Infra-red reflective coverings
US5955175A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/657
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A textile material having thermal image masking or suppression in the mid and far infra-red region without compromising the effectiveness of visual and near IR camouflage or comfort level, or the effectiveness, and mobility of a person. Specifically the invention is directed to an air permeable, moisture vapor transmissive, waterproof, heat reflecting material consisting essentially of at least one metallized microporous membrane, with an oleophobic coating over the metallized portions thereof. This membrane is laminated to at least one other layer or textile backing material such as woven, nonwoven or knitted nylon, polyester, cotton, silk, etc. or additional microporous layers, in which the metal in the metallized membrane forms a discontinuous layer on the surface and on the pore walls adjacent the surface of the microporous membrane.
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