Patents by Inventor Kevin Boatwright

Kevin Boatwright 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).

  • Yarn binder apparatus
    Patent number: 5347832
    Abstract: A binding mechanism for holding yarns of circular knitting machines during yarn changeover and when yarns are moved to inactive positions includes an elastomeric member having deformable when engaged with a flat surface and having pliable surfaces for simultaneously receiving and individually gripping multiple yarns, the member being of silicone rubber having a durometer hardness range of 45-70.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventors: Richard Copenhaver, Larry Rainwater, Luther Lane, Roger Whittaker, Kevin Boatwright, Joe Lee