Flooring system and method
US7182989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/23979
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flooring system for use in a residential environment. The flooring system includes a subfloor adapted to support the mass of a user and modular surface covering elements for disposition in edge to edge covering arrangement across at least a portion of the subfloor. The modular surface covering elements include a pile fabric face with an arrangement of yarns projecting outwardly defining a pile layer for contact by a user. At least one layer of cushioning material is disposed in contacting relation at a position below the pile fabric face.
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