US4450194A
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Decorative laminate
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1982-07-29
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 2002-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A decorative laminate and method of manufacture therefor are provided wherein the laminate has a differential texture and a differential gloss wherein the textured regions contain PVC resin particles and have a lower gloss than adjoining regions without PVC resin particles. The decorative article is useful as a floor covering.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Kauffman
- 👤 Ralph W. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:16
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B3/00; B32B3/26; B32B3/30; B44; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/02; D; D06; D06N; D06N7/00; D06N7/0005; D06N7/0007; D06N7/0039; D06N7/0052; D06N7/0055; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/10; B32B2262/101; B32B2264/00; B32B2264/02; B32B2264/0214; B32B2264/0228; B32B2264/0242; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/40; B32B2307/406; B32B2471/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/24868; Y10T428/24876; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A decorative laminate having differential surface texture and differential gloss suitable as a floor covering comprising a substrate having a printed image thereon; PVC resin particles of type GP PVC resin adhered to said substrate in register with at least a portion of said printed image; and a layer of transparent synthetic organic polymer adhered to the surface of said PVC resin particles and the portion of said substrate intermediate said PVC resin particles; whereby the regions of said decorative laminate overlying said PVC resin particles exhibit a rougher surface texture and a lower gloss than the regions of said decorative laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A decorative laminate having differential surface texture and differential gloss suitable as a floor covering comprising a substrate having a printed image thereon; PVC resin particles of type GP PVC resin adhered to said substrate in register with at least a portion of said printed image; and a layer of transparent synthetic organic polymer adhered to the surface of said PVC resin particles and the portion of said substrate intermediate said PVC resin particles; whereby the regions of said decorative laminate overlying said PVC resin particles exhibit a rougher surface texture and a lower gloss than the regions of said decorative laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative laminate of claim 1 wherein the regions of said laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles have a Gardner 60° gloss greater than about 30.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein the textured regions of said laminate have a surface profile of at least 50 micro-inches (rms).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein said PVC resin particles have a particle size diameter between about 4 mils and about 20 mils.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 4 wherein said PVC resin particles have a cell classification number of 4.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative laminate of claim 5 wherein said PVC resin particles have a plasticizer absorption greater than about 40.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decorative laminate of claim 6 wherein said PVC resin particles are pigmented.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The decorative laminate of claim 7 wherein said layer of transparent synthetic organic polymer is polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The decorative laminate of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a flexible base member and a layer of a foamed polyvinyl chloride resin bonded to at least one surface of said flexible base member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 9 wherein said flexible base member is a resin-impregnated web of felted fibers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative laminate of claim 10 wherein the regions of said laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles have a Gardner 60° gloss greater than about 30.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative laminate of claim 11 wherein the textured regions of said laminate have a surface profile of at least 50 micro-inches (rms).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative laminate of claim 11 wherein said PVC resin particles have a particle size diameter between about 4 mils and about 20 mils.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 13 wherein said PVC resin particles have a cell classification number of 4.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative laminate of claim 14 wherein said PVC resin particles have a plasticizer absorption greater than about 40.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decorative laminate of claim 15 wherein said PVC resin particles are pigmented.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The decorative laminate of claim 16 wherein said layer of transparent synthetic organic polymer is polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
129 words
A decorative laminate having differential surface texture and differential gloss suitable as a floor covering comprising a substrate having a printed image thereon; a first layer of transparent PVC polymer overlying said printed image; PVC resin particles of type GP PVC resin adhered to said first layer of transparent PVC polymer in register with at least a portion of said printed image; and a second layer of transparent PVC polymer adhered to the surface of said PVC resin particles and the portion of said first layer of transparent PVC polymer intermediate said PVC resin particles thereon; whereby the regions of said decorative laminate overlying said PVC resin particles exhibit a rougher surface texture and a lower gloss than the regions of said decorative laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
129 words
A decorative laminate having differential surface texture and differential gloss suitable as a floor covering comprising a substrate having a printed image thereon; a first layer of transparent PVC polymer overlying said printed image; PVC resin particles of type GP PVC resin adhered to said first layer of transparent PVC polymer in register with at least a portion of said printed image; and a second layer of transparent PVC polymer adhered to the surface of said PVC resin particles and the portion of said first layer of transparent PVC polymer intermediate said PVC resin particles thereon; whereby the regions of said decorative laminate overlying said PVC resin particles exhibit a rougher surface texture and a lower gloss than the regions of said decorative laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative laminate of claim 18 wherein the regions of said laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles have a Gardner 60° gloss greater than about 30.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative laminate of claim 19 wherein the textured regions of said laminate have a surface profile of at least 50 micro-inches (rms).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative laminate of claim 19 wherein said PVC resin particles have a particle size diameter between about 4 mils and about 20 mils.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 21 wherein said PVC resin particles have a cell classification number of 4.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative laminate of claim 22 wherein said PVC resin particles have a plasticizer absorption greater than about 40.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decorative laminate of claim 23 wherein said PVC resin particles are pigmented.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The decorative laminate of claim 18 wherein said substrate comprises a flexible base member and a layer of a foamed polyvinyl chloride resin bonded to at least one surface of said flexible base member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 25 wherein said flexible base member is a resin-impregnated web of felted fibers.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative laminate of claim 26 wherein the regions of said laminate intermediate said PVC resin particles have a Gardner 60° gloss greater than about 30.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative laminate of claim 27 wherein the textured regions of said laminate have a surface profile of at least 50 micro-inches (rms).
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative laminate of claim 27 wherein said PVC resin particles have a particle size diameter between about 4 mils and about 20 mils.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 29 wherein said PVC resin particles have a cell classification number of 4.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative laminate of claim 30 wherein said PVC resin particles have a plasticizer absorption of greater than about 40.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decorative laminate of claim 31 wherein said PVC resin particles are pigmented.
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