Patents by Inventor Craig M. Martek

Craig M. Martek 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).

  • Method of dry heat bulking of tufted pile fabric
    Patent number: 6055709
    Abstract: A method of bulking tufted pile fabrics by means of the controlled application of dry heat thereto. The method of the present invention is particularly well suited to the continuous in-line bulking of carpet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Martek, Keith Henry