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Fabric having ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire

US9234310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2014
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 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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