Fabric having ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire
US9234310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/259
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide particles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric. Other methods of treating a fabric are disclosed.
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