Method for producing an elastomer floor covering having a decorative layer and an elastomer floor covering with a decorative layer
US10300650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2471/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary method for manufacturing an elastomeric flooring comprises: providing a first rubber mixture (2); providing a decor carrier material (6) comprising areas with a decor layer (7) wherein the decor layer (7) contains a second rubber mixture; shaping the first rubber mixture (2) by converting it to a rubber web (5); applying the decor carrier material (6) comprising the decor layer (7) onto the rubber web (5), wherein the decor layer (7) comes in contact with the rubber web (5); vulcanizing the rubber web (5) with the decor layer (7) applied to it, wherein the decor layer (7) bonds to the rubber web (5); and removing the decor carrier material (6).
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