Patents by Inventor Thomas Dort

Thomas Dort 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).

  • Patent number: 7325420
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a knitted net, and more specifically to an expandable knitted net. In one form, the net comprises a plurality of fill yarns with an elastomeric performance, which allows the net to expand in the cross-direction. In another form, the present invention is directed to a netting, and more specifically to a knitted netting comprising a plurality of chain yarns with dissimilar elongation performance oriented in a first direction, and a plurality of fill yarns oriented in a second direction, wherein the yarns oriented in the second direction secure the yarns oriented in the first direction in position within the netting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis Gregory McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Patent number: 7323074
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laminated net, and more specifically to a laminate comprising a nonwoven fabric and knitted net to be utilized as rounded bale wrap, wherein the wrap maintains the integrity of the bale during, pick-up, transport, and storage. The net of the present invention is laminate to nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric provides additional coverage to the rounded bale so as to maintain the compact shape of the bale during pick-up, transport, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis Gregory McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Publication number: 20070193307
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a knitted net, and more specifically to an expandable knitted net. In one form, the net comprises a plurality of fill yarns with an elastomeric performance, which allows the net to expand in the cross-direction. In another form, the present invention is directed to a netting, and more specifically to a knitted netting comprising a plurality of chain yarns with dissimilar elongation performance oriented in a first direction, and a plurality of fill yarns oriented in a second direction, wherein the yarns oriented in the second direction secure the yarns oriented in the first direction in position within the netting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Patent number: 7188494
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a knitted net, and more specifically to an expandable knitted net. In one form, the net comprises a plurality of fill yarns with an elastomeric performance, which allows the net to expand in the cross-direction. In another form, the present invention is directed to a netting, and more specifically to a knitted netting comprising a plurality of chain yarns with dissimilar elongation performance oriented in a first direction, and a plurality of fill yarns oriented in a second direction, wherein the yarns oriented in the second direction secure the yarns oriented in the first direction in position within the netting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis Gregory McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Patent number: 7024893
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a net, and more specifically to a knitted net comprising a plurality of chain and fill yarns comprising mono-filaments that decreases the overall mass of the net, yet increases the durability of the net. In accordance with the present invention, the netting is used as bale wrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis Gregory McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Publication number: 20050183468
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a net, and more specifically to a knitted net comprising a plurality of chain and fill yarns comprising mono-filaments that decreases the overall mass of the net, yet increases the durability of the net. In accordance with the present invention, the netting is used as bale wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Publication number: 20050120679
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of wrapping a rounded bale, and more specifically, to a method of wrapping that fully envelopes the rounded bale and ties at either end so as to maintain the integrity of the bale during, pick-up, transport, and storage. In one embodiment, the wrap ties at either end. In other embodiments, the integrity of the bale is enhanced in that the wrap clings to the surface as well as the ends of the bales. The wrap may comprise elastomeric material to facilitate clinging and conformance to the bales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Publication number: 20050120755
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a knitted net, and more specifically to an expandable knitted net. In one form, the net comprises a plurality of fill yarns with an elastomeric performance, which allows the net to expand in the cross-direction. In another form, the present invention is directed to a netting, and more specifically to a knitted netting comprising a plurality of chain yarns with dissimilar elongation performance oriented in a first direction, and a plurality of fill yarns oriented in a second direction, wherein the yarns oriented in the second direction secure the yarns oriented in the first direction in position within the netting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter
  • Publication number: 20050124252
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laminated net, and more specifically to a laminate comprising a nonwoven fabric and knitted net to be utilized as rounded bale wrap, wherein the wrap maintains the integrity of the bale during, pick-up, transport, and storage. The net of the present invention is laminate to nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric provides additional coverage to the rounded bale so as to maintain the compact shape of the bale during pick-up, transport, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Dort, James Flick, Mike DeWeese, Lyndie Henrie, Dennis McCabe, Paul Schmidt, Nick Carter