Patents by Inventor Vernon C. Brown

Vernon C. Brown 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).

  • Automated process for sewing of mop head intermediate and product thereof
    Patent number: 6354666
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automated process for sewing a mop head intermediate and a finished mop head. Specifically, the inventive process uses overlapping panels of fabric to create pockets into which any of a variety of mop handle assemblies may be inserted. These fabric strips are sewn longitudinally onto a tufted strip, after which the ends of each mop head unit are sewn to create pockets. A border strip of fringe is then secured around the perimeter of the mop head. The automated process results in increased production consistency, improved fabric utilization, and decreased production times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Douglas M. Atkins, William H. Pace, Vernon C. Brown