Methods for joining strips of synthetic turf and for covering a site with synthetic turf
US9267231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1051
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint.
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