The present invention relates to a multilayer protective mask having antimicrobial properties, said mask comprising a body portion comprising: at least a first and a second fabric layers having random fiber configuration; a middle layer comprising a nanofiber membrane; and a third and a fourth fabric layers. The first fabric layer is disposed between the third fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane, and the second fabric layer is disposed between the fourth fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth fabric layers have incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, said combination having synergistic antimicrobial properties.
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
D03D 15/217 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads cellulose-based natural from plants, e.g. cotton
D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
D03D 15/50 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads
D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
D04B 1/24 - 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 wearing apparel
D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
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
D04H 1/413 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing granules other than absorbent substances
D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
D04H 1/498 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres entanglement of layered webs
D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning
A composition with antimicrobial properties for impregnation of staple fibers and filaments comprising: titanium dioxide; a salt comprising silver and phosphate ions; copper oxide; and a mixed oxidation state silver oxide. A masterbatch formulation which includes the composition defined above is also taught as is a method for producing polymer filaments using the masterbatches. A material having wound healing properties and a material having beneficial cosmetic properties are taught, the materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein the composition described above.
Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and antiviral threads and yarns, namely, natural threads and yarns infused with copper oxide; threads and yarns from natural fibers infused with copper oxide; cotton threads and yarns infused with copper oxide
A composition with antimicrobial properties for impregnation of staple fibers and filaments comprising: titanium dioxide; a salt comprising silver and phosphate ions; copper oxide; and a mixed oxidation state silver oxide. Amasterbatch formulation which includes the composition defined above is also taught as is a method for producing polymer filaments using the masterbatches. A material having wound healing properties and a material having beneficial cosmetic properties are taught, the materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein the composition described above.
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
D06M 11/38 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 1 or 11 of the Periodic Table
D06M 11/42 - Oxides or hydroxides of copper, silver or gold
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
A composition with antimicrobial properties for impregnation of staple fibers and filaments comprising: titanium dioxide; a salt comprising silver and phosphate ions; copper oxide; and a mixed oxidation state silver oxide. Amasterbatch formulation which includes the composition defined above is also taught as is a method for producing polymer filaments using the masterbatches. A material having wound healing properties and a material having beneficial cosmetic properties are taught, the materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein the composition described above.
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
D06M 11/38 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 1 or 11 of the Periodic Table
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 11/42 - Oxides or hydroxides of copper, silver or gold
The present invention relates to a multilayer protective mask having antimicrobial properties, said mask comprising a body portion comprising: at least a first and a second fabric layers having random fiber configuration; a middle layer comprising a nanofiber membrane; and a third and a fourth fabric layers. The first fabric layer is disposed between the third fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane, and the second fabric layer is disposed between the fourth fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth fabric layers have incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, said combination having synergistic antimicrobial properties.
D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
D04H 1/00 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
D06M 11/36 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with oxides, hydroxides or mixed oxidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
D06M 11/42 - Oxides or hydroxides of copper, silver or gold
D06M 23/08 - Processes in which the treating agent is applied in powder or granular form
The present invention relates to a multilayer protective mask having antimicrobial properties, said mask comprising a body portion comprising: at least a first and a second fabric layers having random fiber configuration; a middle layer comprising a nanofiber membrane; and a third and a fourth fabric layers. The first fabric layer is disposed between the third fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane, and the second fabric layer is disposed between the fourth fabric layer and the nanofiber membrane. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth fabric layers have incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, said combination having synergistic antimicrobial properties.
D04H 1/00 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
D06M 11/36 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with oxides, hydroxides or mixed oxidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
D06M 23/08 - Processes in which the treating agent is applied in powder or granular form
The present invention relates to methods and articles for wound healing involving the use of a material having antimicrobial properties, said material comprising a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, wherein the mixed oxidation state oxide constitutes from about 0.05% to about 15% wt. of the total weight of the synergistic combination of the at least two metal oxide powders and wherein the ions of the metal powders are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture.
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
There is provided an impregnated natural fiber including a cuticle and an interior lumen, the cuticle circumscribing the interior lumen; and insoluble particulates possessing a preselected property embedded in the fiber. The particulates comprise at least 0.1-30 wt. % of the impregnated fiber and the particulates are embedded on the cuticle and within the lumen of the fiber. The fiber has an increased strength, micronaire value and rate of water absorption. Also provided is a system for surface treating cellulose sliver fibers. The system includes a vessel containing a moist paste which comprises at least one particulate material possessing one or more preselected desired properties, a thickening agent and water. The paste from the vessel is dispensed directly onto sliver fiber ribbon(s). A bore sonotrode generates ultrasonic waves which embed the particulate material(s) in the sliver fibers.
Sanitary masks for protection against viral or bacterial infection; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by medical personnel; Face covers being sanitary masks for protection against viral or bacterial infection; Reusable surgical masks; antibacterial surgical scrub suits, tops, pants and hats; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Medical products, namely, antimicrobial medical bedding in the nature of incontinence sheets On-line retail store services featuring sanitary masks for protection against viral infection, anti-pollution masks, protective industrial face masks, dust protective masks, antimicrobial medical bedding, fiber products, textiles, fabrics, cloth, medical textiles, sport performance fabric designed for active-wear and beyond, upholstery, toothbrushes, towels, bedding and toys
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Antimicrobial material comprising synergistic combinations of metal oxides
The present invention relates to materials having antimicrobial properties, said materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, the powders being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer, wherein the powders have substantially different specific gravities and substantially similar bulk densities and wherein the ions of the metal powders are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture. There are further provided methods for the preparation of said materials and uses thereof, including in combating or inhibiting the activity of microbes or microorganisms.
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
There is provided an impregnated natural fiber including a cuticle and an interior lumen, the cuticle circumscribing the interior lumen; and insoluble particulates possessing a preselected property embedded in the fiber. The particulates comprise at least 0.1-30 wt.% of the impregnated fiber and the particulates are embedded on the cuticle and within the lumen of the fiber. The fiber has an increased strength, micronaire value and rate of water absorption. Also provided is a system for surface treating cellulose sliver fibers. The system includes a vessel containing a moist paste which comprises at least one particulate material possessing one or more preselected desired properties, a thickening agent and water. The paste from the vessel is dispensed directly onto sliver fiber ribbon(s). A bore sonotrode generates ultrasonic waves which embed the particulate material(s) in the sliver fibers.
D06B 13/00 - Treatment of textile materials with liquids, gases, or vapours with aid of vibration
D06L 4/657 - Optical bleaching or brightening combined with other treatments, e.g. finishing, bleaching, softening, dyeing or pigment printing
D06L 4/75 - Multi-step processes combined with cleaning or washing
D01G 23/00 - Feeding fibres to machinesConveying fibres between machines
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
D06B 3/02 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of fibres, slivers, or rovings
D06B 15/02 - Removing liquids, gases or vapours from textile materials in association with treatment of the materials by liquids, gases or vapours by squeezing rollers
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
D06M 11/05 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with water, e.g. steamTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with heavy water
D06M 11/36 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with oxides, hydroxides or mixed oxidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 11/84 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising combined with mechanical treatment
D06M 15/71 - CoolingSteaming or heating, e.g. in fluidised bedsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment combined with mechanical treatment with molten metals
D06M 23/10 - Processes in which the treating agent is dissolved or dispersed in organic solventsProcesses for the recovery of organic solvents thereof
D06M 23/12 - Processes in which the treating agent is incorporated in microcapsules
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A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS TO NATURAL FIBERS AND TREATED FIBERS OBTAINED THEREFROM
There is provided an impregnated natural fiber including a cuticle and an interior lumen, the cuticle circumscribing the interior lumen; and insoluble particulates possessing a preselected property embedded in the fiber. The particulates comprise at least 0.1-30 wt.% of the impregnated fiber and the particulates are embedded on the cuticle and within the lumen of the fiber. The fiber has an increased strength, micronaire value and rate of water absorption. Also provided is a system for surface treating cellulose sliver fibers. The system includes a vessel containing a moist paste which comprises at least one particulate material possessing one or more preselected desired properties, a thickening agent and water. The paste from the vessel is dispensed directly onto sliver fiber ribbon(s). A bore sonotrode generates ultrasonic waves which embed the particulate material(s) in the sliver fibers.
D06B 13/00 - Treatment of textile materials with liquids, gases, or vapours with aid of vibration
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
D06M 11/36 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with oxides, hydroxides or mixed oxidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D01G 23/00 - Feeding fibres to machinesConveying fibres between machines
D06B 3/02 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of fibres, slivers, or rovings
D06B 15/02 - Removing liquids, gases or vapours from textile materials in association with treatment of the materials by liquids, gases or vapours by squeezing rollers
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
D06M 23/10 - Processes in which the treating agent is dissolved or dispersed in organic solventsProcesses for the recovery of organic solvents thereof
D06M 23/12 - Processes in which the treating agent is incorporated in microcapsules
D06M 15/71 - CoolingSteaming or heating, e.g. in fluidised bedsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment combined with mechanical treatment with molten metals
D06M 11/05 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with water, e.g. steamTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with heavy water
D06M 11/84 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising combined with mechanical treatment
D06L 4/657 - Optical bleaching or brightening combined with other treatments, e.g. finishing, bleaching, softening, dyeing or pigment printing
D06L 4/75 - Multi-step processes combined with cleaning or washing
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Antimicrobial material comprising synergistic combinations of metal oxides
Provided are materials having antimicrobial properties. The materials include a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, including a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal. The powders may be incorporated substantially uniformly within the polymer. Further, the powders may have substantially different specific gravities and substantially similar bulk densities. In addition, the ions of the metal powders may be in ionic contact upon exposure of the material to moisture. Also provided are methods for the preparation of the materials and uses thereof, including in combating or inhibiting the activity of microbes or microorganisms.
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
The present invention relates to materials having cell proliferation properties, said materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, wherein the mixed oxidation state oxide constitutes from about 25% wt. to about 75% wt. of the total weight of the synergistic combination of the at least two metal oxide powders, the powders are being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer, and the ions of the metal powders are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture. There are further provided methods for the preparation of said materials and uses thereof, including in skin regeneration processes and cosmetic applications.
The present invention relates to materials having antimicrobial properties, said materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, the powders being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer, wherein the powders have substantially different specific gravities and substantially similar bulk densities and wherein the ions of the metal powders are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture. There are further provided methods for the preparation of said materials and uses thereof, including in combating or inhibiting the activity of microbes or microorganisms.
The present invention relates to antimicrobial fabric materials suitable for use in protective masks, first responder protective clothing and hospital garments, said materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, the powders being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer, wherein the ions of the metal oxides are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture. There are further provided methods for the preparation of said materials.
The present invention relates to a surface treatment and a method for its application for the introduction of a wide variety of differentiating properties to fibersin sliver form through a surface treatment of said fibers. The system can accommodate chemical processes, sonochemical processes, and acoustic cavitation processes whereby the fibers are speckled or plated with at least one predetermined compound in a liquid medium to impart at least one desired property to the fibers and for the orderly inclusion of such treated fibers in sliver form having such properties in yarns, woven, knit, or non-woven textiles.
D06M 23/12 - Processes in which the treating agent is incorporated in microcapsules
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 11/46 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 4 or 14 of the Periodic TableTitanatesZirconatesStannatesPlumbates
D06M 11/45 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 3 or 13 of the Periodic TableAluminates
D06M 11/44 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 2 or 12 of the Periodic TableZincatesCadmates
D06M 11/38 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 1 or 11 of the Periodic Table
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06M 23/08 - Processes in which the treating agent is applied in powder or granular form
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
A61K 8/19 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing inorganic ingredients
The invention provides a thermal control combination yarn system including a first plurality of the yarns within the system including microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic yarns, such as, for example, polypropylene (PP) and a second plurality of the yarns including less hydrophobic ultra microfibers (UMF), wherein the first plurality of yarns is in direct contact with the second plurality of yarns. The yarn system can include from 97% yarns made of a microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic material and 3% yarns made of a less hydrophobic ultra microfibers (UMF) material to 97% yarns made of the less hydrophobic ultra microfibers material and 3% yarns made of a microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic material.
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
D03D 15/33 - Ultrafine fibres, e.g. microfibres or nanofibres
D03D 15/43 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with differing diameters
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A METHOD FOR THE SURFACE APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS TO BOTH SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL FIBERS AND A SYSTEM FOR SAME
The present invention relates to a surface treatment and a method for its application for the introduction of a wide variety of differentiating properties to fibersin sliver form through a surface treatment of said fibers. The system can accommodate chemical processes, sonochemical processes, and acoustic cavitation processes whereby the fibers are speckled or plated with at least one predetermined compound in a liquid medium to impart at least one desired property to the fibers and for the orderly inclusion of such treated fibers in sliver form having such properties in yarns, woven, knit, or non-woven textiles.
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
D06M 23/08 - Processes in which the treating agent is applied in powder or granular form
D06M 10/04 - Physical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
D06H 3/12 - Detecting or automatically correcting errors in the position of weft threads in woven fabrics
D04H 11/08 - Non-woven pile fabrics formed by creation of a pile on at least one surface of a non-woven fabric without addition of pile-forming material, e.g. by needling, by differential shrinking
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A MULTI-COMPONENT COMBINATION YARN SYSTEM FOR MOISTURE MANAGEMENT IN TEXTILES AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING SAME
The invention provides a thermal control combination yam system comprising a first plurality of the yams within said system comprising microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic yams, such as, for example, polypropylene (PP), and a second plurality of the yams comprising less hydrophobic ultra microfibres (UMF). Said system comprises a ratio of said yarns ranging from between 97% yams comprised of a microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic material and 3% yams comprised of ultra microfibres (UMF) comprised of a less hydrophobic material to 97% yams comprised of ultra microfibres comprised of a less hydrophobic material and 3% yams comprised of a microdenier or almost microdenier hydrophobic material and said first plurality of yams is in direct contact with said second plurality of yams.
D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
A41B 17/00 - Selection of special materials for underwear
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
