Tuftable and tufted fabrics
US6740385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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30Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/682
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Tuftable primary backings comprise a closed-weave, woven tape fabric to which is affixed a coherent web layer comprising staple fibers with fibers oriented in at least two directions and a plurality of the fibers being fused. The web layer is affixed to the fabric by penetration of fibers from the web into the fabric. The backings have substantial weftline straightness and stability against deformations in the machine, cross and off-axis directions. Improved tufted goods and methods for making the composites and tufted goods are also provided.
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