Patents by Inventor Dan E. Mayfield

Dan E. Mayfield 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 for assembling a reinforced vinyl-backed carpet
    Patent number: 6406574
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vinyl-backed carpet is described wherein the carpet is assembled in a single continuous finishing line. The method includes the application of a vinyl plastisol reinforcing layer directly to the back of unfinished woven or tufted carpet material. The method allows the use of a thinner vinyl layer that results in savings in material, processing steps, and energy required for curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.
    Inventors: Wallace J. Hammel, Paul D. Evans, Jr., Dan E. Mayfield
  • METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A REINFORCED VINYL-BACKED CARPET
    Publication number: 20020062899
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vinyl-backed carpet is described wherein the carpet is assembled in a single continuous finishing line. The method includes the application of a vinyl plastisol reinforcing layer directly to the back of unfinished woven or tufted carpet material. The method allows the use of a thinner vinyl layer that results in savings in material, processing steps, and energy required for curing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Wallace J. Hammel, Paul D. Evans, Dan E. Mayfield