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Three-dimensional knit spacer fabric for bed pads

US5817391A · kind A · utility

47Cited by
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15Claims
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Filing dateApr 17, 1997
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/488
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An integrated three-dimensional knit spacer fabric is provided. The fabric includes a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resilient yarn interconnecting the two layers. The first fabric layer is made from fibers rendered hydrophilic, while the second fabric layer is made from hygroscopic fibers for absorbing moisture.

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