Method for selective display of yarn in a tufted fabric with double end yarn drives

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9663885
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14151801

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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.

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TUFTCO CORPORATIONCHATTANOOGA TN

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Beatty, Paul E Chattanooga, US 15 219
Bishop, Mike Chattanooga, US 20 628
Frost, Steven L Chattanooga, US 10 174
Lovelady, Brian K Chattanooga, US 10 281
Morgante, Michael R Chattanooga, US 17 544
Smith, Jeff Chattanooga, US 104 2806

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