Tuftable backing and carpet construction
US5925434A · kind A · utility
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28Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3089
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved tuftable primary backings, carpets made from the backings and methods for making backings are disclosed. The backings employ fabrics made from serrated tape yarns which are coated with a film of a thermoplastic material, and optionally include a tufting lubricant applied to at least a portion of the serrated yarns.
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