Textile backed pile article and method for making same
US7329450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24198
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pile article is provided having a band of textile material, and a plurality of fiber loops defining a pile having sides from ends extending longitudinally along the band. The band is ultrasonically welded to the ends and a portion of the sides of the pile, and is sufficiently wide to support the sides of the pile substantially upright. An interior textile strip may optionally extend longitudinally within the pile at the ends of the pile and within a portion of the pile sides.
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