(19) |
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EP 0 357 185 A3 |
(12) |
EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
(88) |
Date of publication A3: |
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14.08.1991 Bulletin 1991/33 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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07.03.1990 Bulletin 1990/10 |
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Date of filing: 16.06.1989 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH DE ES FR GB GR IT LI LU NL SE |
(30) |
Priority: |
02.09.1988 US 239747
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Applicant: PRECISION FABRICS GROUP, INC. |
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Greensboro
North Carolina 27420 (US) |
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(72) |
Inventors: |
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- Baldwin, Alfred G.
Greensboro
North Carolina 27420 (US)
- Fraser, Ladson L, Jr.
Greensboro
North Carolina 27401 (US)
- Barnes, Charles G.
Greensboro
North Carolina 27406 (US)
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(74) |
Representative: Griffin, Kenneth David et al |
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Saunders & Dolleymore
9, Rickmansworth Road Watford
Hertfordshire WD1 7HE Watford
Hertfordshire WD1 7HE (GB) |
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(54) |
Foam coated protective apparel fabric |
(57) Foam-coated spunbonded or spunbonded/pointbonded nonwovens provide effective filtration
of dirt and dust particles yet are comfortable and breathable with water resistance
properties. Protective clothing constructed of this fabric for workers exposed to
dust, dirt and other particulate matter.