公开(公告)号：US20170115098A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15299959

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: F41H5/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B5/02 ,  F41H1/02

CPC classification number: F41H5/0492 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B3/085 ,  B32B3/18 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/026 ,  B32B5/06 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B5/142 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B2250/20 ,  B32B2250/44 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0284 ,  B32B2262/062 ,  B32B2262/14 ,  B32B2307/581 ,  B32B2307/718 ,  B32B2307/724 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2317/10 ,  B32B2367/00 ,  B32B2571/02 ,  F41H1/02

Abstract: A slash-protecting panel is affordable, comfortable, flexible, light, and concealable, while providing at least 80N HOSDB slash protection. A plurality of solid elements are aligned on upper and lower backing sheets in rows and columns separated by continuous gaps between 25% and 95% as wide as the solid elements, the upper elements being centered above the gap intersections of the lower elements, leaving isolated gap “islands” uncovered but no continuous gaps. Embodiments further include a third layer with smaller “button” solid elements arranged behind the gap islands, leaving no gaps. The solid elements can be ceramic or metal, and the backing sheets can be ballistic fabric, or any convenient woven, non-woven, or warp knit. Solid elements can be attached to the sheets by rivets or adhesives, or held in pockets. Embodiments include an inner and/or an outer covering layer of a knit or similar fabric for added comfort.

公开(公告)号：US20160040963A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14820828

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: F41H5/04

CPC classification number: F41H5/0471 ,  F41H5/0457 ,  F41H5/0492

Abstract: An MFA panel provides enhanced compressibility and off-axis threat protection by distributing solid elements among a plurality of vertically stacked, flexible supporting sheets, so that the elements on each sheet are spaced apart while the stacked arrangement provides adjacent or overlapping coverage of the panel, while allowing the solid elements to slide over each other during compression. The solid elements can be triangular or square, and can be metal or ceramic. The supporting sheets can be high tensile, such as para aramid, or low tensile, such as PET, Nylon, or cotton, for enhanced compressibility, flexibility, drape, and hand. A high tensile backing ply can be included to inhibit tensile failure of low tensile supporting sheets. In embodiments, the panels are attached to each other only at their edges. Fibers of para aramid supporting sheets can be unidirectional, so as to share the load of an impact throughout the panel.

Abstract translation: MFA面板通过在多个垂直堆叠的柔性支撑片之间分配实体元件来提供增强的可压缩性和离轴威胁保护，使得每个片材上的元件间隔开，同时堆叠布置提供面板的相邻或重叠的覆盖， 同时允许固体元件在压缩期间彼此滑动。 固体元素可以是三角形或正方形，可以是金属或陶瓷。 支撑片材可以是高拉伸度，例如对位芳族聚酰胺，或低拉伸性，例如PET，尼龙或棉，以提高压缩性，柔韧性，悬垂性和手感。 可以包括高强度背衬层以抑制低拉伸支撑片材的拉伸破坏。 在实施例中，面板仅在其边缘处彼此附接。 对位芳族聚酰胺支撑片的纤维可以是单向的，以便在整个面板上共享冲击的负载。

公开(公告)号：US20170314835A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15353012

申请日：2016-11-16

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland ,  Jeremy Branson ,  Isaac Angres

IPC: F25D3/08 ,  B65D81/38 ,  H01M2/10 ,  F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25D3/08 ,  B65D81/18 ,  B65D81/3816 ,  B65D81/3823 ,  B65D81/3825 ,  F25D23/068 ,  F25D2201/124 ,  F25D2201/126 ,  F25D2201/1262 ,  F25D2303/083 ,  H01M2/1094 ,  Y02W30/807

Abstract: A robust, durable, easy to use, reusable shipping container is disclosed that is capable of protecting contents from surrounding high temperatures up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of at least three and a half hours. The container includes an inner chamber surrounded by an outer chamber. A phase change liquid (PCL) is sequestered in a porous support matrix contained in the inner chamber, while the outer chamber is filled with high temperature insulation, forming an outer barrier layer that is designed to reduce heat flux into the inner chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20150121606A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14533499

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland ,  John C. Howland

IPC: A41D19/00 ,  A41H43/00

CPC classification number: A41D19/046

Abstract: A glove that has a high percentage of low stretch materials and a method for the designing thereof provides an accurate fit to the majority of hand anatomies without relying on material stretch. The method includes determining a hand length, selecting four critical dimensions from among bridge length, thumb length, index finger length, middle finger length, ring finger length, and pinky finger length, and calculating the four selected dimensions such that ratios of the selected dimensions divided by the hand length fall within corresponding ranges, where the corresponding ranges are from 0.46 to 0.49 for the bridge length, from 0.61 to 0.63 for the thumb length, from 0.37 to 0.40 for the index finger length, from 0.40 to 0.43 for the middle finger length, from 0.37 to 0.40 for the ring finger length, and from 0.30 to 0.33 for the pinky finger length.

Abstract translation: 具有高百分比的低弹力材料的手套及其设计方法提供了对大多数手解剖结构的精确配合，而不依赖于材料拉伸。 该方法包括确定手长度，从桥梁长度，拇指长度，食指长度，中指长度，无名指长度和小指长度中选择四个关键尺寸，以及计算四个选定的尺寸，使得所选尺寸的比例 除以手长度落在相应范围内，对于桥梁长度，相应范围为0.46至0.49，拇指长度为0.61至0.63，食指长度为0.37至0.40，中间为0.40至0.43 手指长度，无名指长度为0.37至0.40，对于小指长度为0.30至0.33。

公开(公告)号：US20150082507A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14497981

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland ,  Virginia Houston Howland

IPC: F41H1/02 ,  A41D1/00

CPC classification number: F41H1/02 ,  A41D13/0012 ,  A41D19/01505 ,  F41H1/00

Abstract: A carrier garment configured to carry protective panels on a user's torso allows adjustment of the carrier garment and the protective panels to accommodate a wide range of bust and torso sizes, from flat-chested to full figured bust and torso lines. Embodiments allow quick adjustment back to a flat configuration to accommodate rifle protection plates that require the carrier and the underlying panels to be flat. Various embodiments can be locked to ensure that the garment retains its adjusted shape. A shaping point and/or a slit can be provided to assist in shaping stiff materials. Embodiments include a plurality of attachment points to which a lower end of an adjustment lanyard can be attached. A lining or inner layer can be included, and can be configured to adjust in shape with the outer garment. The outer garment and/or the liner or inner layer can include a protective material.

Abstract translation: 被配置为在用户躯干上携带保护面板的运输服装允许调节运输服装和保护面板，以适应从胸围到全身的胸围和躯干线的宽范围的胸围和躯干尺寸。 实施例允许快速调整回到平坦的构型以适应需要载体和下面的面板平坦的步枪保护板。 可以锁定各种实施例以确保衣服保持其调节的形状。 可以提供成形点和/或狭缝以帮助成形刚性材料。 实施例包括多个附接点，调节系索的下端可以附接到该附接点。 可以包括衬里或内层，并且可以配置成与外衣调整形状。 外衣和/或衬里或内层可以包括保护材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140026290A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13949279

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: A41D19/015

CPC classification number: A41D19/015 ,  A41D19/01558 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/026 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2437/02

Abstract: A 3D hand-shaped glove includes a performance-enhancing layer laminated to a fabric glove shell. A flat, solid laminate preform can be prepared with printed graphics, fabric layers, oriented films, dense and/or concentrated fillers, and other features. The 3D hand-shaped glove shell is placed on a 3D laminating form, and the preform is laminated thereto while preserving the 3D shape. In embodiments, the laminating form includes opposing flat surfaces, and a platen or roller press is used. In other embodiments, a bladder or vacuum bag press is used to laminate the preform to a curved or otherwise shaped surface of the laminating form. In embodiments, edge peel resistance is enhanced by extending the perimeter of a low modulus upper layer beyond underlying layers and bonding it directly to the glove shell. Recovery of the glove shell after deformation by the laminating form can provide a warping deformation of the laminate preform.

Abstract translation: 3D手形手套包括层压到织物手套壳上的性能增强层。 可以用印刷图形，织物层，取向膜，致密和/或浓缩填料以及其它特征来制备扁平的固体层压预制件。 将3D手形手套壳放置在3D层压形式上，并将预成型件层压到同时保持3D形状。 在实施例中，层压形式包括相对的平坦表面，并且使用压板或辊压机。 在其他实施例中，使用气囊或真空袋压力机将预成型件层压成层压形式的弯曲或其它形状的表面。 在实施例中，通过将低模量上层的周长延伸超过下层并将其直接粘合到手套壳来增强边缘剥离阻力。 通过层压形式在变形后恢复手套壳可以提供叠层预制件的翘曲变形。

公开(公告)号：US10104923B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15468423

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland ,  John C. Howland

IPC: A41D19/00 ,  A61B5/01

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a power tool user includes a glove or other garment having at least one sensor that monitors proximity to the power tool. Glove embodiments can include finger and/or thumb proximity sensors, and/or sensors that detect hand position, finger and/or wrist joint angle, vibration, and/or acceleration. Sensing targets can be retroactively installed on the power tool, and can define warning and/or danger zones. Sensing can be via magnetic, electromagnetic, capacitive, eddy current, and/or range finding means. Sizes of warning and/or target areas can be controlled by selecting targets from a plurality of targets of various detection ranges. Protective responses can vary according to different sensed events, and can include audible, visual, and/or tactile alerts, and/or interruption of power to the tool. Embodiments can record proximity and/or status data during a work session for review, training, and certification purposes. A controller can be physically cooperative with the garment.

公开(公告)号：US20180066922A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15698134

申请日：2017-09-07

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: F41H3/02 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B41M3/06

Abstract: A camouflage system adaptively matches the visible and IR spectrum of surrounding vegetation. A bio-chromophore dye solution circulated through an upper channel and distributed by a pulp or fabric matches the visible and biological IR spectrum, while water evaporated from the upper channel or from a separate lower channel matches the water IR spectrum. Dye can be retained in the pulp or continuously circulated. Permanently printed colors and/or patterns can also be included. Petalation cooperative with a channel flow pattern can release evaporated water and inhibit LiDAR detection. An upper waxy layer and surface embossing can avoid specular reflections. The camouflage signature can be compared with the environment and automatically adjusted as needed. Embodiments include thermal management, electromagnetic shielding, and/or radar scattering/absorbing subsystems. An airbag ground plane can match a terrain contour and avoid LiDAR detection. Multiple zones can provide adaptive display of visible and IR patterns.

公开(公告)号：US20150274982A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14203830

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: WARWICK MILLS, INC.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: C09D5/00 ,  D06P3/52 ,  D06P5/00 ,  D06P3/24

CPC classification number: C09D5/002 ,  D06P1/525 ,  D06P1/5285 ,  D06P1/54 ,  D06P3/24 ,  D06P3/52 ,  D06P5/001 ,  D06P5/22 ,  Y10T428/249921 ,  Y10T428/2933 ,  Y10T428/2969

Abstract: The present invention is a method for coloring knit, woven, or non-woven protective textiles made from yarns containing at least 20% synthetic high tenacity fibers, such as para-aramid or liquid crystal polyester (“LCP”), and for package-dyeing and skein-dyeing of such yarns. In embodiments, the textile is scoured to remove any impurities. A base coating of an adhesion promoting primer is then applied, which is typically a polymer or elastomer. The textile is typically immersed at zero tension in the primer liquor for an extended period. Afterward, the primer is dried and then cured at an elevated temperature to cross-link the primer and provide wash-fastness. A dye or printing ink of substantially any desired color and intensity is then applied. The protective yarns can include staple fibers and/or continuous filament fibers. The invention is further applicable to drum coating, jig processing, dye beck and other dying and coating processes.

Abstract translation: 本发明是对由含有至少20％的合成高强度纤维（例如对位芳族聚酰胺或液晶聚酯（“LCP”））的纱线制成的编织，编织或非织造保护性纺织品着色的方法， 这种纱线的染色和绞纱染色。 在实施方案中，洗涤织物以除去任何杂质。 然后施加粘合促进底漆的基底涂层，其通常是聚合物或弹性体。 纺织品通常在引导液中的零张力下长时间浸没。 之后，将底漆干燥，然后在高温下固化以交联底漆并提供耐洗涤性。 然后施加基本上任何期望的颜色和强度的染料或印刷油墨。 保护纱线可以包括短纤维和/或连续长丝纤维。 本发明还可应用于滚筒涂布，夹具加工，染料染色和其他染色和涂布工艺。

公开(公告)号：US10119792B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US14820828

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: Warwick Mills Inc.

Inventor： Charles A. Howland

IPC: F41H5/04

Abstract: An MFA panel provides enhanced compressibility and off-axis threat protection by distributing solid elements among a plurality of vertically stacked, flexible supporting sheets, so that the elements on each sheet are spaced apart while the stacked arrangement provides adjacent or overlapping coverage of the panel, while allowing the solid elements to slide over each other during compression. The solid elements can be triangular or square, and can be metal or ceramic. The supporting sheets can be high tensile, such as para aramid, or low tensile, such as PET, Nylon, or cotton, for enhanced compressibility, flexibility, drape, and hand. A high tensile backing ply can be included to inhibit tensile failure of low tensile supporting sheets. In embodiments, the panels are attached to each other only at their edges. Fibers of para aramid supporting sheets can be unidirectional, so as to share the load of an impact throughout the panel.