Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Goolsby

Thomas C. Goolsby 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).

  • Pile fabric formed from fabric strips
    Patent number: 4605580
    Abstract: A tufted fabric suitable for use as a throw rug or carpet is formed having a unique and appealing visual appearance and a lush, rich texture. The pile fabric is characterized in that the pile portion is formed from fabric strips, such as strips of woven fabric, which extend from a backing fabric. The strips may be of a uniform color throughout the fabric or may be of different colors to form a multi-color appearance. The fabric strips may also contain printed patterns thereon which present unique pattern effects in the pile fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Cannon Rug Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Goolsby, Dock Sanford