Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Queen

Lawrence E. Queen 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).

  • Process of making cotton room-size rugs
    Patent number: 5567256
    Abstract: A cotton room-size rug, having dimension between 3 feet.times.5 feet, and 12 feet.times.15 feet, is made from a heat set blend of about 70-90% cotton fibers and about 30-10% low melting temperature polyester fibers. The polyester impregnates the cotton fibers to give them enhanced properties. The fibers are tightly tufted to a primary backing, and latex adhesive connects the primary backing to an open weave polypropylene secondary backing. A stain resistant finish is applied and the sides serged, and fringe attached. A cabled 3.0/2/2 yarn configuration is preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Queen, Roy E. Guess