Patterned tufted articles, surface coverings comprising same, and systems and methods of making same
US12006606B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2507/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tufted article (e.g., an artificial turf panel) having a backing and a plurality of tufts extending through the backing. The plurality of tufts are distributed among a plurality of patterned regions. Each patterned region has at least one tuft of the plurality of tufts. The tufts of each patterned region differ from the tufts of at least one other patterned region of the tufted article in at least one of color, pile height, yarn type, or yarn density. At least one patterned region creates a longitudinal discontinuity in the color pattern of the tufted article. The tufted article does not have a seam. Complementary side edges of the tufted articles can be secured together to form at least a portion of the surface covering without the need for cutting or the use of inlay components.
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