US3775233A
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Tufted pile product
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-11
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A tufted pile product having a woven polypropylene fabric with a flock adhered to one side thereof and pile extending through the fabric from the opposite side thereof to form a product wherein the flock and the pile cover one side of the polypropylene fabric to provide a pleasing visual effect.
Inventors
- 👤 W Maige
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:54
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C17/00; D05C17/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23921; Y10T428/23943; Y10T428/23986; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31725; Y10T428/31739; Y10T428/31743
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
15 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the woven fabric is comprised of polypropylene ribbons.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the woven fabrIc is comprised of polypropylene filaments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the flock and the pile are comprised of the same material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the flock and the pile are of the same color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the adhesive comprises an acrylic polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A product as in claim 6 wherein said polymer is a copolymer containing a vinyl chloride, urethane, epoxy, or vinylidene chloride group.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein said adhesive is from 0.004 inch to 0.012 inch thick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the flock is nylon or rayon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the flock is comprised of fibers from 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch long.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A product as in claim 1 wherein the flock is a powder material.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of manufacturing a tufted pile product, comprising the steps of: positioning a woven polypropylene fabric; applying an adhesive material to one side of the fabric; applying a flock to uniformly cover said adhesive material; curing the adhesive; and passing pile through the fabric to form tufts on the same side of the fabric as said flock.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as in claim 12 further including the steps or removing excess flock.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 12 wherein said adhesive is heated to a temperature between 225* F and 275* F.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as in claim 14 wherein said adhesive is heated for 5 minutes.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
38 words
A method of manufacturing a tufted pile product comprising passing pile through a woven polypropylene fabric having a layer of flock securely bonded thereto, said tufting being positioned on the same side of said fabric as said flock.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3672929A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |