Patents by Inventor Eric Wayne McCorkle

Eric Wayne McCorkle 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).

  • Wrapped yarns for use in ropes having predetermined surface characteristics
    Patent number: 8707668
    Abstract: A blended yarn comprises a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers. A coefficient of friction of the second fibers is greater than a coefficient of friction of the first fibers. Abrasion resistance characteristics of the second fibers are greater than abrasion resistance properties of the first fibers. A gripping ability of the second fibers is greater than a gripping ability of the first fibers. The plurality of second fibers are combined with the plurality of first fibers such that the first fibers extend along the length of the blended yarn and the second fibers do not extend along the length of the blended yarn at least a portion of the second fibers are engaged with and extend from the plurality of first fibers effectively to define surface characteristics of the blended yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Samson Rope Technologies
    Inventors: Justin Gilmore, David E. O'Neal, Danielle D. Stenvers, Chia-Te Chou, Ronald L. Bryant, Eric Wayne McCorkle
  • Wrapped Yarns For Use in Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics
    Publication number: 20120304614
    Abstract: A blended yarn comprises a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers. A coefficient of friction of the second fibers is greater than a coefficient of friction of the first fibers. Abrasion resistance characteristics of the second fibers are greater than abrasion resistance properties of the first fibers. A gripping ability of the second fibers is greater than a gripping ability of the first fibers. The plurality of second fibers are combined with the plurality of first fibers such that the first fibers extend along the length of the blended yarn and the second fibers do not extend along the length of the blended yarn at least a portion of the second fibers are engaged with and extend from the plurality of first fibers effectively to define surface characteristics of the blended yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Justin Gilmore, David E. O'Neal, Danielle D. Stenvers, Chia-Te Chou, Ronald L. Bryant, Eric Wayne McCorkle