Patents by Inventor A. Edwin Suttle

A. Edwin Suttle 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).

  • Process for production of internally bonded sewing threads
    Patent number: 5203939
    Abstract: The invention relates to internally bonded sewing threads and to processes for the production of the internally bonding sewing threads. The internally bonding sewing threads of the invention include three multifilament yarns wrapped helically about a thermoplastic bonding core yarn. Processes of the invention include an improved process for preparing a precursor plied thread which is thereafter thermally treated to provide the internally bonded sewing thread. In addition, the invention provides batch and continuous processes for converting the precursor plied thread into internally bonded sewing thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Coats Viyella, PLC
    Inventors: Philip E. Sperling, Robert M. Gailey, Leslie A. Bathie, A. Edwin Suttle