Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. Upon application of heat to the boards or blanks or parts in the mold, the binder material is melted so as to allow the nonwoven material to expand in one or more directions, and thereby fill all or part of the mold. Upon cooling, the binder material again hardens, and the molded component is retrieved from the mold.
B29C 70/12 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres courtes, p. ex. sous forme d'un mat
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29K 267/00 - Utilisation de polyesters comme matière de renforcement
Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. Upon application of heat to the boards or blanks or parts in the mold, the binder material is melted so as to allow the nonwoven material to expand in one or more directions, and thereby fill all or part of the mold. Upon cooling, the binder material again hardens, and the molded component is retrieved from the mold.
B29C 61/06 - Fabrication de préformes ayant des contraintes internes, p. ex. mémoire plastique
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
B29K 221/00 - Utilisation de caoutchouc non spécifié ou élastomères non spécifiés comme matière de renforcement
B29K 267/00 - Utilisation de polyesters comme matière de renforcement
In an example method, a NWM molding blank, including a non-woven material held in compression by a binder, is placed in a separable mold, and heated to a melting temperature of the binder. The molding blank expands, forming as an intermediate NWM object a NWM molded object with a 3D geometric form. The intermediate NWM object is cooled through a temperature band with an upper boundary and a lower boundary, and further cooled to a solidifying temperature of the binder. The upper boundary is above the solidifying temperature and the upper boundary is lower than the binder melting temperature. While in the temperature band, the mold is separated, rendering accessible an exposed surface of the intermediate NWM object. The object is then transported to a contoured forming surface of a forming base, by an actuatable arm having an end effector gripping the exposed surface via vacuum suction, lifting the object from the mold and placing the object on the contoured forming surface. Optionally, the end effector contact surface includes a final forming feature. The actuatable arm compresses the intermediate NWM object against the contoured forming surface, and the optional end effector final forming feature and continues compressing until cooling to the solidifying temperature.
B29C 51/00 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p. ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profondAppareils à cet effet
B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
B29C 35/04 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation avec des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
Methods include functionalizing, into a compressible pressure varying electrical conductance device, a portion of a compressible nonwoven material (CNM) cushion. A process includes forming within a three-dimensional (3D) target region of the CNM cushion a columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer, and converting the columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer into a columnar compressible pressure varying electrical conductance structure. The columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer extends along a column axis. Forming the columnar distribution includes injecting into at least a portion of the 3D target region a liquid carrying conductive polymer in suspension. The columnar compressible pressure varying electrical conductance structure includes mutually separated masses of solidified conductive polymer respectively supported by mutually separated flexible fibers of the compressible nonwoven material. Optionally, forming the columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer includes a first injection followed by partial drying, and a second injection.
Provided are recyclable liner, panel or components which contain a vertically lapped polymer material constructed from at least vertically lapped first polymer fibers, wherein the vertically lapped polymer material includes a first surface and a second surface; and optionally at least one sheet of a same polymer or a compatible polymer to the vertically lapped first polymer fibers adhered to at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the vertically lapped polymer material. At least one of the first surface and the second surface of the vertically lapped polymer material is molded to include one or more structural features that project from the first surface and/or the second surface so that the vertically lapped polymer material with the adhered sheet has a three dimensional configuration. Methods for manufacturing the recyclable liner, panel or components are also provided.
D04H 1/74 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par la réorientation des fibres les fibres étant orientées, p. ex. parallèles
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
D04H 1/44 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles les voiles ou couches étant renforcées par des moyens mécaniques, p. ex. par roulage
Provided are recyclable liner, panel or components which contain a vertically lapped polymer material constructed from at least vertically lapped first polymer fibers, wherein the vertically lapped polymer material includes a first surface and a second surface; and optionally at least one sheet of a same polymer or a compatible polymer to the vertically lapped first polymer fibers adhered to at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the vertically lapped polymer material. At least one of the first surface and the second surface of the vertically lapped polymer material is molded to include one or more structural features that project from the first surface and/or the second surface so that the vertically lapped polymer material with the adhered sheet has a three dimensional configuration. Methods for manufacturing the recyclable liner, panel or components are also provided.
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B60R 13/02 - Moulures décorativesGouttièresGarnitures des paroisPavillons ou garnitures des toits
D04H 1/42 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles caractérisés par l'emploi de certaines sortes de fibres dans la mesure où cet emploi n'a pas d'influence prépondérante sur la consolidation du voile
Three dimensional molded objects are produced from a plurality of expandible elements deposited in a mold by heating and moving the expandible elements during heating in the mold. The expandible elements have at least one layer of vertically lapped material held in a pre-compressed state during or before they are deposited in the mold. Movement is achieved by physically moving the mold continuously or periodically during heating, by blowing air or other gas into the mold continuously or periodically during heating, or by heating and depositing and moving the expandible objects at the same time.
B29C 33/04 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires comportant des moyens incorporés de chauffage ou de refroidissement utilisant des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
B29K 105/00 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée
B29K 105/12 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de longueur réduite, p. ex. filaments coupés, fibres coupées ou crins
Three dimensional molded objects are produced from a plurality of expandible elements deposited in a mold by heating and moving the expandible elements during heating in the mold. The expandible elements have at least one layer of vertically lapped material held in a pre-compressed state during or before they are deposited in the mold. Movement is achieved by physically moving the mold continuously or periodically during heating, by blowing air or other gas into the mold continuously or periodically during heating, or by heating and depositing and moving the expandible objects at the same time.
B29C 44/04 - Moulage par pression interne engendrée dans la matière, p. ex. par gonflage ou par moussage pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés formés d'au moins deux parties en matière chimiquement ou physiquement différente, p. ex. ayant des densités différentes
B29C 44/34 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
Examples include a functionalized compressible nonwoven material (CNM) cushion with a three-dimensional (3D) pressure-varying electrical conductance (PVEC) region. Integrated with the PVEC surface area is a conductive ink printed on thermoplastic film (CPT) single-sided conductance measurement coupling. The CPT single-sided conductance measurement coupling includes, on the thermoplastic film, N pairs of contact pads and N pairs of pad connection traces. The N pairs of contact pads are maintained, by thermoplastic adhesion, in direct electrical contact with the PVEC surface areas. The N pairs of connection traces extend from the N pairs of contact pads to trace terminals. A conductance measuring circuit selectively applies, via the N pairs of connection traces, voltage and a path to ground to the pairs of contact pads, and measures the resulting current.
G01L 1/20 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la résistance ohmique des matériaux solides ou des fluides conducteurs de l'électricitéMesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c.-à-d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte
A three-dimensional component is produced in a simplified molding operation. Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. Boards can be formed by laminating two or more blanks together and/or by laminating the blanks with other materials, including non-expendable materials. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. In addition, the boards or blanks may be cut to create desired shapes of parts that can be placed in the mold.
B29C 70/12 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres courtes, p. ex. sous forme d'un mat
B29C 70/18 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues sous forme d'un mat, p. ex. préimprégné [SMC]
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 35/04 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation avec des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
B29C 70/46 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs"
16.
Systems and methods for mobile molding and bonding
A mobile molding system, comprising a vehicle and one or more molds arranged on the vehicle configured for receiving one or more expandable nonwoven substrates, heating said one or more expandable nonwoven substrates so as to cause said one or more expandable nonwoven substrates to expand and fill the one or more molds with one or more expanded nonwoven containing articles of three dimensional shape, and releasing said one or more expanded nonwoven containing articles of three dimensional shape from the one or more molds is provided. Methods for manufacturing three dimensional objects using the mobile molding system are also provided.
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
A63B 69/00 - Appareils d'entraînement ou appareils destinés à des sports particuliers
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
B32B 39/00 - Agencement d'appareils ou d'installations, p. ex. systèmes modulaires pour la stratification
Consumer products such as pillows for bedding or furniture, sack-like furniture, toppers for car seats, office seats, or household seats, and pet mattresses, are constructed from an outer casing, such as a woven or knitted fabric or a quilted fabric which may include a cushioning layer and a plurality of cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material. The outer casing may be sewn closed but preferably includes a zippered opening or other opening which can be selectively opened and closed to allow the consumer to add or subtract cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material from the interior volume of the outer casing. A zippered inner layer may neatly hold all of the cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material together while the outer casing is changed or cleaned.
Consumer products such as pillows for bedding or furniture, sack-like furniture, toppers for car seats, office seats, or household seats, and pet mattresses, are constructed from an outer casing, such as a woven or knitted fabric or a quilted fabric which may include a cushioning layer and a plurality of cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material. The outer casing may be sewn closed but preferably includes a zippered opening or other opening which can be selectively opened and closed to allow the consumer to add or subtract cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material from the interior volume of the outer casing. A zippered inner layer may neatly hold all of the cut pieces of vertically lapped nonwoven material together while the outer casing is changed or cleaned.
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. Upon application of heat to the boards or blanks or parts in the mold, the binder material is melted so as to allow the nonwoven material to expand in one or more directions, and thereby fill all or part of the mold. Upon cooling, the binder material again hardens, and the molded component is retrieved from the mold.
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B29C 70/12 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres courtes, p. ex. sous forme d'un mat
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29K 267/00 - Utilisation de polyesters comme matière de renforcement
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
Mattresses; mattress toppers; pillows Nonwoven polymeric fibers for conversion into a variety of industrial and consumer goods Nonwoven fabrics; nonwoven fabrics for use in masks; nonwoven fabrics for use in bedding; nonwoven fabrics for use in pillows; nonwoven fabrics for use in toppers; nonwoven fabrics for use in mattresses
A three-dimensional component is produced in a simplified molding operation. Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. Boards can be formed by laminating two or more blanks together and/or by laminating the blanks with other materials, including non-expendable materials. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. In addition, the boards or blanks may be cut to create desired shapes of parts that can be placed in the mold.
B29C 70/12 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres courtes, p. ex. sous forme d'un mat
B29C 70/18 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues sous forme d'un mat, p. ex. préimprégné [SMC]
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 35/04 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation avec des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
B29C 70/46 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs"
Methods include functionalizing, into a compressible pressure varying electrical conductance device, a portion of a compressible nonwoven material (CNM) cushion. A process includes forming within a three-dimensional (3D) target region of the CNM cushion a columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer, and converting the columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer into a columnar compressible pressure varying electrical conductance structure. The columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer extends along a column axis. Forming the columnar distribution includes injecting into at least a portion of the 3D target region a liquid carrying conductive polymer in suspension. The columnar compressible pressure varying electrical conductance structure includes mutually separated masses of solidified conductive polymer respectively supported by mutually separated flexible fibers of the compressible nonwoven material. Optionally, forming the columnar distribution of non-solidified conductive polymer includes a first injection followed by partial drying, and a second injection.
A47C 5/12 - Chaises ou fauteuils en matériaux particuliers en matériaux plastiques, avec ou sans renforcement
A47C 17/86 - Éléments ou parties constitutives spécialement adaptés aux lits, canapés ou divans non entièrement couverts par un seul des groupes
A47C 27/12 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés garnis d'un matériau fibreux, p. ex. en bois, en coton
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 7/025 - Propriétés électriques ou magnétiques
32.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FIBER BASED ARTICLES WITH STEAM MOLDING
In a method, a molding blank, including a non-woven material held in compression by a binder, is placed in a separable mold, and heated to a melting temperature of the binder. The molding blank expands, forming as an intermediate NWM object with a 3D form. The object is cooled through a temperature band with an upper boundary lower than the binder melting temperature, and a lower boundary above the solidifying temperature, and further cooled to a solidifying temperature of the binder. While in the temperature band, the mold is separated, the object is then transported to. a contoured forming surface of a base, via vacuum suction by an actuatable arm having an end effector. The actuatable arm compresses the intermediate NWM object against the contoured forming surface, and the optional end effector final forming feature and continues compressing until cooling to the solidifying temperature.
In an example method, a NWM molding blank, including a non-woven material held in compression by a binder, is placed in a separable mold, and heated to a melting temperature of the binder. The molding blank expands, forming as an intermediate NWM object a NWM molded object with a 3D geometric form. The intermediate NWM object is cooled through a temperature band with an upper boundary and a lower boundary, and further cooled to a solidifying temperature of the binder. The upper boundary is above the solidifying temperature and the upper boundary is lower than the binder melting temperature. While in the temperature band, the mold is separated, rendering accessible an exposed surface of the intermediate NWM object. The object is then transported to a contoured forming surface of a forming base, by an actuatable arm having an end effector gripping the exposed surface via vacuum suction, lifting the object from the mold and placing the object on the contoured forming surface. Optionally, the end effector contact surface includes a final forming feature. The actuatable arm compresses the intermediate NWM object against the contoured forming surface, and the optional end effector final forming feature and continues compressing until cooling to the solidifying temperature.
B29C 51/44 - Démoulage ou éjection des objets formés
B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
B29C 35/04 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation avec des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
B29C 51/00 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p. ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profondAppareils à cet effet
Provided are antimicrobial nonwovens comprising antimicrobial chemical treated fibers and untreated binder fibers. 0.0003-0.1 wt. % of one or more silver containing antimicrobial chemicals are used in nonwovens to provide an excellent antimicrobial/antiviral property. Exemplary applications and methods of manufacturing antimicrobial products such as a facial covering, a mattress cover, a surface cover and an air filter are provided.
Footwear with vertically lapped nonwoven layers in upper and sole structures for enhanced breathability and moisture wicking is disclosed. Exemplary vertically lapped nonwoven dual layers comprise one or more hydrophobic layers and one or more hydrophilic layers that are adhered to each other by a plurality of methods and are further integrated into the inside of the upper and sole of the footwear so that the hydrophilic layer is in direct contact with the feet. The hydrophilic part of the dual layer wicks sweat or bodily fluid from the wearer into the nonwoven and transports the moisture to the hydrophobic layer for fast evaporation, thus keeping the feet dry. The nonwoven footwear is environmentally friendly as the nonwoven layers can be made of recycled materials and may be fully recyclable.
A43B 17/10 - Premières de propreté, p. ex. semelles à insérer ou insertions, pour fixation à la chaussure après fixation de la tige spécialement adaptées aux pieds sujets à la transpirationPremières de propreté, p. ex. semelles à insérer ou insertions, pour fixation à la chaussure après fixation de la tige étanches à l'eau
Footwear with vertically lapped nonwoven layers in upper and sole structures for enhanced breathability and moisture wicking is disclosed. Exemplary vertically lapped nonwoven dual layers comprise one or more hydrophobic layers and one or more hydrophilic layers that are adhered to each other by a plurality of methods and are further integrated into the inside of the upper and sole of the footwear so that the hydrophilic layer is in direct contact with the feet. The hydrophilic part of the dual layer wicks sweat or bodily fluid from the wearer into the nonwoven and transports the moisture to the hydrophobic layer for fast evaporation, thus keeping the feet dry. The nonwoven footwear is environmentally friendly as the nonwoven layers can be made of recycled materials and may be fully recyclable.
A43B 3/00 - Chaussures caractérisées par la forme ou l'utilisation
D04B 21/16 - Tissus caractérisés par l'incorporation par tricotage de fils de renforcement, de fils de liage ou de fils décoratifs, dans un ou plusieurs fils, nappe ou couche de tissuTricots incorporant de petits éléments auxiliaires, p. ex. à des fins décoratives incorporant des fils synthétiques
B29D 35/10 - Fabrication de chaussures comportant des semelles préformées ou des talons préformés réunis sur des empeignes préformées en utilisant une technique de moulage, p. ex. par alimentation ou par injection de la matière plastique entre les différentes parties à joindre
Provided are vertically lapped nonwoven layers in eyewear with the effect of reducing condensation and moisture buildup near the face of the wearer while simultaneously improving antifogging and comfort in wearing the eyewear. Exemplary vertically lapped nonwoven dual layers comprise one or more hydrophobic layers and one or more hydrophilic layers that are adhered to each other by a plurality of methods and are further integrated into the frame of the eyewear so that the hydrophilic layer is in direct contact with the wearer's face. The hydrophilic part of the dual layer wicks sweat or bodily fluid from the wearer into the nonwoven and transports the moisture to the hydrophobic layer for fast evaporation, thus eliminating the tendency to develop fogging while keeping the skin dry. The nonwoven dual layer is environmentally friendly as the layers can be made of recycled materials and may be fully recyclable.
A mobile product manufacturing demonstration, apparatus and method is intended to cut through the clutter and rise above the noise of typical marketing language and tactics, replacing the same with demonstrable, real-world demonstrations of how a producer is making a difference in terms of environmentally conscious manufacturing and good environmental stewardship. The mobile product manufacturing demonstration, apparatus and method includes a vehicle for transportation between rural townships and urban centers which itself is preferably battery powered, hydrogen powered, or powered by some other environmentally friendly mechanism. On board is a plurality of display stations which allow the public to interact with and/or manipulate materials used in the recycling and/or manufacturing process. Thus, the consumers will be able to see, hear, and feel (through touch and/or manipulation) how the products are made from recycled or recyclable materials.
A mobile product manufacturing demonstration, apparatus and method is intended to cut through the clutter and rise above the noise of typical marketing language and tactics, replacing the same with demonstrable, real-world demonstrations of how a producer is making a difference in terms of environmentally conscious manufacturing and good environmental stewardship. The mobile product manufacturing demonstration, apparatus and method includes a vehicle for transportation between rural townships and urban centers which itself is preferably battery powered, hydrogen powered, or powered by some other environmentally friendly mechanism. On board is a plurality of display stations which allow the public to interact with and/or manipulate materials used in the recycling and/or manufacturing process. Thus, the consumers will be able to see, hear, and feel (through touch and/or manipulation) how the products are made from recycled or recyclable materials.
B60P 3/025 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant une boutique, une cafétéria ou un étalage
Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. Upon application of heat to the boards or blanks or parts in the mold, the binder material is melted so as to allow the nonwoven material to expand in one or more directions, and thereby fill all or part of the mold. Upon cooling, the binder material again hardens, and the molded component is retrieved from the mold.
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B29C 70/12 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres courtes, p. ex. sous forme d'un mat
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
A cushion having a fibrous foam architecture. The cushion has a trim cover and a number of fibrous layers attached to the trim cover. One or more structural properties of a fibrous layer can be controlled to differ from that of other layers.
B29C 43/18 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par pressage autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
B29C 43/20 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
A47C 7/74 - Adaptations pour incorporer des lampes, des postes radios, des bars, des téléphones, des dispositifs de ventilation, de chauffage ou de refroidissement, ou analogues pour la ventilation, le chauffage ou le refroidissement
A47C 7/72 - Adaptations pour incorporer des lampes, des postes radios, des bars, des téléphones, des dispositifs de ventilation, de chauffage ou de refroidissement, ou analogues
Footwear with vertically lapped nonwoven layers in upper and sole structures for enhanced breathability and moisture wicking is disclosed. Exemplary vertically lapped nonwoven dual layers comprise one or more hydrophobic layers and one or more hydrophilic layers that are adhered to each other by a plurality of methods and are further integrated into the inside of the upper and sole of the footwear so that the hydrophilic layer is in direct contact with the feet. The hydrophilic part of the dual layer wicks sweat or bodily fluid from the wearer into the nonwoven and transports the moisture to the hydrophobic layer for fast evaporation, thus keeping the feet dry. The nonwoven footwear is environmentally friendly as the nonwoven layers can be made of recycled materials and may be fully recyclable.
B29D 35/10 - Fabrication de chaussures comportant des semelles préformées ou des talons préformés réunis sur des empeignes préformées en utilisant une technique de moulage, p. ex. par alimentation ou par injection de la matière plastique entre les différentes parties à joindre
B29D 35/14 - Fabrication de leurs parties constitutives, p. ex. semelles, talons ou empeignes, par une technique de moulage des parties multicouches
D04B 21/16 - Tissus caractérisés par l'incorporation par tricotage de fils de renforcement, de fils de liage ou de fils décoratifs, dans un ou plusieurs fils, nappe ou couche de tissuTricots incorporant de petits éléments auxiliaires, p. ex. à des fins décoratives incorporant des fils synthétiques