MMI-IPCO, LLC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140115783 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. In one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, another one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. The unitary fabric element comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves. | 05-01-2014 |
20130196109 | Insulated Composite Fabric - An insulated composite fabric that includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler fabric layer enclosed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The insulating-filler fabric layer is a textile fabric with a raised surface on at least one side of the fabric. The insulating-filler fabric layer comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves. | 08-01-2013 |
20130183495 | Antimicrobial Fabrics - The disclosure features a fabric comprising polymer fibers and an antimicrobial system. The antimicrobial system comprises a sequestering agent and an agent binding the sequestering agent on surfaces of at least some of the polymer fibers. In some implementations, at least some of the sequestering agent remains on polymer fiber-surfaces after 50 cycles of laundering. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183480 | Fabrics Containing Multi-Groove Fibers - Fabric having a fabric body defines a first surface and an opposite second surface, with at least one of the first and second surfaces incorporating fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers. The whiskers are separated by axially-extending grooves. The fibers have denier of about | 07-18-2013 |
20130180056 | BLANKET FOR HEALTH CARE USE - 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. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180027 | STRETCHABLE FABRICS AND PROTECTIVE GLOVES FORMED THEREOF, INCLUDING WITH TOUCH SCREEN COMPATIBILITY - A stretchable fabric has first and opposite second surfaces, the first, outer surface including filaments, multi-filaments, spun yarns of staple fibers, and/or yarns having high modulus and high tenacity, and the second, inner surface having a raised surface. Garments, e.g. gloves, formed of the fabric have relatively high cut and/or abrasion resistance and/or flame resistance. Gloves having defined regions containing electrically conductive elements in at least the first, outer surface layer additionally have capacitive touch screen compatibility. | 07-18-2013 |
20130078415 | Temperature Responsive Smart Textile - A textile fabric includes a smooth surface with one or more regions having coating material exhibiting thermal expansion or contraction in response to change in temperature, adjusting insulation performance of the textile fabric in response to ambient conditions. | 03-28-2013 |
20130065470 | Flame Resistant Fiber Blends and Flame Resistant Yarns, Fabrics, and Garments Formed Thereof - A flame resistant fiber blend includes a plurality of modacrylic flame resistant fibers comprising a first weight percentage of the fiber blend; a plurality of non-flame resistant hydrophilic/absorbent fibers comprising a second weight percentage of the fiber blend, wherein the second weight percentage is greater than the first weight percentage; and a plurality of second flame resistant fibers comprising a third weight percentage of the fiber blend. In one implementation, the fiber blend includes 20 wt % to 45 wt % of modacrylic flame resistant fibers; 40 wt % to 75 wt % of hydrophilic/absorbent fibers; and 5 wt % to 30 wt % of second flame resistant fibers. The flame resistant fiber blend is used to form flame resistant yarns, fabrics, and garments formed thereof. | 03-14-2013 |
20120260422 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. At least two of the predetermined, discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities, in one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consisting of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consist of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. | 10-18-2012 |
20120210481 | Advanced Engineered Garment - An under body armor hybrid fabric garment has first and second fabric portions. The first fabric portion, configured to cover an upper torso region of a user's body left exposed by the body armor and extending into a second body transition region covered by the body armor, is formed of low stretch or no stretch fabric of woven or knit construction. The first fabric portion comprises yarns and/or fibers having flame retardant properties. The second fabric element, configured to cover a lower torso region of the user's body underneath the body armor, is formed of stretchable fabric. The second fabric portion comprises yarns and/or fibers having flame retardant properties and/or yarns and/or fibers resistant to melting and dripping when exposed to fire or high heat. | 08-23-2012 |
20120064313 | Composite Undergarment Fabric with Improved Water Management - A composite undergarment fabric has an inner side fabric layer of synthetic yarn and an outer side fabric layer of yarn selected from among moisture-absorbent hydrophilic yarn, synthetic yarn rendered hydrophilic, and combinations thereo inner surface of the inner side fabric layer having a non-continuous treatment of durable, water repellent chemical, and the outer side fabric layer being relatively more hydrophilic than the inner side fabric layer. The inner and outer side fabric layers may be formed concurrently by knitting a plaited construction. In another implementation, the composite undergarment fabric has a pseudo plaited construction of a body of hydrophilic material with an inner side surface having a non-continuous treatment of durable water repellent chemical. | 03-15-2012 |
20110177294 | COMPOSITE TEXTILE FABRICS - A composite textile fabric that includes a first (face) fabric layer, and a second (back) fabric layer that is formed concurrently with the first fabric layer in a plaited construction. The second fabric includes a plurality of anchored regions at which the second fabric layer is anchored to, and in intimate contact with, the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer also includes a plurality of floating regions, overlying and unattached to the first fabric layer, interspersed between the anchored regions. | 07-21-2011 |
20090298370 | Flame Retardant Fabrics - A fabric article of knitted or woven construction with flame retardant, interlaced yarns has a pile, raised or fleece region on its inner surface and a flame retardant coating on its outer surface. The flame retardant coating provides both flame retardancy and improved durability against pilling and fraying without substantial adverse effect on characteristics of the base fabric. A method of forming the fabric article is also described. | 12-03-2009 |
20090044338 | Coverings for Viscoelastic Foam Mattresses - Covers for mattresses having a reclining surface of viscoelastic foam have a fabric body with a first surface disposed in engagement with the reclining surface; an opposite, second surface disposed for engagement by a person reclining upon the cover; and at least one air flow region defined by the fabric body for enhanced circulation of air between the reclining surface of viscoelastic foam and an opposed skin surface of the person reclining upon the cover. | 02-19-2009 |