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Fire retardant mattress core cap and method of making same

US11140998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2020
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2503/062
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat treatment the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stitch bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 65° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds, and contracts in the machine direction in a range of 5% to 65% and in the cross-direction in a range of 20% to 70%. In an embodiment, the fabric is adapted for use as a mattress core cover.

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