Patents by Inventor Richard C. Moon

Richard C. Moon 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).

  • Composite secondary carpet backing, method of manufacture thereof, and carpet made therefrom
    Patent number: 7670660
    Abstract: A two-layer secondary carpet backing including a woven scrim layer and a fibrous layer is described. The woven scrim layer is characterized as having a low open area and a flat weave. The two-layer secondary backing is capable of having a non-abrasive, textile back surface. The secondary carpet backing is also capable of having a construction that permits high carpet manufacturing speeds due to high air permeability and is capable of providing high dimensional stability, seam strength, and delamination strength to tufted carpets made therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Propex Operating Company, LLC
    Inventors: Hugh C. Gardner, Thomas L. Baker, Richard C. Moon, Robert J. White, James E. Haire, Charles W. Galpin
  • Tuftable and tufted fabrics
    Patent number: 6740385
    Abstract: Tuftable primary backings comprise a closed-weave, woven tape fabric to which is affixed a coherent web layer comprising staple fibers with fibers oriented in at least two directions and a plurality of the fibers being fused. The web layer is affixed to the fabric by penetration of fibers from the web into the fabric. The backings have substantial weftline straightness and stability against deformations in the machine, cross and off-axis directions. Improved tufted goods and methods for making the composites and tufted goods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh Chester Gardner, Thomas Lee Baker, Stephen G. Ceisel, Richard C. Moon, Thomas L. Oakley, Mark B. Williams
  • Tuftable and tufted fabrics
    Publication number: 20020172795
    Abstract: Tuftable primary backings comprise a closed-weave, woven tape fabric to which is affixed a coherent web layer comprising staple fibers with fibers oriented in at least two directions and a plurality of the fibers being fused. The web layer is affixed to the fabric by penetration of fibers from the web into the fabric. The backings have substantial weftline straightness and stability against deformations in the machine, cross and off-axis directions. Improved tufted goods and methods for making the composites and tufted goods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Hugh Chester Gardner, Thomas Lee Baker, Stephen G. Ceisel, Richard C. Moon, Thomas L. Oakley, Mark B. Williams
  • Pharmaceutical formulations of resveratrol
    Publication number: 20020173472
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or treating skin conditions, disorders or diseases, such as may be associated with or caused by inflammation, sun damage or natural aging. The method involves administration, preferably topical administration, of an active agent selected from the group consisting of resveratrol, pharmacologically acceptable salts, esters, amides, prodrugs and analogs thereof, and combinations of any of the foregoing. Pharmaceutical formulations for use in conjunction with the aforementioned method are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Pezzuto, Richard C. Moon, Mei-Shiang Jang, Aomar Ouali, Shengzhao Lin, Karla Slowing Barillas
  • Pharmaceutical formulations of resveratrol and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6414037
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or treating skin conditions, disorders or diseases, such as may be associated with or caused by inflammation, sun damage or natural aging. The method involves administration, preferably topical administration, of an active agent selected from the group consisting of resveratrol, pharmacologically acceptable salts, esters, amides, prodrugs and analogs thereof, and combinations of any of the foregoing. Pharmaceutical formulations for use in conjunction with the aforementioned method are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Pharmascience
    Inventors: John M. Pezzuto, Richard C. Moon, Mei-Shiang Jang, Aomar Ouali, Shengzhao Lin, Karla Slowing Barillas
  • Use of 4'-bromoflavone in a cancer chemopreventative composition and method
    Patent number: 6046231
    Abstract: A composition and method of cancer chemoprevention is disclosed. The composition and method utilize 4'-bromoflavone as a cancer chemo-preventative agent in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Jerome W. Kosmeder, II, Robert M. Moriarty, John M. Pezzuto, Lynda Li Song, Richard C. Moon
  • Cancer chemopreventative composition and method
    Patent number: 6008260
    Abstract: A composition and method of cancer chemoprevention is disclosed. The composition and method utilize resveratrol as a cancer chemopreventative agent in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Pharmascience
    Inventors: John M. Pezzuto, Richard C. Moon, Mei-Shiang Jang