Cargo curtain
OwnerJohn E. Holland, Walten A. Favainventors
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Abstract
Cargo curtains in the form of a woven fabric wherein the yarns of the fabric are primarily constructed of long chain expanded (ultra-high molecular weight) polyethylene fibers. The curtains thus formed have increased strength and durability characteristics, but are considerably lighter in weight than previously available.
Claims11
A flexible fabric curtain for cargo containers and the like of the type comprising a plurality of side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, and at least one open wall, said open wall being selectively covered by said fabric curtain, said fabric curtain comprising at least one layer of a woven fabric material including a plurality of warp yarns and fill yarns, said warp and fill yarns formed from long chain expanded polyethylene fibers, wherein the fabric curtain is sufficiently cut-resistant to prevent forklifts and pocketknives from penetrating the cargo container.
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