Patents by Inventor Gettys Knox

Gettys Knox 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).

  • Reinforced knitted fabric structure useful in seating applications
    Patent number: 5807794
    Abstract: A reinforced knitted fabric structure useful as a support member in a seating structure is provided. The reinforced knitted fabric structure has a base matrix of warp knitted yarns with elastomeric yarns running at least in the direction of the warp knitted yarns. Weft insertion yarns run through the base matrix in a direction transverse to the warp knitted yarns. The elastomeric yarns have an elongation at break of not less than about 70 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gettys Knox, Anthony R. Waldrop, Steven W. Josey, George C. McLarty, III