Patent ID: 7145072
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
1. A method of protecting a person from an electrical arc generated by electrical equipment, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an electrical arc protective blanket comprising (1) a first fabric layer composed of a first woven fiberglass material and having a first perimeter, said first fabric layer having a warp break strength that is between about 0.7 and 1.5 times a fill break strength; (2) at least one second fabric layer composed of a material selected from the group consisting of a second woven fiberglass material and a woven fire retardant material, said at least one second fabric layer having a second perimeter; (3) said first fabric layer and said at least one second fabric layer being substantially overlapping and attached over the entirety of said perimeters; and (4) fastening means for positioning and retaining said blanket in a work environment; (b) interposing said blanket between a person and said electrical equipment; and (c) employing said fastening means to retain said blanket between a person and said electrical equipment.