Joseph A Diehl

US Patent:

20060078234, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/249113

Inventors:

N. Chandra - Lansdale PA, US
William McNally - Clarks Summit PA, US
Frank McNally - Kennett Square PA, US
Joseph Diehl - Avoca PA, US

Assignee:

Noble Fiber Technologies, LLC - Scranton PA

International Classification:

B65D 33/00
B65D 30/04
B29C 70/08

US Classification:

383105000, 383117000, 428036300

Abstract:

A flexible intermediate bulk container having optimum discharge of hazardous charge. Conventional flexible containers are capable of carrying materials that may ignite if contacted with a charge. The container of the instant invention permits the safe handling of flexible intermediate bulk containers, either with or without grounding. Unlike many prior art systems, the container, in one embodiment, does not include an anti-static coating, thereby resulting in cost and time savings. The electrostatic yarn of the present invention may be incorporated into any bag or container system without any modifications in the process of forming the yarn. The yarn may be used in either flat or circular weave, and the yarn may be included in fabrics used in other materials besides containers or bags.

US Patent:

20060269711, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

May 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/421310

Inventors:

N. Chandra - Lansdale PA, US
William McNally - Clarks Summit PA, US
Joseph Diehl - Avoca PA, US

Assignee:

Noble Fiber Technologies, LLC - Scranton PA

International Classification:

B29C 70/08

US Classification:

428036300

Abstract:

A flexible intermediate bulk container having the ability to discharge hazardous charges without combustion, thereby enabling the container to contain incendiary materials without risk of combustion. The flexible intermediate bulk containers may permit safe handling of materials whether or not the materials are grounded. Unlike many prior art systems, the flexible intermediate bulk container need not include an anti-static coating to function, thereby resulting in cost savings. The electrostatic yarn of the present invention may be incorporated into any bag or container system without any modifications in the process. The electrostatic yarn may also be used in either flat or circular weave. The electrostatic yarn may also be included in fabrics other than containers or bags.