a fiber containing even smaller crystalline metal continuous nanowires therein. In some embodiments, only a single pass through the heated zone may be needed. 1. A method of thermally drawing fibers containing continuous crystalline metal nanowires therein comprising:a) forming a preform comprising an inner core comprising the crystalline metal and an outer cladding, wherein at least one of the core and cladding having nanoelements dispersed therein;b) drawing the preform through a heated zone to form a reduced size fiber;c) forming a second preform created from a plurality of fibers from the reduced size fiber of (b); andd) drawing the second preform of (c) through the heated zone to form another reduced sized fiber having a continuous length exceeding one meter and containing crystalline metal nanowires therein having a diameter less than 100 nm.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoelements comprise nanoparticles claim 1 , nanowires claim 1 , nanoplates claim 1 , nanoflakes claim 1 , or nanowhiskers.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a third preform created from a plurality of fibers of (d) and drawing the third preform through the heated zone to form ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT REPAIR DEVICE

Номер: US20160010780A1
Принадлежит: Pipe Wrap, Inc.

A fabric device for application on a degraded area of a member for rehabilitating the member. A fabric device in accordance with the present invention comprises at least one layer of composite fabric, which has a first surface and a second surface spaced-apart from the first surface, nanomaterial on at least one surface of the fabric, and a resin matrix on the fabric over the nanomaterial. The resin matrix may also comprise nanomaterial therein. 133-. (canceled)34. A method of reinforcing a structural member , comprising: a load transfer filler material, containing nanomaterials, applied to said area;', 'at least one layer of fabric having first and second spaced apart surfaces and nanomaterials applied to at least one of said first and second surfaces and being at least partially infused into said fabric; and', 'a resin matrix on the fabric, said nanomaterials being at least partially infused into said resin matrix;, '(a) preparing a fabric device for application on an area of a said member, the fabric device comprising(b) applying said fabric device to said area of said member;(c) curing said resin matrix;whereby cracks in said fabric device tend to propagate away from the interface between said matrix and said fabric, reducing the likelihood of delamination of the fabric device.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein said at least one layer of fabric is formed from fibers containing nanomaterials.36. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterial is one of treated or untreated nanotubes claim 34 , graphene claim 34 , nanofibers claim 34 , nanoclays claim 34 , nanowire claim 34 , nanoinclusions claim 34 , and bucky paper claim 34 , or any combination thereof andwherein the resin matrix is one of thermosetting resin, epoxy resin, thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, and polyurethane.37. The method of claim 34 , further comprising nanomaterials in the resin matrix applied to the fabric.38. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterials are bonded to at ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

OLEOPHOBIC COATINGS AND WIPES AND APPLICATORS USED TO PRODUCE THEM

Номер: US20200010688A1
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Certain embodiments described herein are directed to wipes and coating materials that can be used to provide an oleophobic surface coating on one or more surfaces of an article. In some examples, the wipe may retain the coating material and can transfer at least some of the coating material to a surface where it can be heat cured to provide the oleophobic coating. In some instances, the wipe can provide an oleophobic surface coating with easy-to-clean performance for at least one cycle and up to ten cycles. 1. A wipe comprising a carrier material and a coating material retained by the carrier material , wherein the carrier material can transfer at least some of the coating material from the carrier material to a contacted surface , wherein the coating material provides an oleophobic surface coating on the contacted surface , and wherein the oleophobic surface coating provides easy-to-clean performance in a cleanability test for at least a single cycle and less than ten cycles and does not off-gas any hazardous compounds when the oleophobic surface coating is heated to a temperature of 350 degree Celsius.2. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the carrier material comprises a woven or nonwoven web material.3. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the carrier material comprises a blend of natural pulp and/or man-made fibers.4. The wipe of claim 3 , wherein the pulp component of the wipe comprises natural cellulosic fibers claim 3 , cotton claim 3 , wood fibers claim 3 , softwood paper making pulp claim 3 , Hardwood pulp and non-wood pulp.5. The wipe of claim 2 , wherein the nonwoven web material comprises wood pulp and man-made fibers.6. The wipe of claim 5 , wherein the nonwoven web material comprises man-made fibers and wherein the man-made fibers comprise cellulosic fibers claim 5 , cellulose acetate claim 5 , polyester claim 5 , nylon and polypropylene fibers.7. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating material comprises an organofunctional silane system.8. The wipe of claim 1 ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

PIEZORESPONSIVE TEXTILE INCORPORATING GRAPHENE

Номер: US20200011006A1
Автор: AITCHISON Philip
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An electrically conductive textile containing graphene that undergoes a change in electrical resistance when deformed. 1. An electrically conductive textile containing graphene that changes electrical resistance when deformed.2. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the textile is arranged in a plane; and wherein the textile is adapted such that the textile undergoes an elastic deformation in the plane of the textile when subjected to strain in the plane of the textile.3. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the textile is adapted such that it undergoes an elastic deformation perpendicular to the plane of the textile when subjected to strain perpendicular to the plane of the textile.4. The textile according to claim 2 , wherein the change in resistance is reversible.5. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been applied to the textile after formation of the textile.6. The textile according to claim 5 , wherein the graphene is applied to the textile so that graphene is distributed throughout the thickness of the textile.7. The textile according to claim 5 , wherein the graphene is applied to one side of the textile so that only part of the thickness of the textile contains graphene.8. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been applied to fibres comprising the textile after the formation of the fibres.9. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been incorporated into fibres comprising the textile.10. The textile according to claim 8 , wherein the fibre is electrically conductive and the textile is electrically conductive.11. The textile according to claim 10 , wherein the fibres are not uniformly electrically conductive.12. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein approximately 100% of the fibres are electrically conductive.13. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein greater than 50% of the fibres are electrically conductive.14. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein greater than 10% ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Coated substrates and articles with anti-viral properties, and fabrication processes

Номер: US20220030980A1
Принадлежит: FXI Inc Ltd

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to coated substrates having, e.g., anti-viral properties, to articles including the coated substrates, and to processes for making such coated substrates and articles. In an embodiment, a mask for preventing infection by a virus is provided. The mask includes a coated substrate having a breathing resistance (95 L/min, EN 149:2001) of about 6 mbar or less and a water droplet absorption time of less than about 5 seconds. The coated substrate includes a non-woven fabric having a weight of about 120 g/m 2 or less according to ASTM D3776, and mineral oxide particles, iron oxide particles, or both, coupled to at least a portion of the non-woven fabric.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Coated substrates and articles with anti-viral properties, and fabrication processes

Номер: US20220034025A1
Принадлежит: FXI Inc Ltd

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to coated substrates having, e.g., anti-viral properties, to articles including the coated substrates, and to processes for making such coated substrates and articles. In an embodiment, a coated substrate is provided. The coated substrate includes a substrate having a weight of about 120 g/m 2 or less according to ASTM D3776, mineral oxide particles, iron oxide particles, or both, coupled to at least a portion of the substrate wherein the coated substrate has a breathing resistance (95 L/min, EN 149:2001) of about 6 mbar or less.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

ASYMMETRICALLY SILICA-IMPREGNATED NONWOVEN FABRICS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAID NONWOVENS AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20220034041A1
Принадлежит: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DARMSTADT

The present invention relates to fibrous non-woven fabrics with asymmetric silica impregnation and methods for their production as well as uses of the non-woven fabrics, in particularly in the field of packaging materials. 1. A fibrous non-woven fabric with asymmetric silica impregnation , wherein the non-woven fabric comprises two main surfaces , wherein the portion by weight of SiOstarting from at least one of both main surfaces decreases towards the interior of the non-woven fabric.2. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous non-woven fabric is a non-woven paper fabric.3. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the portion by weight of SiOat least one of both main surfaces is at least 1.1 times as high as the portion by weight of SiOin the center of the non-woven fabric.4. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the portion by weight of SiOat both main surfaces is at least 1.1 times as high as the portion by weight of SiOin the center of the non-woven fabric.5. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the portion by weight of SiOat the one main surface to the portion by weight of SiOat the other main surface is in a range of 0.95:1 to 1.05:1.6. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the portion by weight of SiOat one of both main surfaces is at least 1.1 times as high as the portion by weight of SiOin the center of the non-woven fabric claim 1 , and wherein the portion by weight of SiOat the other of both main surfaces is at most the 0.9-fold of the portion by weight of SiOin the center of the non-woven fabric.7. The fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the portion by weight of SiOat one of both main surfaces is at least the 1.2-fold of the portion by weight of SiOat the other of both main surfaces.8. A method for the production of a fibrous non-woven fabric according to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:a) ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

DEODORANT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Номер: US20180015194A1
Автор: Sone Atsushi
Принадлежит: ZEON CORPORATION

Disclosed is a deodorant that effectively deodorizes odors generated in living or other environments. The disclosed deodorant comprises metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers containing a metal other than sodium in salt form and having a number-average fiber diameter of 100 nm or less. 1. A deodorant comprising:metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers containing a metal other than sodium in salt form and having a number-average fiber diameter of 100 nm or less.2. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers are metal-containing carboxylated cellulose nanofibers.3. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers have a number-average fiber length of 50 nm to 2 claim 1 ,000 nm.4. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers have an average degree of polymerization of 100 to 2 claim 1 ,000.5. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal other than sodium is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of metals of Group 2 to Group 14 in Period 3 to Period 6 of the long periodic table.6. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal other than sodium is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of magnesium claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , iron claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , silver claim 1 , tin claim 1 , barium claim 1 , and lead.7. The deodorant of claim 1 , wherein the metal other than sodium is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , copper claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , and silver.8. The deodorant of claim 1 , further comprising a dispersion medium claim 1 , whereinthe metal-containing oxidized cellulose nanofibers are dispersed in the dispersion medium.9. The deodorant of claim 8 , wherein the dispersion medium is water ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FORMING AN ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT WITH AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE, METHOD FOR PROVIDING A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FORMING AN ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE AND/OR AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT COMPONENT

Номер: US20180015705A1
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A structural component includes a composite laminate built up of layers of carbon fibers, wherein the layers of carbon fibers are oriented in different directions and wherein the carbon fibers are surrounded by a conductive polymer resin. The carbon fibers of at least one of the layers include an electrically insulating coating, and wherein at least one of the coated carbon fibers extend through its respective layer to form an electrical connection between ends of the layer spaced apart from one another. With an ion-transmissive insulation coating the carbon fibers form anodes such that, together with a metal layer provided with the composite laminate forming an cathode, the structural is enabled to additionally form an integrated composite power source. 1. A structural component comprising:a composite laminate built up of a plurality of layers of carbon fibers, wherein the layers of carbon fibers are oriented in different directions, wherein the carbon fibers are surrounded by a conductive polymer resin, and wherein at least one layer of carbon fibers forms an anode;a metal layer doped with an active cathode material forming a cathode;an ion-transmissive, electrically insulating separator arranged between the anode and the cathode;wherein the composite laminate forms a power source.2. The structural component of claim 1 , wherein the active cathode material is an electrolyte material.3. The structural component of claim 2 , wherein the active cathode material is a LiMnOmaterial.4. The structural component of claim 2 , wherein the active cathode material is a LiCoOmaterial.5. The structural component of claim 2 , wherein the active cathode material is a LiFePOmaterial.6. The structural component of claim 1 , wherein the ion-transmissive separator is a glass fiber layer arranged between the at least one carbon layer forming the anode and the metal layer.7. The structural component of claim 1 , wherein at least the carbon fibers of the at least one carbon layer ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

OXIDIZED GRAPHITE AND CARBON FIBER

Номер: US20160017537A1
Автор: Blair Richard G.

A mechanochemical oxidation process that allows relatively benign oxidizers to be used for the production of at least partially oxidized graphite, and a method of preparing a carbon fiber using oxidized graphite and a fiber component. Partially oxidized graphite is fully dispersible in water and can be used to prepare thin films with conductivities rivaling pure graphite. This offers the potential for improved electronic displays, solar cells, and lithium ion batteries. A carbon nanotube and a method of making the same is also provided. 1. A method for preparing a carbon fiber , comprising:combining a fiber component and oxidized graphite thereby forming a fiber combination; andsubjecting the fiber combination to heat and a reducing atmosphere as to reduce said oxidized graphite to graphene, thereby forming a carbon fiber covered in graphene.2. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reducing atmosphere is hydrogen.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heat causes the fiber to shrink.4. A method for preparing a carbon fiber claim 2 , comprising:milling graphite powder directly with a solid oxidizing agent to produce oxidized graphite;subjecting a fiber component to the oxidized graphite, wherein said oxidized graphite binds to the fiber component; andintroducing the oxidized graphite-bound fiber component to pyrolysis and a reducing atmosphere, wherein the oxidized graphite is reduced to graphene.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein following the milling step claim 4 , the oxidized graphite is suspended in water to form a colloidal suspension.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the reducing atmosphere is a hydrogen atmosphere.7. A carbon fiber covered in graphene as produced from the method of claim 4 , wherein said carbon fiber exhibits an increased electrical conductivity as compared to that formed by a Hummers method and comprises a resistivity of 50 Ω/cm-8000 Ω/cm.8. The carbon fiber of claim 7 , wherein said carbon fiber comprises a resistivity of 50 Ω/cm-1000 Ω/cm.9 ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Cold aqueous alkaline treatments for cotton yarn and related systems and methods

Номер: US20180016735A1
Принадлежит: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

Methods and systems for treating cotton yarn are provided. Cotton yarn is partially dissolved by applying a cold aqueous alkaline solvent, rinsing the partially dissolved cotton yarn in water and drying the cotton yarn. Temperature of the solvent and time of exposure to the solvent greatly affect the improved mechanical properties of the cotton yarn.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITION FOR FIBER ADHESION AND FABRICS USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180016736A1
Автор: OH Gui Hwan
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The present invention relates to a composition for fiber adhesion, and more particularly, a composition for fiber adhesion including titanium dioxide, flame retardants, ultraviolet absorbers and heat stabilizers; and coated yarns, fabrics and articles comprising the composition. 1. A fiber adhesion composition comprising a thermoplastic resin , a titanium dioxide , a flame retardant , an ultraviolet absorber , and a heat stabilizer.2. The composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the composition comprises 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin, 5 to 30 parts by weight of the titanium dioxide, 1 to 10 parts by weight of the flame retardant, 1 to 10 parts by weight of the ultraviolet absorber and 1 to 10 parts by weight of the heat stabilizer.3. The composition according to claim 2 ,wherein the composition further comprises 1 to 10 parts by weight of sodium silicate, 1 to 10 parts by weight of potassium silicate, 1 to 10 parts by weight of a spherical ceramic powder containing a hollow and 1 to 5 parts by weight of an alkali compound.4. The composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the titanium dioxide is treated with an amino group-containing silane coupling agent and an epoxy group-containing silane coupling agent.5. The composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the composition further comprises 1 to 10 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent.6. A coated yarn comprising a yarn selected from polyolefin fiber claim 1 , polyester fiber claim 1 , nylon fiber claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride fiber claim 1 , polyurethane fiber claim 1 , glass fiber and carbon fiber; and a coating layer claim 1 , which comprises the fiber adhesion composition according to claim 1 , coated on the yarn.7. A fabric manufactured by weaving the coated yarn according to claim 6 , wherein the fabric has a solar reflectance of 70% or more claim 6 , a visible light reflectance of 80% or more claim 6 , a solar transmittance of 15% or less claim 6 , a visible light transmittance of 10% or less ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Flame or Fire Protection Agent and Production and Use thereof, in Particular for Wood-, Cellulose- and Polyolefin-Based Products

Номер: US20190016958A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to the use of expanded graphite for reducing flammability and/or combustibility, in particular the use thereof as a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent, for materials and/or products which consist of or comprise wood fibers, cellulose fibers, wood powder, cellulose powder, wood granulates, cellulose granulates, and/or polyolefin-based materials. The invention further relates to materials and/or products which consist of or comprise wood fibers, cellulose fibers, wood powder, cellulose powder, wood granulates, cellulose granulates and/or polyolefin-based materials. In order to reduce the flammability and/or combustibility, expanded graphite is embedded into the materials and/or products, in particular in the form of a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent. The invention also relates to such an agent, in particular a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent, wherein expanded graphite is used alone or in combination with a boric acid/borax/alkali salt mixture. A particularly preferred area of use is binders, glues, and/or materials, products, and/or pre-products containing polyolefin-based materials in particular, preferably for damping (walls, floors, ceilings) and/or for floor and wall fittings. The invention is characterized by surprising advantages in fire protection tests with vertical edge flaming.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Impregnated Cloth

Номер: US20210017702A1
Принадлежит: Concrete Canvas Technology Ltd.

A knitted spacer fabric has a tightly knitted bottom layer, a more loosely knitted upper layer and linking fibres extending across the space between the lower and upper faces. Settable material, e.g. cement, is introduced into the space between the upper and lower faces and can be caused to set by the addition of a liquid, e.g. water. Until set, the fabric is flexible and can be shaped but after the material in space has set, the fabric is rigid and can be used as a structural element in a wide range of situations. The bottom layer has an extension that extends beyond the upper face and is connected to the upper face by elastic connecting fibres that draw the extension towards the other face, thereby at least partly closing the space at the edge of the cloth and preventing the settable material from spilling out. In addition, the packing of the settable material and maximum space between the faces are such that only a predetermined amount of liquid can be accommodated within the space and that amount is matched to the water required to set the cement. 115.-. (canceled)17. A cloth as claimed in claim 16 , in which the first face and/or second face is backed by a further layer such as a damp proof layer being impervious to liquids or gases claim 16 , said further layer preferably being formed from PVC.18. A cloth as claimed in claim 17 , in which the PVC layer is applied as a paste and is cured by the application of heat.19. A cloth as claimed in claim 16 , in which the first face includes an elastomeric yarn.20. A cloth as claimed in claim 19 , in which the first face has pores which are at least partly sealed or have been reduced in size claim 19 , thereby retaining the settable powder material within the space.21. A cloth as claimed in claim 20 , in which the pores are at least partly sealed by a sealant such as an adhesive claim 20 , a heat curable material or a layer of material applied to the first face.22. A cloth as claimed in claim 16 , in which the second ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIAL COMPRISING SYNERGISTIC COMBINATIONS OF METAL OXIDES

Номер: US20180020670A1
Автор: KANOVSKY Mechael
Принадлежит: ARGAMAN TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Provided are materials having antimicrobial properties. The materials include a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, including a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal. The powders may be incorporated substantially uniformly within the polymer. Further, the powders may have substantially different specific gravities and substantially similar bulk densities. In addition, the ions of the metal powders may be in ionic contact upon exposure of the material to moisture. Also provided are methods for the preparation of the materials and uses thereof, including in combating or inhibiting the activity of microbes or microorganisms. 1. A material having antimicrobial properties , said material comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders , comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal , the powders being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer , wherein the powders have substantially different specific gravities and substantially similar bulk densities and wherein the ions of the metal oxides are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture.2. The material according to claim 1 , wherein the mixed oxidation state oxide is selected from the group consisting of tetrasilver tetroxide (AgO) claim 1 , AgO claim 1 , tetracopper tetroxide (CuO) claim 1 , Cu (I claim 1 ,III) oxide claim 1 , Cu (II claim 1 ,III) oxide and combinations thereof.3. The material according to claim 1 , wherein the single oxidation state oxide is selected from the group consisting of copper oxide claim 1 , silver oxide claim 1 , zinc oxide and combinations thereof.4. The material according to claim 1 , wherein the synergistic combination of the at least two metal oxide powders comprises copper oxide and tetrasilver tetroxide.5. ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

ODOR REMOVAL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170021046A1
Автор: Drake Daniel V.
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An assembly for removing odors from items having a first container formed from a material that is at least partially ozone impervious and that defines a first interior that is accessible via a selectively closeable opening, an ozone generator that is adapted to generate and expel ozone gas from the ozone generator into the first interior of the first container, and a fastening mechanism for selectively maintaining the selectively closeable opening in a closed orientation in which the fastening mechanism prevents access to the first interior. In various embodiments, when the selectively closeable opening is in the closed orientation and the ozone generator expels ozone into the first interior of the first container, the ozone concentration in the first interior is at a concentration of between 1 ppm and 2000 ppm and the ozone leakage from the first container is between 0.01 ppm and 0.03 ppm of ozone. 1. An assembly for removing odors from clothing or other items , the assembly comprising:a first container comprising a material that is at least partially ozone impervious and defining a first interior that is accessible via a selectively closeable opening;an ozone generator that is adapted to generate ozone gas and to expel the ozone gas from the ozone generator through an outlet;at least one conduit that extends in gaseous communication between the outlet of the ozone generator and the first interior of the first container;a fastening mechanism for selectively maintaining the selectively closeable opening in a closed orientation in which the fastening mechanism prevents access to the first interior via the selectively closeable opening,wherein when the selectively closeable opening is in the closed orientation and the ozone generator expels ozone into the first interior of the first container, the ozone concentration in the first interior is at a concentration of between 1 ppm and 2000 ppm and the ozone leakage from the first container to the surrounding environment ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Grafted crosslinked cellulose

Номер: US20170022314A1
Принадлежит: Weyerhaeuser NR Co

Grafted, crosslinked cellulosic materials include cellulose fibers and polymer chains composed of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated acid group-containing monomer (such as acrylic acid) grafted thereto, in which one or more of said cellulose fibers and said polymer chains are crosslinked (such as by intra-fiber chain-to-chain crosslinks). Some of such materials are characterized by a wet bulk of about 10.0-17.0 cm 3 /g, an IPRP value of about 1000 to 7700 cm 2 /MPa·sec, and/or a MAP value of about 7.0 to 38 cm H 2 O. Methods for producing such materials may include grafting polymer chains from a cellulosic substrate, followed by treating the grafted material with a crosslinking agent adapted to effect crosslinking of one or more of the cellulosic substrate or the polymer chains. Example crosslinking mechanisms include esterfication reactions, ionic reactions, and radical reactions, and example crosslinking agents include pentaerythritol, homopolymers of the graft species monomer, and hyperbranched polymers.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Impregnated Cloth

Номер: US20170022656A1
Принадлежит: Concrete Canvas Technology Ltd.

A knitted spacer fabric has a tightly knitted bottom layer, a more loosely knitted upper layer and linking fibres extending across the space between the lower and upper faces. Settable material, e.g. cement, is introduced into the space between the upper and lower faces and can be caused to set by the addition of a liquid, e.g. water. Until set, the fabric is flexible and can be shaped but after the material in space has set, the fabric is rigid and can be used as a structural element in a wide range of situations. The bottom layer has an extension that extends beyond the upper face and is connected to the upper face by elastic connecting fibres that draw the extension towards the other face, thereby at least partly closing the space at the edge of the cloth and preventing the settable material from spilling out. In addition, the packing of the settable material and maximum space between the faces are such that only a predetermined amount of liquid can be accommodated within the space and that amount is matched to the water required to set the cement. 115-. (canceled)16. A flexible cloth that can be set to become rigid or semi-rigid , the cloth comprising:a first face;a second face separated from the first face by a space;linking fibres extending between the first and second faces; anda powder material located in the space between the first and second faces, which material is capable of setting to a rigid or semi-rigid solid on the addition of a liquid,wherein, the volume of space between the two faces of the cloth is limited by the linking fibres constraining how far the faces can be moved apart, and wherein the fibres provide reinforcement to the fill material on setting.17. The cloth of claim 16 , wherein the two faces of the cloth are constrained by the arrangement claim 16 , shape and physical properties of the linking fibres.18. The cloth of claim 16 , wherein the linking fibres are the same material as the first face or the second face.19. The cloth of claim ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

GAS BARRIER FABRIC

Номер: US20170022658A1
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A gas barrier fabric is disclosed. The barrier fabric includes a fabric substrate. A heat-resistant coating layer disposed over a first side of the fabric substrate. A first gas barrier layer (also referred to herein as simply as a barrier layer) including a polymer is disposed over a second side of the fabric substrate. A second gas barrier layer is disposed over the first air barrier coating layer of the fabric substrate. The second barrier layer has a thickness of 5 nm to 1000 nm and includes aligned nanoplatelets. 1. A gas barrier fabric , comprising:a fabric substrate;a heat-resistant coating layer over a first side of the fabric substrate;a first gas barrier layer comprising a polymer disposed over a second side of the fabric substrate; anda second gas barrier layer over the first gas barrier coating layer of the fabric substrate having a thickness of 5 nm to 1000 nm comprising aligned nanoplatelets.2. The barrier fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second air barrier layer further comprises a polymer binder.3. The gas barrier fabric of claim 2 , wherein second gas barrier layer comprises from 30 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % of the nanoplatelets claim 2 , based on the weight of the second gas barrier layer.4. The barrier fabric of claim 2 , wherein the second barrier layer is subjected applied force prior to curing the polymer binder.5. The barrier fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nanoplatelets are deposited by a self-assembly coating process.6. The barrier fabric of claim 5 , wherein the self-assembly coating process is layer-by-layer self-assembly.7. The barrier fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nanoplatelets are selected from graphene claim 1 , graphene oxide claim 1 , nanoscopic clays claim 1 , or ceramics.8. The barrier fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nanoplatelets are selected from Montmorillonite claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , or mica.9. The barrier fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nanoplatelets have a diameter of from 0.1 μm to 50 μm.10. The barrier fabric of claim ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Waterborne Complex, Coating Procedure and Use as a Flame Retardant

Номер: US20180022939A1
Принадлежит: The Texas A&M University System

A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes preparing an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a phosphate material, a cationic material, and a water. The method further includes exposing the substrate to the aqueous solution to produce a coating on the substrate. The coating includes the cationic material and the phosphate material. The method also includes exposing the coating on the substrate to a melamine solution. 1. A method for coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant , coated substrate , comprising:(A) preparing an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a phosphate material, a cationic material, and a water;(B) exposing the substrate to the aqueous solution to produce a coating on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises the cationic material and the phosphate material; and(C) exposing the coating on the substrate to an amine or amide rich solution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises from about 0.01 wt. % cationic materials to about 30.0 wt. % cationic materials.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises from about 0.01 wt. % phosphate materials to about 30.0 wt. % phosphate materials.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is exposed to the aqueous solution from about 1 second to about 24 hours.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coated substrate has between about 5.0 wt. % coating and about 25 wt. % coating.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating is between about 10 nanometers and about 1 claim 1 ,000 nanometers thick.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises foam claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , leather claim 1 , vinyl compounds claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , glass claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , wood claim 1 , carpet claim 1 , hook and loop fasteners claim 1 , non-foam padding claim 1 , lapis claim 1 , ducts claim 1 , or any combinations thereof.8. The ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Flame-Retardant Materials and Systems

Номер: US20180023002A1
Автор: Gilbert Alan M.
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A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces. 1. A flame-retardant composition comprising:a plurality of particles, each particle having at least one porosity therein;a nonflammable gas occupying the porosity at a pressure elevated above ambient conditions; anda gas-impermeable sealant on each of the particles, the sealant maintaining the gas at elevated pressure in the porosity_and substantially preventing escape of the gas from the porosity, the sealant breaking down to release the gas from the porosities under selected conditions, wherein the sealant is a matrix material in which the particles are dispersed.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the nonflammable gas is carbon dioxide.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are halloysite.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are cyclodextrin.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the sealant is a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of heat or flame.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are zeolite.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one porosity in each of the plurality of particles is open to an atmosphere and the sealant obstructs the opening to prevent escape of the gas.8. A flame- ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

INDICATOR YARN CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20180023221A1
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The present invention is related to a yarn construction comprising fibres A and at least one indicator fibre, wherein the indicator fibre comprises fibre B and an elemental metal at least partially coating the surface of the fibre B, wherein fibre A and fibre B are dissimilar ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres. The yarn constructions may be available in different forms, amongst others in ropes, straps, slings, fabrics and synthetic chains. 1. A yarn construction comprising fibres A and at least one indicator fibre , wherein the indicator fibre comprises fibre B and an elemental metal at least partially coating the surface of fibre B , wherein fibre A and fibre B are different ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres.2. A yarn construction according to comprising at least one yarn A and at least one indicator yarn claim 1 , wherein the yarn A comprises fibres A and the indicator yarn comprises the indicator fibre.3. The yarn construction of wherein the fibres A and fibre B differ by at least one property claim 1 , the property being selected from the group consisting of filament titer claim 1 , fibre tenacity claim 1 , fibre elongation at break claim 1 , fibre tensile modulus and intrinsic viscosity of the UHMWPE.4. The yarn construction of wherein at least one ratio of a property of fibre B to the corresponding property of fibre A is at most 0.95 claim 3 , preferably at most 0.9 claim 3 , even more preferably 0.80.5. The yarn construction of wherein at least fibre B comprises a filler and wherein fibre B comprises at least 2 wt % more filler than fibre A wherein wt % is the weight ratio of filler present in a fibre to the total weight of said fibre including the filler.6. The yarn construction of wherein the fibre B comprises filler with a hardness higher than the hardness of the fibre measured in the absence of the filler.7. The yarn construction of wherein the fibre B is inferior to the fibre A in terms of withstanding a ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

TEXTILE PROCESS AND PRODUCT

Номер: US20180023246A1
Автор: Belk John, Edwards Richard
Принадлежит: Zero Point Zero, LLC

The invention provides a method for treating textile material to inhibit or reduce release of formaldehyde from the textile material. The invention also provides a method for treating textile material without the use of formaldehyde or formaldehydic compounds in the treatment compositions. The resulting textile material is environmentally friendly and can exhibit a high degree of oleophobic, hydrophobic, superoleophobic, superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic, omniphobic, hydrophilic/wicking, abrasion resistance, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, anti-fungal and/or anti-bacterial properties textile surfaces. In some cases, the resulting textile material exhibits multivalued oleophobic, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, superoleophobic, superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and/or omniphobic textile surfaces which can repel soil and/or water at extremely low-surface-tension without sacrificing aesthetic qualities. 1. A method for inhibiting or reducing the release or diffusion of a molecule present in textile material , the method comprising contacting a textile material with a composition comprising a barrier film or a coating layer forming material , thereby forming a barrier film or a coating layer on surface of the textile material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molecule is formaldehyde or a formaldehydic compound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said forming the barrier film or the coating layer is in absence of formaldehyde or formaldehydic compounds.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is a fibrous material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is selected from the group consisting of fiber claim 1 , thread claim 1 , yarn claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , fabric blend or garment.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material comprises a synthetic material.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material comprises a natural material.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Manufacturing Process and Composition for Multispectral Camouflage

Номер: US20220042240A1
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A process and composition is provided for preparing substrates with both visual and thermal camouflage. The substrate is metallized through a deposition process and polished or calendered to smooth the metal layer and lower the infrared emissivity of the layer deposited onto the substrate. The metallized substrate is then visually decorated by a tarnish and/or dying process that minimally impacts the infrared emissivity of the metallized substrate. 1. A method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects comprising the steps of:acquiring a deposition substrate;depositing an infrared reflective metal onto the deposition substrate; andapplying a multispectral camouflage layer onto the deposition substrate.2. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein the deposition substrate is a textile or plastic.3. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein the infrared reflective metal is a metal with an infrared emissivity under about 0.1.4. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein the step of depositing the infrared reflective metal includes the step of depositing the infrared reflective metal onto the deposition substrate through any one of the following processes: electroless claim 2 , autocatalytic plating claim 2 , electroplating claim 2 , physical vapor deposition claim 2 , chemical vapor deposition claim 2 , or cold or thermal spray deposition.5. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein the infrared reflective metal is silver.6. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein after the step of depositing an infrared reflective metal claim 5 , an additional step of polishing or calendering the deposition substrate is applied to smooth the deposition substrate and lower the infrared emissivity of the deposition substrate.7. The method of preparing multispectral camouflaged objects of wherein after the step of depositing an infrared reflective ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

HEAT-INSULATION MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180024281A1
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A heat-insulation material does not cause deterioration in heat-insulation performance and any loss of components included therein, and possesses an excellent radiation-preventing function. The heat-insulation material includes: a first heat-insulation layer that includes a fist silica xerogel and a first radiation-preventing material; and a third heat-insulation layer that includes a third silica xerogel and second fibers, wherein the first heat-insulation layer and the third heat-insulation layer are layered. An electronic device includes the heat-insulation, material. Yet further disclosed is a method for producing the heat-insulation material. 1. A heat-insulation material , comprising:a first heat-insulation layer that includes a first silica xerogel and a first radiation-preventing material; anda third heat-insulation layer that includes a third silica xerogel and second fibers, wherein the first heat-insulation layer and the third heat-insulation layer are layered.2. The heat-insulation material according to claim 1 , further comprising a second heat-insulation layer that includes a second xerogel claim 1 , a second radiation-preventing material claim 1 , and first fibers claim 1 , wherein the second heat-insulation layer is placed between the first heat-insulation layer and the third heat-insulation layer.3. The heat-insulation material according to claim 2 , wherein the first heat-insulation layer does not include the same type of fibers as the first fibers.4. The heat-insulation material according to claim 2 , wherein the first heat-insulation layer does not include any fibers.5. The heat-insulation material according to claim 2 , wherein the first fiber and the second fiber are the same type of fibers.6. The heat-insulation material according to claim 2 , wherein the first radiation-preventing material and the second radiation-preventing material are the same type of radiation-preventing materials.7. The heat-insulation material according to claim 2 , ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

NANOWIRE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20200024796A1
Принадлежит: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION

In an embodiment, metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers comprising polymer chains with around 100 or more repeat units are synthesized. The metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers are exposed to a reactive gas at a temperature in excess of around 100° C. and at a pressure in the range from around 0.001 to around 100 atmospheres. 1. A method of manufacturing nanowires or nanofibers , comprising:synthesizing metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers comprising polymer chains with around 100 or more repeat units;exposing the metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers to a reactive gas at a temperature in excess of around 100° C. and at a pressure in the range from around 0.001 to around 100 atmospheres.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the polymer chains within the metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers are linked to a group of nearest neighbor polymer chains with intermolecular bonds.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the intermolecular bonds comprise coordination bonds claim 2 , donor-acceptor bonds claim 2 , hydrogen bonds claim 2 , van-der-Waals bonds claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein an average aspect ratio of the metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers exceeds about 100.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal-organic nanowires or nanofibers comprise metal alkoxide nanowires or nanofibers.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the metal alkoxide nanowires or nanofibers comprise metal ethoxide claim 5 , metal isopropoxide or metal n-propoxide nanowires or nanofibers or their derivatives.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the synthesizing comprises:immersing a bimetallic alloy in at least one solvent.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the immersing includes:a first stage whereby the bimetallic alloy is immersed in a first solvent at a first temperature to produce a set of metal-organic nanowire bundles, anda second stage whereby the set of metal-organic nanowire bundles is immersed in or exposed to a second solvent at a second ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Resin composition, optical fiber and method for manufacturing optical fiber

Номер: US20210024772A1
Автор: Katsushi Hamakubo
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd

A resin composition includes a base resin containing a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer, a monomer, and a photopolymerization initiator, and surface-modified inorganic oxide particles having an alkyl group having 1 or more and 8 or less carbon atoms or a phenyl group, wherein the content of the surface-modified inorganic oxide particles is 1% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less based on the total amount of the resin composition and the amount of surface modification on the surface-modified inorganic oxide particles is 0.15 mg/m 2 or more.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPLEX FIBERS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS WITH INORGANIC PARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THEM

Номер: US20210025109A1
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The present invention aims to provide complex fibers of a cellulose fiber with inorganic particles exhibiting better drainage and retention when they are used as materials for forming sheets. In the complexes of the present invention, (1) the weight ratio B/A between the inorganic content (B) in the residue remaining on a 60-mesh sieve (having an opening of 250 μm) after an aqueous suspension of a complex fiber having a solids content of 0.1% is filtered through the sieve and the inorganic content (A) in the complex fiber before treatment is 0.3 or more; or (2) the weight ratio C/A between the inorganic content (C) in fractions corresponding to an effluent volume (L) of 16.00 to 18.50 and an elution time (sec) of 10.6 to 37.3 and the inorganic content (A) in the complex fiber before treatment is 0.3 or more when an aqueous suspension of the complex fiber having a solids content of 0.3% is classified using a fiber classification analyzer under the conditions of a flow rate of 5.7 L/min, a water temperature of 25±1° C., and a total effluent volume of 22 L. 1. A complex fiber of a cellulose fiber with inorganic particles , wherein:(1) the weight ratio B/A between the inorganic content (B) in the residue remaining on a 60-mesh sieve (having an opening of 250 μm) after an aqueous suspension of the complex fiber having a solids content of 0.1% is filtered through the sieve and the inorganic content (A) in the complex fiber before treatment is 0.3 or more; or(2) the weight ratio C/A between the inorganic content (C) in fractions corresponding to an elution volume (L) of 16.00 to 18.50 and an elution time (sec) of 10.6 to 37.3 and the inorganic content (A) in the complex fiber before treatment is 0.3 or more when an aqueous suspension of the complex fiber having a solids content of 0.3% is classified using a fiber classification analyzer under the conditions of a flow rate of 5.7 L/min, a water temperature of 25±1° C., and a total elution volume of 22 L.2. The complex fiber ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

ORGANIC ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILE

Номер: US20210025110A1
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The present invention relates to a method of rendering a textile antimicrobial by treating the textile in a liquor application process with at least one amino acid and/or at least one amino acid derivative, and to a wash-durable antimicrobial textile obtained by the method. 160.-. (canceled)61. A method for rendering a textile antimicrobial , comprising a main process cycle comprising the steps of:treating the textile in a main liquor application process such as padding or preferably exhaustion, the liquor of the main liquor application process comprising at least one amino acid and/or at least one amino acid derivative,subjecting the treated textile to a heat treatment,optionally washing the heat-treated textile, andoptionally drying the washed textile,and the method preferably comprising a secondary process cycle being performed after the steps of the main process cycle and comprising the steps of:treating the textile using a secondary liquor application process, such as an exhaust or preferably a padding process, wherein the liquor of the secondary liquor application process comprises at least one amino acid, at least one amino acid derivative, and/or at least one antimicrobial agent;subjecting the treated textile to a heat treatment,optionally washing the heat-treated textile, andoptionally drying the washed textile,wherein the liquor of the main and/or secondary liquor application process comprises glucosamine and/or polyglucosamine.62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the amino acid and/or amino acid derivative comprised in the liquor of the main and/or secondary liquor application process has an isoelectric point equal to or above 7 claim 61 , preferably equal to or above 8 claim 61 , more preferably equal to or above 8.5 claim 61 , and/or has a pH-independent positive charge.63. The method of claim 61 , wherein the at least one amino acid comprised in the liquor of the main and/or secondary liquor application process is selected from the group consisting of ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SUN PROTECTION COMPOSITION AND APPLICATION THE SAME

Номер: US20170027828A1
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Provided is a sun protection composition including a UV absorber and a plurality of porous titanium dioxide microspheres. The UV absorber absorbs light of at least one of UVA radiation and UVB radiation. The particle size of the porous titanium dioxide microspheres is 100 nm to 300 nm, and the porous titanium dioxide microspheres can scatter light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm. A cosmetic and a fabric containing the sun protection composition can also scatter light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm, such that the UV protection capability of the cosmetic and the fabric is enhanced. 1. A sun protection composition , comprising:a UV absorber absorbing a light of at least one of UVA radiation and UVB radiation; anda plurality of porous titanium dioxide microspheres having a particle size of 100 nm to 300 nm, and the porous titanium dioxide microspheres scatter a light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm.2. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein based on 100 wt % of the sun protection composition claim 1 , a content of the porous titanium dioxide microspheres is 1 wt % to 15 wt % and a content of the UV absorber is less than 15 wt %.3. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein the UV absorber comprises: a component (A) claim 1 , a component (B) claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , wherein:the component (A) comprises: avobenzone, oxybenzone, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, or a combination thereof; andthe component (B) comprises: octyl methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, salicylate, or a combination thereof.4. The sun protection composition of claim 3 , wherein based on 100 wt % of the UV absorber claim 3 , a content of the component (A) is less than 15 wt % and a content of the component (B) is less than 15 wt %.5. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a long diameter and a short diameter of every porous titanium dioxide microsphere is between 0.5 and 1.5.6. The sun ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Manufacturing method of a composite cloth

Номер: US20140113077A1
Автор: Kai-Hsi Tseng
Принадлежит: Individual

A manufacturing method of a composite cloth has steps of: preparing a work-in-process composite cloth, surface treating the work-in-process composite cloth, and coating the work-in-process composite cloth with a non-shielding metallized layer. In the step of preparing a work-in-process composite cloth, a work-in-process composite cloth allowing electromagnetic waves to pass through is prepared. In the step of surface treating the work-in-process composite cloth, a surface of the work-in-process composite cloth is coupling-processed, and then is dried. In the step of coating the work-in-process composite cloth with a non-shielding metallized layer, the surface of the work-in-process composite cloth is coated with a non-shielding metallized layer whose thickness ranges from 10 Å (angstrom) to 100 Å (angstrom). Accordingly, a boring step and a patching step are spared.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Номер: US20200027626A1
Автор: Koehne Martin
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Yarns for electrical conduction that comprise a composite of fibres composed of carbon nanotubes and/or of a multiplicity of graphene layers and have a specific porosity are already known. The yarns have an electrical insulation layer, which is produced by application of a polymer coating. The electrical insulation layer has to adhere to the yarn sufficiently well for the insulation not to detach even in the event of mechanical stress, for example deflection with a small bending radius. Furthermore, the electrical insulation layer should be as thin as possible in order to achieve a low thermal resistance. Additionally, the electrical insulation layer has to be elastic enough to be able to cope with any geometric changes in the non-rigid yarn without detaching. In the electric conductor according to the invention, the electrical insulation is improved. The invention provides for the outer fibres of the composite to be fluorinated in such a way that they form an electrical insulation layer () and for the fibres in an internal region () to be electrically conductive. 123. An electric conductor which comprises an assembly of fibers and has a defined porosity , the assembly of fibers comprising carbon nanotubes and/or a multiplicity of layers of graphene , and the assembly of fibers comprising outer fibers and inner fibers , characterized in that the outer fibers are fluorinated in such a way that the outer fibers form an electrical insulation layer () and wherein the inner fibers are in an inside region () and are electrically conducting.221. The electric conductor as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a degree of fluorination of the fibers claim 1 , starting from the outer fibers forming the insulation layer () claim 1 , decreases with increasing distance from an outside periphery of the electric conductor ().32. The electric conductor as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the insulation layer () formed by the outer fibers has a thickness of at least ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

AQUEOUS FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITION FOR MINERAL FIBER-BASED MAT, AND MATS OBTAINED

Номер: US20170029631A1
Автор: WANDJI Nadege OMBE
Принадлежит: Saint-Gobain Adfors

The present invention concerns an aqueous flame retardant composition for mineral fiber-based mats, in particular glass or rock fibers, which comprises: 1. A mat , comprising:non-woven mineral fibers; andan aqueous flame retardant composition, wherein the mineral fibers are treated with the aqueous flame retardant composition, and wherein the aqueous flame retardant composition comprises:water;a thermoset resin, wherein the thermoset resin is an acrylic resin selected from the group consisting of a polyvinylidene chloride-acrylic acid resin, an acrylic acid-styrene resin, and a polyacrylic acid resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof;{'sub': 2', '2, 'magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH), and aluminum hydroxide, AlOOH in a quantity by weight of from 5 to 60% of the total weight of the thermoset resin, the Mg(OH), and the AlOOH; and'}optionally, carbon black.2. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the quantity by weight of thermoset resin in the flame retardant composition is from 40% to 95% of the total weight of the thermoset resin claim 1 , the Mg(OH) claim 1 , and the AlOOH.3. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the proportion by weight of Mg(OH):AlOOH is in the range from 0.3:0.7 to 0.7:0.3.4. The mat of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one mineral filler selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, a clay, talc, and mica.5. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the quantity of mineral filler is up to 30% of the total weight of the thermoset resin claim 4 , the Mg(OH) claim 4 , and the AlOOH.6. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the carbon black is present and the quantity of carbon black is from 10% to 30% of the total weight of the thermoset resin claim 1 , the Mg(OH) claim 1 , and the AlOOH.7. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the mat does not comprise carbon black.8. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the non-woven mineral fibers are fibers of glass or rock.9. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the mineral fibers are in the form of filaments claim 1 , threads composed of a multitude ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

POROUS SUPPORT, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND REINFORCED MEMBRANE CONTAINING SAME

Номер: US20170030009A1
Принадлежит: KOLON FASHION MATERIAL. INC.

The present invention relates to a porous support, a method for manufacturing the same, and a reinforced membrane comprising the same, the porous support comprising a nanoweb in which nanofibers are accumulated in the form of a nonwoven fabric including a plurality of pores, wherein the nanoweb has a moisture saturation time of 1 second to 600 seconds. The porous support not only has excellent durability, heat resistance, and chemical resistance while exhibiting excellent air permeability and water permeability, but also has good hydrophilicity. 1. A porous support comprising a nanoweb in which nanofibers are integrated in the form of a non-woven fabric including a plurality of pores ,wherein the nanoweb has a moisture content saturation time of 1 sec to 600 sec.2. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoweb has a moisture regain of 3.0% by weight or more.3. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoweb has wettability in accordance with wicking test claim 1 , of 2 to 15 cm.4. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoweb has a contact angle of 90° or less.5. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein the nanofiber comprises 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a polymer hydrophilic additive claim 1 , with respect to 100 parts by weight of the nanofiber.6. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein a hydrophilic additive is impregnated in the pores of the nanoweb.7. The porous support according to claim 1 , wherein a hydrophilic additive is coated on one or two surfaces of the nanoweb.8. The porous support according to claim 5 , wherein the hydrophilic additive is selected from the group consisting of TiOanatase claim 5 , TiOrutile claim 5 , TiObrookite claim 5 , tin dioxide (SnO) claim 5 , zirconium dioxide (ZrO) claim 5 , aluminium oxide (AlO) claim 5 , oxidized single-walled carbon nanotubes claim 5 , oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes claim 5 , graphite oxide claim 5 , graphene oxide and a combination ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

WATER REPELLENT, SOIL RESISTANT, FLUORINE-FREE COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20170030010A1
Автор: Baumann Markus
Принадлежит: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.AR.L.

The present invention pertains to fluorine-free compositions rendering textile articles, such as carpets and other textile floor coverings made from synthetic fibres or natural fibres which are water repellent, soil resistant and stain resistant. The invention pertains additionally to a method for treating textile articles and treated textile articles especially carpets are water repellent, soil resistant and stain resistant. 1. A fiber protection composition comprising:a. at least one clay nanoparticle component;b. at least one acrylic copolymer component; andc. water.2. The fiber protection composition comprising of claim 1 , wherein:a. said at least one clay nanoparticle component is present at from 0.8 to 24 wt % solids, andb. said at least acrylic copolymer component is present at from 1.4 to 23.8 wt % solids.3. The fiber protection composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is selected from the group consisting of: smectites claim 1 , kaolins claim 1 , illites claim 1 , chlorites claim 1 , and attapulgites.4. The fiber protection composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is selected from the group consisting of:montmorillonite, bentonite, pyrophyllite, hectorite, saponite, sauconite, nontronite, talc, beidellite, volchonskoite, vermiculite, kaolinite, dickite, antigorite, anauxite, indellite, chrysotile, bravaisite, suscovite, paragonite, biotite, corrensite, penninite, donbassite, sudoite, pennine, sepiolite, and polygorskyte.5. The fiber protection composition of - claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is synthetic.6. The fiber protection composition of claim 5 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is synthetic hectorite.7. The fiber protection composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one acrylic copolymer component is comprised of acrylate claim 1 , methyl acrylate claim 1 , ethyl acrylate claim 1 , propyl acrylate claim 1 , butyl ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

TUNING SURFACE PROPERTIES OF MELT BLOWN POLYESTER FIBERS BY HYDROLYSIS AND SOLUTION GRAFTING

Номер: US20170030011A1
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Described herein is a continuous process for modifying the properties of polyester and polyester based fibers, such as a poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) fiber, comprising subjecting the PBT fiber to alkaline hydrolysis, and optionally further comprising functionalizing the PBT fiber by solution grafting such as fluorination. The alkaline hydrolysis and optionally subsequent functionalization such as fluorination process can be continuous, following the melt blowing/spinning or spun-bonding process. Also described is a nonwoven PBT fiber mat obtained by the surface modification process. Further described is a filtration device comprising the nonwoven PBT fiber mat. 1. A method for modifying a polyester and polyester based fiber , comprising subjecting said polyester fiber to alkaline hydrolysis , and further functionalizing the polyester fiber by fluorination to obtain a functionalized fiber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification of the polyester and polyester based fiber comprises modifying:surface properties including surface topology and surface wetting; anddiameter properties including an average fiber diameter and a fiber diameter distribution of the polyester and polyester-based fiber.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyester fiber comprises poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysis produces carboxyl and/or hydroxyl functional groups on the surface of the polyester fiber.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising functionalizing the polyester fiber by solution grafting.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising functionalizing the polyester fiber by fluorination.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyester fiber comprises a nonwoven fiber.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyester fiber comprises a melt-blown nonwoven fiber.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyester fiber comprises a polymer which comprises at least one ester bond that can be hydrolytically cleaved.10. The ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Soil Repellency, Aqueous Dispersions, Soil Repellant Soft Articles, and Methods of Making the Same

Номер: US20160032518A1
Принадлежит: INVISTA North America S.a.r.l.

A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods. 1. An aqueous dispersion for soil repellency comprising:at least one clay nanoparticle component; and a fluorochemical, wherein said fluorochemical is selected from the group consisting of fluorochemical allophanates, fluorochemical polyacrylates, fluorochemical urethanes, fluorochemical carbodiimides, and fluorochemical guanidines and wherein said fluorochemical has less than or equal to six fluorinated carbons per fluorinated side-chain, and wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite, hectorite, saponite, nontronite, beidellite and combinations thereof.23-. (canceled)4. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is synthetic.5. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is synthetic hectorite.67-. (canceled)8. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said fluorochemical is a fluorochemical urethane.9. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 25% weight in dispersion.10. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said fluorochemical is present in an amount from about 0.0001% to about 5% weight fluorine atoms present in the dispersion.11. The aqueous dispersion of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clay nanoparticle component is synthetic hectorite present in an amount from about 0.05% to about 15% weight in the dispersion; and said fluorochemical has per fluorinated side-chains with less than or equal to six fluorinated carbons and is present ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Cool-feeling fiber fabric and method for producing same

Номер: US20180030647A1
Автор: Shigeru Nohara
Принадлежит: AS Corp

A cool-feeling fiber fabric has ultrafine particles of titanium oxide with a particle diameter of 150 to 200 nm to reflect electromagnetic waves in an ultraviolet wavelength region, fine particles of titanium oxide with a particle diameter of 1 to 5 μm to reflect electromagnetic waves in an infrared region, and a binder resin, wherein the ultrafine particles and the fine particles are firmly adhered to the fiber fabric with the binder resin.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Carbon fibre fibre-sizing containing nanoparticles

Номер: US20180030648A1
Принадлежит: EVONIK DEGUSSA GmbH

A carbon fibre material is coated with nanoparticles, where the coating contains from 0.01 to less than 10% by weight of nanoparticles, based on the dry weight of the coated fibre material, and the coating may optionally be involved in further reactions.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

PRODUCTION OF SILICON NANO-PARTICLES AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20190030600A1
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A process for producing silicon nano-particles from a raw silicon material, the process including steps of alloying the raw silicon material with at least one alloying metal to form an alloy; thereafter, processing the alloy to form alloy nano-particles; and thereafter, distilling the alloying metal from the alloy nano-particles whereby silicon nano-particles are produced. 1. A process for producing silicon nano-particles from a raw silicon material , the process including steps of:(i) alloying the raw silicon material with at least one alloying metal to form an alloy;(ii) processing the alloy to form alloy nano-particles; and(iii) distilling the alloying metal from the alloy nano-particles whereby silicon nano-particles are produced.2. A process as claimed in wherein step (ii) includes forming alloy particles having diameters approximately in the range of 100 nm-150 nm.3. A process as claimed in wherein step (ii) includes ball milling the alloy to form the alloy nano-particles.4. A process as claimed in wherein step (ii) is performed in a controlled environment to alleviate oxidisation of the alloy nano-particles and/or alleviate explosion due to pressure build-up within the milling chamber.5. A process as claimed in wherein the controlled environment includes a milling chamber in which the alloy is being ball milled with at least one of an inert gas claim 4 , oil claim 4 , diesel claim 4 , kerosene and dehydrated ethanol filling disposed in the milling chamber.6. A process as claimed in wherein the alloy is in a liquid form and step (ii) includes atomisation of the alloy to form the alloy nano-particles.7. A process as claimed in wherein step (iii) includes distilling the alloying metal from the alloy nano-particles in a vacuum furnace.8. A process as claimed in wherein the silicon nano-particles produced in accordance with step (iii) include diameters of approximately around 50 nm-150 nm.9. A process as claimed in including a further step following step (iii) ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

THERMALLY INSULATING FABRIC

Номер: US20220048815A1
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Thermally insulating fabric comprising a textile fabric layer which comprises fumed silica powder of average pore size 50 to 200 nm in an amount range of 1 to 70% w. 1. A thermally insulating fabric comprising a textile fabric layer which comprises fumed silica powder of average pore size 50 to 200 nm in an amount range of 1 to 70% w.2. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the average pore size of the fumed silica is between 50 and 100 nm claim 1 , preferably between 50 and 70 nm.3. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of fumed silica ranges from 15 to 50% w claim 1 , preferably from 40 to 50% w.4. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silica is a hydrophobic fumed silica.5. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophobic fumed silica has a silane content of 1 to 5% w claim 4 , preferably 1 to 3% w claim 4 , the % w based upon the total weight of the fumed silica powder.6. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile fabric layer contains infrared opacifiers in an amount of up to 20% w claim 1 , preferably up to 10% w claim 1 , most preferably in the range 3 to 7% w claim 1 , the % w based upon the weight of the fumed silica present.7. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 6 , wherein the infrared opacifier is selected from the group consisting of carbon black claim 6 , silicon carbide claim 6 , iron oxide and magnetite powders.8. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile fabric layer has a thickness in the range 5 to 40 mm claim 1 , preferably 5 to 20 mm claim 1 , most preferably about 10 mm.9. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile fabric layer prior to the addition of fumed silica has a density in the range of 100 to 180 kg/m3 claim 1 , preferably 110 to 150 kg/m3 claim 1 , most preferably 110 to 130 kg/m3.10. Thermally insulating fabric according to claim 1 ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

ANTI-ODOR COMPOSITIONS, STRUCTURES HAVING ANTI-ODOR CHARACTERISTICS, METHODS OF MAKING THE ANTI-ODOR COMPOSITIONS AND THE STRUCTURES

Номер: US20200030474A1
Автор: Hu Cheng
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One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to aqueous solutions that can be used to make substrates such as an article that can inhibit or limit one or more sources of odor. In an aspect, the aqueous solution can include one or more components, where one of the components is an inhibiting agent that can function to inhibit or limit the sources of odor in an article such as a textile. 1. A method of treating a substrate , comprising:exposing the substrate to an aqueous solution comprising trehalose and one or more of the following: polyacrylic acid, sodium hypophosphite, and polyethylene glycol ester;drying the substrate; andcuring the substrate to form a treated substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the trehalose is about 0.01 to less than 5 wt % of the solution.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the trehalose is about 0.01 to about 4 wt % of the solution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the trehalose is about 0.01 to 1 wt % of the solution.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface coating comprises two or more of the following: polyacrylic acid claim 1 , sodium hypophosphite claim 1 , and polyethylene glycol ester.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface coating comprises each of the following:polyacrylic acid, sodium hypophosphite, and polyethylene glycol ester.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises:a trehalose at about 0.01 to 10 weight % of the solution and one or more of the following:polyacrylic acid at about 0.01 to 5 weight % of the solution;sodium hypophosphite at about 0.01 to 10 weight % of the solution; andpolyethylene glycol ester at about 0.01 to 6 weight % of the solution.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the concentration of the trehalose is about 0.01 to less than 5 wt % of the solution.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the concentration of the trehalose is about 0.01 to about 4 wt % of the solution.10. The method of claim ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

ENHANCED FABRIC

Номер: US20190031882A1
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A method is disclosed for treating a fabric () to improve its mechanical properties, comprising coating the fabric () with a liquid suspension of particles (), and then drying the fabric (). A fabric () comprising a woven or knitted arrangement of fibres () is disclosed, at least some of the fibres () being coated with particles (), wherein the particles () comprise a surface treatment () to make the particles () hydrophobic. 140-. (canceled)41. A method of treating a fabric to improve its properties , comprising coating the fabric with a liquid suspension of particles , and then drying the fabric , wherein the liquid suspension comprises an organic non-polar solvent , and the particles comprise a surface treatment to make the particles hydrophobic.42. The method of claim 41 , wherein coating the fabric comprises one of:(i) spray coating the fabric with the liquid suspension; and(ii) depositing between 0.1% and 10% by weight of the dry particles, as a fraction of the total fabric weight after treatment.43. The method of any of claim 42 , comprising applying a further surface coating to the treated fabric.44. The method of claim 43 , wherein the further surface coating comprises polymeric material and represents less than 5% of the total fabric by weight.45. The method of claim 41 , wherein the fabric comprises at least one of: aramid fibres claim 41 , carbon fibres claim 41 , ultra-high molecular weight polymer fibres claim 41 , glass fibres claim 41 , wool fibres claim 41 , cotton fibres.46. The method of claim 41 , wherein the organic non-polar solvent comprises Xylene claim 41 , Pentane claim 41 , Cyclopentane claim 41 , Hexane claim 41 , Cyclohexane claim 41 , Benzene claim 41 , Toluene claim 41 , 1 claim 41 ,4-Dioxane claim 41 , Chloroform claim 41 , Diethyl ether claim 41 , Dichloromethane.47. The method of claim 41 , wherein the surface treatment is derived from dodecenylsuccinic anhydride claim 41 , DDSA.48. The method of claim 41 , comprising surface ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

INORGANIC PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS FORMED ON FIBERS & APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Номер: US20190032272A1
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Embodiments of the invention include an active fiber with a piezoelectric layer that has a crystallization temperature that is greater than a melt or draw temperature of the fiber and methods of forming such active fibers. According to an embodiment, a first electrode is formed over an outer surface of a fiber. Embodiments may then include depositing a first amorphous piezoelectric layer over the first electrode. Thereafter, the first amorphous piezoelectric layer may be crystallized with a pulsed laser annealing process to form a first crystallized piezoelectric layer. In an embodiment, the pulsed laser annealing process may include exposing the first amorphous piezoelectric layer to radiation from an excimer laser with an energy density between approximately 10 and 100 mJ/cm2 and pulse width between approximately 10 and 50 nanoseconds. Embodiments may also include forming a second electrode over an outer surface of the crystallized piezoelectric layer. 1. A method of forming an active fiber , comprising:forming a first electrode over an outer surface of a fiber;depositing a first amorphous piezoelectric layer over the first electrode;crystallizing the first amorphous piezoelectric layer with a pulsed laser annealing process to form a first crystallized piezoelectric layer, wherein the crystallization temperature of the amorphous piezoelectric material is greater than a melt or a draw temperature of the fiber; andforming a second electrode over an outer surface of the crystallized piezoelectric layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a thermal insulation layer between the outer surface of the fiber and the first electrode.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a crystal nucleation enhancement layer between an outer surface of the first electrode and the amorphous piezoelectric layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the deposition of the first amorphous piezoelectric layer and the crystallization of the first amorphous ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Blended Yarn, Knitted/Woven Body of Same, and Method for Manufacturing Said Knitted/Woven Body

Номер: US20210032782A1
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The present invention aims at providing a blended yarn with which a knitted or woven body, wherein a decrease in tension and stiffness due to moistness is reduced, can be manufactured, even in a case where the blended yarn is used for the manufacture of the knitted or woven body; a knitted or woven body of the same; and a method for manufacturing the knitted or woven body. The blended yarn according to the present invention comprises a modified fibroin fiber and a regenerated cellulose fiber. 1. A blended yarn comprising:a modified fibroin fiber; anda regenerated cellulose fiber.2. The blended yarn according to claim 1 , wherein a shrinkage rate of the modified fibroin fiber as defined by the following formula is more than 7%:{'br': None, 'Shrinkage rate={1−(Length of modified fibroin fiber after being brought into contact with aqueous medium/Length of modified fibroin fiber before being brought into contact with aqueous medium)}×100(%).'}3. The blended yarn according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of the modified fibroin fiber is 5% to 40% by mass.4. The blended yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the modified fibroin fiber is a modified spider silk fibroin fiber.5. The blended yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the regenerated cellulose fiber is a lyocell fiber.6. A knitted or woven body of the blended yarn according to .7. A method for manufacturing a knitted or woven body claim 1 , comprising steps of:blend-spinning a modified fibroin fiber and a regenerated cellulose fiber to obtain a blended yarn; andknitting or weaving the blended yarn to obtain an unprocessed knitted or woven body.8. The manufacturing method according to claim 7 , wherein a shrinkage rate of the modified fibroin fiber as defined by the following formula is more than 7%:{'br': None, 'Shrinkage rate={1−(Length of modified fibroin fiber after being brought into contact with aqueous medium/Length of modified fibroin fiber before being brought into contact with aqueous medium)}×100(%).'}9. The ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Fabrics for Flame Retardation

Номер: US20210032802A1
Принадлежит: Precision Textiles LLC

A flame-retardant fabric comprises a textile substrate having a layer of an aluminum material extending along a surface of the textile substrate and integrated with the textile substrate.

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