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Method for selective display of yarn in a tufted fabric

US8240263B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2009
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05C15/30
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of tufting novel loop pile carpets is provided to allow the use of four or more colors of yarn at sufficient stitch density to provide for a solid appearance of any of the selected colors at any location on the carpet.

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