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Title:
A PROTECTIVE FABRIC EMBODIMENT FOR MILITARY PURPOSES AND A CLOTH PRODUCED BY USE OF THIS FABRIC EMBODIMENT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/138090
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
The invention is a method for production of military purposed protective fabric consisting of process steps of obtaining outer fabric (1), carrier fabric (4) and filter fabric (3) by means of woven, knitted or surface formation (such as non-woven) method, adjustment of reflectance value for each colour by chemicals and dyes, lamination of outer fabric (1) and membrane (2), lamination of filter layer to the carrier fabric (4) where it contacts the skin, combination of fabrics in a manner the membrane (2) remains before the filter layer (3) and outer fabric (1) remains in the furthest part and conduct of sewing according to the desired design, and a fabric embodiment and a clothing obtained by use of this method.

Inventors:
AKIN ESREF (TR)
Application Number:
PCT/TR2009/000155
Publication Date:
December 02, 2010
Filing Date:
December 17, 2009
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
OZTEK TEKSTIL TERBIYE TESISLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (TR)
AKIN ESREF (TR)
International Classes:
B32B5/26; A62B17/00; A62D5/00; B32B27/12
Domestic Patent References:
WO1993008024A21993-04-29
Foreign References:
DE202008003190U12009-02-26
DE102005046320B32007-05-10
DE20314754U12003-12-18
US20040214495A12004-10-28
US20060107436A12006-05-25
Other References:
None
See also references of EP 2435245A2
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DESTEK PATENT, INC. (Tophane OrtapazarCaddesi Zindankap, Sokak No:10 Osmangazi Bursa, TR)
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Claims:
CLAIMS

1. The invention is a military purposed fabric embodiment, which comprises;

- outer fabric (1 ) as the outermost layer in the form of woven, knitted or 5 non-woven surface having antibacterial, therapeutic and anti-static feature in order to provide protection against detection devices,

- membrane (2) having water-proof and breathing feature and laminated with the said outer fabric (1 ),

- The filter (3) in the form of active carbon woven fabric or woven, knitted I O or non-woven surface containing active carbon or foam or coating containing active carbon applied to carrier fabric (4) having antibacterial, thermal barrier feature in order to provide protection against biological and chemical (CBRN) agents,

- woven or knitted carried fabric (4) to contact the skin and where filter 15 layer (3) is laminated.

2. A fabric embodiment according to claim 1 , wherein, said outer fabric (1 ) is obtained by use of mixtures such as silver or silver coated yarns and nylon or polyester or cotton or aramid. 0 3. A fabric embodiment according to claim 1 , wherein, said membrane is E-ptfe membrane or membrane capable to provide this feature.

4. A method for obtaining the said military purposed protective fabric production according to claims 1 to 4 wherein it comprises process steps of;

- production of the outer fabric (1 ), carrier fabric (4) and filter fabric (3) 5 by weaving, knitting or surface formation (such as nonwoven) method,

- adjustment of reflection values for each colour by means of special chemicals and dyes and providing proximity infrared protection,

- lamination of the outer fabric (1 ) and membrane (2),

- Lamination of filter layer to the carried fabric (4) in the section where it 0 contacts skin,

- combination of the fabrics in a manner membrane (2) is before the filter layer (3) and outer fabric (1) is in the very out section and thus conduct of sewing according to the desired pattern,

5. A method according to claim 4 wherein It is possible to provide features such as water and oil-proof, inflammable, protection against mosquito and resistance to creasing for the outer fabric (1 ).

6. A method according to claim 4 wherein, the desired colour or pattern can be provided to the said carrier fabric (4).

7. A method according to claim 4 wherein, at least outer fabric (1) and membrane (2) lamination, filter (3) and carrier fabric (4) lamination or more lamination processes can be applied to outer fabric (1), membrane (2), Filter (3) and carrier fabric (4). '

8. A fabric embodiment according to any one of the former claims wherein chemical (CBRN) protection is provided by means of lamination of outer fabric (1) with membrane (2) and lamination of other surface of the membrane (2) with the carrier fabric (4), without use a filter layer (3).

9. A military clothing produced with the fabric embodiment according to claims 1 to 3 obtained by use of the method according to claims 4 to 9.

Description:
A PROTECTIVE FABRIC EMBODIMENT FOR MILITARY PURPOSES AND A CLOTH PRODUCED BY USE OF THIS FABRIC EMBODIMENT

The Related Art The invention relates to a technical textile product.

The invention particularly relates to a fabric embodiment for military purposes and a cloth produced from this fabric in order to maintain combat power under any circumstances.

Background Art

Today, a separate fabric and clothe is designed for each ambience. Cold climate fabrics are used for protection against bad weather conditions, NBC (KBRN) clothes are used against chemical biological and nuclear attacks and separate protective fabrics are used against detection devices.

It is required to wear those fabrics used separately for each circumstance according to the pre-determined conditions. Use of different fabric for each circumstance causes a further cost and time loss. The occurrence of circumstances not foreseen in advance causes to loss of fabric functions.

As a result, the existence of need depending on changing combat wars and inadequacy of existing solutions has necessitated development in the related art.

Purpose of the Invention

One purpose of the invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the current state of the art is to ensure that the troops wearing military clothes made of fabrics being subject of the invention are not influenced by bad weather conditions such as cold, wind, rain etc.

Another purpose of the invention is to provide protection and working conditions in the zones exposed to chemical, biological and nuclear attacks. A further purpose of the invention is to prevent detection of troops wearing the clothes made of this fabric by infrared - thermal cameras and proximity infrared - night vision detection devices which are detection devices of today, in addition to visual camouflage of the wearer.

Another purpose of the invention is to provide use of fabric in any weather conditions because of light, breathing and non-sweating feature of it.

A further purpose of the invention is to prevent stress occurrence by help of anti- static feature.

Another purpose of the invention is to provide sewing, fabric cost gaining by help of no need for preparation of separate clothes for each ambience and circumstance.

A further purpose of the invention is to provide being prepared even in case of not foreseen conditions as it has been prepared by the fabric as a person exposed to a mass destruction arm and not having convenient fabric will have no chance to survive because of not having opportunity and time to choose such fabric. Having the chance to survive with the least loss eliminates the time loss in selection of the convenient fabric in any circumstances.

A further purpose of the invention is that the fabric that can be produced by at least four different fabrics is very light and economical.

Another purpose of the invention is to enhance the protection feature and effects because of collective layers of feature supporting each other.

In order to achieve the above advantages, the invention is a military purposed fabric consisting of outer fabric (1) in the form of weaving, knitting or non-woven surface with antibacterial, therapeutic and anti-static feature, membrane (2) laminated with the said outer fabric (1) having water-proof and breathing feature to provide protection against detection devices, filter (3) in the form of woven fabric made of active carbon or woven, knitted or non-woven surface containing active carbon or in the form of foam or coating containing active carbon applied to the carrier fabric (4) with anti-bacterial, thermal barrier feature in order to provide protection against biological and chemical (CBRN) agents, woven or knitted carrier fabric (4) contacting the skin and laminated with filter layer (3).

Also the invention is a method for production of military purposed protective fabric and it is characterized in that it consists of process steps of obtaining outer fabric (1), carrier fabric (4) and filter fabric (3) by means of woven, knitted or surface formation (such as non-woven) method, adjustment of reflectance value for each colour by chemicals and dyes, lamination of outer fabric (1) and membrane (2), lamination of filter layer to the carrier fabric (4) where it contacts the skin, combination of fabrics in a manner the membrane (2) remains before the filter layer (3) and outer fabric (1) remains in the furthest part and conduct of sewing according to the desired design.

The invention is also a fabric embodiment wherein liquid chemical (CBRN) protection is provided by means of lamination of outer fabric (1) with membrane (2) and lamination of other surface of the membrane (2) with the carrier fabric (4) without filter layer (3).

The invention is also a military clothing produced by the said fabric embodiment obtained by means of the said method.

The structural and characteristics features of the invention and all advantages will be understood better in detailed descriptions with the figures given below and with reference to the figures, and therefore, the assessment should be made taking into account the said figures and detailed explanations.

Description of Figures

Figure 1 is n illustrative view of the fabric embodiment being subject of the invention,

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Detailed Description of the Invention

The invention relates to a fabric embodiment containing outer fabric (1), membrane (2), filter layer (3), carrier fabric (4) developed in order to ensure performance of duty by a troop under any circumstances without loss of combat force.

The outer fabric (1) is the very outer layer and provides protection against detection devices. It reaches the temperature same as the environment by means of emitting received heat so as to prevent detection by thermal cameras. It is also antibacterial, therapeutic and antistatic. It emits the received electricity and thus prevents stress occurrence. It is easy and comfortable because of its therapeutic feature. It does not prevent motion capability because it is light and elastic. With its anti-bacterial feature it protects from harmful microbes and prevents odour occurrence and features such as water distraction, oil- and dirt-proof, protection against mosquito and insect s can be provided optionally. Desired colour and pattern, can be provided. It provides desired visual camouflage by means of applied colour and pattern. It gains specified desired reflection values by means of chemicals and dyes used in colour application and thus detection by night vision devices is prevented.

Membrane (2) is a special membrane. It is water- and wind-proof but breath. Water steam permeability is high. It provides protection in bad weather conditions up to -40 degrees. It protects against rain with its water-proof feature and discharges the humidity with its breathing feature and prevents sweating and provides comfort. It is also resistant against liquid chemical agents and provides protection. Membrane (2) also protects other layers against raining.

Filter layer (fabric) (3) provides protection against nuclear, biological and chemical 'CBRN) agents. It is also antibacterial. Furthermore, it is a very good thermal barrier and is inflammable. The carrier fabric (4) can be of woven or knitted and desired mixtures thereof as per request. The fabric embodiment being subject of the invention is the part contacting the skin. It does not irritate the skin with its soft texture and provides comfort. It increases resistance of filter fabric (3).

The following process steps are followed to obtain the fabric embodiment being subject of the invention;

A. W eaving - Dye - Printing - Finishing : the outer fabric (1), carrier fabric (4) and filter fabric (3) are produced by weaving, knitting or surface formation

(such as nonwoven) method. The desired colour and pattern is provided to the outer fabric (1 ) and thus visual camouflage is provided. Reflection values are adjusted for each colour by means of special chemicals and dyes and proximity infrared protection is provided. It is possible to provide features such as water and oil-proof, inflammable, protection against mosquito and resistance to creasing for the outer fabric (1 ). The desired colour or pattern is provided to the carrier fabric (4).

B. Lami nation : The outer fabric (1) and membrane (2) are laminated to each other. The filter layer (3) and carrier fabric (4) are laminated. While laminating, attention is paid to no decrease in air permeability, providing being homogenous and resistance to heat if required.

C. Combination of Layers : Filter layer (3) is laminated to the carried fabric (4) in the section where it contacts skin. The fabrics are joined in a manner membrane (2) is before the filter layer (3) and outer fabric (1 ) is in the very out section and thus sewing can be conducted according to the desired pattern.

The outer fabric (1 ) is the very outer layer and provides protection against detection devices. The outer fabric (1 ) is of woven form but can also be of knitted non-woven surface. Mixtures such as silver yarns and nylon or polyester or cotton or aramid can be used. Yarns coated with silver ions can also be used instead of silver yarns. The outer fabric (1) is laminated with special membrane (2). The most important feature of this membrane (2) is that it is water- and wind-proof but can breath. E-ptfe membrane or membranes capable to provide this feature can be used.

The filter (3) can be in the form of active carbon woven fabric or woven, knitted or non-woven surface containing active carbon or foam or coating containing active carbon applied to carrier fabric (4). Filter layer (3) provides protection against nuclear, biological and chemical (CBRN) agents. It is also antibacterial. Furthermore, it is a very good thermal barrier and is inflammable. The filter (3) and carrier fabric (4) are laminated.

Filter layer (3) should be laminated to the carried fabric (4) in the section where carrier fabric (4) contacts skin. The fabrics are joined in a manner membrane (2) is before the filter layer (3) and outer fabric (1) is in the very out section and thus sewing can be conducted according to the desired pattern.

At least outer fabric (1) and membrane (2) lamination, Filter and carrier fabric (4) lamination or more lamination processes can be applied to outer fabric (1), membrane (2), Filter (3) and carrier fabric (4). It varies subject to area of use.

The outer fabric (1) is laminated with membrane (2) before use of filter layer (3) in case where chemical (CBRN) protection is not requested.. Other surface of the membrane (2) is laminated with the carrier fabric (4) and while outer fabric (1) provides protection against detection by detection devices, visual protection, protection against thermal cameras (far infrared), protection against night vision devices (proximity infrared), anti-stress feature, the membrane (2) provides protection against bad weather conditions, wind- and water-proof feature. Also one single clothing provides the features provided by at least 2 or more clothing.

The protection area of this application has been specified under claims and cannot be limited to the descriptions only given as sampling above. It is clear that any innovation can be provided by a person skilled in the related art by use of the similar embodiments and/or can also apply this embodiment in other areas for similar purposes used in the related art. Therefore, it is also clear that such embodiments lack of inventive criteria.