Textile products having flame retardant properties and methods of manufacture
US7011724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2721
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the upper surface thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the particles may be incorporated into the tufting primary or backing. The intumescent particles may also be complexed with additional agents, such as antimicrobial agents, softening agents, pliability agent, stain resistant agents, waterproofing agents, static resistance agents and combinations thereof.
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