Patents by Inventor Gregory V. Andrews
Gregory V. Andrews 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).
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Patent number: 11918064Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20210195971Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 10130128Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 9877529Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections having at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer, such as increased cut resistance.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20150181956Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20140283559Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20140259285Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 7121077Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 7000295Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polylactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6803332Abstract: A composite yarn formed of a core yarn and a cover yarn, wherein one of the core yarn and the cover yarn is a fluid-soluble strand and the other of the core yarn and cover yarn is a non-fluid-soluble strand. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex, the non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20040187471Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventors: Dean R. Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6779330Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn which has a core member including at least one cut-resistant strand, a cover member including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core member, wherein at least one strand in either the core member or the cover member is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6766635Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament yarn. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20030192157Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polyactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20030192298Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament yarn. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6591599Abstract: A cut-resistant yarn formed of a multifilament yarn, each filament of a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut resistance, and the yarn having a friction-textured false twist inserted therein to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel. An embodiment of the method of forming a cut-resistant yarn according to the invention includes the steps of providing a multifilament. The filament is a polyester material having ceramic platelets embedded to provide a yarn having cut-resistance. False twist by the friction-texturing method is inserted to provide a surface exhibiting comfort characteristics rendering the yarn suitable for use in apparel.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6581366Abstract: A cut-resistant stretch yarn having a first elastic core yarn with a first wrapper yarn spirally-wrapped around the elastic core yarn in a first twist direction. The first wrapper yarn is a highly cut-resistant yarn. A second wrapper yarn is spirally-wrapped around the elastic core yarn and the first wrapper yarn in a second twist direction. The second wrapper yarn is a highly cut-resistant yarn. The elastic core yarn may be an elastomeric yarn, neoprene or rubber.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20020187345Abstract: A composite yarn formed of a core yarn and a cover yarn, wherein one of the core yarn and the cover yarn is a fluid-soluble strand and the other of the core yarn and cover yarn is a non-fluid-soluble strand. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. the non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Gregory V. Andrews
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Publication number: 20020127398Abstract: A protective yarn having a single fiberglass core fiber and one or more cover members is disclosed. At least one of the cover members are fibers selected from the group consisting of aramid fiber, ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin fiber, polyester, nylon and polyacrylic fibers. To prevent glass fragment breakout, the cover members are wrapped, wound or twisted around the core in a manner which permits successive layers to be wrapped, wound or twisted around the core in an opposite direction from the cover member immediately below. In a preferred embodiment, one of the cover members is a substantially non-slippery fiber. The non-slippery fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon and cotton. The construction and composition of the invented protective yarn provides a low cost component for making protective gloves and other protective garments capable of providing a user substantial cut protection while affording the user significant freedom of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Mark A. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews
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Patent number: 6413636Abstract: A protective yarn having a single fiberglass core fiber and one or more cover members is disclosed. At least one of the cover members are fibers selected from the group consisting of aramid fiber, ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin fiber, polyester, nylon and polyacrylic fibers. To prevent glass fragment breakout, the cover members are wrapped, wound or twisted around the core in a manner which permits successive layers to be wrapped, wound or twisted around the core in an opposite direction from the cover member immediately below. In a preferred embodiment, one of the cover members is a substantially non-slippery fiber. The non-slippery fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon and cotton. The construction and composition of the invented protective yarn provides a low cost component for making protective gloves and other protective garments capable of providing a user substantial cut protection while affording the user significant freedom of movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventors: Mark A. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews