ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,529,170, issued on Jan. 20, was assigned to Loloi Inc. (Dallas).

"Method and apparatus for manufacturing carpets with an antique appearance using an automated carpet loom" was invented by William Amir Loloi (Dallas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and apparatus for manufacturing carpets with an antique appearance using an automated weaving machine. The system integrates advanced control of warp tension, specialized pile yarn, and a unique reed and lancet assembly to replicate the randomized wear patterns, variable pile heights, and textural intricacies characteristic of aged carpets. A blend of synthetic and natural fibers undergo...