Leather treatment process

a technology of leather treatment and leather, applied in the field of leather treatment process, can solve problems such as creating worn or distressed looks

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-29
KIRKLAND KAPTAIN KIRK III
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[0006] A process for treating leather is provided that contours leather fabric by applying a high heat, low oxygen, heat source capable of maintaining constant temperature, to leather at an angle that creates a valley in the leather at the point of application of the heat source and curls the leather surrounding the heat source upward.

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The process may further include blasting the leather with sand or beaded glass to lighten the color of the original leather fabric, creating a worn or distressed look.

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[0018] A new redesigned leather fabric is created from an existing cowhide, buffalo, goat, sheep or lambskin. The applied technology will sculpt and contour the leather to create a reversible bubble leather design ready for use in the marketplace.

[0019] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a thermal source 100 may be used as the contouring element and be a curved torch 102 with a very consistent heated tip 102. Store bought tips 102 maybe used by altering the configuration of the tips 102 so that the tips 102 are angled to approximately a 45 degree angle. At this angle, the heat flows from the tip 102 and disburses the flame (not shown) as a side split flame, thereby allowing the leather to be curled and then bonded. FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of the tip 102 of the heat source 100 configured at a 45 degree angle. Because of the nature of the composition of leather hide, it is easily burned if the proper tip 102 is not used by the heat source 100. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the process...

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A process for treating leather is provided that contours leather fabric by applying a high heat, low oxygen, heat source capable of maintaining constant temperature, to leather at an angle that creates a valley in the leather at the point of application of the heat source and curls the leather surrounding the heat source upward. The process may further include blasting the leather with sand or beaded glass to lighten the color of the original leather fabric and create a worn or distressed look. The process may further involve dying the leather after the leather has been distressed. Optionally, the process may also include applying a light coating of lanolin oil to add moisture to the leather after it has been treated.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 164,929 titled “Fabric” filed Aug. 8, 2001, which is incorporated into this application by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates generally to a leather treatment process and, in particular, a thermal process for treating leather to create decorative effects. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Fashion is an important aspect in society. Fashion designers are under continually pressure to create and introduce new and desirable fashion designs. Thus, a continually need exists for new fabrics and new decorative designs to satisfy the demands of the fashion industry. SUMMARY [0006] A process for treating leather is provided that contours leather fabric by applying a high heat, low oxygen, heat source capable of maintaining constant temperature, to leather at an angle that creates a valley in the leather at the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41G3/00
CPCC14B1/56
Inventor KIRKLAND, KAPTAIN KIRK III
Owner KIRKLAND KAPTAIN KIRK III
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