Fabric (woven – knitted – or nonwoven textile or cloth – etc.) – Coated or impregnated woven – knit – or nonwoven fabric which... – Coating or impregnation provides heat or fire protection
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-10
2010-10-19
Torres-Velazquez, Norca L (Department: 1786)
Fabric (woven, knitted, or nonwoven textile or cloth, etc.)
Coated or impregnated woven, knit, or nonwoven fabric which...
Coating or impregnation provides heat or fire protection
C428S920000, C428S921000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07816287
ABSTRACT:
A flame retardant cellulosic-based nonwoven fabric is provided having a synergistic blend of cellulosic and acrylic fiber that imparts unexpectedly enhanced flame retardant performance. The flame retardant finished nonwoven fabric can have at least about 15 wt % and no greater than about 35 wt % acrylic fiber and at least about 65 wt % and no greater than about 85% cellulosic fiber, where the nonwoven fabric has a char strength of at least 0.9 Newtons and exhibits a basis weight loss of no more than 7 wt % when exposed to a gas flame for 240 seconds. Bedding articles including the flame retardant finished nonwoven fabric are also provided.
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16 CFR Part 303.7, Jan. 1, 2009, pp. 224-226.
Calloway Valerie
Kilyk & Bowersox P.L.L.C.
Polymer Group Inc.
Torres-Velazquez Norca L
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