Advanced Fire Blanket
OwnerMichael Fishmaninventor
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Abstract
A fire blanket made from woven fiberglass fabric with nine-micron continuous filaments enhances fire suppression and durability. The fabric, produced using a plain weave on a shuttleless rapier loom, has a warp density of 17 ends/cm and a weft density of 12 picks/cm, undergoing heat stabilization at 400-450° C. Double-stitched fire-resistant edges prevent fraying, and fireproof hand-pull belts allow rapid deployment. Heat-resistant weights made from ceramic, stainless steel, tungsten, brass, or composites may be sewn into reinforced pockets or integrated as rolled weighted edges secured by high-temperature stitching, heat-sealing, or adhesive reinforcement. Available in multiple sizes, the fire blanket offers stability, ease of handling, and fire resistance for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
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A fire blanket comprising a woven fabric constructed from continuous fiberglass filaments having a diameter between 8.5 microns and 9.5 microns, wherein the fabric is woven in a plain weave structure with a warp density between 16 and 18 ends per centimeter and a weft density between 11 and 13 picks per centimeter, wherein the fabric is produced using a shuttleless rapier loom and undergoes an in-line heat stabilization process at a temperature between 400 and 450 degrees Celsius for a duration of at least three minutes, wherein the edges of the fire blanket are double-stitched using fire-resistant thread, wherein the fire blanket includes at least two hand-pull belts made from a fire-resistant material selected from aramid fibers, silicone-treated fiberglass, or carbon fiber, wherein the hand-pull belts are affixed to one side of the fire blanket at spaced intervals for secure gripping and rapid deployment, and wherein the fire blanket is capable of withstanding direct flame exposure for a minimum of ten seconds without combustion or structural failure.
A fire blanket comprising a woven fabric made from continuous fiberglass filaments, wherein the fire blanket incorporates heat-resistant weights securely integrated at predetermined locations, wherein the weights are composed of a thermally stable material selected from ceramic, stainless steel, tungsten, brass, or heat-resistant composite materials, wherein the weights are positioned either within reinforced stitched pockets in the four corners of the fire blanket or distributed along the perimeter edges of the fire blanket to enhance deployment efficiency and fire suppression effectiveness, and wherein the weights prevent displacement of the fire blanket due to airflow, movement, or external environmental conditions.
A fire blanket comprising a woven fabric made from continuous fiberglass filaments, wherein the fire blanket includes rolled edges that form an integrated weighted perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the fabric is extended and rolled inward to create a continuous weighted edge without requiring separately attached weights, wherein the rolled edges are secured using high-temperature stitching, heat-sealing, or adhesive reinforcement to maintain structural integrity and fire-resistant properties, and wherein the rolled edges may be reinforced with internal metal strips or fire-resistant aramid fibers to enhance durability and stability during deployment.
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