Patents by Inventor Larry Mullinax

Larry Mullinax 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).

  • High-strength, low-cost, recyclable backing for fabrics and method for making same
    Publication number: 20070264430
    Abstract: A backing material is made of low-density and/or high-density polyethylene(s) and/or a flexibilizer to provide high-strength, low-cost, and recyclable backing material for fabrics. The backing material can incorporate polypropylene(s), additional flexibilizers, fillers, flame-retardants, anti-microbials, odor minimizers/eliminators, scent, and protectants for further desired properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Larry Mullinax, Shannon Vanscoy, Daniel Hoyt
  • High-strength, low-cost, recyclable backing for fabrics
    Patent number: 7259114
    Abstract: A backing material is made of low-density and/or high-density polyethylene(s) and/or a flexibilizer to provide high-strength, low-cost, and recyclable backing material for fabrics. The backing material can incorporate polypropylene(s), additional flexibilizers, fillers, flame-retardants, anti-microbials, odor minimizers/eliminators, scent, and protectants for further desired properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Textile Rubber & Chemical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Mullinax, Shannon VanScoy, Daniel R. Hoyt
  • Floor covering product and method of making same
    Publication number: 20060234574
    Abstract: The invention comprises a floor covering that can be washed and dried in conventional residential washing and drying equipment. The floor covering comprises a textile material and a non-skid thermoplastic coating on a surface of the textile material. The non-skid, thermoplastic polymer coating is washable and dryable at temperatures up to approximately 200° F. A method of making the floor covering is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Mullinax, L. Taylor
  • High-strength, low-cost, recyclable backing for fabrics and method for making same
    Publication number: 20050048245
    Abstract: A backing material is made of low-density and/or high-density polyethylene(s) and/or a flexibilizer to provide high-strength, low-cost, and recyclable backing material for fabrics. The backing material can incorporate polypropylene(s), additional flexibilizers, fillers, flame-retardants, anti-microbials, odor minimizers/eliminators, scent, and protectants for further desired properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Mullinax, Shannon VanScoy, Daniel Hoyt
  • Base for elevating a strainer or colander
    Patent number: 6799688
    Abstract: A base is used to elevate a strainer or colander in a stable fashion from drain waters which build up into a sink or basin, while providing drainage for the strainer or colander. Use of the base minimizes the risk of food stuffs becoming contaminated by the backup of waters in a sink/basin. A strainer or colander may be modified to include detachable, removable, foldable or collapsible legs or base which elevates a body of the strainer or colander from drain waters which build up into a sink or basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel R. Hoyt, Larry Mullinax
  • Strainer drainer/colander caddy
    Publication number: 20030000888
    Abstract: The Strainer Drainer/Colander Caddy is a means of elevating strainers/colanders (either in the form of removable/detachable/foldable/collapsible legs or base or as a separate universal fitting device) in a stable fashion, built using either food grade or non-food grade materials, while providing drainage for strainers/colanders in order to minimize the risk of food stuffs becoming contaminated by the backup of waters in a sink/basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel R. Hoyt, Larry Mullinax