Patents by Inventor Brandon T. Roberts
Brandon T. Roberts 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: 11779144Abstract: This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, III, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson, Xin Li, Christopher A. DeSoiza
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Patent number: 11771253Abstract: This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, III, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson, Xin Li, Christopher A. DeSoiza
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Publication number: 20210324576Abstract: This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson, Xin Li, Christopher A. DeSoiza
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Publication number: 20210140102Abstract: This invention relates to a carpet tile that includes a polyolefin secondary backing layer. In particular, this invention relates to modular carpet tiles having at least one layer of polyolefin-containing thermoplastic polymer in the secondary backing of the carpet tile. By modifying the composition of the carpet tiles in this manner, the carpet tiles are able to withstand the high temperatures associated with surface printing of the tiles, while still maintaining cold temperature flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Sara A. Arvidson, Xin Li, Walter A. Scrivens, Nathan A. Mehl, Andrew M. Honohan, Dale R. Williams, Brandon T. Roberts, Franklin S. Love, III, Paul A. Rundquist
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Patent number: 10850471Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-component absorbent floor mat. The floor mat contains a textile component, an absorbent component, and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by a variety of mechanisms, including magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The absorbent component is designed to be soiled and recycled or otherwise discarded and replaced.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
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Publication number: 20200337489Abstract: A two part floor covering useful for entranceway is provided having a mat overlaying a base. A fastening system incorporating a mushroom-type fastener is provided, whereby the mat can be laid on the base and positioned as desired, without the fastening system engaging. When the mat is aligned with the base, downward pressure on the mat engages the fastening system and restricts the mat from slipping laterally or lifting vertically. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, Brandon T. Roberts, Christopher A. DeSoiza, Padmakumar Puthillath, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Dale S. Kitchen
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Publication number: 20200340177Abstract: This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson
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Publication number: 20190174942Abstract: This invention relates to a flooring system comprised of a plurality of washable, multi-component floor mats. The floor mats contain a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by a variety of mechanisms, including magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
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Publication number: 20190117002Abstract: A two part floor covering useful for entranceway is provided having a mat overlaying a base. A fastening system incorporating a mushroom-type fastener is provided, whereby the mat can be laid on the base and positioned as desired, without the fastening system engaging. When the mat is aligned with the base, downward pressure on the mat engages the fastening system and restricts the mat from slipping laterally or lifting vertically. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, Brandon T. Roberts, Christopher A. DeSoiza, Padmakumar Puthillath, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Dale S. Kitchen
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Publication number: 20180363240Abstract: This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson, Xin Li, Christopher A. DeSoiza
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Publication number: 20180363239Abstract: This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson
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Publication number: 20170136730Abstract: This invention relates to a floor mat and frame. The floor mat is comprised of a flexible, textile component that attaches to a frame component by wrapping the textile component over and around the edges of the frame component. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
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Publication number: 20170136724Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-component absorbent floor mat. The floor mat contains a textile component, an absorbent component, and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by a variety of mechanisms, including magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The absorbent component is designed to be soiled and recycled or otherwise discarded and replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
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Publication number: 20170105563Abstract: This invention relates to a flooring system comprised of a plurality of washable, multi-component floor mats. The floor mats contain a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by a variety of mechanisms, including magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
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Publication number: 20170037567Abstract: This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson
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Publication number: 20170035214Abstract: A magnetically attached mattress and foundation system comprising a foundation containing a magnetic portion and a mattress containing a magnetic portion. The magnetic portions each contain magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Tim Scott, LeAnne O. Flack, Timothy Meade, Brandon T. Roberts
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Publication number: 20170037568Abstract: This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, Sudhanshu Srivastava, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Ty G. Dawson, Xin Li, Christopher A. DeSoiza
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Publication number: 20160037949Abstract: A two part floor covering useful for entranceway is provided having a mat overlaying a base. A fastening system incorporating a mushroom-type fastener is provided, whereby the mat can be laid on the base and positioned as desired, without the fastening system engaging. When the mat is aligned with the base, downward pressure on the mat engages the fastening system and restricts the mat from slipping laterally or lifting vertically. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, Brandon T. Roberts, Christopher A. DeSoiza, Padmakumar Puthillath, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Dale S. Kitchen
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Publication number: 20160032521Abstract: This invention relates to a carpet tile that includes a polyolefin secondary backing layer. In particular, this invention relates to modular carpet tiles having at least one layer of polyolefin-containing thermoplastic polymer in the secondary backing of the carpet tile. By modifying the composition of the carpet tiles in this manner, the carpet tiles are able to withstand the high temperatures associated with surface printing of the tiles, while still maintaining cold temperature flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Sara A. Arvidson, Xin Li, Walter A. Scrivens, Nathan A. Mehl, Andrew M. Honohan, Dale R. Williams, Brandon T. Roberts, Franklin S. Love, III, Paul A. Rundquist