Patents by Inventor Robert C. Tomlinson

Robert C. Tomlinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20200337512
    Abstract: This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Robert C. Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20180317728
    Abstract: This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Robert C. Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20140060578
    Abstract: This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Milliken & Company
    Inventor: Robert C. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 6374408
    Abstract: The protective athletic pad includes padding, which extends across the knee or elbow, and along front and sides of the lower leg or forearm, to further protect the user from abrasion, cuts and bruises while actively engaged in a sport or other strenuous activity. Opposing U-shaped relief openings are provided adjacent to the opposing sides of a user's knee or elbow to increase flexibility. The adjustable protective athletic pad protects the front portion of the user's knee. The athletic pad extends to the user's lower leg and shin, or to the user's lower arm, to protect against abrasion, burns or cuts resulting from falling, or sliding on the ground during strenuous athletic activity. The opposing sides of the athletic pad are adjustably secured with hook and loop fasteners to provide adjustable tension and positioning of the athletic pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventors: Davy C. Tomlinson, Robert C. Tomlinson, Julie A. Cross