Method and apparatus for forming patterns in flat, plastic floor coverings
US6929436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/306608
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming patterns in a flat, plastic material, such as, for example sheet vinyl, linoleum, and other flat sheet floor covering. The apparatus comprises a router die and trimmer base affixed to a router machine. The router die is comprised of two guiding members, a first guiding member that directs the router blade between an edge of a pattern and an edge of an overlay. A second guiding member follows the blade after the groove is cut.
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