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Primary backing of foamed polypropylene tapes and tufted carpets produced from the same

US4482595A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1984
Grant dateNov 13, 1984
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/326
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A backing for tufted carpets, having improved tufting properties such as a small penetration resistance to tufting needles, a uniform distribution of values of penetration resistance and yet superior intrinsic properties, and a tufted carpet produced from the backing are provided, which backing is produced by weaving polypropylene tape yarns oriented by stretching, these polypropylene tape yarns comprising foamed polypropylene tape yarns having a foam content of 1.0 to 20%.

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