Patent · US Expired

Product and method of printing carpet

US4003698A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1975
Grant dateJan 18, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 12, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S8/929
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pattern is placed on a carpet backing by the use of sublimable dyes. Carpet facing is tufted into the backing. Subsequent heating causes the sublimable dye to move from the carpet backing to the face yarn to provide the dyed pattern on the face yarn.

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