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US 6,102,128 AGranted
Fire-resistant blanket
OwnerWilliam M. Bridgemaninventor
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Abstract
A heat insulating blanket for use in fire emergencies comprises a lightweight, pliant section of fabric comprised of organic fibers and is compatible with human skin contact. The fabric has fire-resistant properties to insulate a user from high heat or flame sources associated with fire emergencies and prevents burn injuries to the user until the user escapes from the fire emergency area.
Claims17
A heat insulating blanket for use in fire emergencies, said blanket comprising:
- A lightweight, pliant section of fabric comprised primarily of fire-resistant organic fibers and other organic fibers having a melting temperature between 100.degree. C.-125.degree. C. and said fibers compatible with human skin contact, said fabric having fire-resistant properties wherein said blanket insulates a user from high heat or flame sources associated with fire emergencies and prevents burn injuries to the user until the user escapes from the fire emergency area.
A method for providing for fire safety, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a user with a lightweight, pliant blanket made of fire-resistant organic fibers and other organic fibers having a melting temperature between 100.degree. C.-125.degree. C. and said fibers compatible with human skin contact which can serve to provide warmth during normal usage;
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- wrapping the user in the blanket in the event of fire to provide protection from the fire and facilitate the user's escape from the fire.
A method for providing for fire safety, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a user with a lightweight, pliant blanket made of fire-resistant organic fibers and other organic fibers having a melting temperature between 100.degree. C. and 125.degree. C. and said fibers compatible with human skin contact which can serve to provide warmth during normal usage;
- spreading the blanket across a hot or burning surface;
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- removing the user from the fire or hot area by traversing the spread out blanket.
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