Thermally Protective Materials
Patent No. EP3434476 (titled "Thermally Protective Materials") was filed by W L Gore & Associates on Oct 24, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 11, 2024.
Patent Summary
A thermally protective material for garments that protects against heat and flame, comprising a flame-resistant textile and an active insulation layer formed by applying a polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture to one side of the textile. The active insulation layer expands to increase thickness when exposed to heat, providing enhanced thermal protection without significantly increasing weight or reducing breathability. The material can be used in firefighter, industrial, and law enforcement garments to improve burn protection and reduce heat stress.
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EP3434476
- Application Number
- EP18177767A
- Filing Date
- Oct 24, 2008
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Aug 8, 2024
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2024
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