Materials handling system, striated patterned product, and process of forming a striated patterned product
US9770851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24132
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a materials handling system, a patterned product, and process of fabricating a patterned product, such as non-pvc thermoplastic, through-color, flooring product includes a narrow, long-grained, striated color pattern. The process includes mixing colored particles into a mixed composition, receiving the mixed composition between calendering rolls wherein a front calendering roll which is hotter than a back calendering roll, and forming a product with an elongated pattern. The materials handling system includes a mixing portion disposed to mix colored particles into a mixed composition. The system also include a processing portion disposed to receive the mixed composition, the processing portion having a front calendering roll which is hotter than a back calendering roll.
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