Patents Assigned to Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.
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Patent number: 9332870Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to carpet components and methods of making the carpet components. In one embodiment, a carpet component is provided. The carpet component includes a carpet substrate having a texture comprising a pattern, wherein the pattern comprises a plurality of adjoining design elements each defining a design and a boundary and wherein the design elements are arranged so that the design of one design element is not predictable from the design of an adjoining design element; and an overprint disposed onto the carpet substrate wherein the overprint comprises a plurality of adjoining design elements each defining a design and a boundary and wherein the design elements are arranged so that the design of at least one design element is predictable from the design of an adjoining design element.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Clyde Ray Burgess, Paul Matthew Dabrowa
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Patent number: 9332871Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to carpet components and methods of making the carpet components. In one embodiment, a carpet component is provided. The carpet component includes a carpet substrate having a texture comprising a pattern, wherein the pattern comprises a plurality of adjoining design elements each defining a design and a boundary and wherein the design elements are arranged so that the design of one design element is not predictable from the design of an adjoining design element; and an overprint disposed onto the carpet substrate wherein the overprint comprises a plurality of adjoining design elements each defining a design and a boundary and wherein the design elements are arranged so that the design of at least one design element is predictable from the design of an adjoining design element.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Clyde Ray Burgess, Paul Matthew Dabrowa
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Publication number: 20120241542Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention generally provide processes for recovering and/or using one or more constituent components of carpeting. More specifically, various embodiments provide processes for reclaiming a filler material from carpet as well as processes for using the recovered filler material in subsequent carpet manufacturing processes. The present filler recovery processes can provide recycled filler material, which can be extracted at various stages of processing, and in different purities, depending on the subsequent need or use for the recovered filler material. In some instances, the filler recovery processes described herein can be implemented as sub-processes for recycling other carpet components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC.Inventors: James A. Lindsey, Paul Meredith
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Patent number: 8205814Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention generally provide processes for recovering and/or using one or more constituent components of carpeting. More specifically, various embodiments provide processes for reclaiming a filler material from carpet as well as processes for using the recovered filler material in subsequent carpet manufacturing processes. The present filler recovery processes can provide recycled filler material, which can be extracted at various stages of processing, and in different purities, depending on the subsequent need or use for the recovered filler material. In some instances, the filler recovery processes described herein can be implemented as sub-processes for recycling other carpet components.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: James A. Lindsey, Paul Meredith
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Publication number: 20120055298Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC.Inventors: MICK ALLEN, RONNIE CARGLE, RANDY HIXON, KEITH BRAY, RON PAYNTER
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Patent number: 8082057Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Mick Allen, Ronnie Cargle, Randy Hixon, Keith Bray, Ron Paynter
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Patent number: D747126Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Letinic, Jacob Donadee, Owen McCormick
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Patent number: D751907Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Donadee, Gregg Hlade, Joseph Roan, Sean E. Monahan, Ivan Letinic
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Patent number: D754543Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Donadee, Gregg Hlade, Joseph Roan, Sean E. Monahan, Ivan Letinic
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Patent number: D757181Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Jacob A. Donadee, Gregg J. Hlade, Joseph Roan, Sean Edward Monahan, Ivan Letinic
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Patent number: D781693Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Roan, Ivan Letinic, Jacob Donadee, Gregg Hlade, Sean Monahan, Owen McCormick