Nonwoven material for acoustic insulation, and process for manufacture
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Abstract
An improved acoustically and thermally insulating composite material suitable for use in structures such as buildings, appliances, and the interior passenger compartments and exterior components of automotive vehicles, comprising at least one airlaid fibrous layer of controlled density and composition and incorporating suitable binding agents and additives as needed to meet expectations for noise abatement, fire, and mildew resistance. Separately, an airlaid structure which provides a reduced, controlled airflow therethrough useful for acoustic insulation is provided, and which includes a woven or nonwoven scrim.
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| Patent Owner | Address | |
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| GLATFELTER CORPORATION | 4350 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 600 CHARLOTTE NC 28209 |
International Classification(s)
- 2006 Application Filing Year
- E04B Class
- 542 Applications Filed
- 274 Patents Issued To-Date
- 50.56 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
| Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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| Boehmer, Brian E | Cordova, US | 21 | 1187 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 1187 | |||
| Gross, James R | Cordova, US | 65 | 5552 |
# of filed Patents : 65 Total Citations : 5552 | |||
| Hurley, Jeffrey S | Memphis, US | 9 | 451 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 451 | |||
| Moose, Ronald Timothy | Lakeland, US | 8 | 349 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 349 | |||
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| DATE PUBLISHED | PUBLICATION/PATENT NO. | PUBLICATION TYPE |
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| April 05, 2011 |
US,7918313,B2
US7918313B2
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GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION |
| March 18, 2010 |
US,20100066121,A1
US20100066121A1
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US Patent No: 7918313
Nonwoven material for acoustic insulation, and process for manufacture
Abstract
An improved acoustically and thermally insulating composite material suitable for use in structures such as buildings, appliances, and the interior passenger compartments and exterior components of automotive vehicles, comprising at least one airlaid fibrous layer of controlled density and composition and incorporating suitable binding agents and additives as needed to meet expectations for noise abatement, fire, and mildew resistance. Separately, an airlaid structure which provides a reduced, controlled airflow therethrough useful for acoustic insulation is provided, and which includes a woven or nonwoven scrim.
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