Richard T Kerr

US Patent:

51106663, May 5, 1992

Filed:

May 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/695852

Inventors:

Jill R. Menzel - Spartanburg SC
John R. Damewood - Spartanburg SC
Bert A. Ross - Conyngham PA
Richard C. Kerr - Rutherfordton NC

Assignee:

Reeves Brothers, Inc. - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B32B 2510
B32B 2712
B32B 2740
B60R 2116

US Classification:

428196

Abstract:

A fabric substrate which is at least partially or selectively coated with a novel polycarbonate-polyether polyurethane for use as a driver's side or passenger side air bag. The polyurethane coating is applied in a manner which provides a desired permeability to the fabric, allows the fabric to be cut without fraying the fibers of the substrate, and imparts flexibility toughness and tear resistance to the final product.

US Patent:

55499686, Aug 27, 1996

Filed:

Mar 8, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/208163

Inventors:

Joseph L. Byers - Inman SC
W. Toriran Flint - Spartanburg SC
Richard C. Kerr - Rutherfordton NC

Assignee:

Reeves Brothers, Inc. - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B32B 524
B32B 528
B32B 3300
B41N 1004

US Classification:

428241

Abstract:

A composite fabric structure comprising a plurality of warp and fill fibers or yarns forming a fabric substrate which is impregnated with a matrix material which contains a plurality of cells which impart compressibility to the fabric substrate. This fabric may be used, for example, in a composite structure for use with one or more additional layers or coatings. Articles which may be formed from the composite structure include gaskets, packing materials, flexible diaphragms or printing blankets. In the printing blankets, one or more of a vulcanized rubber layer, a fabric layer and a compressible layer may be included.

US Patent:

53344189, Aug 2, 1994

Filed:

Sep 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/116819

Inventors:

Joseph L. Byers - Inman SC
W. Toriran Flint - Spartanburg SC
Richard C. Kerr - Rutherfordton NC

Assignee:

Reeves Brothers, Inc. - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B05D 302

US Classification:

427373

Abstract:

A composite fabric structure comprising a plurality of warp and fill fibers or yarns forming a fabric substrate which is impregnated with a matrix material which contains a plurality of cells which impart compressibility to the fabric substrate. This fabric may be used, for example, in a composite structure for use with one or more additional layers or coatings. Articles which may be formed from the composite structure include gaskets, packing materials, flexible diaphragms or printing blankets. In the printing blankets, one or more of a vulcanized rubber layer, a fabric layer and a compressible layer may be included.