Patents by Inventor David M. Lasseter

David M. Lasseter 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).

  • Enhanced surface coverings, yarns and methods
    Publication number: 20040175534
    Abstract: A process for forming a carpet, and the carpet formed thereby are provided. The process includes forming a thread comprising low melt fiber and high melt fiber. The thread is then heated above a temperature sufficient to melt the low melt fiber. The thread is tufted in a carpet backing to form a tufted carpet. The tufted carpet is then printed or dyed with an image. A process for forming a low melt content yarn and the yarn formed thereby are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: James C. Bridges, David M. Lasseter, W. Augustus Latham, David E. McCarty, Carroll E. Deen
  • Enhanced surface coverings, yarns and methods
    Publication number: 20040121115
    Abstract: A process for forming a carpet, and the carpet formed thereby are provided. The process includes forming a thread comprising low melt fiber and high melt fiber. The thread is then heated above a temperature sufficient to melt the low melt fiber. The thread is tufted in a carpet backing to form a tufted carpet. The tufted carpet is then printed or dyed with an image. A process for forming a low melt content yarn and the yarn formed thereby are provided. It is preferred that the carpet and low melt content yarn be adapted to printing or dyeing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: James C. Bridges, Wilson A. Latham, David M. Lasseter, David E. McCarty, Carroll E. Deen