Method for mechanically embossing a surface covering using a recyclable solidified slurry embossing tool
US6866737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is both a method and apparatus for mechanically embossing a surface covering. The apparatus includes an embossing tool comprising a slurry. The slurry includes both a filler and binder. The method includes printing a slurry onto a surface covering and compressing the slurry onto the surface covering to create a mechanically embossed texture onto the surface covering.
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