Method for selective display of yarn in a tufted fabric with offset rows of needles
US9487897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A novel method of tufting carpets is provided to allow the use of the same sequence of colored yarns on front and rear staggered needle bars to yield sufficient gauge stitch density to provide for a solid appearance of any of the selected colors et, and utilizing optimized tacking of rear yarns to minimize loose yarn on the backing.
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