Patents by Inventor Gary Dobson

Gary Dobson 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).

  • Publication number: 20080113318
    Abstract: A substantially transparent display sheet for mounting of fabric and trim samples is provided which allows one to easily view the samples directly against various furniture and fabrics to determine color coordination. The samples are mounted on the display sheet so as to provide sufficient free space adjacent each of the samples to permit the fabric/furniture to be easily viewed through the sheet. A sample book is also provided which includes a front and back cover, and plurality of stacked display sheets bound therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Joe Veltri, Gary Dobson
  • Publication number: 20070161307
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing fabric samples is provided. The method includes applying an adhesive in the form of a web at predetermined intervals along a length of fabric, and cutting the fabric into a series of individual fabric samples such that the adhesive overlies the side edges and/or end edges of the fabric samples, preventing fraying of the edges. The apparatus includes rollers for applying the adhesive web onto the fabric and a heating device for heating and adhering the adhesive onto the fabric. The treated fabric samples may be assembled into a book or binder for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Dobson, Geoffrey Hirsch, Allen Gastinger, Nick Ulmen, James Bortzfield, Jayson Owens
  • Publication number: 20050170151
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing fabric samples is provided. The method includes applying an adhesive in the form of a web at predetermined intervals along a length of fabric, and cutting the fabric into a series of individual fabric samples such that the adhesive overlies the first and second side edges of the fabric samples, preventing fraying of the edges. The apparatus includes rollers for applying the adhesive web onto the fabric and a heating device for heating and adhering the adhesive onto the fabric. The treated fabric samples may be assembled into a book or binder for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Dobson, Geoffrey Hirsch, Allen Gastinger, Nick Ulmen, James Bortzfield, Jayson Owens