公开(公告)号：US11160200B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-26

申请号：US16832533

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: Warwick Mills, Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  D06M11/83

Abstract: A flexible, foldable EM barrier attenuates electromagnetic radiation by at least 20 dB from 1 GHz to 30 GHz. The barrier includes an LF layer that blocks EM radiation at least at low frequencies, laminated to a textile support layer that reduces stress cracking of the LF layer and prevents widening of any cracks that do form. Embodiments further include an HF layer that blocks EM radiation at high frequencies, such as a metallized polymer film and/or an elastomer layer filled with conductive particles. The LF layer can be foil, mesh, or electroless metallization of the support textile or of another textile. A thermal insulation layer can be included. A topcoat can block UV, and primer layers can resist moisture. Barriers can be joined to each other and/or to adjacent structures by lanyards, webbing, sewing, soft connections, and/or flex joints formed by adhesively attached metallized textiles or films.

公开(公告)号：US20200315072A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16832533

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: Warwick Mills, Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  D06M11/83

Abstract: A flexible, foldable EM barrier attenuates electromagnetic radiation by at least 20 dB from 1 GHz to 30 GHz. The barrier comprises an LF layer that blocks EM radiation at least at low frequencies, laminated to a textile support layer that reduces stress cracking of the LF layer and prevents widening of any cracks that do form. Embodiments further comprise an HF layer that blocks EM radiation at high frequencies, such as a metallized polymer film and/or an elastomer layer filled with conductive particles. The LF layer can be foil, mesh, or electroless metallization of the support textile or of another textile. A thermal insulation layer can be included. A topcoat can block UV, and primer layers can resist moisture. Barriers can be joined to each other and/or to adjacent structures by lanyards, webbing, sewing, soft connections, and/or flex joints formed by adhesively attached metallized textiles or films.

公开(公告)号：US20140272361A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14206076

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: WARWICK MILLS, INC.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: D03D13/00 ,  D03D1/00

CPC classification number: D03D13/008 ,  D03D1/0052 ,  D10B2331/021 ,  D10B2401/063 ,  Y10T442/3065 ,  Y10T442/3179

Abstract: A new class of protective fabrics having good ballistic and fragmentary protection also provide wearable drape, softness, and moisture transport, as well as good UV and abrasion resistance and color acceptance, making them comfortable to wear as garment fabrics. The protective fabrics are constructed from yarns having at least 20% ballistic fibers with greater than 12 gpd tenacity. A combined cover factor of between 55% and 80% avoids added stiffness due to yarn distortion at the crossing points. In embodiments, a long-float weave such as twill or satin with reduced crossing point density improves the hand of the fabric, and in some embodiments provides a different character on each face so that a predominantly staple fabric face is in contact with skin of a user, thereby providing better wearing comfort than a plain weave.

Abstract translation: 一类具有良好弹道和碎片保护性能的新型防护织物也可提供穿戴性，柔软度和湿度运输，以及良好的抗紫外线和耐磨性和颜色接受性，使其作为服装面料的穿着舒适。 保护性织物由具有至少20％弹性纤维且具有大于12gpd强度的纱线构成。 55％至80％之间的组合遮盖系数可避免由于交叉点处的纱线变形引起的附加刚度。 在实施例中，具有降低的交叉点密度的诸如斜纹或缎纹的长浮动织物改善了织物的手，并且在一些实施例中在每个面上提供不同的特征，使得主要的缝合织物面与皮肤接触 用户，从而提供比平纹织物更好的穿着舒适性。

公开(公告)号：US20190241024A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16096788

申请日：2017-04-27

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: B60C15/00

CPC classification number: B60C15/0072 ,  B60C15/0009 ,  B60C15/0036 ,  B60C2005/147 ,  B60C2009/0408 ,  B60C2009/0475

Abstract: A tire having reduced mass and low rolling resistance and a method of manufacture thereof achieves reduced weight by using thin layers of thermoplastic polyurethanes (“TPU's”) to heat seal the carcass, breaker, and tread layers of the tire to each other, rather than embedding the layers in conventional, relatively thicker and heavier layers of sulfur cured vulcanized carbon filled elastomers. Creep and “spring-back” of the thermoplastic polyurethanes during cure is avoided by maintaining the adhered layers under pressure until the assembly cools below its glass transition temperature. In embodiments, the heat sealing can be performed on the forming drum, and in some embodiments cool rollers are applied to the heat-sealed carcass so as to accelerate the cooling to below the glass transition temperature.

公开(公告)号：US09616257B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US13949271

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: A62B17/00 ,  D06N7/00 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B33/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B27/28 ,  B32B37/24

CPC classification number: A62B17/006 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B33/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B2037/243 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2305/18 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2307/712 ,  B32B2307/714 ,  B32B2571/00 ,  D06N7/00 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T442/164

Abstract: A lightweight, low bulk, mobile CB shelter fabric includes a high tensile strength woven scrim laminated between two thin CB-impenetrable polymer films. Laminate adhesives can include isocyanate adhesion promotors. Coatings can provide camouflage, increased light opacity, increased CB protection, sun, fire, and weather resistance. Lamination heat and pressure can cause the films to conform and bond through the scrim, while a pre-applied coating does not flow and remains uniform in thickness. The resulting fabric weight can be approximately 50% of conventional CB fabrics. The films can be hard-drawn polymers. A coating of hammer milled kaolin clay can provide increased light opacity. The films can be 1 micron thick, and can be nylon, aliphatic nylon, urethane, or poly-ether. The scrim can be a 1500 denier Vectran® (liquid crystal polymer) with a 4.5 ends-per-inch warp and a 3.5 ends-per-inch fill. The scrim yarns can be flattened bundles of untwisted fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20160278458A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15179446

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: A41D19/015 ,  A41D13/08 ,  D06M15/693

CPC classification number: D06M15/693 ,  A41D19/015 ,  A41D19/01558 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/026 ,  B32B5/30 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2260/025 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0269 ,  B32B2262/0284 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2264/102 ,  B32B2264/12 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/4026 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2307/581 ,  B32B2307/7265 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2437/02 ,  B32B2571/00

Abstract: A coated textile system comprising a fibrous substrate coated by an elastomer mixed with inorganic particles provides good drape and bending with very high cut resistance. The substrate can include conventional and/or high performance fibers. The elastomer includes particles of at least two sizes, and in embodiments three or more sizes, which fill in gaps between the largest particles and prevent a blade from pushing the particles aside and passing between them. The coating can be applied directly to the substrate, or pre-formed and adhered thereto. Particles can be pigmented, to impart a color to the textile. Pin holes formed by the particles and/or by mechanical manipulation can increase MVT. An elastomeric cover layer can enhance grip and/or reduce MVT. A plurality of layers of coated textile can be combined, in embodiments attached only about their perimeters, to provide even higher levels of cut resistance without sacrifice of bendability.

Abstract translation: 包括由与无机颗粒混合的弹性体涂覆的纤维基材的涂布纺织体系提供了非常高的耐切割性的良好的悬垂性和弯曲性。 衬底可以包括常规和/或高性能纤维。 弹性体包括至少两种尺寸的颗粒，并且在实施方式中为三种或更多种尺寸，其填充最大颗粒之间的间隙并防止叶片将颗粒推到一边并在它们之间通过。 涂层可以直接施加到基材上，或者预先形成并粘附到基底上。 颗粒可以着色，赋予纺织品颜色。 由颗粒形成的针孔和/或通过机械操纵可以增加MVT。 弹性体覆盖层可以增强抓地力和/或减少MVT。 可以组合多层涂覆的织物，在实施例中仅附接其周边，以提供甚至更高水平的切割阻力而不牺牲弯曲性。

公开(公告)号：US20230080364A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17896502

申请日：2022-08-26

Applicant: Warwick Mills, Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: F41H3/02

Abstract: A camouflage system for concealing or obscuring a vehicle includes a camouflage cover attached at spaced apart locations to a plurality of inflatable support beams. The support beams can extend from a central hub. Deployment and stowing, of the camouflage cover by inflation and deflation of the support beams can be controlled from within the vehicle. Stowing can include fan-folding of the support beams and retraction of guide cords attached to distal ends of the support beams, or the deflated support beams can be wound around one or more spools when stowed. Embodiments include a plurality of inflatable bladders within each support beam, enabling a plurality of deployed states. The radar signature of the vehicle can be obfuscated by adding metallic layers to the camouflage cover, the support beams, and/or to separate inflatable radar reflection beams. Additional layers of conductive fabric can be included within inflatable beams.

公开(公告)号：US20220128338A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17511056

申请日：2021-10-26

Applicant: Warwick Mills, Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: F41H3/02 ,  A41D31/32

Abstract: An electromagnetic camouflage shield comprises a flexible conductive layer and a textile layer. The shield includes at least one outward facing fibrous face, and is creped with at least 5% increased elongation to enhance its flexibility and effective EM thickness. The conductive layer can be the textile layer, or a separate layer. In embodiments, the conductive layer is one of a woven that incorporates metallic yarns, a textile having an electroless plated metal coating, a metal mesh, a thin layer of foil, and an elastomeric layer having a conductive and/or ferrite filler. The textile layer can be a woven or non-woven. Embodiments are fashioned into shirts, pants, and/or other clothing, and can provide drape and moisture vapor transport for enhanced comfort.

公开(公告)号：US11141966B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US15878960

申请日：2018-01-24

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: B32B37/10 ,  A41D19/00 ,  A41D19/015 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B25/08 ,  B32B25/10 ,  B32B25/14 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B37/18 ,  A41D19/04

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an enhanced, 3D, hand-shaped glove includes placing a seamless textile glove shell onto a laminating form, placing a solid laminate preform onto the glove shell, and applying pressure at an elevated temperature to laminate the preform to the glove shell. A platen or roller press can apply pressure to a glove shell on a flat surface of a laminating form, or a bladder or vacuum bag press can apply pressure to a glove shell on a curved surface of a laminating form. Edge peel resistance can be enhanced by extending the perimeter of a low modulus upper preform layer beyond underlying layers and bonding it directly to the glove shell. Fingers of the laminating form can be made wide and thin to cause warping of the preform about the glove fingers, or narrow and thick to minimize distortion of the finger shapes due to the preform.

公开(公告)号：US20190021407A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US15756113

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A Howland

IPC: A41D1/00 ,  A41H42/00 ,  A41H43/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: A41D1/005 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D1/002 ,  A41H42/00 ,  A41H43/02 ,  D03D1/0088 ,  D03D2700/0166 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/169 ,  H04W4/00

Abstract: Interconnections are formed between electronic devices embedded in a “smart” textile panel. A highly bendable drawn fiber in the panel includes continuous and/or discrete active elements encapsulated in a flexible matrix. E-fabrics include vias forming interconnections between conductors included on or in the fabric. A flexible connection pad of alternated conducting and insulating elastomer regions forms a plurality of interconnections between an external device and the conductors of an e-fabric. E-fabrics are formed by preassembling conductors with ribbons of adhesive to form conducting assemblies, and then bonding the conducting assemblies to fabric or to pre-manufactured garments, including across seams thereof. A garment such as a hoodie includes position, orientation, flexion, and/or acceleration sensors that enable a user to control aspects of an audiovisual concert such as volume, balance, tone, recorded feedback, and mashups, as well as light displays and pyrotechnics by physical gestures.