Patents by Inventor Donnus Straughn

Donnus Straughn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7081283
    Abstract: An artificial turf system closely resembling natural grass in both appearance and physical characteristics, which can be removed and re-installed in a relatively short period of time and can be manufactured to suit the particular requirements of any activity, including a variety of sports or other events which would normally be conducted outdoors. The artificial turf system uses strands of synthetic fabric as the upper surface, which strands are attached to a supportive membrane which is carried by a layer of gel material encased in a flexible container supported by a bottom layer of resilient material such as rubber or foam, with the entire system resting on an existing floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Donnus Straughn
  • Publication number: 20060040073
    Abstract: An artificial turf system closely resembling natural grass in both appearance and physical characteristics, which can be removed and re-installed in a relatively short period of time and can be manufactured to suit the particular requirements of any activity, including a variety of sports or other events which would normally be conducted outdoors. The artificial turf system uses strands of synthetic fabric as the upper surface, which strands are attached to a supportive membrane which is carried by a layer of gel material encased in a flexible container supported by a bottom layer of resilient material such as rubber or foam, with the entire system resting on an existing floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Donnus Straughn