Patents by Inventor Randy Hixon

Randy Hixon 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).

  • CARPET DYEING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120055298
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC.
    Inventors: MICK ALLEN, RONNIE CARGLE, RANDY HIXON, KEITH BRAY, RON PAYNTER
  • Carpet dyeing systems and methods
    Patent number: 8082057
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Mick Allen, Ronnie Cargle, Randy Hixon, Keith Bray, Ron Paynter
  • Carpet Dyeing Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20080295258
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Mick Allen, Ronnie Cargle, Randy Hixon, Keith Bray, Ron Paynter