US4287261A
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Fabric coating process and product thereof
Assignee: Reeves Brothers Inc
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Filing: 1980-03-24
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 2000-03-24
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a unique chemical formulation used in the manufacture of substantially wind-resistant, water-repellent fabrics. The formulation comprises a silicone polymer catalyzed with a tin compound and optionally includes acetic acid and an aromatic solvent. A method for treating fabrics includes depositing the unique formulation on a taut fabric, uniformly distributing it across the width of the fabric and curing that product. Either before or after that treatment, the fabric is padded with or dipped in a bath of silicone or hyrofluorocarbon. Excess solution is removed. Last, the multicoated fibers of the fabric are compressively shrunk. A substantially wind and water-resistant fabric is produced that is not only porous and soft but also durable.
Inventors
- 👤 George C. West
- 👤 William F. Polfus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:28
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06M; D06M15/00; D06M15/19; D06M15/37; D06M15/643; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/3154; Y10T428/31652; Y10T428/31663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A process for coating a woven fabric comprising the steps of: (a) depositing on a taut fabric a coating composition having a viscosity up to about 100,000 cps and consisting essentially of: (1) a polydimethyl siloxane component present in an amount from about 93 to about 99 percent by weight of the composition, and (2) A tin catalyst present in an amount from about 0.5 to about 1.5 percent by weight of the composition, (b) uniformly distributing the deposited coating composition on the surface of the fabric, (c) curing the fabric from b, (d) padding the fabric with a solution selected from a silicone or a fluorocarbon solution, and (e) compressing the fabric, whereby it is substantially wind-resistant, water-repellant, and has a good handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A process for coating a woven fabric comprising the steps of: (a) depositing on a taut fabric a coating composition having a viscosity up to about 100,000 cps and consisting essentially of: (1) a polydimethyl siloxane component present in an amount from about 93 to about 99 percent by weight of the composition, and (2) A tin catalyst present in an amount from about 0.5 to about 1.5 percent by weight of the composition, (b) uniformly distributing the deposited coating composition on the surface of the fabric, (c) curing the fabric from b, (d) padding the fabric with a solution selected from a silicone or a fluorocarbon solution, and (e) compressing the fabric, whereby it is substantially wind-resistant, water-repellant, and has a good handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the padding of the fabric is accomplished before the coating composition is deposited thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the composition is deposited on both sides of the fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the fabric is a closely woven fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the fabric has a warf of at least about 90 and a weft of at least about 68.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process of claim 4 wherein the fabric is a blend of polyester and cotton.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
8 words
A product from the process of claim 1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the composition deposited on the substrate consists essentially of: (1) a polydimethyl siloxane component present in an amount about 95.3 percent by weight of the composition, and (2) a dibutyl tin dilaurate catalyst present in an amount about 0.7 percent by weight of the composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the coating composition deposited on the fabric further contains: (3) Acetic acid present in an amount about 1 percent by weight of the composition.
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