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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2008
Mick Allen, Summerville, GA (US);
Ronnie Cargle, Summerville, GA (US);
Randy Hixon, Dalton, GA (US);
Keith Bray, Plainville, GA (US);
Ron Paynter, Rock Spring, GA (US);
Mick Allen, Summerville, GA (US);
Ronnie Cargle, Summerville, GA (US);
Randy Hixon, Dalton, GA (US);
Keith Bray, Plainville, GA (US);
Ron Paynter, Rock Spring, GA (US);
Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc., Calhoun, GA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for 'dye-to-order' carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors 'on the fly' (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.