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Chattanooga, TN, United States of America

Tuftco Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 86

% Expired Patents = 8.1

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 1,999

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael R Morgante (16 out of 17 patents)

Steven L Frost (14 out of 14 patents)

Mike Bishop (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Paul E Beatty (12 out of 17 patents)

5. Jason Daniel Detty (11 out of 11 patents)

6. Charles W Watkins (11 out of 12 patents)

7. Richard J Prichard (11 out of 12 patents)

8. Brian K Lovelady (10 out of 12 patents)

9. Jerry T Green (9 out of 9 patents)

10. Randall E Stanfield (9 out of 9 patents)

11. Max M Beasley (9 out of 9 patents)

12. Eric J Vaughen (8 out of 8 patents)

13. Robert A Padgett (7 out of 8 patents)

14. Gary L Ingram (6 out of 24 patents)

15. Jeffrey D Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Yarn Feed Module

Variable Gauge Tufting

Stitch Placement

Yarn Tensioning

Tufting Machine

Pattern Control

Looper Apparatus

Needle Bar Assembly

Cut Pile Tufting

Servo Motor Control

Tufted Textiles

Hydraulic Positioning

86 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12680208 - Narrow gauge hollow needle improvement (2026-07-14),

2. 12325942 - Four roll servo driven yarn feed module for precision yarn feed (2025-06-10),

3. 12320049 - Advanced stitch placement with backing shifting (2025-06-03),

4. 12254248 - Yarn planner for tufted patterns and creeling (2025-03-18),

5. 12203200 - Outline void pattern (2025-01-21),

6. 12110625 - Creel with integrated yarn delivery and control system (2024-10-08),

7. 12037727 - Variable density tufting patterns (2024-07-16),

8. 11802359 - Optimized backing shifter for variable or multi-gauge tufting (2023-10-31),

9. 11686027 - Multi height looper and backing shifter (2023-06-27),

10. 11661694 - Variable or multi-gauge cut pile tufting with backing shifting (2023-05-30),

11. 11618985 - Segmented needle bar tufting on variable gauge tufting apparatus (2023-04-04),

12. 11613836 - Lightweight quad mount tufting machine shiftable needle bar assembly (2023-03-28),

13. 11591734 - Cut pile looper and hook tufting improvement (2023-02-28),

14. 11505886 - Variable or multi-gauge tufting with color placement and pattern scaling (2022-11-22),

15. 11401643 - Yarn planner for tufted patterns and creeling (2022-08-02),

Tuftco Corporation, based in Chattanooga, TN, specializes in tufting technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of advanced tufting machines. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in yarn feed modules, variable gauge tufting, and precise stitch placement, which enhance the efficiency and quality of tufted products. With expertise in yarn tensioning and pattern control, Tuftco plays a pivotal role in the textile industry, providing cutting-edge machinery that meets diverse customer needs.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Tuftco Corporation

86 Patents

#4 in Chattanooga, TN

#39 in Tennessee

#4,334 in US

#8,861 in the World

Chattanooga, TN, United States of America

Tuftco Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,999

44 inventors:

Michael R Morgante (16 out of 17 patents)

Steven L Frost (14 out of 14 patents)

Mike Bishop (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Paul E Beatty (12 out of 17 patents)

5. Jason Daniel Detty (11 out of 11 patents)

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