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Thermal insulation material comprising a mixture of silk and synthetic fiber staple

US4400426A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1981
Grant dateAug 23, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2762
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved thermal insulation material comprising a carded web containing 30 to 80 wt. %, preferably 50 wt. % silk, the balance being crimped, hollow polyester staple or very low denier solid cross section polyester filaments. The carded web is uniformly impregnated with a thermosetting resin to form a bat which is employed as a filler for garments, sleeping bags and the like.

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