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| 002458000 | Thermal body cover | 60 |
| 20080276357 | Flameproof, heat resistant, one-piece escape suite - A flameproof, heat resistant, lightweight, one-piece escape suit which includes attached integral mitts or gloves, covered footing, and a hood. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit is designed to be worn over a commercial smoke hood, is formed from a metalized fabric, and meets the requirements of ASTM standard D6413. The suit is designed to be easily slipped onto a wearer's body over typical street clothing, and allows a wearer to wear his or her accustomed footwear for improved safety and comfort. The durable fabric provides protection to a wearer when crawling low to the ground on his or her knees and elbows as is often recommended as a preferred escape posture. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit may be provided in multiple sizes to fit adults and children. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit, as well as a smoke hood, may be packaged into compact, lightweight emergency escape kit bag with unique “glow in the dark” lettering; FIRE ESCAPE KIT suitable for carrying between home and work, etc. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110191949 | Flame Resistant Fabric Made From A Fiber Blend - Fire resistant garments are disclosed made from a fabric containing a fiber blend. The fiber blend contains meta-aramid fibers, fire resistant cellulose fibers, non-aromatic polyamide fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. The non-aromatic polyamide fibers are present in an amount sufficient to dramatically improve the abrasion resistance of the fabric without adversely interfering with the flame resistant properties. In addition to abrasion resistance, the particular blend of fibers has also been found to dramatically improve or increase various other properties. In one embodiment, the fabric is made with a herringbone weave which has been found to unexpectedly improve tear properties and porosity. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130074250 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH LOW FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS - A protective garment including an outer shell and an inner liner coupled to the outer shell and positioned such that the inner liner is positioned between a wearer and the outer shell when the garment is worn. The inner liner includes a base material and a high lubricity material which has a higher lubricity than the base material. The high lubricity material is woven into the base material to form a plurality of discrete contact areas that each comprise at least two separate warp fibers or yarns of high lubricity material each being individually woven with at least two separate weft fibers or yarns of high lubricity material. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20120174297 | DISPOSABLE LIFE-SAVING GARMENT - A disposable life-saving garment for use in the event of fire, comprises a body-protecting portion and a head-protecting portion. The body-protecting portion is configured with a lining formed to enclose the body of a wearer and a cover covering the liner, the cover being made of a sealed material that can block the passage of air. A closed air passage is formed between the liner and cover. A compressed air tank installed in a pocket of the cover and is connected to the air passage through a check valve. An intake hose supplies compressed air from the air passage of the body-protecting portion to the head-protecting portion. The head-protecting portion has a heat-resistant transparent window and a one-way outlet unit. The body-protecting portion and the head-protecting portion are made of a nonflammable material or a fire retardant material. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130055490 | ARTICLE OF THERMAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - This invention relates to an article of thermal protective clothing having fabric woven with a warp-faced or weft-faced twill weave that incorporates a first yarn forming the majority of the outer article surface that includes hydrophilic fiber and a first flame resistant fiber, with at least 25 weight percent of that first yarn being hydrophilic fiber; and a second yarn forming the majority of the inner article surface that includes at least 80 weight percent of a second flame resistant fiber that is hydrophobic. Alternatively, the first yarn forming the majority of the outer article surface can include a hydrophilic first flame resistant fiber. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130055491 | HIGH MOISTURE REGAIN YARN, FABRICS, AND GARMENTS HAVING SUPERIOR ARC PROTECTION - This invention relates to a yarn having high moisture regain for use in arc and flame protection and fabrics and garments containing the yarn. The yarn has a blend of fibers which includes 10 to 40 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%, 20 to 60 weight percent modacrylic fiber, 15 to 45 weight percent FR rayon fiber, and (d) 5 to 20 weight percent para-aramid fiber; based on the total weight of these components. If desired, 1 to 3 weight percent of the para-aramid fiber in the yarn can be replaced with an antistatic fiber as long as at least 5 weight percent para-aramid fiber is present. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20090271917 | FORCE VENTILATED AND HEATED GARMENT - A force ventilated and heated garment including a garment body and a self-contained forced ventilator removably attachable to the garment body. A plurality of air flow channels are arranged along the garment body and are connected to an air inlet. The forced ventilator includes one or more blowers that draw ambient air into the ventilator and discharges into the air inlet connected to the air flow channels. A heating element is positioned in the ventilator to heat air passing through it before being discharged into the air inlet. A controller is provided for allowing a user to control the amount of heat generated by the heating element. A sealable vent extends through the garment for venting the interior of the garment should it become to warm. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110138523 | Flame, Heat and Electric Arc Protective Yarn and Fabric - This invention relates to flame, heat and electric arc protective yarn that can be used for knitting and weaving a single layer fabric. Both knitted and woven fabrics are for use as a single layer flame, heat and electric arc protective fabric garment or as an outer layer of a flame, heat and electric arc protective multiple layer garment or accessory for a wearer. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110010828 | METHOD OF HEATING AND COOLING THE BODY USING POROUS FABRIC - The invention provides a fabric ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100251466 | SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE FILMS AND COMPOSITE FABRICS - A breathable, semi-permeable, laminate that includes at least one a semi-permeable layer having top and bottom surfaces; at least one microporous liquid impermeable layer bonded to at least one surface of the semi-permeable layer; and at least one textile layer. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100299817 | LIMITED-ANTIMONY-CONTENT AND ANTIMONY-FREE MODACRYLIC / ARAMID BLENDS FOR IMPROVED FLASH FIRE AND ARC PROTECTION - A yarn, fabric, and garment suitable for use in arc and flame protection comprising aramid fiber and modacrylic fiber wherein the modacrylic fiber has less than 1.5 percent antimony and is preferably antimony-free. In one embodiment, the yarn, fabric, and/or garments consist essentially of (a) 50 to 80 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%, (b) 10 to 40 weight percent modacrylic fiber that is antimony-free, (c) 5 to 20 weight percent para-aramid fiber, and (d) 1 to 3 weight percent antistatic fiber, based on the total weight of components (a), (b), (c) and (d). In some embodiments, garments made from the yarns provide thermal protection such that a wearer would experience less than a 65 percent predicted body burn when exposed to a flash fire exposure of 4 seconds per ASTM F1930, while maintaining a Category 2 arc rating per ASTM F1959 and NFPA 70E. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100031428 | Evaporative Cooling Clothing System for Reducing Body Temperature of a Wearer of the Clothing System - The present invention discloses an evaporative cooling clothing system for reducing body temperature of a wearer of the clothing system. The clothing system includes a clothing article configured using a wicking fabric and a hollow transport defining a cavity for transporting a liquid from a liquid reservoir to an upper region of the clothing article. The hollow transport has an intake section and a dispensing section. The intake section is attached to the liquid reservoir for receiving the liquid, and the dispensing section is attached to the upper region of the clothing article. The upper region of the clothing article receives the liquid from the dispensing section and transfers the liquid to a lower region of the clothing article. The lower region of the clothing article exposes the liquid to an environment surrounding the clothing article for evaporation. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110203039 | Protective Garment With Curved and Protected Extremities - A protective garment including a body portion and an extremity permanently coupled to the body portion. The extremity includes a joint that provides the extremity with a bent position forming an acute angle relative to a vertical axis when the extremity is at rest without an arm or leg of a wearer received therein. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20080289089 | Drag harness with multiple gripping locations - A drag harness for use with a protective garment for a fire fighter or emergency worker is provided. The protective garment includes an outer shell having a main body portion and at least two limb covering portions. The drag harness includes a wearer loop and at least two gripping portions. A first gripping portion is located at a first limb covering portion while a second gripping portion is located at a second limb covering portion. Each of the gripping portions is located adjacent the outer shell in a non-deployed state and extend away from the outer shell in a deployed state whereby a rescuer can drag a wearer. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080289090 | PERFORMANCE WEAR FORMED OF HYDROPHOBIC MOISTURE MANAGEMENT FABRIC - Performance wear made with hydrophobic fabric that maximizes evaporative cooling of the human body by maintaining perspiration and moisture at the surface of the skin whereby heat is more readily transferred from the skin by evaporative cooling thereby providing more effective core temperature regulation. The fabric may be natural or synthetic fiber or fiber blends having hydrophobic (e.g. water resistant) characteristics. The fabric is used to produce performance wear whereby the hydrophobic characteristics provide moisture management function by preventing moisture from migrating from the skin to the fabric. The hydrophobic performance fabrics are also preferably impregnated with antimicrobials, such as antibacterial, anti-odor, and antifungal substances, as well as flame retardant substances. The performance wear may comprise compression wear formed of a blend of polyester and spandex to provide increased movement, comfort, and fit. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090178187 | Garment Prepared From Fluoropolymer Staple Yarn - A single layer, lightweight protective garment prepared from a fabric made of woven polytetrafluoroethylene staple fiber yam, the fabric having an outer surface composed fluoropolymer staple fibers. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090139016 | Thermal Performance Garments Comprising an Outer Shell Fabric of PIPD and Aramid Fibers - This invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 30 to 70 parts by weight of a polypyridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g and 30 to 70 parts by weight of an aramid fiber. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090064400 | Integral Protection for a Job Garment, with Freely Incorporated Retention Elements, and Digital Activation of Bolt Retainer - The invention relates to an integral protective work clothing item comprising releasable integrated retaining elements and a digitally-activated retaining fastener. The inventive clothing item includes a harness and a retractable mechanism for securing a user to a standard lifeline. The item also comprises additional protective elements, such as a helmet, gloves and shoes which are connected thereto by means of respective elastic bands. Each of said bands is equipped with a hole for a fastener device that can only be released using a device designed for said purpose. The digitally-activated fastener comprises an electromagnet, a mobile discoidal part and a spring element. The cover of the fastener casing is provided with a hole and a tubular formation in which a pin or rod can be inserted and guided. In the operative position, the core of the electromagnet retains the rod in place and prevents the removal thereof, such that the casing and the rod are connected to one another and can only be released using the separate releasing device. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090260138 | Thermal Performance Garments Comprising a Bleach Tolerant Outer Shell Fabric of Polypyridobisimidazole and Polybenzobisoxazole Fibers - The invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 50 to 95 parts by weight of a polybenzobisoxazole fiber and 5 to 50 parts by weight of a polypridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090249531 | Thermal liner subassembly, fabric and method of use - The present invention concerns a thermal liner sub-assembly comprising crimped, heat resistant fibers held in a state of compression by a binder adhered to at least one thermally stable flame resistant stabilizing fabric wherein, when the thermal liner is exposed to heat or flame, the liner increases its thickness by at least one hundred percent and the shrinkage of the liner is no more than ten percent. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100146686 | Disposable Non-Woven, Flame-Resistant Coveralls - A non-woven, flame resistant fabric and a disposable coverall made from the fabric. The non-woven, flame resistant fabric is made of a plurality of NOMEX® synthetic fibers, a plurality of KEVLAR® synthetic fibers, and a plurality of electrostatic dissipative fibers. The coverall has an upper section for covering the shoulder, chest, back and abdominal regions of a wearer. The upper section has long sleeves to cover the arms of the wearer and a collar to cover the neck region of wearer. The coverall also has a waist section contiguous with the upper section for covering the waist region of a wearer, and a pair of leg sections for covering the legs of the wearer. Each leg section has an upper portion contiguous with the waist section. The coverall also has a seat section contiguous with the waist section and the upper portions of the leg sections. The coverall has a two-way zipper extending from the collar section to the waist section. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20090313748 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR MULTICHANNEL MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RESCUE TEAMS - The present invention consists of an integrated monitoring and multichannel communication system for the management of rescue teams, especially those fighting forest fires, comprising a suit ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100223717 | FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - There are disclosed fire resistant threads and fabrics comprising an intimate blend of natural and synthetic fibers. In embodiments the blends may comprise between 50% and about 98% of the natural fibers. The fabrics disclosed may further comprise conductive and/or strengthening filaments which may be disposed on one side of the fabric. The fabrics may have a reduced surface resistance and may be formed into garments. Methods for making the threads and fabrics are also disclosed. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100299816 | CRYSTALLIZED META-ARAMID BLENDS FOR IMPROVED FLASH FIRE AND SUPERIOR ARC PROTECTION - A yarn, fabric, and garment suitable for use in arc and flame protection and having improved flash fire protection, consisting essentially of (a) 50 to 60 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%; (b) 31 to 39 weight percent modacrylic fiber; and (c) 5 to 15 weight percent para-aramid fiber; said percentages on the basis of components (a), (b), and (c). In some embodiments, 1 to 3 weight percent of the meta-aramid fiber is replaced with an antistatic fiber comprising carbon or metal with the proviso that at least 50 weight percent meta-aramid fiber is maintained. Garments made from the yarns provide thermal protection such that a wearer would experience less than a 65 percent predicted body burn when exposed to a flash fire exposure of 4 seconds per ASTM F1930, while maintaining a Category 2 arc rating per ASTM F1959 and NFPA 70E. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100138983 | Heatproof cloth forming multiple laminated layers of thermal resistant fabrics for high temperature and manufacturing hearproof clothes by integrating the same - A heatproof cloth forms multiple layers of laminated fabrics for resisting the high-temperature, comprising a high-temperature shielding fiber fabric which shields external heat, a first carbon felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the high-temperature shielding fiber fabric, an aluminum vapor-deposited fabric which shields the heat distributed by the first carbon felt fabric, a second carbon felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the aluminum vapor-deposited fabric, an aluminum vapor-deposited heat-resistant fabric which shields and distributes the heat distributed by the second carbon felt fabric, an aramid felt fabric which distributes the heat transmitted through the aluminum vapor-deposited heat-resistant fabric, and aramid fabric which shields the heat distributed by aramid felt fabric. Since heat is shielded and distributed repeatedly through three steps, the transmission of external heat is effectively prevented. Accordingly, the heatproof clothes are durable to prevent the deformation by the heat of extremely high-temperature while f is improved. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090260139 | Thermal Performance Garments Comprising an Ultraviolet Light Tolerant Outer Shell Fabric of Polypyridobisimidazole and Polybenzobisoxazole Fibers - The invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 5 to 40 parts by weight of a polybenzobisoxazole fiber and 60 to 95 parts by weight of a polypridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090320191 | Protective garments having elastomeric gaskets along margins to inhibit ingress of potentially harmful materials - In an ensemble for a firefighter or for an emergency rescue worker, protective trousers and a protective coat are provided with elastomeric gaskets, such as neoprene gaskets, one of which lines an inside surface of a distal margin of each leg of the protective trousers and is adapted to be snugly stretched around a protective boot, another of which lines an inside surface of a distal margin of each arm of the protective coat and is adapted to be snugly stretched around a protective glove, and another of which lines an inside surface of a lower margin of the protective coat and is adapted to be snugly stretched around the protective trousers. Such gaskets extend from and, preferably, are unitary with liners, such as neoprene liners, which provide moisture and/or chemical barriers. When stretched snugly, such gaskets inhibit ingress of potentially harmful materials, whether gaseous, liquid, or particulate. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090320193 | VAPOR PERMEABLE RETROREFLECTIVE GARMENT - The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal energy and heated moisture. The non-continuous retroreflective pattern may include retroreflective regions and non-retroreflective regions arranged such that thermal decay through the protective garment is not substantially decreased in the regions corresponding to the retroreflective material. Rather, vapor permeation and thermal decay through the garment may be substantially the same as if the retroreflective material was not present. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110010827 | Flame Resistant Fabric With Anisotropic Properties - Flame resistant fabrics are formed by warp and fill yams having different fiber contents. The fabrics are constructed, for example, by selection of a suitable weaving pattern, such that the body side of the fabric and the face side of the fabric have different properties. The fabrics described herein can be printable and dyeable on both sides of the fabric and are suitable for use in military and industrial garments. Methods of forming flame resistant fabrics, and methods for forming garments from the fabrics, are also described. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20090031486 | Articles Of Base Layer Apparel Including Zones Having Different Thermal Properties - Cold weather garments include one or more zones with increased thermally insulative and/or thermally resistive properties. Such garments reflect different gender needs. Such garments can allow wearers to maintain a necessary or desired degree of warmth with decreased garment weight and bulk. Methods of making such garments also are described. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090320192 | Fire-resistant cooling suit - Cooling undergarment consisting of a composite of two fabrics arranged adjacent to an elastomeric material having finely divided phase change material such as non-combustible salt hydrates dispersed wherein facilitate a cooling effect due to latent heat absorption in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which improves the thermal performance and enhances the comfort of protective garment systems worn in conjunction with it. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100071119 | YARNS AND FABRICS THAT SHED LIQUIDS, GELS, SPARKS AND MOLTEN METALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Fire retardant and heat resistant yarns and fabrics include a fabric or yarn comprised of oxidized polyacrylonitrile at least partially coated or encapsulated by a strengthening polymer material that helps the fabric or yarn shed liquids, gels, sparks, and molten metals. The polymer material includes one or more types of cured silicone polymer resin. A fluorochemical may be at least partially impregnated into the fabric or yarn prior to applying the strengthening polymer material in order to further enhance the shedding properties of the yarns or fabric. In one embodiment, the silicone polymer resin only coats or encapsulates the yarn, but does not form a continuous coating over the whole fabric, so that the treated fabric is still able to breath through pores and spaces between individual yarn strands that make up the fabric. The polymer material increases the strength, abrasion resistance, durability and shedding capability of the fire retardant heat resistant yarn or fabric. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110004984 | CONTROLLABLE RIBBED THERMOINSULATIVE CHAMBER OF CONTINUALLY ADJUSTABLE THICKNESS AND ITS APPLICATION - A controllable ribbed thermoinsulative chamber of continually adjustable thickness, which is used to pneumatically determine its thermal conductivity. Described is the manner of constructing such a chamber and the manner of controlling it. The abovementioned chamber is used in designing articles of clothing with a self-regulating thermal insulation. One or more chambers are used in the construction, together with adequate devices for controlling and monitoring the workings of thermoinsulative chambers. Special attention is paid to the construction of forced ventilation of the garments designed in the above way. The garments designed in the above way are suitable for police usage, maintenance services, watchmen services, security of the open objects and premises, workers in cold storages, athletes like mountain climbers, alpinists, sailing boaters and the like, wherever the temperature of the environment is radically changed in the course of usage. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110004983 | FLAME-RETARDANT RESIN COMPOSITION, FLAME-RETARDANT FIBER, FLAME-RETARDANT CLOTH AND HEAT-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - [Problems] To provide a resin composition having excellent flame retardancy and a fiber having excellent flame retardancy, without deteriorating conventional mechanical properties by adding a small amount of a flame-retardant additive. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110004982 | COVERALL WITH DROP SEAT - The present disclosure provides an improved one-piece garment having a drop seat. The garment includes a jacket portion and a pants portion and fastener devices that selectively connect the pants portion to the jacket portion. The fastener devices are configured and arranged to be relatively easily manipulated by the user of the garment. The garment is configured so that the user can use the toilet without getting out of the garment. In some embodiments the garment is a fire protection coverall. A method of lowering the pants portion from the jacket portion of a one-piece garment is also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110107504 | SALVAGE SUIT FOR SHIPWRECKS - The present invention relates to a salvage or safety suit worn by a person escaping a shipwreck. The suit includes a receptacle structured to receive and enclose a person's body and a head opening for entering the receptacle. The receptacle is layered to provide flotation and thermo-insulation properties to the suit. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20090300833 | FLAME RESISTANT, SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE LAMINATES - Flame resistant, selectively permeable laminates are provided. In various embodiments, the laminates are useful for fabrication as a protective article and are both flame resistant and substantially impermeable to hazardous chemical and biological agents, but sufficiently permeable to water vapor that, if worn as protective apparel, it is both protective and comfortable to wear. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110179559 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A CONVERTIBLE BLANKET, PAD AND PILLOW - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a convertible blanket, pad, and pillow. The apparatus includes a blanket having arm apertures, and a sleeve coupled to each of the apertures. The apparatus also includes a pad having a durable surface, a plush surface, and a fastener disposed on a perimeter of the pad to form the pad into a container to hold the blanket. The apparatus may also include a fastener disposed on the blanket to removably connect the blanket to the pad. The system includes the apparatus, cushioning disposed between the durable surface and the plush surface, and carrying straps extending from the perimeter of the pad. The method includes providing the apparatus, forming either a plush or a durable container by selecting the durable or plush surface to form the outside of the container, fastening the fastener, and placing the blanket inside the container. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20100024103 | Reflective Printing on Flame Resistant Fabrics - A retroreflective garment constructed of flame resistant fabric. The garment is light-weight and can be single or double layered. Garments that can be constructed of flame resistant fabric with retroreflective elements applied thereon include garments such as, for example, shirts, pants, coveralls, jumpsuits, jackets, gloves, hats, etc. The flame resistant fabric has a coefficient of retroreflection of about 10 to about 500 candelas per lux per square meter. In addition, the retroreflective elements cover at least about 5 percent of the outer surface of the flame resistant fabric. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20080282455 | FLAME RESISTANT AND HEAT PROTECTIVE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WITH INTUMESCING GUARD PLATES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A protective material comprising a flexible substrate including a top surface and a plurality of discrete guard plates affixed to the top surface in a spaced relationship to each other. The guard plates comprise a material which significantly expands upon the addition of sufficient heat forming a thermally insulating, flame retardant layer. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20120167288 | Thermal Vest - A thermal vest having a front panel sized and shaped to substantially cover a front of a wearer's torso. A back panel is spaced apart from and opposes the front panel, the back panel being sized and shaped to cover a back of the wearer's torso. At least one pocket is on an interior of at least one of the panels, the pocket having an opening sized and shaped to receive a thermal pack. An insulative pad is selectably attached to the pocket, the insulative pad being selectably movable between a stowed position facially adjacent the pocket and a deployed, non-adjacent position away from the pocket. The insulative pad provides thermal insulation between the pocket and the wearer in the stowed position and is movable by the wearer to the deployed position when thermal insulation is not desired. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20080295232 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYEING INHERENTLY FLAME RESISTANT FIBERS WITHOUT USING ACCELERANTS OR CARRIERS - Systems and methods for dyeing inherently flame resistant fibers, and particularly aramid fibers, without the use of accelerants or carriers. Fabrics made from aramid fibers or blends thereof are immersed in an aqueous dye bath that includes at least one dye and at least one acid component. The temperature of the dye bath is increased from room temperature to a suitable temperature (e.g., between approximately 285° F. to 400° F.) capable of rendering the aramid fibers less crystalline so that the fibers can accept the dye. In this way, suitable color yields may be obtained without the use of accelerants or carriers as have been required in the past. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20120042442 | FIREPROOF FABRIC AND FIREPROOF CLOTHING INCLUDING SAME - A fabric for fireproof clothing of the present invention is a fireproof fabric including flame-retardant fibers. The fabric is a woven fabric, a knitted fabric or a nonwoven fabric including 70 to 100 mass % of a polyetherimide fiber and 0 to 30 mass % of another flame-retardant fiber. The flame resistance, the heat resistance, and the wash resistance under ISO 11613-1999 as the international performance standards for fireproof clothing are: (1) flame resistance to be free from hole formation, dripping and melting; and to have afterflame time and afterglow time of not more than 2 seconds; (2) heat resistance to be free from firing, separation, dripping and melting; and to have a shrinkage rate of not more than 5%; and (3) washing resistance to have a shrinkage rate of not more than 3%. The fireproof clothing of the present invention includes the fireproof fabric fabricated as an inner liner. Thereby, the present invention provides a fabric for fireproof clothing that has excellent light resistance and heat resistance, and preferable dye-affinity and that can be produced at low cost, and fireproof clothing using the fabric. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20110004985 | Ceramic Hinge - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a ceramic hinge to connect two ceramic bodies, comprising the steps of: shaping a separation insert in the form of a hinge, introducing the separation insert into a ceramic body, thereby separating the ceramic body into a first part and a second part; and heating the ceramic body and the separation insert of the ceramic body up to the sintering temperature of the ceramic body. The separation insert creates either a cavity in the case of a combustible insert or a soft pad in the case of a ceramic fiber based insert within the ceramic body. This cavity or soft pad allows a hinge or rotary movement between the first part and the second part of the ceramic body. The first part and the second part of the ceramic body can therefore freely rotate or hinge around one another. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20080301861 | THERMALLY PROTECTIVE SURVIVAL GARMENT - A thermally protective coveralls style suit having a plurality of separate water trapping regions between the suit and a user. The suit has a front slide fastener from crotch to neck with water entry retarding arm closures at the wrists and leg closures at ankles or thighs forming water trapping regions, leaving hands and feet free for swimming. Upper and lower chest straps cooperate forming water trapping regions by blocking pocket or water exchange between upper and lower torso regions. Permissive water entry at wrists, ankles or thighs, and neck or face, without circulation or exchange to surrounding water, allows separate pockets or thin film layers of water in the upper, lower, and central torso regions to insulate the body somewhat like a wetsuit where a single film provides insulation. An optional hood is provided to form another pocket or thin film layer without water circulation. Floatation pads assist buoyancy. A jacket embodiment is truncated at the lower chest strap. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20120110721 | WATERPROOF MOISTURE-PERMEABLE SHEET WITH FIRE PROTECTION PERFORMANCE AND FIRE-PROTECTING CLOTHING USING SAME - A fire-protecting waterproof moisture-permeable sheet | 05-10-2012 |
| 20100235972 | FUEL REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS, FABRICS AND ARTICLES - Compositions including a fluorocompound and optional adjuncts afford fire and flame safety by resisting, mitigating or preventing sorption of inflammable liquids such as fuels, Methods of use are presented, and generally include application of a composition to a substrate. Treated substrates arc presented, and include fibers, fabrics, and articles such as garments. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110088152 | FireSafety Cushion or Pillow - The FireSafety Cushion or Pillow is a compact, cushion-like packet with a thinly padded surface of fire retardant material. It contains a poncho-like flame-resistant safety-wear of light to heavyweight flame-resistant material to be worn as a protective outer cover in an emergency to help reduce injuries from flash flames. It may contain other fire escape aids, such as ropes and masks, as options. It is to be placed in living areas, either public or private as a scatter pillow or an attachment to seats or bedboards etc., making it readily available in case of fire. The cushion or pillow should be easily detachable, so that a person can grab it on the run because every second counts in case of fire. This is to provide a much needed safety measure for a common hazard. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110088151 | FIREFIGHTER'S TURNOUT COAT WITH SEAMLESS COLLAR - A firefighter's turnout coat comprising a coat body having a collar extending therefrom wherein the coat body and the collar each comprise an outer shell, a thermal liner, and a moisture barrier positioned between the outer shell and the thermal liner. The collar of the coat is an integral extension of the coat body such that there is no stitched collar seam connecting the collar to the coat body. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20100205723 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURED SPUN YARN, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND, FABRICATED FROM THE YARN, HEAT-RESISTANT FABRIC AND HEAT-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE SUIT - The multilayer-structured spun yarn of the present invention is a multilayer-structured spun yarn C composed of a core fiber A and a cover fiber B that wraps around the core fiber; the core fiber A is in a range of 20 to 50 wt %; the cover fiber B is in a range of 50 to 80 wt %; the core fiber A contains a para-aramid fiber and is a stretch breaking twist yarn; the cover fiber B contains a flame-retardant acrylic fiber, a polyetherimide fiber, or a meta-aramid fiber; the direction of twist of the stretch breaking yarn and the direction of twist of the multilayer-structured yarn are the same; and the multilayer-structured yarn C has a twist number 1.2 to 1.6 times greater than that of the stretch breaking yarn. The heat-resistant textile of the present invention uses the aforementioned multilayer-structured spun yarn. The heat-resistant protective suit of the present invention uses the aforementioned heat-resistant textile. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20120131734 | Fire resistant coverall with firearm access portal - A fire and chemical resistant coverall suitable for use by fire investigators. The coveralls are preferably made of a three-layer laminate. The outer layer is heat and moisture resistant. The middle layer provides additional thermal protection. The inner layer—which will lie next to the wearer's skin in some regions—is selected for its tactile properties. The coverall is sized to fit loosely over a law enforcement officer's normal uniform. It includes a loose-fitting waist section in order to provide clearance for an officer's utility belt and firearm. A firearm access port is located on the waist, proximate where a hip holster is worn. This port allows the wearer to reach through the coverall and retrieve a firearm stored in a holster on a utility belt. The firearm port is covered by a protective flap which ordinarily remains closed. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20100287689 | PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES - The present invention provides a protective fabric or garment comprising an insulator base layer, a protective layer attached to a body side of the insulator base layer, and one or more protective components attached to selected areas of an outer side of the insulator base layer, wherein each protective component includes at least one protective component layer. Each protective may include fibers having a tensile strength of at least 3 GPa and a modulus of at least 70 GPa. In some embodiments, at least one protective layer is formed with a liquid crystal polymer fiber. In other embodiments, at least one protective layer is formed using a blend of two or more materials selected from the group consisting of, liquid crystal polymer, meta-aramid, para-aramid, nylon, olefin, s-glass, elastic, spandex, polyethylene, diamond tough nylon, polyphenylenebenzimidazole, polybenzoxazole, thermoset polyurethane synthetic polymer material, aromatic copolyamid, and extended-chain polyethylene. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100011491 | Garment Having a Vascular System for Facilitating Evaporative Cooling of an Individual - A cooling garment is disclosed that enhances the comfort of an exercising, working, or resting individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system delivers water to the garment, and evaporation cools the individual. Wetness can be concentrated where needed and moderated by water absorbent materials such as gel polymers. Water flows under gravity, by capillary action, pumping, or air pressurization. The garment can include inner layers that improve comfort, absorb perspiration, keep the individual at least partly dry, and/or include metallic and/or polymeric and/or other materials that conduct heat. Cooling can be enhanced by garment texture that increases evaporative surface area. Water can be chilled before it is delivered to the fabric, and ports can be included to allow a water bottle or other water source to be temporarily connected, and/or allow the individual to drink the water and/or pressurize a water container. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20090077725 | Protective garment for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker wearing a weight-bearing harness over the exterior of the protective garment - A protective garment ( | 03-26-2009 |
| 20120260410 | PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ENSEMBLE WITH TWO-STAGE EVAPORATIVE COOLING - A hazardous materials protective garment may use a two-stage evaporative cooling process to ease heat strain on the wearer of the garment. The garment may include an impermeable inner layer and a wicking outer layer. One or more reservoirs may be disposed interior to the inner layer for collecting condensed and/or unevaporated sweat. One or more pumps may move the sweat to the exterior of the impermeable layer for distribution in the wicking layer and evaporation from the garment. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120260409 | Heat protection suit - A suit for protection of a wearer's body from heat includes an inner suit encompassing the wearers' body, and an outer suit overlying the inner suit. There are a number of pockets with dry ice into them that are arranged between the inner and outer suits. These pockets are produced from thermo isolated materials. The pockets may have covers to open or to close the pockets. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20090255039 | Chemical protective garment with added flash fire protection - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a material intended for personal protective equipment is disclosed, wherein the material includes at least four different layers, the layers being: an outer first layer of a material comprising at least one polymer, which material is self-extinguishing; a second layer of a fiber material, which fiber material is self-extinguishing; a third layer being adhesive; and an inner fourth layer being a barrier laminate; wherein all at least four different layers individually are attached to layers located next to them. Furthermore, a protective suit including a material according to the present invention and the use of such a material for the production of personal protective equipment are also described. Moreover, a chemical and flash fire escape protective suit is disclosed, including a material according to the present invention, the suit meeting all of the basic requirements according to NFPA 1991, the suit having a minimum breakthrough time of at least 480 minutes for the chemicals according to NFPA 1991 when tested in accordance with EN 374-3 and ASTM F 739 with breakthrough criterion of 0.1 μg/cm | 10-15-2009 |
| 20120090080 | Flame Resistant Fabric With Anisotropic Properties - Flame resistant fabrics are formed by warp and fill yarns having different fiber contents. The fabrics are constructed, for example, by selection of a suitable weaving pattern, such that the body side of the fabric and the face side of the fabric have different properties. The fabrics described herein can be printable and dyeable on both sides of the fabric and are suitable for use in military and industrial garments. Methods of forming flame resistant fabrics, and methods for forming garments from the fabrics, are also described. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20110145984 | METHODS OF PROTECTING A PERSON FROM HOT HIGH HEAT CAPACITY MATERIALS AND HOT CORROSIVE MATERIAL - Methods of protecting a person, animal or other object from hot high heat capacity and/or hot corrosive materials, such as hot molten metal, hot oily liquids (e.g., heating oil), hot gels, hot solids, hot sparks, and hot acids. The methods include protecting a person, animal or other object from hot molten metals, such as liquid metal zinc heated to a temperature of about 950° F. (510° C.) or greater, hot molten aluminum heated to a temperature of about 1150° F. (620° C.) or greater, burning phosphorus at temperature of about 1550° F. (843° C.) or greater, hot solid iron having a temperature of about 500° F. (260° C.) or greater, hot heating oil having a temperature of about 500° F. (260° C.) or greater, and hot hydrochloric acid having a temperature of about 300° F. (150° C.) or greater. The ability to protect a wearer from heat from hot high heat capacity materials and/or hot corrosive materials is quite different from simply shedding liquids, even flammable liquids, such as gasoline is unexpected. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20080201827 | SURGICAL APPAREL FOR COVERING AN AREA OF A PATIENT'S HEAD AND REDUCING HEAT LOSS - Surgical apparel comprising a substantially conically shaped shell having a narrower closed end and a wider open end dimensioned to fit over a crown area of a head of a surgical patient is described herein. The shell may include one or more layers of fabric having a thermal transfer property adapted to complement the closed end to reduce an amount of heat transfer from the head of the surgical patient to the ambient during a surgical procedure. Also, the fabric may be relatively inexpensive to enable disposal of the surgical apparel after a single use on the surgical patient. | 08-28-2008 |
