Fabric (woven – knitted – or nonwoven textile or cloth – etc.) – Coated or impregnated woven – knit – or nonwoven fabric which... – Coated or impregnated synthetic organic fiber fabric
Reexamination Certificate
2004-01-08
2009-12-01
Ruddock, Ula C (Department: 1794)
Fabric (woven, knitted, or nonwoven textile or cloth, etc.)
Coated or impregnated woven, knit, or nonwoven fabric which...
Coated or impregnated synthetic organic fiber fabric
C442S180000, C442S381000, C442S386000, C442S389000, C442S390000, C442S391000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625828
ABSTRACT:
An insulation product is provided comprising a low density mat containing randomly oriented inorganic fibers bonded by a heat cured binder. The mat has first and second major surfaces and a pair of side portions. A nonwoven sheet is bonded to the first major surface. The nonwoven sheet comprises randomly oriented glass fibers and is bonded to the first major surface by the heat cured binder.
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Chunko Joyce A.
Lembo Michael J.
Ray, Jr. Richard J.
Suda David I.
Unruh Andreas H.
Certainteed Corporation
Duane Morris LLP
Ruddock Ula C
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