Patent · US Revoked

Method for selective display of yarn in a tufted fabric with offset rows of needles

US9487897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 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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