Patents by Inventor Steven W. Josey

Steven W. Josey 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).

  • LOW ABRASION ELASTOMERIC FABRIC
    Publication number: 20020112771
    Abstract: An elastomeric fabric woven in a leno weave, with the warp yarns being elastomeric yarns. The elastomeric warp yarns have a minor axis disposed in the direction perpendicular to the fabric surface. The fabric is calendered to reduce the thickness of the elastomeric yarns along the minor axis at the cross-over of the warp yarns in the leno weave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony R. Waldrop, Bernhard Zeiler, Steven W. Josey
  • Low abrasion elastomeric fabric
    Patent number: 6435221
    Abstract: An elastomeric fabric woven in a leno weave, with the warp yarns being elastomeric yarns. The elastomeric warp yarns have a minor axis disposed in the direction perpendicular to the fabric surface. The fabric is calendered to reduce the thickness of the elastomeric yarns along the minor axis at the cross-over of the warp yarns in the leno weave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Waldrop, Bernhard Zeiler, Steven W. Josey
  • ULTRAVIOLET RESISTANT UPHOLSTERY
    Publication number: 20010009833
    Abstract: An automotive upholstery fabric resistant to degradation of strength and elastomeric properties upon exposure to ultraviolet irradiation is provided. The fabric includes an elastomeric fiber component which makes up not less than 40 percent by weight of the fabric. This elastomeric fiber component retains at least about 70 and preferably at least about 90 percent of its tensile strength following accelerated exposure to ultraviolet irradiation according to SAE Standard J1885.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: ANTHONY R. WALDROP, STEVEN W. JOSEY, GETTYS H. KNOX
  • Ultraviolet resistant fabric
    Patent number: 5856249
    Abstract: A fabric resistant to degradation of strength and elastomeric properties upon exposure to ultraviolet irradiation is provided. The fabric includes an elastomeric fiber component which makes up not less than 40 percent by weight of the fabric. This elastomeric fiber component exhibits a tensile strength of not less than about 8 pounds force and retains at least 80 percent of its tensile strength following accelerated exposure to ultraviolet irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony R. Waldrop, Steven W. Josey, Gettys H. Knox
  • Reinforced knitted fabric structure useful in seating applications
    Patent number: 5807794
    Abstract: A reinforced knitted fabric structure useful as a support member in a seating structure is provided. The reinforced knitted fabric structure has a base matrix of warp knitted yarns with elastomeric yarns running at least in the direction of the warp knitted yarns. Weft insertion yarns run through the base matrix in a direction transverse to the warp knitted yarns. The elastomeric yarns have an elongation at break of not less than about 70 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gettys Knox, Anthony R. Waldrop, Steven W. Josey, George C. McLarty, III