Title:
FILLING MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004070093
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A filling material for use with pillows, comforters and other products includes a blend of down and Lyocell fiber. Various preparation, washing, drying, dedusting, and blending steps achieve the blended product. The filling material has various advantageous characteristics such as improved moisture management, improved support while maintaining softness and comfort, and all-natural and enhanced hypoallergenic performance.
Inventors:
PALMER BRANDON (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/001483
Publication Date:
August 25, 2005
Filing Date:
January 16, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNITED FEATHER & DOWN (US)
PALMER BRANDON (US)
PALMER BRANDON (US)
International Classes:
A47G9/02; A47G9/10; D01F2/06; D06L1/16; D06L1/20; D04H1/425; D04H1/4382; D01F; (IPC1-7): D06L1/16; D06L1/20; A47G9/02; A47G9/10
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2004023943A1 | 2004-03-25 |
Foreign References:
| US20040157524A1 | 2004-08-12 | |||
| US6232249B1 | 2001-05-15 |
Other References:
ETCHINGER D. ET AL: "Lenzing lyocell fill filling fiber for bedding", CHEMICAL FIBERS INTERNATIONAL, vol. 52, no. 1, 2002, pages 36 - 38, XP001074426
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