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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2004
Applicants:
Younger Ahluwalia, Desoto, TX (US);
Matti Kiik, Richardson, TX (US);
Thomas D. Karol, Dallas, TX (US);
Inventors:
Younger Ahluwalia, Desoto, TX (US);
Matti Kiik, Richardson, TX (US);
Thomas D. Karol, Dallas, TX (US);
Assignee:
ElkCorp., Dallas, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 17/04 (2006.01); B32B 15/14 (2006.01); B32B 27/04 (2006.01); B32B 27/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A composite material comprising at least a first layer which comprises a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a filler component and a binder component; and a second layer which comprises a metallic component. The composite material may further comprise a substrate to which the first layer is adhered. The composite materials have heat insulating, and fire resistant characteristics and are particularly suited for use in building materials and mattresses.