Abstract

A fire barrier fabric further comprising a multilayer fabric having at least two layers, including an outside layer and a fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer provides flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant properties to the entire fabric without requiring fabric coatings or treatments to provide any contribution to flame retardance or resistance, wherein additional layers may include a filler layer, and wherein the fabric is applied to articles, such as upholstered articles and mattresses.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D04B 7/24 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration

Abstract

A fire barrier fabric further comprising a multilayer fabric having at least two layers, including an outside layer and a fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer provides flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant properties to the entire fabric without requiring fabric coatings or treatments to provide any contribution to flame retardance or resistance, wherein additional layers may include a filler layer, and wherein the fabric is applied to articles, such as upholstered articles and mattresses.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D04B 7/24 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration

Abstract

A fire barrier fabric further comprising a multilayer fabric having at least two layers, including an outside layer and a fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer provides flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant properties to the entire fabric without requiring fabric coatings or treatments to provide any contribution to flame retardance or resistance, wherein additional layers may include a filler layer, and wherein the fabric is applied to articles, such as upholstered articles and mattresses. A retrofit cover for fully or partially enclosing a mattress, wherein the cover is formed of a unitary, integrally formed fabric having a fire barrier element. The cover is capable of rendering mattresses, mattress foundations, upholstered furniture article and other articles filled with resilient cushioning materials that were not originally manufactured to meet a full-scale open flame standard capable of passing such newly mandated standard for performance in newly manufactured items.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• A47C 17/00 - SofasCouchesBeds

Abstract

A retrofit cover for fully or partially enclosing a mattress, wherein the cover is formed of a unitary, integrally formed fabric having a fire barrier element. The cover is capable of rendering mattresses, mattress foundations, upholstered furniture article and other articles filled with resilient cushioning materials that were not originally manufactured to meet a full-scale open flame standard capable of passing such newly mandated standard for performance in newly manufactured items. When tested in accordance with the flame resistance test protocols of 16 CFR 1633 or TB 603, the item encased in the retrofit cover has a maximum heat release rate of less than 200 kW and a total energy release of less than 25 MJ in the first five minutes of the test.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 5/12 - Chairs of special materials of plastics, with or without reinforcement
• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D04B 7/24 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration