Patents by Inventor Jonathan C. McCay
Jonathan C. McCay 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).
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Patent number: 9066614Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Patent number: 9060623Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay, Steven W. Cox
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Publication number: 20140120519Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay, Steven W. Cox
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Publication number: 20140109502Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Patent number: 8655473Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay, Steven W. Cox
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Patent number: 8644976Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Publication number: 20120185074Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Publication number: 20120141958Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay, Steven W. Cox
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Patent number: 8155776Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Patent number: 8145345Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay, Steven W. Cox
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Patent number: 7744185Abstract: A process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa Bailey, Richard Stoyles, Lou Herring Webster, John K. Gurr
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Publication number: 20080294272Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Richard A. Bittner, Steven W. Cox, Ronald Magee, Jonathan C. McCay
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Patent number: 7070846Abstract: A textile substrate such as patterned carpet for coordinating with other flooring is provided. The substrate includes a multi-colored pattern produced by a process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate. A display rug having a plurality of areas of different patterns, colors or shades is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robin R. Beistline, Eric A. Dunkelberg, Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa R. Bailey, Richard W. Stoyles, Lou H. Webster, John K. Gurr
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Patent number: 6911245Abstract: A textile substrate for coordinating with other flooring is provided. The substrate includes a multi-colored pattern produced by a process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individuals colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robin R. Beistline, Eric A. Dunkelberg, Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa R. Bailey, Richard W. Stoyles, Lou H. Webster, John K. Gurr
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Publication number: 20040223020Abstract: A process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa Bailey, Richard Stoyles, Lou Herring Webster, John K. Gurr
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Patent number: 6793309Abstract: A process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa Bailey, Richard Stoyles, Lou Herring Webster, John K. Gurr
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Publication number: 20030206206Abstract: A process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa Bailey, Richard Stoyles, Lou Herring Webster, John K. Gurr
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Publication number: 20030207071Abstract: A textile substrate such as patterned carpet for coordinating with other flooring is provided. The substrate includes a multi-colored pattern produced by a process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individually colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate. A display rug having a plurality of areas of different patterns, colors or shades is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Robin R. Beistline, Eric A. Dunkelberg, Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa R. Bailey, Richard W. Stoyles, Lou H. Webster, John K. Gurr
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Publication number: 20030014823Abstract: A textile substrate for coordinating with other flooring is provided. The substrate includes a multi-colored pattern produced by a process for coloring substrates, using the application of liquid colorants, in which the assignment of color is done on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and corresponding products. Relatively large areas of a substrate may be given the appearance of being uniformly colored by successively replicating or tiling a group of individuals colored pixels comprising a repeating unit (i.e., a superpixel) across the substrate surface. The repeating unit is constructed in such a way that if a colorant application error develops, causing one or more pixels within the repeating unit to be colored incorrectly or incompletely, the overall arrangement of the pixels within the repeating unit will render such error less visually apparent when viewed on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Robin R. Beistline, Eric A. Dunkelberg, Jonathan C. McCay, Lisa R. Bailey, Richard W. Stoyles, Lou K. Webster, John K. Gurr