Patents by Inventor Johnny Melvin

Johnny Melvin 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).

  • U-Twist
    Publication number: 20050124469
    Abstract: U-Twist is an exercise apparatus, which may be used for aerobics training. I believe that I am the original and sole inventor of the U-Twist, for which a patent is sought. The present invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms. While the drawings illustrate and the specification describes certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that such disclosure is by way of example only. This invention relates generally to personal training equipment primarily used, but not limited to home aerobics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Johnny Melvin
  • Apparatus for handling and texturizing yarn having enhanced false twister, electro-mechanical yarn detector, and yarn take-up distance extender and associated methods
    Patent number: 6415971
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for handling and texturing yarn are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a yarn supply positioned to supply a plurality of strands of yarn, a false twister positioned downstream from the yarn supply for imparting a false twist to the plurality of strands of yarn, a yarn undulation former positioned downstream from the false twister for forming undulations in each of the plurality of strands of yarn, and a conveyor positioned to receive the plurality of yarn strands having undulations formed therein and for conveying the undulated strands of yarn downstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: American Linc Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Lynn Hoover, Ronnie Wayne Dye, Johnny Melvin Norris, Jr., Everett Lee Carswell
  • Apparatus for handling and texturizing yarn having enhanced false twister, electro-mechanical yarn detector, and yarn take-up distance extender and associated methods
    Publication number: 20020027149
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for handling and texturing yarn are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a yarn supply positioned to supply a plurality of strands of yarn, a false twister positioned downstream from the yarn supply for imparting a false twist to the plurality of strands of yarn, a yarn undulation former positioned downstream from the false twister for forming undulations in each of the plurality of strands of yarn, and a conveyor positioned to receive the plurality of yarn strands having undulations formed therein and for conveying the undulated strands of yarn downstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Applicant: American Linc Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Lynn Hoover, Ronnie Wayne Dye, Johnny Melvin Norris, Everett Lee Carswell
  • Apparatus for handling and texturizing yarn having enhanced false twister, electro-mechanical yarn detector, and yarn take-up distance extender and associated methods
    Patent number: 6302308
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for handling and texturing yarn are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a yarn supply positioned to supply a plurality of strands of yarn, a false twister positioned downstream from the yarn supply for imparting a false twist to the plurality of strands of yarn, a yarn undulation former positioned downstream from the false twister for forming undulations in each of the plurality of strands of yarn, and a conveyor positioned to receive the plurality of yarn strands having undulations formed therein and for conveying the undulated strands of yarn downstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: American Linc Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Lynn Hoover, Ronnie Wayne Dye, Johnny Melvin Norris, Jr., Everett Lee Carswell