Abstract

Described are acoustic articles, decorative elements, and system including the same can include a decorative element having a first side and an opposing second side, and an acoustic article disposed on the opposing second side of the decorative element. The acoustic article can include an entangled fiber structure. The acoustic article can have a thickness of at least 0.4 mm, and can compress less than 25% of the thickness thereof when subjected to a pressure of 2 lbf/in2.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

Goods & Services

Vinyl flooring

Abstract

A method can comprise applying a force to a first sample, the force being representative of a bodyweight load, the first sample comprising a portion of a footwear article. One or more sensors can generate at least one first output in response to application of the force to the first sample. The force can be applied to a second sample, the second sample comprising a flooring material positioned beneath the portion of the footwear article in a stacked arrangement. The one or more sensors can generate at least one second output in response to application of the force to the second sample. Based on the at least one first output and said at least one second output, at least one value comparing the at least one first output to the at least one second output.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 3/44 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with sensors, e.g. for detecting contact or position
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a novel technique for creating bevels along the edges of flooring planks having a hard and rigid core layer, preferably comprising a magnesium-based cement or other type of curable binder material. The disclosed embodiments use the inherent time it takes for a cement binder in the core layer to harden and cure to concurrently shape bevels along one or more edges of the rigid core layer for one or more flooring planks.

Abstract

An apparatus for servicing a twisting machine. The apparatus includes an automated guided vehicle (AGV), a robotic arm having an end effector coupled to the AGV, and a rack carried by the AGV. The rack is configured to hold a plurality of empty tubes and a plurality of yarn packages. A controller that is configured to cause the robotic arm to grip, by the end effector, a handle of a row of the twisting machine, lower a receptacle of the twisting machine to a loading position, remove an empty tube from a first receptacle of the at least one receptacle, place the empty tube on the rack, lift a yarn package from the rack, place the yarn package on the first receptacle, grip the handle of the row of the plurality of rows of the twisting machine, and raise the at least one receptacle to the operational position.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01H 9/18 - Arrangements for replacing or removing bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages at paying-out or take-up stations for supplying bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages to, or transporting from, paying-out or take-up stations
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices

Abstract

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a veneer layer bonded with a plastic composite core, and an underlayer, preferably an underlayer of cork.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
• B32B 21/04 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
• B32B 21/12 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board next to a particulate layer
• B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
• B32B 23/04 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
• E04C 2/12 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of solid wood
• E04C 2/20 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of plastics
• E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
• E04C 2/28 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups combinations of materials fully covered by groups and
• E04C 2/38 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels
• E04C 2/40 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of a number of smaller components rigidly or movably connected together, e.g. interlocking, hingedly connected
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members

Abstract

A system includes a warp beaming machine and a creel having a plurality of positions each configured to support a respective fiber package thereon. The creel has a first longitudinal end facing the beaming machine. The system further includes a plurality of tubes, each tube of the plurality of tubes having a respective first end that is configured to receive fiber from a respective position of the plurality of positions toward the first longitudinal end of the creel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D02H 7/00 - Combined warping and beaming machines
• B65H 49/18 - Methods or apparatus in which packages rotate
• B65H 57/12 - Tubes

Abstract

Acoustic articles, decorative elements, and system comprising the same can include a decorative element having a first side and an opposing second side, and an acoustic article disposed on the opposing second side of the decorative element. The acoustic article can include an entangled fiber structure. The acoustic article can have a thickness of at least 0.4 mm, and can compress less than 25% of the thickness thereof when subjected to a pressure of 2 lbf/in2. A stiffening structure can be disposed between the decorative element and the acoustic article.

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

slip resistant vinyl flooring

Abstract

A roller assembly having a central axis can comprise a roller having an outer surface and defining an inner bore. The apparatus can further comprise a bushing comprising a sleeve having an outer surface and defining an inner bore. The inner bore of the sleeve can have an operative circumference. The sleeve comprises a bladder that is configured to expand radially upon receipt of a fluid to reduce the operative circumference of the inner bore. The bushing can further comprise a flange extending radially outwardly from the sleeve. The flange defines a vessel containing fluid therein. The vessel is in fluid communication with the bladder of the sleeve. The bushing comprises an actuator that is configured to cause the fluid from the vessel of the flange to flow into the bladder of the sleeve. An alignment feature can be configured to rotationally position the roller relative to the bushing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 27/00 - Special constructions, e.g. surface features, of feed or guide rollers for webs
• B65H 51/04 - Rollers, pulleys, capstans, or intermeshing rotary elements

Goods & Services

paper for surface protection; woven fiber for surface protection; temporary surface protection for covering newly installed or existing surfaces

Abstract

A decorative article comprising a base and a top layer disposed thereon. The base may comprise a first surface, a second surface opposite the first, a side surface disposed between the first and second surfaces, and angled surfaces along at least two of the edges of the first surface. The angled surfaces extend from the first surface and towards the second surface. Each angled surface may comprise at least one of a curved portion and a linear portion extending from the curved portion. The base can include a male connector portion extending from one side surface and a female connector portion formed in the opposing side surface, wherein the male and female connector portions are configured to interconnect. The top layer may comprise a decor layer that further comprises a sub layer, an ink layer, and a wear layer disposed above the ink layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 48/07 - Flat, e.g. panels
• B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
• B29K 309/00 - Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups , as reinforcement
• B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

Goods & Services

Wall panels not of metal

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an improved decorative article that may be used as a decorative flooring panel. The decorative article comprises a laminated structure having a core layer and a top layer. The core layer includes separate upper and lower sections with different compressibility resistances, such that the upper section of the core layer exhibits a lower compressibility resistance than the compressibility resistance of the lower section. In some embodiments, for example, the upper and lower sections of the core layer may be foamed layers having different porosities and densities. In some disclosed embodiments, the top layer above the core layer may comprise a coating, a wear layer, and a decor layer. According to some embodiments, a plurality of holes may extend through the top layer, or through only a portion of the top layer, to further improve acoustic performance of the decorative article.

Abstract

A flooring panel sample module and method of manufacturing the same. The module provides superior construction integrity without relying on the unpredictable performance of glue.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 5/04 - Cards of samples; Books of samples
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members

Abstract

A material includes a plurality of warp yarns and a weft yarn woven through the plurality of warp yarns. The weft yam includes at least one synthetic fiber having a hollow stmcture. The hollow stmcture can have a delta cross-sectional outer profile. The material can be used as a secondary backing for a carpet.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 15/44 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with specific cross-section or surface shape
• D03D 19/00 - Gauze or leno-woven fabrics
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• D03D 11/02 - Fabrics formed with pockets, tubes, loops, folds, tucks or flaps
• D03D 15/20 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads

Abstract

A carpet tile has a greige good structure, a reinforcement material, and an adhesive layer. The greige good structure has a primary backing component and a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing component. The adhesive layer has an adhesive composition and a reinforcement material that is embedded within the adhesive composition. The adhesive layer is applied to a second surface of the reinforcement matenal. The adhesive flows through the reinforcement material to contact the greige good structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous

Abstract

A surface covering element can have a rigid core. The rigid core can include at least one densified fiber batt. The rigid core can have a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced apart along a first axis. The rigid core can have a plurality of edges that define a periphery of the rigid core. The plurality of edges can include at least a first edge and an opposed second edge that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first edge can include a tongue, and the second edge can define a groove.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• D04H 1/4374 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece using different kinds of webs, e.g. by layering webs
• D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
• D04H 1/498 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres entanglement of layered webs
• D04H 1/72 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged
• D04H 1/74 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being orientated, e.g. in parallel
• E04F 13/16 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of fibres or chips, e.g. bonded with synthetic resins
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard

Abstract

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 19/04 - Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves for use between floor or ceiling and wall, e.g. skirtings

Abstract

An apparatus for servicing a twisting machine. The apparatus includes an automated guided vehicle (AGV), a robotic arm having an end effector coupled to the AGV, and a rack carried by the AGV. The rack is configured to hold a plurality of empty tubes and a plurality of yam packages. A controller that is configured to cause the robotic arm to grip, by the end effector, a handle of a row of the twisting machine, lower a receptacle of the twisting machine to a loading position, remove an empty7 tube from a first receptacle of the at least one receptacle, place the empty7 tube on the rack, lift a yam package from the rack, place the yam package on the first receptacle, grip the handle of the row of the plurality of rows of the twisting machine, and raise the at least one receptacle to the operational position.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01H 9/18 - Arrangements for replacing or removing bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages at paying-out or take-up stations for supplying bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages to, or transporting from, paying-out or take-up stations
• B65H 67/04 - Arrangements for removing completed take-up packages and replacing by cores, formers, or empty receptacles at winding or depositing stations; Transferring material between adjacent full and empty take-up elements
• B65H 67/06 - Supplying cores, receptacles, or packages to, or transporting from, winding or depositing stations
• D01H 9/00 - Arrangements for replacing or removing bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages at paying-out or take-up stations
• B65H 54/70 - Other constructional features of yarn-winding machines
• D02H 1/00 - Creels, i.e. apparatus for supplying a multiplicity of individual threads
• D03J 1/00 - Auxiliary apparatus combined with or associated with looms

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet backing; Carpet tiles

Abstract

Disclosed are adhesive backing compositions that can be useful in the manufacturing of a carpet, and methods of making same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09J 7/20 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by their carriers
• C09J 7/38 - Pressure-sensitive adhesives [PSA]
• C09J 11/06 - Non-macromolecular additives organic
• C09J 123/12 - Polypropene
• C09J 123/16 - Ethene-propene or ethene-propene-diene copolymers
• C09J 7/21 - Paper; Textile fabrics
• C09J 7/30 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
• C09J 7/35 - Heat-activated
• C08L 101/12 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by physical features, e.g. anisotropy, viscosity or electrical conductivity
• D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material

Abstract

A system has a plurality of rotatable platforms including at least a first rotatable platform and a second rotatable platform. Each rotatable platform is rotatable around a respective rotational axis. A liquid dispenser includes a plurality of outlets. A respective outlet of the plurality of outlets is positioned above each rotatable platform of the plurality of rotatable platforms. Each outlet of the plurality of outlets is radially offset from the rotational axis of the respective rotatable platform along an axis that is perpendicular to the rotational axis. At least one valve selectively directs liquid flow to the plurality of outlets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
• B65B 3/26 - Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled
• B67C 3/22 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus - Details
• B67C 3/24 - Devices for supporting or handling bottles
• B67C 3/28 - Flow-control devices, e.g. using valves
• B67C 3/30 - Filling of barrels or casks

Abstract

The invention is directed towards an auxiliary roller system configured to be used with a belt-feed machine. The auxiliary roller system includes an auxiliary roller connected to an arm and an adjustable mount. The adjustable mount is configured to place the auxiliary roller past a primary roller of the belt-feed machine, with the auxiliary roller configured to engage and apply force to an upper belt of the belt-feed machine used to hold down material being fed into an opening of the belt-feed machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 15/16 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts between an auxiliary belt and a main belt
• B65G 41/00 - Supporting frames or bases for conveyors as a whole, e.g. transportable conveyor frames

Goods & Services

Flooring. Carpets; carpet tiles; carpet backing.

Abstract

A system for printing on a substrate can comprise a conveyor that is configured to move the substrate along a substrate movement axis. The system can further comprise at least one print head array. Each print head array has a plurality of print heads, each print head having a respective orientation axis. The plurality of print heads can have at least a first print head and a second print head, wherein the orientation axis of the first print head is angularly offset from the orientation axis of the second print head. The first print head can be offset from the second print head along the substrate movement axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41F 19/06 - Printing and embossing between a negative and a positive forme after inking and wiping the negative forme; Printing from an ink band treated with colour or "gold"
• B41F 17/08 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for for printing on filamentary or elongated articles or material, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces
• B41F 19/00 - Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
• B44C 1/24 - Pressing or stamping ornamental design on surfaces

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a kit and a method of utilizing a kit comprising a plurality of flooring planks, a spline, and a specialized plank-shaving tool. Each flooring plank may comprise a core layer, at least one layer disposed above the core layer, an underlayer, and opposing tongued and grooved edge portions shaped to form a click-lock edge fastening system. The specialized plank-shaving tool may be configured to remove a tongue tip from a flooring plank. The spline may comprise at least two upward ridge protrusions, each shaped to interconnect with the tongued edge of a respective flooring plank after its tongue tip has been removed using the specialized plank-shaving tool. The spline may also comprise an underlayment pad attached to a bottom portion of the spline.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
• E04F 15/00 - Flooring
• E04B 1/38 - Connections for building structures in general

Abstract

A decorative article includes a sheet having a full thickness, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. Across at least a first region of the sheet, the second surface of the sheet defines a plurality of grooves, each groove extending along a first axis. The plurality of grooves are configured to permit the first region of the sheet to conform to an application surface. Each groove of the plurality of grooves has, along a second axis that is transverse to the first axis, an operative width of at least 1 mm across which a depth of the groove is no less than 1/3 of the full thickness of the sheet. The sheet includes, between adjacent grooves of the plurality of grooves, respective areas defined by the full thickness of the sheet, said full thickness being at least 0.5 mm along the second axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 11/104 - Treads
• A47G 27/02 - Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats

Abstract

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/20 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile
• G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06F 111/16 - Customisation or personalisation

Abstract

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/20 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile
• G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06F 111/16 - Customisation or personalisation

Abstract

A system has at least one winder configured to wind yam to form a yam package. At least one sampling and tying machine is configured to remove a portion of the yam of the yam package and tie off a free end of the yam around the yam package to inhibit the yam package from unwinding. A dunnage supply area has therein at least one support structure for receiving a plurality of yam packages thereon. A robotic arm is configured to: move the yam package from the at least one winder to the at least one sampling and tying machine; move the yam package from the at least one sampling and tying machine to at least one case assembly area; and stack the yam package on a support structure in the at least one case assembly area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 54/22 - Automatic winding machines, i.e. machines with servicing units for automatically performing end-finding, interconnecting of successive lengths of material, controlling or fault-detecting of the running material, and replacing or removing of full or e
• B65H 67/04 - Arrangements for removing completed take-up packages and replacing by cores, formers, or empty receptacles at winding or depositing stations; Transferring material between adjacent full and empty take-up elements
• B65H 67/06 - Supplying cores, receptacles, or packages to, or transporting from, winding or depositing stations
• D01H 9/00 - Arrangements for replacing or removing bobbins, cores, receptacles, or completed packages at paying-out or take-up stations

Abstract

A surface covering element can have a rigid core. The rigid core can include at least one densified fiber batt. The rigid core can have a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced apart along a first axis. The rigid core can have a plurality' of edges that define a periphery of the rigid core. The plurality of edges can include at least a first edge and an opposed second edge that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first edge can include a tongue, and the second edge can define a groove.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper

Abstract

A continuous process of forming a magnesium oxide-based product. The process includes preparing a feedstock, transferring the feedstock to a continuous curing process occurring at elevated temperatures and pressures, and drying the product of the continuous curing process. The process can further include lamination processes occurring after drying or in conjunction with curing. The continuous process reduces costs and times associated with traditional processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01F 5/02 - Magnesia

Abstract

A continuous process of forming a magnesium oxide-based product. The process includes preparing a feedstock, transferring the feedstock to a continuous curing process occurring at elevated temperatures and pressures, and drying the product of the continuous curing process. The process can further include lamination processes occurring after drying or in conjunction with curing. The continuous process reduces costs and times associated with traditional processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 28/10 - Lime cements or magnesium oxide cements
• B27N 3/24 - Moulding or pressing characterised by using continuously acting presses having endless belts or chains moved within the compression zone
• B32B 13/14 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 9/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
• C04B 16/02 - Cellulosic materials
• C04B 16/06 - Macromolecular compounds fibrous

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

Flooring, not of metal or of linoleum

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

resilient flooring made of polyolefiins, namely polypropylene and propylene based elastomers

Abstract

A surfacing product (e.g., flooring element) can be elongate along a longitudinal axis. The surfacing product can have a core having a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced along a thickness axis. A veneer can be coupled to the first surface of the core. The veneer can have a first veneer segment that is elongate along the longitudinal axis, a second veneer segment that is elongate along the longitudinal axis, and an insert segment positioned between the first veneer segment and the second veneer segment along the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 21/13 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board all layers being exclusively wood
• B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• C09D 163/00 - Coating compositions based on epoxy resins; Coating compositions based on derivatives of epoxy resins
• C09J 175/04 - Polyurethanes
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements

Abstract

An article having a printed image and an embossed in register (EIR) layer is disclosed, the article having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The article comprises a substrate having a first side. The printed image is positioned on the first side of the substrate. The printed image comprises at least one identifier. The printed image is positioned between the EIR layer and the substrate. The printed image has a pattern, and the EIR layer has a corresponding pattern that is aligned with the pattern of the printed image along the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 38/14 - Printing or colouring
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B41J 11/46 - Controlling by marks or formations on the paper being fed
• B41M 3/06 - Veined printings; Fluorescent printings; Stereoscopic images; Imitated patterns, e.g. tissues, textiles
• B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers

Abstract

A system moves items, like containers and/or pallets, through a label printing station. The station has a label printer that prints adhesive labels; and a robot arm terminating at a movable end with a suction pad or vacuum device and sensors. The station has sensors configured to measure a height of the item; and a processor coupled to receive the height of the item, to control the robot arm and label printer, and to receive label information from a server. The processor has a memory containing code that computes desired label positions based on height of the container/pallet. A method of labeling an item includes printing an adhesive label with the label information obtained from a server; receiving the adhesive label on a suction pad or vacuum device attached to a movable end of a robot arm, and determining a first labeling position from measured height of the container/pallet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Controls; Safety devices
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B65C 1/02 - Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
• B65C 9/26 - Devices for applying labels
• B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
• G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A decorative article comprising a base and a top layer disposed thereon. The base may comprise a first surface, a second surface opposite the first, a side surface disposed between the first and second surfaces, and angled surfaces along at least two of the edges of the first surface. The angled surfaces extend from the first surface and towards the second surface. Each angled surface may comprise at least one of a curved portion and a linear portion extending from the curved portion. The base can include a male connector portion extending from one side surface and a female connector portion formed in the opposing side surface, wherein the male and female connector portions are configured to interconnect. The top layer may comprise a decor layer that further comprises a sub layer, an ink layer, and a wear layer disposed above the ink layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B27M 3/04 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles of flooring elements, e.g. parqueting blocks
• B23B 3/02 - Small lathes, e.g. for toolmakers
• B23B 3/06 - Turning-machines or devices characterised only by the special arrangement of constructional units
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• B32B 3/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin
• E04F 15/00 - Flooring

Goods & Services

carpets, carpet tiles resilient flooring, namely, vinyl flooring

Abstract

System and method for producing resilient planks are described. A die punch press is provided to receive and die punch resilient slabs into planks. Die punching the resilient slabs into plural planks can sometimes create a deformity on at least one bottom edge of the plank. The planks are then automatically conveyed from the die punch press to a shaping tool. The shaping tool receives individual planks and forms at least one bevel in the respective plank removing the deformity. The planks can then be stacked and prepared for shipping.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 9/00 - Cutting apparatus combined with punching or perforating apparatus or with dissimilar cutting apparatus
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
• B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product
• B26F 1/40 - Cutting-out; Stamping-out using a press, e.g. of the ram type
• B27G 13/14 - Cutter blocks; Other rotary cutting tools specially adapted for working wood or similar materials for profile cutting for cutting grooves or tenons
• B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65B 63/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged

Abstract

System and method for producing resilient planks are described. A die punch press is provided to receive and die punch resilient slabs into planks. Die punching the resilient slabs into plural planks can sometimes create a deformity on at least one bottom edge of the plank. The planks are then automatically conveyed from the die punch press to a shaping tool. The shaping tool receives individual planks and forms at least one bevel in the respective plank removing the deformity. The planks can then be stacked and prepared for shipping.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
• B26F 1/40 - Cutting-out; Stamping-out using a press, e.g. of the ram type
• B27G 13/14 - Cutter blocks; Other rotary cutting tools specially adapted for working wood or similar materials for profile cutting for cutting grooves or tenons
• B27M 3/04 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles of flooring elements, e.g. parqueting blocks

Abstract

A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of comers. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third comers of the plurality of comers of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a comer of the custom decorative article when installed at the second comer of the perimeter of the installation area.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 19/04 - Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves for use between floor or ceiling and wall, e.g. skirtings
• E04F 21/04 - Patterns or templates; Jointing rulers
• E04F 21/20 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring
• G01B 21/20 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile

Abstract

A flooring panel sample module and method of manufacturing the same. The module provides superior construction integrity without relying on the unpredictable performance of glue.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 5/04 - Cards of samples; Books of samples
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members

Goods & Services

Customized and pre-cut flooring, namely, customized and pre-cut carpet and rugs Customized and pre-cut flooring, namely, customized and pre-cut vinyl flooring and flooring, not of metal or of linoleum Installation services of carpet, vinyl, and non-vinyl floor Digital imaging in the nature of photography services or the creation of digital twins, 2D and 3D building layouts or drawings, and customized or pre-cut flooring; photography and videography services for producing images used in interactive virtual tours, showcases, digital images, floor plans, and models

Goods & Services

Non-metal splines for flooring systems; flooring system kits including flooring planks, tools for removal of floor plank portions, and/or splines used in flooring systems for the connection of flooring planks during flooring installation; Non-metal spines used to connect flooring planks during flooring installation

Abstract

Disclosed herein is tufted article including a backing having a vertical axis. The backing includes an open structure material having a first surface and an opposed second surface. The open structure material includes a plurality of fibers. The plurality of fibers define void spaces through the open structure material from the first surface to the second surface in part based on variability of fibers along the vertical axis. The void spaces are configured to permit passage of liquid or vapor from the first surface to the second surface of the open structure material. A scrim layer is coupled to the opposed second surface of the open structure material. The scrim layer has an open mesh structure. A second plurality of fibers are tufted through the backing and extend upwardly from the first surface of the open structure material.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass
• A47G 27/02 - Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• D03D 27/02 - Woven pile fabrics wherein the pile is formed by warp or weft
• D05C 15/04 - Tufting
• D05C 17/02 - Tufted products
• D06N 7/00 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
• E01C 13/02 - Foundations, e.g. with drainage or heating arrangements

Abstract

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a veneer layer bonded with a plastic composite core, and an underlayer, preferably an underlayer of cork.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/00 - Flooring
• B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
• B32B 21/04 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
• B32B 21/12 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board next to a particulate layer
• B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
• B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
• E04C 2/12 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of solid wood
• E04C 2/20 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of plastics
• E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
• E04C 2/28 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups combinations of materials fully covered by groups and
• E04C 2/40 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of a number of smaller components rigidly or movably connected together, e.g. interlocking, hingedly connected
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members
• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• B32B 23/04 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• E04C 2/38 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

Laminate flooring; Planks; Vinyl flooring

Goods & Services

Vinyl flooring

Abstract

Acoustic articles, decorative elements, and system comprising the same can include a decorative element having a first side and an opposing second side, and an acoustic article disposed on the opposing second side of the decorative element. The acoustic article can include an entangled fiber structure. The acoustic article can have a thickness of at least 0.4 mm, and can compress less than 25% of the thickness thereof when subjected to a pressure of 2 lbf/in2.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles

Goods & Services

Floor coverings, namely, carpets and carpet tiles made of recycled materials, namely, polyethylene terephthalate non-woven composite floor tiles made of recycled materials, namely, polyethylene terephthalate

Abstract

A surfacing product (e.g., flooring element) can be elongate along a longitudinal axis. The surfacing product can have a core having a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced along a thickness axis. A veneer can be coupled to the first surface of the core. The veneer can have a first veneer segment that is elongate along the longitudinal axis, a second veneer segment that is elongate along the longitudinal axis, and an insert segment positioned between the first veneer segment and the second veneer segment along the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 21/04 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B27D 1/00 - Joining wood veneer with any material; Forming articles thereby; Preparatory processing of surfaces to be joined, e.g. scoring
• B27D 5/00 - Other working of veneer or plywood specially adapted to veneer or plywood
• B27M 3/00 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles
• B27M 3/04 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles of flooring elements, e.g. parqueting blocks
• B27M 3/06 - Manufacture or reconditioning of specific semi-finished or finished articles of flooring elements, e.g. parqueting blocks of composite floor plates by assembling or jointing the parqueting blocks
• B27N 3/00 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres
• B27N 3/04 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from fibres
• B27N 3/06 - Making particle boards or fibreboards, with preformed covering layers, the particles or fibres being compressed with the layers to a board in one single pressing operation

Abstract

A flooring panel sample module and method of manufacturing the same. The module provides superior construction integrity without relying on the unpredictable performance of glue.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 5/00 - Means for displaying samples

Goods & Services

quality testing of artificial turf and sports field surfaces

Abstract

A system can include a heatset steam tunnel extending along a longitudinal axis. The heatset steam tunnel can have an inlet/outlet structure, the inlet/outlet structure extending along a horizontal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a vertical axis that is perpendicular to the horizontal axis and the longitudinal axis. An operator space positioned adjacent the inlet/outlet structure of the heatset steam tunnel. A guard can at least partially covering the inlet/outlet structure. The guard can comprise a transparent window material. The guard can be configured to direct steam from the inlet/outlet structure of the heatset steam tunnel away from the operator space while permitting viewing into the inlet/outlet structure from the operator space.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06C 7/02 - Setting
• D06B 3/10 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of fabrics
• D06B 3/04 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of yarns, threads, or filaments
• D06B 23/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of apparatus or machines, specially adapted for the treating of textile materials, not restricted to a particular kind of apparatus, provided for in groups

Abstract

A method can comprise applying a force to a first sample, the force being representative of a body weight load, the first sample comprising a portion of a footwear article. One or more sensors can generate at least one first output in response to application of the force to the first sample. The force can be applied to a second sample, the second sample comprising a flooring material positioned beneath the portion of the footwear article in a stacked arrangement. The one or more sensors can generate at least one second output in response to application of the force to the second sample. Based on the at least one first output and said at least one second output, at least one value comparing the at least one first output to the at least one second output.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 3/16 - Overshoes
• A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
• A43B 3/38 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with power sources
• A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges

Abstract

Described is a fiber containing at least one polymer and at least one additive. The concertation of the additive is not constant throughout the fiber, but changes along the length of the fiber. Also disclosed is a method of making a fiber.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01D 1/06 - Feeding liquid to the spinning head
• D01F 1/04 - Pigments
• G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

An injection system for injecting additive into a polymer transfer line is disclosed. The injection system can include an extruder having an inlet and an outlet. The injection system can further include a melt pump subsystem comprising at least a first melt pump and a second melt pump. Each melt pump of the first and second melt pumps can have an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of each of the first and second melt pumps can be in fluid communication with the outlet of the extruder. The first and second melt pumps can be arranged in parallel so that flow from the outlet of the extruder divides between the first melt pump and the second melt pump. The outlet of each of the first and second melt pumps can be in fluid communication with a polymer transfer line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 31/04 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity

Abstract

A method of grinding a plurality of tufting blades of a blade assembly is disclosed. The plurality of tufting blades can be received within a blade block during grinding. The blade assembly can have a first axis, a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, and a third axis that is perpendicular to each of the first and second axes. Each tufting blade of the plurality of tufting blades can have a length that extends along the first axis, a width that extends along the second axis, and a thickness that extends along the third axis. The plurality of tufting blades can be spaced from each other along the third axis. The blade block can include at least one fastener that is configured to retain the plurality of tufting blades in respective fixed positions relative to the blade block.

IPC Classes  ?

• B24B 41/06 - Work supports, e.g. adjustable steadies
• D05C 1/08 - Patterns for hand embroidering; Manufacture thereof
• B24B 3/60 - Sharpening cutting edges, e.g. of tools; Accessories therefor, e.g. for holding the tools of tools not covered by the preceding subgroups

Abstract

An injection system for injecting additive into a polymer transfer line is disclosed. The injection system can include an extruder having an inlet and an outlet. The injection system can further include a melt pump subsystem comprising at least a first melt pump and a second melt pump. Each melt pump of the first and second melt pumps can have an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of each of the first and second melt pumps can be in fluid communication with the outlet of the extruder. The first and second melt pumps can be arranged in parallel so that flow from the outlet of the extruder divides between the first melt pump and the second melt pump. The outlet of each of the first and second melt pumps can be in fluid communication with a polymer transfer line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/46 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould
• B29C 48/365 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using pumps, e.g. piston pumps
• B29C 48/37 - Gear pumps
• B29C 48/69 - Filters or screens for the moulding material

Abstract

A system moves items (106), like containers and/or pallets, through a label printing station (100). The station (100) has a label printer (111) that prints adhesive labels; and a robot arm (114) terminating at a movable end with a suction pad or vacuum device (116) and sensors (186). The station has at least one sensor (104) configured to measure a height of the item; and a processor (108) coupled to receive the height of the item, to control the robot arm (114) and label printer (111), and to receive label information from a server (120). The processor (108) has a memory (109) containing code (110) that computes desired label positions based on height of the container/pallet. A method of labeling an item includes printing an adhesive label with the label information obtained from a server; receiving the adhesive label on a suction pad or vacuum device attached to a movable end of a robot arm, and determining a first labeling position from measured height of the container/pallet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65C 9/26 - Devices for applying labels
• B65C 9/40 - Controls; Safety devices
• B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling

Abstract

A selectively driven delivery device for conveyance and off-loading of decorative articles in rolled form.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
• B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
• B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement

Abstract

A selectively driven delivery device for conveyance and off-loading of decorative articles in rolled form.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
• B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
• B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing consumers with additional metrics, beyond visual characteristics, for remotely assessing the suitability and desirability of various surface coverings for a given space or project. A computing device, such as a smartphone, is capable of providing visceral feedback characteristics of the surface texture and material composition of a given surface covering in the form of haptic and/or auditory sensations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

A system moves items, like containers and/or pallets, through a label printing station. The station has a label printer that prints adhesive labels; and a robot arm terminating at a movable end with a suction pad or vacuum device and sensors. The station has sensors configured to measure a height of the item; and a processor coupled to receive the height of the item, to control the robot arm and label printer, and to receive label information from a server. The processor has a memory containing code that computes desired label positions based on height of the container/pallet. A method of labeling an item includes printing an adhesive label with the label information obtained from a server; receiving the adhesive label on a suction pad or vacuum device attached to a movable end of a robot arm, and determining a first labeling position from measured height of the container/pallet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processes; Safety arrangements
• B65C 9/40 - Controls; Safety devices
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B65C 1/02 - Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
• B65C 9/26 - Devices for applying labels
• B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
• G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

An article can comprise a backing and a plurality of yarns tufted, knitted, or woven through the backing, each yarn defining at least one aesthetic characteristic. The at least one aesthetic characteristic can comprise luster, color, size, physical attribute associated with material type, or texture. At least one yarn of the plurality of yarns can comprise an engineered yarn structure having a first yarn section and a second yarn section. The engineered yarn structure can comprise a transition junction comprises commingled portions of the first and second yarn sections. The transition junction can have a length of less than 1 millimeter. The first section can have a first type of a first aesthetic characteristic of the at least one aesthetic characteristic, and the second section can have a second type of the first aesthetic characteristic that is different from the first type.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 17/02 - Tufted products
• D05C 15/04 - Tufting
• D02G 3/22 - Yarns or threads characterised by constructional features
• D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed

Abstract

Acoustic articles, decorative elements, and system comprising the same can include a decorative element having a first side and an opposing second side, and an acoustic article disposed on the opposing second side of the decorative element. The acoustic article can include an entangled fiber structure. The acoustic article can have a thickness of at least 0.4 mm, and can compress less than 25% of the thickness thereof when subjected to a pressure of 2 lbf/in2.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• E04F 15/16 - Flooring, e.g. parquet on flexible web, laid as flexible webs; Webs specially adapted for use as flooring
• E04F 15/20 - Separately-laid insulating layers; Other additional insulating measures; Floating floors for sound insulation
• E04F 15/22 - Resiliently-mounted floors, e.g. sprung floors

Abstract

Acoustic articles, decorative elements, and system comprising the same can include a decorative element having a first side and an opposing second side, and an acoustic article disposed on the opposing second side of the decorative element. The acoustic article can include an entangled fiber structure. The acoustic article can have a thickness of at least 0.4 mm, and can compress less than 25% of the thickness thereof when subjected to a pressure of 2 lbf/in2.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• E04F 15/20 - Separately-laid insulating layers; Other additional insulating measures; Floating floors for sound insulation
• E04F 15/16 - Flooring, e.g. parquet on flexible web, laid as flexible webs; Webs specially adapted for use as flooring
• E04F 15/22 - Resiliently-mounted floors, e.g. sprung floors

Abstract

A hybrid turf-carpet article comprising: a backing structure comprising a primary backing having a face surface and an opposing rear surface; and a plurality of yarns associated with the primary backing and extending outwardly from the face surface of the primary backing in a direction moving away from the primary backing, wherein the plurality of yarns comprises: a first yarn having a plurality of yarn filaments, wherein each yarn filament of the plurality of yarn filaments of the first yarn has a denier ranging from 61 to 3,600 denier per filament (dpf); and a second yam having a plurality of yarn filaments, wherein each yarn filament of the plurality of yarn filaments of the second yarn has a denier per filament (dpf) ranging from 2 to 60 dpf

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatings; Layered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
• D05C 15/04 - Tufting
• D05C 17/02 - Tufted products

Abstract

Fabrics having conventional turf yarns provided in combination with traditional carpet yarns. Optionally, the turf yarns and/or the carpet yarns can be unpigmented natural yarns. A color pattern can be applied to the fabrics to produce surface coverings, such as floor coverings.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 15/34 - Tufting machines with provision for producing patterns by inserting loops of different nature or colour
• D05C 17/02 - Tufted products
• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

Abstract

A hybrid turf-carpet article comprising: a backing structure comprising a primary backing having a face surface and an opposing rear surface; and a plurality of yarns associated with the primary backing and extending outwardly from the face surface of the primary backing in a direction moving away from the primary backing, wherein the plurality of yarns comprises: a first yarn having a plurality of yarn filaments, wherein each yarn filament of the plurality of yarn filaments of the first yarn has a denier ranging from 61 to 3,600 denier per filament (dpf); and a second yam having a plurality of yarn filaments, wherein each yarn filament of the plurality of yarn filaments of the second yarn has a denier per filament (dpf) ranging from 2 to 60 dpf

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 17/02 - Tufted products
• B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatings; Layered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
• D05C 15/04 - Tufting

Goods & Services

flooring, namely, hardwood flooring, tile floorings, not of metal, flooring underlayment, parquet flooring, engineered hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, laminate flooring and resilient flooring, namely, vinyl flooring

Goods & Services

woven vinyl flooring for use on marine floors, boat decks, and recreational vehicles

Abstract

A system for printing on a substrate can comprise a conveyor that is configured to move the substrate along a substrate movement axis. The system can further comprise at least one print head array. Each print head array has a plurality of print heads, each print head having a respective orientation axis. The plurality of print heads can have at least a first print head and a second print head, wherein the orientation axis of the first print head is angularly offset from the orientation axis of the second print head. The first print head can be offset from the second print head along the substrate movement axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B29C 59/04 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing using rollers or endless belts
• B31F 1/07 - Embossing
• B41F 19/00 - Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations
• B41F 19/02 - Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations with embossing
• B41J 2/155 - Arrangement thereof for line printing
• B41F 17/14 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for for printing on filamentary or elongated articles or material, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces on articles of finite length

Goods & Services

Carpets, carpet tiles, carpet tile backing, carpet backing, carpet padding Flooring, namely, hardwood, engineered hardwood, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, namely vinyl flooring, laminate, parquet, vinyl, porcelain tile, stone tile, non-metal flooring

Abstract

A system for printing on a substrate can comprise a conveyor that is configured to move the substrate along a substrate movement axis. The system can further comprise at least one print head array. Each print head array has a plurality of print heads, each print head having a respective orientation axis. The plurality of print heads can have at least a first print head and a second print head, wherein the orientation axis of the first print head is angularly offset from the orientation axis of the second print head. The first print head can be offset from the second print head along the substrate movement axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41F 17/08 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for for printing on filamentary or elongated articles or material, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces
• B41F 19/00 - Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations
• B41F 19/06 - Printing and embossing between a negative and a positive forme after inking and wiping the negative forme; Printing from an ink band treated with colour or "gold"
• B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
• B44C 1/24 - Pressing or stamping ornamental design on surfaces

Goods & Services

Carpets; Carpet tiles Vinyl flooring

Abstract

A roller assembly having a central axis can comprise a roller having an outer surface and defining an inner bore. The apparatus can further comprise a bushing comprising a sleeve having an outer surface and defining an inner bore. The inner bore of the sleeve can have an operative circumference. The sleeve comprises a bladder that is configured to expand radially upon receipt of a fluid to reduce the operative circumference of the inner bore. The bushing can further comprise a flange extending radially outwardly from the sleeve. The flange defines a vessel containing fluid therein. The vessel is in fluid communication with the bladder of the sleeve. The bushing comprises an actuator that is configured to cause the fluid from the vessel of the flange to flow into the bladder of the sleeve. An alignment feature can be configured to rotationally position the roller relative to the bushing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 27/00 - Special constructions, e.g. surface features, of feed or guide rollers for webs
• B65H 51/04 - Rollers, pulleys, capstans, or intermeshing rotary elements

Goods & Services

carpet backing; carpet tile backing; carpets; carpet tiles.

Goods & Services

carpet yarn

Abstract

A system for transporting fiber ends can comprise a fiber supply assembly that supplies fiber along a first axis. A plurality of eyeboards can be positioned along the first axis. Each eyeboard can define a plurality of openings therethrough. Each opening of the plurality of openings can be configured to receive therethrough a fiber from the fiber supply assembly. A track can extend along the first axis. The track can pass proximate to each eyeboard of the at least one eyeboard. A carriage can be movable along the track. The carriage can define at least one fiber attachment element. An actuator can be configured to move the carriage along the track.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 57/06 - Annular guiding surfaces; Eyes, e.g. pigtails
• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
• F16C 32/04 - Bearings not otherwise provided for using magnetic or electric supporting means
• B25J 13/06 - Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards

Abstract

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a veneer layer bonded with a plastic composite core, and an underlayer, preferably an underlayer of cork.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/00 - Flooring
• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
• B32B 21/12 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board next to a particulate layer
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
• B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 21/04 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
• E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
• E04C 2/40 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of a number of smaller components rigidly or movably connected together, e.g. interlocking, hingedly connected
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• E04C 2/12 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of solid wood
• E04C 2/20 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products of plastics
• E04C 2/28 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , , , or of materials covered by one of these groups with a material not specified in one of these groups combinations of materials fully covered by groups and
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 23/04 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• E04C 2/38 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels

Goods & Services

carpet displays carpets

Abstract

Described is a composite made from a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, or a knitted face fabric and a non-woven fabric. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric is needle punched such that fibers protrude into the non-woven fabric. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric has a first polymer having a first melting point and a second polymer having a second melting point being higher than the first melting point. The nonwoven backing material comprises a third polymer having a third melting point and a fourth polymer having a fourth melting point being higher than the third melting point. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric is further bonded to the nonwoven backing material applying heat to at least partially melt or soften the first polymer and the third polymer such that they bond together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• D06N 7/02 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material composed of mixtures of substances

Abstract

Described is a composite made from a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, or a knitted face fabric and a non-woven fabric. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric is needle punched such that fibers protrude into the non-woven fabric. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric has a first polymer having a first melting point and a second polymer having a second melting point being higher than the first melting point. The nonwoven backing material comprises a third polymer having a third melting point and a fourth polymer having a fourth melting point being higher than the third melting point. The woven fabric, the non-woven fabric, or the knitted face fabric is further bonded to the nonwoven backing material applying heat to at least partially melt or soften the first polymer and the third polymer such that they bond together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• D06N 7/02 - Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material composed of mixtures of substances

Goods & Services

Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual flooring and surface coverings, namely, resilient flooring, vinyl flooring, flooring having the appearance of hardwood, and flooring underlayment, and flooring and surface covering accessories and sundries for use in virtual, augmented and mixed reality environments

Abstract

A panel can have a face surface having a length and a width. The panel can include a first tongue that extends along the length and a second tongue that extends along the width. The pane can further include first front and back legs that extend along the length of the panel and define a first groove therebetween and second front and back legs that extends along the width of the panel and define a second groove. At least one of the first tongue or the first back leg can a longitudinal dimension that is greater than the length of the face surface; or at least one of the second tongue or the second back leg can have a longitudinal dimension that is greater than the width of the face surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members
• E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
• E04F 15/18 - Separately-laid insulating layers; Other additional insulating measures; Floating floors
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance