Patents by Inventor JAY VECSEY

JAY VECSEY 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: 20260132638
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient surface covering articles containing a backing portion containing a plurality of backing layers, wherein each backing layer of the plurality of backing layers contains polyolefin. Also described herein are resilient surface covering articles containing a backing portion containing at least one backing layer, wherein the at least one backing layer contains polyolefin. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2026
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 12521962
    Abstract: Disclosed are layered composite articles comprising: a) a rigid backing portion comprising a rigid core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the rigid core comprises at least one densified fiber batt and wherein the at least one densified fiber batt is comprised of a first plurality of oriented fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of oriented fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; and b) a decorative portion having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the second surface of the decorative portion is affixed to the first surface of the rigid core. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: James Burns, Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jean Briere, Derek Bass
  • Publication number: 20250290743
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 12352561
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 12345519
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Publication number: 20250198749
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Publication number: 20250076030
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 12203276
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Publication number: 20240157689
    Abstract: Described is a method of making a densified fiber batt that includes the steps of: a) providing a fiber batt comprising a first plurality of fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; b) subjecting the fiber batt to heat, thereby producing a heated fiber batt; and c) after step b) subjecting the heated fiber batt to pressure in a static press, thereby forming a densified fiber batt having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the densified fiber batt comprises at least 30% by weight of the first plurality of fibers being a plurality of multi-component fibers. Also disclosed is a layered composite article comprising such a fiber batt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: James Burns, Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jean Briere, Derek Bass
  • Patent number: 11919278
    Abstract: Described is a method of making a densified fiber batt that includes the steps of: a) providing a fiber batt with a first plurality of fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; and b) subjecting the fiber batt to heat and pressure in a static press, thereby forming a densified fiber batt having a first surface and an opposed second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: James Burns, Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jean Briere, Derek Bass
  • Publication number: 20230332417
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jaff Wright
  • Patent number: 11725397
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Publication number: 20220364372
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 11434647
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Publication number: 20210370654
    Abstract: Described is a method of making a densified fiber batt that includes the steps of: a) providing a fiber batt with a first plurality of fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; and b) subjecting the fiber batt to heat and pressure in a static press, thereby forming a densified fiber batt having a first surface and an opposed second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: James Burns, Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jean Briere, Derek Bass
  • Publication number: 20210123245
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 10914080
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright
  • Patent number: 10259204
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings made from non-vinyl materials and methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wright, John J. M. Rees, Tom Odum, Jean Briere, Jay Vecsey, Mahesh Subramanian
  • Publication number: 20180283014
    Abstract: Disclosed are rigid composite board floor coverings and methods of making same. Also disclosed are rigid composite board floor covering installations and methods of making same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Clark Hodgkins, Jean Briere, Jay Vecsey, Jason Harwood
  • Publication number: 20180163413
    Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Tom Odum, Jay Vecsey, Jeff Wright