This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Forcam, Incorporated. Active years: 1992.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1992
Title: Innovations by Harry S Hickman, II
Introduction
Harry S Hickman, II is an accomplished inventor based in Morganton, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of fabric cutting technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique method and system for cutting patterned fabrics.
Latest Patents
Harry S Hickman, II holds a patent for a "Patterned web cutting method and system for operation manipulation." This invention provides a method and system for cutting a web, such as a patterned fabric. It displays a nested template pattern for the fabric along with a superimposed image of the fabric on a display screen. This allows the nested template pattern to be moved relative to the fabric image under operator control. The nested template pattern can be moved as a whole, and individual templates can be moved, rotated, or warped. This results in a new template pattern that aligns with the fabric image, despite defects such as skew, bow, or uneven repeat in the fabric. Once produced, the new template pattern is converted into customized cutting instructions for the fabric. These customized instructions are used to control a cutting station, such as a laser cutting station, to cut each section of fabric according to its specific instructions. High-speed cutting of patterned fabric is achieved by simultaneously capturing the image of a first section of fabric, generating a customized template pattern for a second section of fabric, and cutting a third section of fabric.
Career Highlights
Harry S Hickman, II is currently associated with Forcam, Incorporated, where he continues to innovate in the field of fabric cutting technology. His work has significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of fabric cutting processes.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Robert L Campbell and Thomas E Holshouser, who have contributed to his innovative projects.
Conclusion
Harry S Hickman, II's contributions to the field of fabric cutting technology exemplify the impact of innovation on manufacturing processes. His patented method enhances the precision and efficiency of cutting patterned fabrics, showcasing his expertise and dedication to advancing technology in this area.
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