Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Royer
Joseph R. Royer 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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Publication number: 20240100738Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Patent number: 11883984Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, Jr., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20230241805Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Patent number: 11673291Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, Jr., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20210308908Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Patent number: 11084186Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, Jr., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20190389094Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160136844Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Patent number: 9267566Abstract: A reinforced rubber article containing a rubber article and a fibrous layer embedded into the rubber article. The fibrous layer contains monoaxially drawn tape elements having at least a first layer, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first layer comprises a blend of polyester and nylon 6. Methods of forming the reinforced rubber article are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Sujith Nair, Charles W. Prestridge, Joseph R. Royer, Ines El-Majid, Johann Peschek
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Publication number: 20140272262Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Dale R. Williams, Joseph Wallen, Ty Grant Dawson, Nils David Sellman, JR., Daniel Taylor McBride, Joseph R. Royer, John L. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20130183483Abstract: A reinforced rubber article containing a rubber article and a fibrous layer embedded into the rubber article. The fibrous layer contains monoaxially drawn tape elements having at least a first layer, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first layer comprises a blend of polyester and nylon 6. Methods of forming the reinforced rubber article are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Sujith Nair, Charles W. Prestridge, Joseph R. Royer, Ines El-Majid, Johann Peschek
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Publication number: 20120207957Abstract: A fabric reinforced rubber article containing at least one layer of a pattern coated reinforcement fabric embedded in rubber. The pattern coated reinforcement fabric contains a fabric base having a first and second side and is a woven, knit, or nonwoven. The fabric base has an adhesion layer on both the first and second side of the fabric and a patterned coating of a tackifing material on at least the first side of the fabric overlaying a portion of the adhesion layer. The fabric reinforced rubber article may be any suitable rubber article including tires and hoses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Dany F. Michiels, Joseph R. Royer
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Patent number: 7914884Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cementitious articles that are reinforced with a fabric made at least partially of high modulus polyolefin monofilament fibers. Preferably, the polypropylene monofilament yarns have a 3% secant modulus of elasticity of at least 100 g/denier. The high modulus polypropylene fabric has an intrinsic resistance to the alkaline conditions present in a cementitious composite, as well as a low elongation at break. The high modulus polypropylene may contain a nucleating agent to facilitate the process of obtaining desired draw ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph R. Royer, Randolph S. Kohlman, Samuel E. Graham
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Patent number: 7063839Abstract: A method for continuously separating polymer from a high pressure fluid stream comprises subjecting the high pressure fluid stream comprising polymer particles to a filter, wherein the filter segregates the high pressure fluid stream from the polymer particles; subjecting the polymer particles to a rotating device which transports the polymer particles away from the filter, wherein the polymer particles are exposed to thermal conditions sufficient to melt the polymer particles and form a seal surrounding at least a portion of the rotating device; and separating the molten polymer from the rotating device. The method is carried out such that the separation of polymer from the high pressure fluid stream occurs under steady-state.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Joseph R. Royer, George W. Roberts
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Patent number: 6960394Abstract: A cement panel that is reinforced with a fabric made of nucleated polypropylene fibers. The cement panel includes a core layer that is made of a lightweight cement composition. This core layer is covered with a layer of reinforcing nucleated polypropylene fabric on the top and on the bottom, each bonded to the core with a coating of cementitious material on the top and on the bottom of the core layer. On the edges of the cement panels, the fabric layers may be overlapped so as to augment the strength of these edges.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Samuel E. Graham, Joseph R. Royer
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Patent number: 6919383Abstract: A method of depolymerizing a polymer comprises contacting a polymer with a fluid comprising carbon dioxide and at least one component, wherein the fluid plasticizes the polymer and facilitates penetration of the component into the polymer to depolymerize the polymer and form oligomeric units, monomeric units, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Saad A. Khan, George W. Roberts, Joseph R. Royer
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Patent number: 6806332Abstract: A method for continuously separating polymer from a high pressure fluid stream comprises subjecting the high pressure fluid stream comprising polymer particles to a filter, wherein the filter segregates the high pressure fluid stream from the polymer particles; subjecting the polymer particles to a rotating device which transports the polymer particles away from the filter, wherein the polymer particles are exposed to thermal conditions sufficient to melt the polymer particles and form a seal surrounding at least a portion of the rotating device; and separating the molten polymer from the rotating device. The method is carried out such that the separation of polymer from the high pressure fluid stream occurs under steady-state.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Joseph R. Royer, George W. Roberts
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Patent number: 6790870Abstract: A method of producing a foamed material comprises contacting a mixture comprising a first thermoplastic polymer and a second thermoplastic polymer with a blowing agent, wherein the first thermoplastic polymer has a higher percent crystallinity that the second thermoplastic polymer; and subjecting the mixture to conditions sufficient to create a thermodynamic instability in the blend foam the mixture, wherein the mixture comprising the first and second thermoplastic polymers has a percent crystallinity lower than the first thermoplastic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignees: North Carolina State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Joseph M. DeSimone, Saad A. Khan, Joseph R. Royer, Richard J. Spontak, Teri Anne Walker, Yvon J. Gay, Srinivas Siripurapu
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Patent number: 6759124Abstract: Unique thermoplastic monofilament fibers and yarns that exhibit heretofore unattained physical properties are provided. Such fibers are basically manufactured through the extrusion of thermoplastic resins that include a certain class of nucleating agent therein, and are able to be drawn at high ratios with such nucleating agents present that the tenacity and modulus strength are much higher than any other previously produced thermoplastic fibers, particularly those that also simultaneously exhibit extremely low shrinkage rates. Thus, such fibers require the presence of certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target thermoplastic (for example, polypropylene), particularly after heat-setting. Generally, these compounds include any structure that nucleates polymer crystals within the target thermoplastic after exposure to sufficient heat to melt the initial pelletized polymer and allowing such an oriented polymer to cool.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph R. Royer, Brian G. Morin, Martin E. Cowan
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Publication number: 20040096661Abstract: Unique thermoplastic monofilament fibers and yarns that exhibit heretofore unattained physical properties are provided. Such fibers are basically manufactured through the extrusion of thermoplastic resins that include a certain class of nucleating agent therein, and are able to be drawn at high ratios with such nucleating agents present, that the tenacity and modulus strength are much higher than any other previously produced thermoplastic fibers, particularly those that also simultaneously exhibit extremely low shrinkage rates. Thus, such fibers require the presence of certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target thermoplastic (for example, polypropylene), particularly after heat-setting. Generally, these compounds include any structure that nucleates polymer crystals within the target thermoplastic after exposure to sufficient heat to melt the initial pelletized polymer and allowing such an oriented polymer to cool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Joseph R. Royer, Brian G. Morin, Martin E. Cowan