Patents by Inventor Maya D. Mills

Maya D. Mills 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).

  • Twisting then cabling BCF yarns to impart torque
    Patent number: 6782686
    Abstract: A method for forming a highly textured loop pile rug and/or carpet using the torque created by twisting then cabling bulk continuous yarns. A flooring article having a textured effect by creating torque in the yarn through the twisting and cabling of bulk continuous fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Invista North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Maya D. Mills
  • Twisting then cabling BCF yarns to impart torque
    Publication number: 20020166316
    Abstract: A method for forming a highly textured loop pile rug and/or carpet using the torque created by twisting then cabling bulk continuous yarns. A flooring article having a textured effect by creating torque in the yarn through the twisting and cabling of bulk continuous fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Maya D. Mills
  • Fiber bilobal cross-sections and carpets prepared therefrom having a silk-like luster and soft hand
    Patent number: 5447771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic filaments having a distinctive bilobal cross-sectional shape. The cross-section includes a rectangular-shaped segment, wherein lobes having a curved tip portion extend from each end of the segment. The filaments are especially suitable for making carpets which exhibit a silk-like luster and have a soft hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Maya D. Mills, Wae-Hai Tung