US3787272A
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Glass fabric suitable for casts, bandages, and the like
Assignee: Carolina Narrow Fabric Co
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Filing: 1972-08-23
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A relatively open air permeable glass fiber fabric for use in orthopedic casts, bandages and the like and comprising interlaced chemically desized glass yarns consisting essentially of filaments having an average diameter not greater than about 0.00021 inches.
Inventors
- 👤 J Nisbet
- 👤 H Woodall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; D; D04; D04B; D04B21/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24785; Y10T428/26; Y10T428/268; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2008; Y10T442/2139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
The glaSs textile material as defined in claim 1 wherein said textile material further comprises a coupling agent adhered to the surface of said yarns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 1, wherein said filaments are continuous.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 1 wherein said textile material comprises a relatively narrow, elongated strip having selvages extending along its longitudinal side edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 1 wherein said filaments have an average diameter between 0.00015 inches and 0.00018 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
An improved glass textile material characterized by air permeability, conformability, moisture resistance, substantial strength and compatibility with skin contact and being thereby adapted for use in orthopedic casts, bandages and the like, said glass textile material comprising a relatively open, air permeable fabric having sufficient flexibility and resilience to conform to the contours of the body of a wearer and having sufficient interstices to permit the free passage of air therethrough and consisting essentially of interknit chemically desized glass yarns consisting of highly flexible filaments substantially non-irritating to skin brought into contact therewith and having an average diameter not greater than 0.00021 inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 6 wherein said filaments are continuous and including a coupling agent adhered to the surface of said yarns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 7 wherein said textile material comprises a relatively narrow elongated strip having selvages extending along its longitudinal side edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glass textile material as defined in claim 7 wherein said filaments have an average diameter between 0.00015 inches and 0.00018 inches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |