Patents by Inventor Robert W. Amick

Robert W. Amick 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).

  • Tuftable backing and carpet construction
    Patent number: 5925434
    Abstract: Improved tuftable primary backings, carpets made from the backings and methods for making backings are disclosed. The backings employ fabrics made from serrated tape yarns which are coated with a film of a thermoplastic material, and optionally include a tufting lubricant applied to at least a portion of the serrated yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: BP Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Charles F. Phillips, Edward Barkis, Robert W. Amick, Kenneth R. Jones