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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2019
Filed:
May. 17, 2017
Steven L. Frost, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Mike Bishop, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Brian K. Lovelady, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Paul E. Beatty, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Michael R. Morgante, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Jeff Smith, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Steven L. Frost, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Mike Bishop, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Brian K. Lovelady, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Paul E. Beatty, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Michael R. Morgante, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Jeff Smith, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Tuftco Corporation, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Abstract
A novel method of tufting carpets is provided to allow the use of four or more colors of yarn at sufficient stitch density to provide for a solid appearance of any of the selected colors at any location on the carpet, and utilizing natural tacking of rear yarns to minimize loose yarn on the backing.