| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 5858530 |
Flexible ignition resistant biregional fiber, articles made from biregional fibers, and method o |
January 12, 1999 |
| A flexible, ignition resistant, biregional fiber is disclosed, wherein the fiber is preferably derived from a single homogeneous polymeric precursor composition, said biregional fiber comprising an inner core region of a thermoplastic polymeric composition and a surrounding outer sheath |
| 5582912 |
Crimped carbonaceous fibers |
December 10, 1996 |
| The present invention resides in ignition resistant non-linear carbonaceous fiber or fiber tow having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1:1 but equal to or less than 1.2:1. The fibers have a multiplicity of crimps along their length with a crimp frequency on the order of from |
| 5582908 |
Ignition resistant carbonaceous material |
December 10, 1996 |
| A process for preparing an ignition resistant carbonaceous material by exposing a meltblown or spunbonded acrylic precursor material in the form of at least one ply of a generally planar fibrous web, matt or batt to ionizing radiation to crosslink said acrylic material which is then heat |
| 5509986 |
Process for preparing an ignition resistant carbonaceous material comprising a melt blowing or s |
April 23, 1996 |
| A process for preparing an ignition resistant carbonaceous material by exposing a meltblown or spunbonded acrylic precursor material in the form of at least one ply of a generally planar fibrous web, matt or batt to ionizing radiation to crosslink said acrylic material which is then heat |
| 5503929 |
Linear carbonaceous fiber with improved elongability |
April 2, 1996 |
| A process for preparing a non-flammable linear non-graphitic carbonaceous polymeric fiber, yarn or tow having improved elongability containing the step of heat treating a linear stabilized polymeric fiber, yarn or tow having an LOI greater than 40 without any substantial tension or stres |
| 5384193 |
Stabilized and carbonaceous expanded fibers |
January 24, 1995 |
| There is provided a non-flammable expanded fiber comprising carbonaceous polymeric substantially irreversibly heat set fiber having an LOI value of greater than 40, and the fibrous structures thereof. Also, provided are stabilized expanded polymeric fibers. |
| 5356707 |
Non-linear carbonaceous fiber |
October 18, 1994 |
| The present invention resides in ignition resistant non-linear carbonaceous fiber or fiber tow having a reversible deflection ratio equal to or less than 1.2:1. The fibers have a multiplicity of crimps along their length with a crimp frequency on the order of from 6 to 15 crimps per inch |
| 5328764 |
Linear carbonaceous fiber with improved elongability |
July 12, 1994 |
| A process for preparing a non-flammable linear non-graphitic carbonaceous polymeric fiber, yarn or tow having improved elongability which comprises the step of heat treating a linear stabilized polymeric fiber, yarn or tow having an LOI greater than 40 without any substantial tension or |
| 5312678 |
Camouflage material |
May 17, 1994 |
| A structure is provided comprising carbonaceous materials for absorbing and/or reflecting radiated energy or electromagnetic energy. The structure is useful for camouflage or for shielding electromagnetic radiation, especially microwaves. |
| 5264137 |
Method for separating fluids using a carbonaceous polymeric filter having a LOI greater than 40 |
November 23, 1993 |
| An improvement in an apparatus for separating fluids or non-biotechnological products in solution, wherein said apparatus has a fibrous element which permits flow of fluids therethrough and is composed of irreversibly set non-graphitic carbonaceous fibers having an LOI greater than 4 |
| 5223324 |
Flame retardant foams |
June 29, 1993 |
| A flame retardant polymeric foam having a flame retarding amount of non-graphitic carbonaceous materials having an LOI value greater than 40. |
| 5151198 |
Method and apparatus for separating fluids using a carbonaceous polymeric filter having a LOI gr |
September 29, 1992 |
| An improvement in an apparatus for separating fluids or non-biotechnological products in solution, wherein said apparatus has a fibrous element which permits flow of fluids therethrough the improvement wherein the fibrous element is composed of non-flammable irreversibly heat set non |
| 5068061 |
Electroconductive polymers containing carbonaceous fibers |
November 26, 1991 |
| A composition comprising a thermoplastic electroconductive resin matrix containing a multiplicity of reinforcing carbonaceous fibers, the improvement which comprises said reinforcing fibers comprising resilient shaped reforming elongatable non-linear non-flammable conductive carbonac |
| 5034267 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
July 23, 1991 |
| A thermally stable metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures said fibers having a reversible deflection r |
| 5030509 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
July 9, 1991 |
| A thermally stable ceramic and/or metal coated carbonaceous linear fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures. |
| 5028477 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
July 2, 1991 |
| A thermally stable ceramic coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures said fibers having a reversible deflection |
| 5024877 |
Fire resistant materials |
June 18, 1991 |
| A means for improving the fire resistance of carbonaceous polymeric substance comprising a non-graphitic carbonaceous polymeric material having an LOI value greater than 40, produces a char formation greater than 65% and a thermoconductivity less than 1 BTU ft/Hr ft.sup.2 .degree.F. |
| 5015522 |
Multicomponent fibers, films and foams |
May 14, 1991 |
| A multicomponent polymeric fiber, film or foam having at least one component comprising fire resistant carbonaceous material and another component comprising non-carbonaceous material. |
| 4999385 |
Carbonaceous foams |
March 12, 1991 |
| A flame-retardant polymeric foam which comprises a carbonaceous irreversibly heat set, cellular polymer derived from a stabilized polyacrylonitrile based foam. |
| 4999236 |
Fire resistant surfaces for hot air balloons |
March 12, 1991 |
| The invention relates to improvements in hot air balloons and the like. An insulation of carbonaceous fibers is provided on the interior of the balloon's envelope and/or the skirt, nozzle or scoop which is light weight and provides flame and scortch protection. |
| 4997716 |
Fire shielding composite structures |
March 5, 1991 |
| A fire retarding and fire shielding structural panel for a vehicle, comprising at least one compressed composite composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin matrix containing a multiplicity of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers. |
| 4987664 |
Process for forming an interlocked batting of carbonaceous fibers |
January 29, 1991 |
| A process for producing an interlocked fibrous structure useful as a thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising at least one batting of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers, by the steps comprising implanting said batting with non-carbonaceous polymeric fibers and then |
| 4980233 |
Fire shielding composite structures |
December 25, 1990 |
| A fire retarding and fire shielding structural panel for a vehicle, comprising at least one compressed composite composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin matrix containing a multiplicity of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers. |
| 4979274 |
Process and apparatus for crimping fibers |
December 25, 1990 |
| An apparatus for crimping and permanently heat setting a fiber or tow without stress or tension, comprising a mechanical crimping means, a conveying means which receives the crimped fiber or tow, and a heating or irradiation zone through which the conveying means and fiber or tow pas |
| 4978571 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
December 18, 1990 |
| A thermally stable metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures, said fibers having a reversible deflection |
| 4977654 |
Process and apparatus for crimping fibers |
December 18, 1990 |
| An apparatus for crimping and permanently heat setting a fiber or tow without non-uniform stress or tension, comprising a conveying means having a multiplicity of openings, means for supplying the fiber or tow across the conveying means, means for inserting the fiber or tow into the |
| 4965146 |
Molten membrane electrolyte battery |
October 23, 1990 |
| A primary rechargeable electrical energy storage device comprising a housing having an electrically non-conductive interior surface, at least one cell postioned in said housing, each cell comprising an anode consisting of a low melting metal selected from the group consisting of alka |
| 4959261 |
Fluorinated non-graphitic carbonaceous films and foams |
September 25, 1990 |
| A film or foam structure comprising a non-flammable non-graphitic carbonaceous film or foam having an LOI greater than 40 and at least a partially fluorinated surface. |
| 4957807 |
Nonlinear aromatic polyamide fiber or fiber assembly |
September 18, 1990 |
| The invention resides in a nonlinear heat set aromatic polyamide fiber having a reversible deflection of greater than 1.2:1 at ambient temperatures, an aspect ratio of greater than 10:1, and a bending strain value less than 50%, and the method of preparing said fiber. |
| 4956235 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
September 11, 1990 |
| A thermally stable ceramic coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures said fibers having a reversible deflection |
| 4952466 |
Solid electrolyte battery |
August 28, 1990 |
| An electric storage device comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte comprising a functionalized polymeric material, and a novel electrolyte. |
| 4950540 |
Method of improving the flame retarding and fire blocking characteristics of a fiber tow or yarn |
August 21, 1990 |
| Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a nitrogen content of 5 to 35%, an LOI value of greater than 40 and are derived from stabilized acrylic fibers. |
| 4950533 |
Flame retarding and fire blocking carbonaceous fiber structures and fabrics |
August 21, 1990 |
| Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic polymeric fibers. The carbonaceous fibers are present in the blend in an amount of from 7.5 to 92.5 percent and have a carbon content of greater than 65 percent and a LOI |
| 4944999 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
July 31, 1990 |
| A thermally stable metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures, said fibers having a reversible deflection |
| 4943478 |
Seat cushions |
July 24, 1990 |
| A non-linear fire retarding and fire blocking covering for a foam seat cushion structure comprising an intimate blend of a binder and 25-75% by weight of fibers comprising heat set carbonaceous fibers having a LOI value greater than 40, said carbonaceous fibers being derived from heat |
| 4937140 |
Fluorinated carbonaceous fibers |
June 26, 1990 |
| A fiber product comprising a core of a flexible, non-flammable carbonaceous polymeric fibers having an aspect ratio greater than 10:1, and a non-electrically conductive fluorinated surface. |
| 4929521 |
Solid electrolyte battery |
May 29, 1990 |
| An electric storage device comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte comprising the lithium salt of an aliphatic acid having 10 to 24 carbon atoms. |
| 4923747 |
Ceramic thermal barriers |
May 8, 1990 |
| A lightweight ceramic structure comprising a set porous ceramic composition and a batting, felt or web of carbonaceous fibers within said ceramic composition in a reinforcing amount. |
| 4902563 |
Carbonaceous fiber or fiber assembly with inorganic coating |
February 20, 1990 |
| A thermally stable ceramic and/or metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures. |
| 4902561 |
Lock set structure |
February 20, 1990 |
| A process for producing an interlocked fibrous structure useful as a thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising at least one batting of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers, by the steps comprising implanting said batting with non-carbonaceous polymeric fibers and then |
| 4898783 |
Sound and thermal insulation |
February 6, 1990 |
| A thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising a batting of resilient, elongatable, non-flammable non-linear carbonaceous fibers, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, an aspect ratio greater than 10:1 and an LOI value greater than 40. |
| 4897303 |
Buoyant coated fibers |
January 30, 1990 |
| A buoyant article which can be used for floatation and/or insulation comprising a coated batting, felt or non-woven web of resilient shape reforming elongatable non-linear carbonaceous fibers, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and said coating com |
| 4886715 |
Molten membrane electrolyte battery |
December 12, 1989 |
| A primary rechargeable electrical energy storage device comprising a housing having an electrically non-conductive interior surface, at least one cell positioned in said housing, each cell comprising an anode consisting of a low melting metal selected from the group consisting of alk |
| 4879168 |
Flame retarding and fire blocking fiber blends |
November 7, 1989 |
| Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a nitrogen content of 5 to 35%, an LOI value of greater than 40 and are derived from stabilized acrylic fibers. |
| 4877695 |
Non-aqueous electrochemical cell |
October 31, 1989 |
| An electrochemical cell comprising an anode composed of a molten mixture of non-lithium alkali metals, a cathode comprising an electrically conductive carbonaceous material and an electrolyte comprising an electrolyte salt and a non-aqueous solvent. |
| 4869962 |
Asbestos-like structures |
September 26, 1989 |
| A non-flammable light weight non-carcinogenic asbestos-like thermal insulation and flame barrier structure comprising at least one layer of carbonaceous fibers and a suitable binder, said carbonaceous fibers being non-linear and having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, |
| 4869951 |
Method and materials for manufacture of anti-static cloth |
September 26, 1989 |
| A yarn which is a blend of from 98.01% by weight of a conventional textile fiber or filament and from 2 to about 0.09% by weight of a non-linear anti-static carbonaceous filament or fiber. |
| 4868038 |
Carbonaceous fiber reinforced composites |
September 19, 1989 |
| The present invention is concerned with a composite material matrix of a synthetic or natural resin with a reinforcement of a multiplicity of lightweight, resilient shaped reforming elongatable, non-linear, non-flammable carbonaceous fibers. The fibers preferably have a sinusoidal or |
| 4868037 |
Insulated articles containing non-linear carbonaceous fibers |
September 19, 1989 |
| An improved washable insulating article comprising a batting of resilient, elongatable, non-flammable non-linear carbonaceous fibers, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, an aspect ratio greater than 10:1 and an LOI value greater than 40 and the article |
| 4865931 |
Secondary electrical energy storage device and electrode therefor |
September 12, 1989 |
| An electrode suitable for use in energy storage devices is described which is made of an assembly of an electrically conductive carbonaceous material having conjugated and preferably polybenzenoid plate-like structures. The carbonaceous material has a Youngs modulus of greater than 1,000 |
