Patents by Inventor Michael R. Morgante

Michael R. Morgante 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).

  • Independent single end servo scroll pattern attachment for tufting machine and computerized design system
    Patent number: 6439141
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of yarn feed rolls while eliminating tube banks typical of tufting machine feed attachments to produce new tufted carpet designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Tuftco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Mike Bishop, Randall E. Stanfield, Eric J. Vaughen, Richard Prichard
  • Independent single end servo scroll pattern attachment for tufting machine and computerized design system
    Publication number: 20020037388
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of yarn feed rolls while eliminating tube banks typical of tufting machine feed attachments and produces new tufted carpet designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Mike Bishop, Randall E. Stanfield, Eric J. Vaughen, Richard Prichard
  • Independent single end servo scroll pattern attachment for tufting machine and computerized design system
    Publication number: 20010029877
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of yarn feed rolls while eliminating tube banks typical of tufting machine feed attachments and produces new tufted carpet designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Mike Bishop, Randall E. Stanfield, Eric J. Vaughen, Richard Prichard
  • Independent single end servo motor driven scroll-type pattern attachment for tufting machine
    Patent number: 6283053
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of yarn feed rolls while eliminating tube banks typical of tufting machine feed attachments and produces new tufted carpet designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Tuftco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Mike Bishop, Randall E. Stanfield, Eric J. Vaughen, Richard Prichard
  • Independent servo motor controlled scroll-type pattern attachment for tufting machine and computerized design system
    Patent number: 6244203
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of sets of yarn feed rolls, an improved tube bank, and a software design system to facilitate use of the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Tuftco Corp.
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Mike Bishop, Randall E. Stanfield, Eric J. Vaughen
  • Method and apparatus for selectively enabling bi-directional communication only between a dedicated pair of transceivers
    Patent number: 5392454
    Abstract: An improved communication system (10) includes a plurality of transceivers (A, B, C, D, etc.) adapted to communicate with one another via a common communication path. Each transceiver has its own unique identity code. The invention provides a cable (11) for temporarily enabling the mutual exchanging of identity codes between only two of the transceivers so as to establish a dedicated pair. Each transceiver has memory (12) for receiving and storing the identity code of the other transceiver of the pair, and for purging any previously-stored identity code. Each transceiver is arranged to identify all communications transmitted by it as having originated from it, and as being addressed to the other transceiver of the pair. Each transceiver is also arranged to accept communications only if addressed to it and if identified as having originated from the other transceiver of the pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Moog Inc.
    Inventors: Henry J. Kowal, Charles A. Miess, Edward J. Szczepanski, Paula A. McNerney, Michael R. Morgante
  • Control system for hydraulic needle bar positioning apparatus for a tufting machine
    Patent number: 4829917
    Abstract: An electronic computer control for a hydraulic actuator for shifting a needle bar to different transverse positions in a tufting machine. The computer control directs the hydraulic actuator to be driven in response to the predetermined stitch pattern information in the computer control circuit, which determines the amount of relative tansverse shifting of the needle bar for each stitch location, in such a manner that the needle bar is shifted transversely only a needle gauge, or a multiple needle gauge, at a time and only while the needles are out of the backing fabric. The computer control also controls the velocity of the transverse movement of the needle bar in a gradual manner to minimize any shock created by the transverse movement of the needle bar upon the tufting machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Tuftco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Morgante, Greogory J. Guzewich, Henry J. Kowal, Christopher La Mendola, Randall E. Stanfield