Patents by Inventor James M. Sheppard

James M. Sheppard 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).

  • Patent number: 7600473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided Jacquard woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics). The method of making the article comprises the steps of providing a two-sided Jacquard woven textile and then transferring the impression onto the textile, preferably in the light color central area, but the reverse side of the textile could be employed and the impression could be on the dark central area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7601418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided multicolor Jacquard or Dobby woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030131901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided Jacquard woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20030056866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club cover or accessory bag such a shoe bag, a glasses bag, a cigar bag, a valuables bag and the like. The distinguishing features of each of these items is the fact that they have inner layer and an outer layer which can be separated from one another without visually disrupting the pleasing aesthetic appearance of these items. The inner layer and outer layer may be separated from one another by means of velcro strips or a hidden zipper, for example, so that the outer layer may be embroidered thereon without the threads of the embroidery contacting the contents on the inside of the golf club cover or the accessory bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20020011169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided multicolor Jacquard or Dobby woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20010031591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided Jacquard woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20010023157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided multicolor Jacquard, Dobby or Cam woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard
  • Patent number: D509093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D449194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Devant, Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D498107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Devant, Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D347542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Devant Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D352167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Devant, Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D362890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Devant Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D374051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Devant Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.
  • Patent number: D377196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Devant Ltd.
    Inventor: James M. Sheppard, Jr.