ПРИДВЕРНЫЙ КОВРИК С БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ СМЕНОЙ ПОЛОТНА

Полезная модель относится к техническим средствам обеспечения чистоты в помещениях и представляет собой придверный коврик с возможностью смены рабочего полотна с грязного на чистое без соприкосновения рук с грязной поверхностью, а также распространения частиц грязи, как это происходит при стандартной процедуре замены и мойки коврика.Задачей настоящей полезной модели является обеспечение чистоты в помещениях, расположенных сразу за входной дверью (прихожих, коридоров и т.д.) путем отсечения процесса переноса грязи с помощью обуви, без необходимости в чистке покрытия и контакте пользователя с грязным полотном.Техническим результатом заявленного технического решения является обеспечение смены полотна коврика с грязного на чистое комфортным и бесконтактным для пользователя способом, за счет чего обеспечивается задерживание грязи и влаги внутри отслужившего полотна.Технический результат достигается тем, что устройство позволяет максимально простым способом смены полотна коврика без контакта ...

Механический придверной коврик

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для очистки обуви от пыли и грязи при входе в здания, в вестибюлях, в тамбурах и других местах общего пользования. Задачей настоящего решения является создание простого по конструкции и технологии изготовления механического придверного коврика с хорошими эксплуатационными характеристиками. Указанная задача решается тем, что механический придверной коврик выполнен из замкнутого профиля, внутри которого выполнена горизонтальная полка с решеткой. С нижней стороны несущих продольных профилей выполнены, по крайней мере, два продольных паза, в которых размещена опорная противоскользящая амортизирующая полосовая вставка. Профиль выполнен открытым с установленной сверху полкой, причем полка и решетка выполнены как одно целое. Профиль оснащен встроенной камерой с установленным съемным пылеотсасывающим механизмом, причем камера соединяется с основной полостью профиля сквозным отверстием. Замкнутый профиль выполнен или из прочного полимера или из металлического ...

ПЕРВИЧНЫЙ ГРУНТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ КОВРА

... 1. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра, содержащий по меньшей мере первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон, в котором оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - являются слоями нетканого материала из хаотически уложенных волокон, где линейная плотность волокон находится в диапазоне от 1 дтекс до 25 дтекс, отличающийся тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат одинаковый состав по всему слою волокон, тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат по меньшей мере два различных полимера, и тем, что по меньшей мере один полимер, содержащийся в первом слое волокон, отличается от полимеров, содержащихся во втором слое волокон.2. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра по п.1, причем первичный грунтовой материал для ковра является термически скрепленным посредством связующего полимера, находящегося в волокнах.3. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра по п.1 или 2, в котором различные полимеры в первом ...

КОВЕР

... 1. Ковер, содержащий базовую структуру и имеющий:высокий ворс инизкий ворс,причем некоторые из волокон, содержащиеся в высоком ворсе, обладают меньшей линейной плотностью, чем наиболее тонкие волокна, содержащиеся в низком ворсе;отличающийся тем, чтопо меньшей мере, некоторые из волокон высокого ворса обладают линейной плотностью, меньшей 15 дтекс, а предпочтительно - меньшей 5 дтекс.2. Ковер по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что высокий ворс содержит волокна с различной линейной плотностью.3. Ковер по п. 2, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, половина волокон высокого ворса обладает линейной плотностью, меньшей 5 дтекс.4. Ковер по п. 3, отличающийся тем, что остальные волокна высокого ворса обладают линейной плотностью, меньшей 25 дтекс.5. Ковер по любому из предыдущих пунктов, отличающийся тем, что волокна низкого ворса обладают линейной плотностью, превышающей 400 дтекс.6. Ковер по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, высокий ворс или низкий ворс содержит петельный ворс.7. Ковер ...

НАПОЛЬНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ

Заявленное решение относится к области настилов и отделки полов, в частности к напольному покрытию, содержащему нетканые материалы. Напольное покрытие содержит верхний слой ворса и подложку. Подложка представляет собой слой из поливинилхлорида. Слой ворса представляет собой нетканое полотно из смеси волокон полипропилена и полиэстера и содержит антимикробную пропитку. Причем полиэфирное волокно имеет линейную плотность 0,84-1,7 Текс. Технический результат, достигаемый заявленным решением, заключается в повышении долговечности. 4 з.п. ф-лы.

ЗАЩИТНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ ИЗ ЛИСТОВОГО ЭТИЛЕНВИНИЛАЦЕТАТА

Полезная модель к относится к устройствам, выполненным из листового этиленвинилацетата для защиты поверхностей от влаги и загрязнений, содержащих большое количество влаги, и может быть использована при изготовлении различных бытовых изделий - напольных придверных и автомобильных ковриков, ковриков для туризма, ковриков под лоток для кошек и собак, ковриков для кошачьих туалетов, подложек под горшки с цветами и посуду на кухне и прочее. Защитное покрытие из листового этиленвинилацетата с основанием и лицевой стороной, содержащее упорядоченно расположенные в нем с зазорами глухие вертикальные ячейки-накопители, выполненные в форме усеченных пирамид с цилиндрическим приямком с днищем, основанием которых являются шестиугольники, расположенные на лицевой стороне, толщина защитного покрытия составляет от 7 до 12 мм, общая глубина ячейки-накопителя на 2-3 мм меньше толщины защитного покрытия, при соотношении высоты цилиндрического приямка ячейки-накопителя к высоте усеченной пирамиды (0,2-0,5) ...

FIXIERVORRICHTUNG FÜR VERANKERUNGSUNTERLAGE

ARTIKEL FÜR DIE REFLEXION VON ELEKTROMAGNETISCHEN STRAHLEN

Novel Mat

Mat

A mat with a textile surface and an elastomer backing layer that includes elastomer crumbs 6 and a binder. The elastomer backing layer includes voids between the elastomer crumbs for increased flexibility.

Floor covering

A floor covering having slip-resistance and sound attenuation properties, particularly for reducing levels of sound resulting from high impact interactions, the floor covering comprises at least a first layer 12 and a second backing layer 4, wherein the first layer comprises a particulate material 14 at least partially embedded therein, and the second layer is capable of providing a sound attenuation effect with an acoustic impact sound reduction of at least about 15 decibels. The first layer 12 comprises a high coefficient of friction particulate material 14, such as alunminium oxide, quartz or silicon carbide embedded within a transparent PVC layer and is typically embossed with a surface finish to improve slip resistance. The second layer may comprise PVC foam, plasticizer, filler stabilizer and blowing agent. Preferably the floor covering may comprise PVC reinforced glass fibre layer 6, a print layer 8 including a print design 10 and a polyurethane coating 18.

Lignocellulose conversion processes and products

Recycled material

Animal feeder with flexible fingers

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF A CONSUMER WITH ELECTRICITY

LICHTEMITTIERENDER GETUFTETER CARPET

Poly-trimethylene terephthalate solid core fibrillation-resistant filament having a substantially triangular cross section, a spinneret for producing the filament, and a carpet made therefrom

In a first aspect the invention is a solid core fibrillation-resistant, synthetic polymeric filament having three substantially equal length convex sides. The sides through substantially rounded tips centered by a distance a from the axis of the filament. Each rounded tip has a radius substantially equal to a length b. Each tip lies on a circumscribed circle having a radius substantially equal to a length (a + b) and the midpoint of each side lies on an inscribed circle having a radius substantially equal to a length c. The filament has a denier-per-filament in the range 10 < dpf < 35; the distance a lies in the range 0.00025 inches (6 micrometers) < a < 0.004 inches (102 micrometers); the distance b lies in the range from 0.00008 inches (2 micrometers) < b < 0.001 inches (24 micrometers); the distance c lies in the range from 0.0003 inches (8 micrometers) < c < 0.0025 inches (64 micrometers); and the modification ratio (MR) lies in the range from about 1.1 < MR < about 2.0. In still another ...

PATTERNING TECHNIQUE

A textile motif comprises an arrangement of substantially square, substantially identical modules variously oriented with respect to one another in fixed positions within the motif. Each module includes at least two visually distinct hues. The motif may be repeated to form an overall textile pattern.

CARPET

Carpet, comprising high piles and low piles, wherein a majority of the fibres which the high piles comprise is lighter in weight than the smallest fibres which the low piles comprise, and wherein particularly the high piles comprise fibres with a diversity of weights, wherein some of the fibres of the high piles have a weight of less than 15 dTex, and preferably less than 5 dTex, and the remaining fibres of the high piles have a weight of less than 25 dTex.

CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING CARPET TILES WITH DIVERSITY OF COLOR AND TEXTURE

Embodiments of the invention provide carpet tile patterns and techniques for making carpet tile patterns that provide diversity of color, texture, and/or other pattern attributes. In some embodiments, a color attribute changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In other embodiments, a yarn pile height changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In some embodiments, carpet tiles mimic in some respects the appearance of wood flooring having natural variations in the appearance of the wood elements.

CARPET AND SYNTHETIC TURF BACKINGS PREPARED FROM A POLYETHER CARBONATE POLYOL

Disclosed are tufted carpet structures, including synthetic turf structures, such as synthetic grass structures, that include a polyurethane backing coating formed from a polyether carbonate polyol.

FLOORCOVERINGS WITH PLANARLY VARIABLE PROPERTIES

A planar floor covering is formed having a top face and a bottom face opposite the top face, a length, a width perpendicular to the length, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a height between the top surface and the bottom surface, and physical properties or characteristics that vary across at least one of the length, the width and the height. The physical properties or characteristics include material composition, weight, density, directionality, stiffness, compressibility, elasticity and thickness.

DOUBLE DOORMAT

Provided is a double doormat including an upper mat and a lower mat, and in detail, to a double doormat in which foreign substances, such as dirt on shoes, are accommodated in a space between an upper mat and a lower mat such that an area around an entrance is clean, a cleaning cycle is extended by making the space where the foreign substances are accommodated big, and the accommodated foreign substances are prevented from contaminating an area around the double doormat by escaping upward from the upper mat due to an impact of dusting the shoes.

Strohmatte.

Cocos-Strohmatte.

Bindemittel an Stroh-, Schilf- und dergleichen Matten.

Bodenbelag.

Fussbodenrost.

Spielund clearing up mat.

Für Spiel- und Aufräummatten aus einem knitterfreien, rutsch- und wasserfesten, flexiblen Material ist die Materialwahl einer solchen Spiel- und Aufräummatte (1) besonders wesentlich. Dank des hier gewählten Materials aus einer faserverstärkten Kunststoffbahn auf PVC-P-Basis mit einer Härte zwischen 40° und 60° Shore A lassen sich alle für eine brauchbare Spiel- und Aufräummatte erforderlichen Eigenschaften realisieren.

Preparation method for regenerated polyester carpet

Compositions comprising poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and thermoplastic polyolefin and processes using the compositions

This invention pertains to compositions and processes suitable for recycling post-consumer carpet tiles that comprise poly(trimethylene terephthalate) fibers and thermoplastic polyolefin backings. The compositions disclosed herein comprise poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and thermoplastic polyolefins, compositions which may or may not be mineral filled. Strong tough articles can be prepared by molding or extrusion of typical commercially available carpet tiles when combined with additional amounts of thermoplastic polyolefin, whether filled or unfilled.

Carpet in bitumen and rubber agglomerate

망상 구조체

... 망상 구조체는, 섬유 직경이 0.1mm 이상 3.0mm 이하인 폴리에스테르계 열가소성 엘라스토머 연속 선상체 및 폴리올레핀계 열가소성 엘라스토머 연속 선상체 중 어느 열가소성 엘라스토머 연속 선상체를 포함하는 삼차원 랜덤 루프 접합 구조를 갖는 망상 구조체이며, 망상 구조체의 두께 방향으로, 주로 중실 단면 섬유를 포함하는 중실 단면 섬유 주 영역과, 주로 중공 단면 섬유를 포함하는 중공 단면 섬유 주 영역과, 양쪽 영역 사이에 위치하는 중실 단면 섬유와 중공 단면 섬유가 혼재하여 이루어지는 혼재 영역이 존재하고, 망상 구조체의 중실 단면 섬유 주 영역측 잔류 변형 및 중공 단면 섬유 주 영역측 잔류 변형이 모두 20％ 이하이며, 중실 단면 섬유 주 영역측 잔류 변형과 중공 단면 섬유 주 영역측 잔류 변형과의 차가 10포인트 이하이다.

filamento polimérico sintético, tapete, placa de fieira e processo para a fabricação de um filamento polimérico sintético

Mat with elastic compressible elements

Mats for use on, e.g., floors that combine the desirable compression and resilience associated with anti-fatigue mats are disclosed. The mats provide a combination of compression and resilience while also typically exhibiting a resistance to movement or shifting due to the application of uneven loads such as those applied by individuals walking on the mats. The mats include a plurality of elastic compressible elements attached to each other by separate land portions or by a continuous base sheet. The elements may be hollow tubular structures that include an open slot having a slot width that has a dimension relative to the element width. In embodiments including a continuous base sheet, the elements may have a contact width with the base sheet that is narrower than the element width.

PRINTED TEXTILE SUBSTRATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING

This invention relates to a printed textile substrate, such as a floorcovering article, and a process for making a printed textile substrate. The printed textile substrate contains areas of low viscosity printing ink and high viscosity printing ink. The process for making the textile substrate includes a one pass manufacturing step that results in a textile substrate having areas of low viscosity and high viscosity printing inks.

MIXED POLYESTER YARNS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM

The present invention is directed to polyester yarns made from two or more different polyesters. The invention is also directed to finished articles made from two or more different polyesters, and especially to carpets.

Floor covering

A method of making a floor covering including a tufted textile substrate and a reinforcement backing system. The backing system includes adhesive layers which are conditioned to include voids. A layer of reinforcement fibers is positioned between the adhesive layers. After drying, the layers of adhesive and reinforcement fibers are compressed to collapse the voids in the layers of adhesive and to encapsulate the reinforcement fibers. The layer of reinforcement fibers is also moved toward the primary backing substrate and into engagement with the ends of the tufts.

SELF-CLEANING COATING, SELF-CLEANING FIBER, SELF-CLEANING CARPET AND USES THEREOF

Provided are a self-cleaning coating, a self-cleaning fiber, a self-cleaning carpet and uses thereof. The self-cleaning coating is provided with a porous structure where pores communicate with one another; the volume of the pores comprised in the coating makes up 20%-98% of the total volume of the coating; and the pore diameter of the pores in the porous structure is between 0.5 nm-50 nm. The self-cleaning coating is mainly prepared from host materials; the host materials are one or more of titanium oxide, zirconia, titanium nitride, silicon oxide, tungsten oxide, g-C3N4 semiconducting polymer, perovskite semiconductor, silver, iron, gold, aluminum, copper, zinc, tin and platinum.

ПЕРВИЧНЫЙ ГРУНТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ КОВРА

Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра, содержащий по меньшей мере первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон, отличающийся тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - являются слоями нетканого материала из хаотически уложенных волокон, и тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат одинаковый состав по всему слою волокон, где линейная плотность волокон находится в диапазоне от 1 дтекс до 25 дтекс, при этом оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат по меньшей мере два различных полимера, и по меньшей мере один полимер, содержащийся в первом слое, отличается от полимеров, содержащихся во втором слое. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл.

ПРИДВЕРНЫЙ КОВРИК

Полезная модель относится к напольным покрытиям, используемым в быту для обеспечения чистоты в помещениях путем их защиты от пыли, грязи, снега и т.п., заносимых внутрь помещения на подошвах обуви входящих людей, и может быть использована как внутри зданий, так и с уличной стороны перед входом в жилые или рабочие помещения. Придверный коврик содержит верхний слой с лицевой стороной и дренажные отверстия и нижний тыльный слой, выполненные из вспененной полимерной композиции на основе этиленвинилацета, все стороны дренажных отверстий выполнены с уклоном от лицевой стороны верхнего слоя к его нижней стороне 60-80°, и их суммарная площадь в лицевой стороне верхнего слоя составляет от 50 до 75% общей площади лицевой стороны верхнего слоя, при этом верхний и нижний тыльный слои коврика соединены по его периметру от 3/4 до 7/8 длины периметра. Технический результат заключается в улучшении его эксплуатационных характеристик за счет сокращения частоты и упрощения его очистки. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

Tufted floor covering is a nonwoven, with fibers which can be spliced at the rear surface

The tufted nonwoven material, giving a tufted surface, uses fibers which can be spliced at the rear surface of the material, together with fibers which cannot be spliced. The splicing fibers are composed of at least two incompatible polymer components. The fibers can be hollow or solid with a round and/or out-of-round cross section.

Lignocellulose conversion processes and products

Tactile floor for the partially sighted

A floor structure 10 has an underfoot surface of foot discernable tactile projections 12 and is divided into four zones 14, 16, 18 and 20, radiating outwards from a reference point 30. The projections of each zone are of different shapes to those of the other zones. Each zone is sub-divided into regions 32 each of which has a uniform array of projections 12 of the same size. The uniform array of projections and the size of the projections change progressively from one region to another from the reference point 30. A visually impaired person may gain an understanding of their orientation and distance from the reference point by touch using their feet. Each zone may be of a different colour with the regions 32 within each zone being of varying shades of that colour from the reference point. The floor may be used where the partially sighted or blind need to know their position on it, e.g. a stage or sports arena. ...

Animal feeder with flexible fingers

An animal feeder, e.g. a slow feeding bowl, comprises a sidewall or other food retaining feature that surrounds a lower feed surface from which one or more flexible fingers 32 project into the feed area. The protruding fingers may be formed of silicone or polyurethane elastomer, may taper between proximal and distal sections of constant diameter, and may be arranged in concentric rings. The resilient fingers or bristles may be formed integrally with the bowl or its feed surface or, alternatively, as part of a fingered mat 30 that is either affixed to the feed surface or located below it with the fingers passing through holes (24, Fig. 7) in the feed surface and into the feed area, e.g. retained by a resilient outer lip or rim 31 of the mat that grips the feed surface from beneath.

Fußmatte

Fußmatte mit mehreren parallel zueinander angeordneten Trägerleisten (1), die an einer Oberseite jeweils mit Reinigungselementen (2) versehene Trittbereiche bilden und über senkrecht zur Längsachse (A) der Trägerleisten (1) verlaufende Verbindungselemente (3) miteinander verbunden sind. Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Verbindungselemente (3) jeweils als Kunststoffstreifen ausgeführt sind, wobei die Kunststoffstreifen entlang ihrer Längserstreckung (L) jeweils eine Abfolge an Streifenabschnitten (10) aufweisen, die Auflageflächen für die Trägerleisten (1) bilden, und zwischen zwei nebeneinander liegenden Streifenabschnitten (10) vom Kunststoffstreifen hochragende Abstandshalter (11) für die Trägerleisten (1) angeordnet sind, die an Seitenflächen der Trägerleisten (1) anliegen, wobei die Trägerleisten (1) an ihrer Unterseite jeweils senkrecht zu ihrer Längsachse (A) verlaufende Quernuten (9) aufweisen, die zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme der Streifenabschnitte (10) in ihrer Nutbreite der Breite ...

Fußmatte

Fußmatte mit mehreren parallel zueinander angeordneten Trägerleisten (1), die an einer Oberseite jeweils mit Reinigungselementen (2) versehene Trittbereiche bilden und über senkrecht zur Längsachse (A) der Trägerleisten (1) verlaufende Verbindungselemente (3) miteinander verbunden sind. Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Verbindungselemente (3) jeweils als Kunststoffstreifen ausgeführt sind, wobei die Kunststoffstreifen entlang ihrer Längserstreckung (L) jeweils eine Abfolge an Streifenabschnitten (10) aufweisen, die Auflageflächen für die Trägerleisten (1) bilden, und zwischen zwei nebeneinander liegenden Streifenabschnitten (10) vom Kunststoffstreifen hochragende Abstandshalter (11) für die Trägerleisten (1) angeordnet sind, die an Seitenflächen der Trägerleisten (1) anliegen, wobei die Trägerleisten (1) an ihrer Unterseite jeweils senkrecht zu ihrer Längsachse (A) verlaufende Quernuten (9) aufweisen, die zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme der Streifenabschnitte (10) in ihrer Nutbreite der Breite ...

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A TUFTPRODUKTS, TUFTPRODUKT AND ITS USE

SURFACE MODULE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SILENCING CARPET COMMODITY

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MAT

MAT

Carpet tiles and methods of producing carpet tiles with diversity of color and texture

Embodiments of the invention provide carpet tile patterns and techniques for making carpet tile patterns that provide diversity of color, texture, and/or other pattern attributes. In some embodiments, a color attribute changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In other embodiments, a yarn pile height changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In some embodiments, carpet tiles mimic in some respects the appearance of wood flooring having natural variations in the appearance of the wood elements.

Carpet

Carpet, comprising high piles and low piles, wherein a majority of the fibres which the high piles comprise is lighter in weight than the smallest fibres which the low piles comprise, and wherein particularly the high piles comprise fibres with a diversity of weights, wherein some of the fibres of the high piles have a weight of less than 15 dTex, and preferably less than 5 dTex, and the remaining fibres of the high piles have a weight of less than 25 dTex.

PRINTED TEXTILE SUBSTRATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING IT

This invention relates to a printed textile substrate, such as a floorcovering article, and a process for making a printed textile substrate. The printed textile substrate contains areas of low viscosity printing ink and high viscosity printing ink. The process for making the textile substrate includes a one pass manufacturing step that results in a textile substrate having areas of low viscosity and high viscosity printing inks.

Microwave curing of carpet plastisol

There is disclosed herein a floor covering comprising a primary backing having a fibrous face and an underside; optionally a cured precoat layer on the underside of the primary backing; and a microwave cured thermoplastic backing layer fixed to the primary backing. There is also provided a method of making a floor covering comprising tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing; optionally precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by curing the precoating; applying a thermoplastic backing layer to the optionally precoated primary backing layer; and microwave curing the thermoplastic backing layer. An apparatus for curing a thermoplastic backing layer of a carpet is also described.

Patterning technique

LONG SERVICE LIFE SCENT DISPERSING MAT APPARATUS

A long life scent dis0persing mat apparatus uses an outer housing with apertures appointed to disperse a scent or fragrance. The fragrance is provided in a fragrant body which is a springy spongy rubber or polymeric sponge soaked with essential oils that have high vapor pressure at ambient temperatures. The fragrant body is inserted into an inner pouch which has small apertures and the stagnant air within the inner pouch attains saturation of fragrance vapor, thereby stopping further evaporation of the essential oils. When the scent-dispersing mat is stepped on, the inner pouch releases the saturated fragrant vapor into the interior of the outer housing and it is released to room air through apertures provided in the outer housing. When force on the mat is released, the fragrant body recovers its original shape and the inner pouch draws fresh make up air and essential oils volatilize.

NONWOVEN FABRIC HAVING ENHANCED WITHDRAWAL FORCE FOR CARPET BACKING FABRIC AND PRODUCTION METHOD

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric having enhanced pull-out strength for a carpet backing fabric, and is composed of a nonwoven fabric comprising 50-90 wt% of polyester filaments having a melting point of 250°C or higher and 10-50 wt% of low-melting point copolyester filaments having a melting point of 200°C or lower. According to the present invention, a nonwoven fabric comprising low-melting point polyester fibers is used as a backing fabric and the thickness of the backing fabric is controlled, so that the pull-out strength of the carpet is enhanced, thereby suppressing the falling out of BCF yarns from the carpet.

FLOOR MAT SENSING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Described in detail herein are methods and systems for a sensing system. In exemplary embodiments, an array of sensors can be disposed in a floor mat disposed in a facility. The sensor can be configured to detect a set of attributes for any physical objects that pass over and come in contact with the floor mat. The sensors can encode the set of attributes in an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to a computing system. The computing system can decode the set of attributes from the electrical signal, determine a set of information based on the set of attributes and initiate one or more actions based on the set of information.

SUBSTANTIALLY FLAME RETARDANT-FREE 3GT CARPET

Substantially flame retardant-free carpets comprising poly(trimethylene terephthalate) yarn having minimal carrier and, optionally, minimal antistatic agent, are disclosed, as are methods for making such carpets.

FLASH MAT

Flashmat is a durable, padded, insulated, waterproof, fire resistant all weather universal mat. Flashmat has a high visibility edging and logo for safety at night as a road side emergency reflector mat. It can also be used in automotive garage , RV nome or for sitting, kneeling and lying either indoor or outdoor It can be folded up small for easy storage, There is room for other companies logo's to advertise on it. Flashmat is a multipurpose convenient product. I also want the trademark logo on there was well as patent pending.

CARPET PRODUCT WITH INTEGRAL BALANCING LAYER

Spliced blanket fitting floor

Microwave curing of the plastisol [...]

Improvements with the plaits made out of rubber and other matters

MAT FOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a mat for a vehicle which comprises a middle mat between an upper and a lower mat to collect and store a large amount of foreign substances in the mat to expend a cleaning period of the mat. The mat for a vehicle comprises: a lower mat having a plurality of dented grooves formed on an upper surface thereof and a first Velcro tape finishing unit enclosing an end of an edge thereof; a middle mat stacked on an upper portion of the lower mat and provided with a plurality of middle through holes and a second Velcro tape finishing unit which encloses an end of an edge thereof and is detachably attached to the first Velcro tape finishing unit; and an upper mat stacked on an upper portion of the middle mat and provided with a plurality of upper through holes and a third Velcro tape finishing unit which encloses an end of an edge thereof and is detachably attached to the second Velcro tape finishing unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

carpet

CONJUNTO DE CARPETE LEVE, PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DE UM CONJUNTO DE CARPETE DE PET ENTUFADO, E PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DE UM CARPETE FEITO DE MATERIAL RECICLADO

Method for manufacturing a tufted product, tufted product, and use thereof

The object of the invention is to provide a method which is as simple and economical as possible for manufacturing a tufted product, in particular a tufted top layer of a carpet, having improved nep adhesion properties. For this purpose splittable fibers are used which split on or in the region of the puncture site during tufting.

Printed Textile Substrate and Process for Making

This invention relates to a printed textile substrate, such as a floorcovering article, and a process for making a printed textile substrate. The printed textile substrate contains areas of low viscosity printing ink and high viscosity printing ink. The process for making the textile substrate includes a one pass manufacturing step that results in a textile substrate having areas of low viscosity and high viscosity printing inks.

Floor Mat Sensing System and Associated Methods

Described in detail herein are methods and systems for a sensing system. In exemplary embodiments, an array of sensors can be disposed in a floor mat disposed in a facility. The sensor can be configured to detect a set of attributes for any physical objects that pass over and come in contact with the floor mat. The sensors can encode the set of attributes in an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to a computing system. The computing system can decode the set of attributes from the electrical signal, determine a set of information based on the set of attributes and initiate one or more actions based on the set of information.

LIGNOCELLULOSIC CONVERSION PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS

Processes for converting lignocellulose to feedstock and downstream products are disclosed. The processes may include acid treatment of lignocellulose to produce a fermentation feedstock. In various instances, the processes include recovery or recycling of acid, such as recovery of hydrochloric acid from concentrated and/or dilute streams. Downstream products may include acrylic acid-based products such as diapers, paper and paper-based products, ethanol, biofuels such as biodiesel and fuel additives, and detergents.

Carpet backing layer composition

The present invention relates to a carpet backing layer composition, comprising: —100 parts by weight of a polyolefins or a blend of polyolefins and optionally a blend of oils, wax and tackifiers, said polyolefin or polyolefin blend comprising at least 0% by weight of (co)polymerized C3-C8 alfa-olefins—between 100 and 900 parts by weight of one or more inorganic filler(s) characterized by a volume median particle diameter (D50) comprised between 10 and 1000 μm; —the backing layer composition having a heat of fusion within the temperature range of from 10 to 40° C. (ΔH10→40° C.) that is less than 12.5% of the heat of fusion of the backing layer within the temperature range of from 10 to 170° C. (ΔH10→170° C.), the heat of fusion being measured by Differential Scanning calorimetry. The invention further relates to a carpet comprising a carpet backing layer obtained from the carpet backing layer composition and a method for the preparation of the carpet.

非ランダムな設置法を用いたランダムなタイル設置物

МОДУЛЬ ПОКРЫТИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ), ФИКСИРУЮЩИЙ ЛИСТ ДЛЯ КОМБИНИРОВАНИЯ С ДЕКОРАТИВНЫМ ПОКРЫТИЕМ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ МОНТАЖА ПОКРЫТИЯ

Изобретение предназначено для использования при покрытии полов. Предложен относительно тонкий гибкий фиксирующий лист, монтируемый под коврами или другими декоративными покрытиями, и модуль покрытия, состоящий из предварительно скрепленного декоративного покрытия и фиксирующего листа, который можно собрать путем наложения системы крепления из крючков и петель на дополнительный модуль покрытия для того, чтобы создать завершенное покрытие для пола, покрытого ковром, плиткой, облицовкой из камня или другого материала, и при этом это покрытие не прикреплено к полу. Также предложено покрытие, временно прикрывающее крючки с целью предотвратить преждевременное скрепление крючков с петлями, являющихся частью системы скрепления, и способ монтажа покрытия. Обеспечиваются легкое снятие и установка модулей покрытия, придание структуре достаточной массы и стабильности при устранении необходимости прикрепления к основе. 7 с. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 27 ил.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ СЛОЯ ОСНОВЫ КОВРОВОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ

Изобретение относится к композиции слоя основы коврового покрытия, ковровому покрытию и способу получения коврового покрытия. Композиция слоя основы коврового покрытия содержит 10-50 мас.% полукристаллических полиолефинов и 50-90 мас.% неорганических наполнителей. Причем указанные полиолефины характеризуются содержанием по меньшей мере 50 мас.% (со)полимеризованных С3-С8 альфа-олефинов, и менее 50 мас.% (со)полимеризованного С2-олефина. Неорганические наполнители характеризуются объемным медианным диаметром частиц (D50), составляющим от 10 до 1000 мкм. Композиция слоя основы имеет теплоту плавления в диапазоне температур 10-40°C (∆H10→40°C), составляющую менее 12,5% теплоты плавления слоя основы в диапазоне температур 10-170°C (∆H10→170°C). Обеспечивается стабильность размеров коврового покрытия независимо от атмосферных условий. 5 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 4 табл., 27 пр.

КОМБИНИРОВАННЫЙ СТОЛОВЫЙ ПРИБОР

Изобретение относится к комбинированным столовым приборам для приема пищи и может быть использовано в быту и в заведениях общественного питания, а также в туристических походах и геологических партиях. Комбинированный столовый прибор содержит ручку, соединенную с рабочей частью, чашеобразную емкость и зубьями. Причем чашеобразная емкость и зубья выполнены самостоятельным отдельным съемным элементом, установленными в/на рабочей части с возможностью проворачивания и фиксации в заданном положении. Техническим результатом изобретения является повышение гигиеничности. 5 ил.

Process for making a material by sewing pieces of material components to a substrate.

A process for making a material comprises applying, e.g. by glueing, pieces (2) of a material component, e.g. discarded paper, to a substrate (3) and sewing them thereto. The manufactured material can be used for making many different objects such as bags, belts, and other decorative articles.

Lignocellulose conversion processes and products

Processes for converting lignocellulose to feedstock and downstream products are disclosed. The processes include acid treatment of lignocellulose to produce a fermentation feedstock. Downstream products may include acrylic acid-based products such as diapers, paper and paper-based products, ethanol, lactic acid, biofuels such as biodiesel and fuel additives, and detergents. The invention provides a method of making a downstream product from a carbohydrate composition, wherein the carbohydrate composition is a deacidified hydrolyzate of lignocellulose or a product thereof, and wherein the carbohydrate composition comprises carbohydrates; the method comprising using the carbohydrates, within the deacidified hydrolysatc or the product thereof, as a feedstock in a fermentation process. The invention also provides a method for converting lignocellulose to a downstream product, comprising: converting lignocellulose to carbohydrate using an acid as a hydrolysis catalyst; converting the produced ...

Method of making a mat

A method of making a mat with a textile surface and an elastomer backing includes mixing elastomer crumbs and a binder, depositing the crumb/binder mixture in a layer (22), placing a textile surface element (34) on the layer to form a mat assembly, and pressing the mat assembly in a press (9) while setting the binder. The elastomer crumbs are consolidated to form an elastomer backing that includes voids between the elastomer crumbs, and the textile surface element is bonded to the elastomer backing to form the upper textile layer of the mat.

Floor mat sensing system and associated methods

Improvements in plastic sheet material and method of making same

... 865749 Coated fabrics; laminates UNITED STATES RUBBER CO 31 Aug 1959 [19 Nov 1958] 29594/59 [Class 140] Index D1K 20C K20E K20H A plastic sheet material comprises a sheet having a multitude of closely spaced interstices, a coating of organic plastic material on one side of said sheet, and individual protuberances of said plastic material extending through the individual interstices of the sheet and anchored in said coating. The material may take the form of a carpet in which the individual flexible plastic strands are of substantially the same length and in the range of 1/32 to 3/8 inch long, and may have a centre-to-centre spacing in the range of 1/32 to 3/16 inch and having a cross-sectional dimension in the range of 1/64 to 3/16 inch. The term "plastic" refers to natural or synthetic rubber e. g. reclaim rubber or flat bark, natural or synthetic resins such as organic thermoplastic or thermosetting resins e.g. copolymer of vinyl chloride and diethyl maleate, which may contain from 50 ...

Infant play apparatus

An infant play apparatus comprising a mat 999 including a plurality of areas 99 for two or more infants. The regions 99 extend radially about a tending position 199 from where a caregiver tends to the children. The tending location 199 is defined by an edge of the mat 999 forming a recess from which the areas 99 extend. The zones 99 may be substantially circular and may intersect along chords between two points on the circumference of one area 99. These intersections may be permanent. The apparatus may include at least one hanging device, optionally having arcuate members from which toys can be suspended and articulation such that these hooks can be rearranged. A hanging device for use with the play apparatus is also disclosed, and may be arranged to connect with another having device such that toys can be suspended over more than one zone 99.

Silicone Fingers

The present disclosure relates to a mat 1 comprising a base 3 and a plurality of flexible fingers 2 extending from one surface of the base. Each finger comprises: a base first diameter section 10 being adjacent to the base, a second diameter section 11 at the distal end of the finger and an intermediate section 12 located between the first section and the second section, the intermediate section comprising a diameter which varies from the first diameter to the second diameter. Preferably the first diameter is larger than the second and the intermediate section is tapered. Optionally the distal end of the fingers is hemi-spherical. The mat can be either a one piece construction or made from different materials with a shore hardness in the range of Shore A 30 – 60. The fingers or base could be made from silicone or polyurethane elastomer and comprise silver powder. Preferably the first diameter section is 2 – 5 mm long, 6 – 12 mm in diameter, the second section is 24 – 33 mm long and 4 – ...

POSITIONING FIXTURES AND ANCHORAGE DOCUMENT

Tufted pet fiber for automotive carpet applications

Mixed polyester yarns and articles made therefrom

The present invention is directed to polyester yarns made from two or more different polyesters. The invention is also directed to finished articles made from two or more different polyesters, and especially to carpets.

Lightweight carpet products and method of manufacture thereof

A lightweight carpet product includes a greige carpet having a primary backing and tufted fibers, a secondary backing including a nonwoven textile of synthetic fibers, and a thermoplastic adhesive composition adhered to the greige carpet and the secondary backing. The thermoplastic adhesive composition includes a modified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) having a crystallinity less than unmodified PET and a melting point from about 90°C to about 150°C, and a particulate filler. Methods of manufacture include using a thermoplastic adhesive composition to adhere a greige carpet to a secondary backing to form a lightweight carpet product.

PET carpet with additive

A method of forming PET fiber for carpet is disclosed. The method includes drying PET material so it has a water content of less than 50 ppm. Adding color to the PET material, heating the PET material to a temperature less than 330C so the PET has a viscosity between about.68 and.86, and extruding the PET through a spinneret to form fibers.

TACTILE MAT WITH SENSOR

The Tactile Mat with Sensor lying on the floor warns about the hazards like climbing up staircase, or any other obstacles which lead to fatal incidents if passed unknowingly by the blind people. The electronically designed floor mat (powers up by the built in battery) with textured surface which lies on the floor sense the approach of the blind people who crosses the mat and the already programmed warning message depends on the surroundings is played through speaker in audio format. By hearing the warning message blind people can take decision by preventing them from slippage or falling down ...

Floor covering

INTERLOCKED RESILIENT PAVING ELEMENTS

ANCHOR SHEET AND ATTACHMENT DEVICES

A method and apparatus for connecting anchor sheets to each other and/or to a floor is described. The approach involves using attachment pieces which fit into an area of reduced thickness of the anchor sheet which surround a cut away of the anchor sheet. In one embodiment, the attachment pieces are corner pieces which overlap areas of reduced thickness on a number of anchor sheets.

ANCHOR SHEET ATTACHMENT DEVICES

A method and apparatus for connecting anchor sheets to each other and/or to a floor is described. The approach involves using attachment pieces which fit into an area of reduced thickness of the anchor sheet which surround a cut away of the anchor sheet. In one embodiment, the attachment pieces are corner pieces which overlap areas of reduced thickness on a number of anchor sheets.

SUBSTANTIALLY FLAME RETARDANT-FREE 3GT CARPET

Substantially flame retardant-free carpets comprising poly(trimethylene t erephthalate) yarn having minimal carrier and, optionally, minimal antistati c agent, are disclosed, as are methods for making such carpets.

Net body and a manufacturing method

ELASTIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES, IN PARTICULAR SURFACE COATINGS

미끄럼 방지용 액체 관리 바닥 표면 커버 물품 및 제조 방법

... 바닥 표면을 위한 미끄럼 방지용 액체 관리 커버 물품. 물품은 작동 면을 한정하는 필름을 포함한다. 미세구조화된 표면이 작동 면에 형성되고, 복수의 1차 융기부 및 각각이 하부 표면을 갖는 복수의 모세관 미세채널을 포함한다. 각각의 1차 융기부는 일정 길이를 갖는 세장형 몸체이다. 1차 융기부들 중 적어도 하나의 일부의 형상은 길이의 방향으로 불균일하다. 모세관 미세채널은 액체의 자연적인 흡상을 용이하게 한다. 이러한 구성에 의해, 불균일 형상은, 다수 방향으로 측정된 경우 작동 면에서 상승된 마찰 계수를 수립한다. 커버 물품은, 물 또는 다른 액체의 존재 시에도, 보행자 미끄러짐의 위험을 최소화한다.

Backlight unit in a liquid crystal display device

A double-sided, direct-irradiation type backlight unit has a structure of capable of reducing the luminance irregularity and improve the luminance efficiency. The backlight unit has a scatter-reflection rod member 101 between each adjacent two of elongate lamps. The scatter-reflection rod member 101 has a symmetric shape with respect to the line passing the center thereof in X-direction, and that passing the center thereof in Y-direction. The light emitted from the elongate lamp 102 in X-direction is reflected by the scatter-reflection rod member 101 and then travels in the direction toward the front- and rear-side diffusion plates 106.

Breathable blanket

A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight liner fabric and a mesh fabric. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuff polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape.

Floor Matting

Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.

Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus

An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough.

Patterning Technique

A textile web includes a plurality of yarns tufted to define a motif that is repeated along the length and width of the textile web. Each occurrence of the motif comprises a design module repeated to form a unitary array of contiguous design modules, with the design modules having various orientations with respect to one another in fixed positions within the unitary array of design modules.

Recycled poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and processes

The present invention relates to recycled poly(trimethylene terephthalate), and products and processes using the recycled poly(trimethylene terephthalate).

Drying mat

A drying mat having an open-hole mesh with jersey backing top layer and a terry cloth bottom layer.

Carpets prepared from yarns comprising a fluorinated polyester blend

Carpets are prepared from yarns comprising fibers comprising a fluorinated polyester blend prepared by melt blending a fluorovinyl ether functionalized polyester with a non-fluorinated polyester. The fluoroether functionalized polyester can be a homopolymer or a copolymer. The carpets exhibit durable soil, oil, and water repellency.

Tactiles connector

Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface.

FLOOR PAD AND COVER APPARATUS

An apparatus is disclosed that may include a cover and pad that may be removably positioned in the cover. The cover may include a front face and a rear face, with the faces defining an interior space. The interior space may be accessed though an opening defined in the rear face of the cover. The pad may be positioned within the interior space. The front face of the cover may include indicia and/or a textured surface, such as a three-dimensional design (e.g., basket weave or the like). The rear face may also include an anti-slip member. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cover including a front face and a rear face, with the faces defining an interior space, the interior space being accessible though an opening defined in the cover;a pad removably positioned within the cover.2. The apparatus of wherein the pad comprises of at least two layers.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pad comprises a gel core.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the front face of the cover comprises indicia.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the front face of the cover comprises a textured surface.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the textured surface comprises a three-dimensional design.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rear face of the cover comprises an anti-slip member.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the anti-slip member comprises a pad.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a bacteria resistant fabric.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a transparent portion.11. A kit apparatus comprising:a plurality of covers, each cover including a front face and a rear face, the front face including indicia, with the faces defining an interior space, the interior space being accessible though an opening defined in the rear face;a single floor pad positionable within the interior space so that the pad is substantially enveloped by the cover.12. The kit apparatus of wherein the pad comprises of at least two layers.13. The kit apparatus of ...

Exercise Yoga Mat and Method of Using Same

An Exercise Yoga mat and method of use whereby the mat has printed indicia for measuring distance along the surface of the mat while executing yoga exercise positions. 1. A method of performing yoga exercises comprising:providing a yoga mat having an upper planer surface, a lower planer surface, a series of printed indicia on at least one of the surfaces constructed and arranged to measure varying distances along the planer surface of said yoga mat;positioning a user on one of a center point or starting point on said mat, the center or starting point is on the planer surface,executing a yoga position by said user;measuring at least one distance of a user's hand or foot relative to one or more of other users hands and feet or to other marked indicia on the mat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said mat is free of grid lines.3. The method of wherein said mat is labeled with distance indicia.4. A method of performing yoga exercises comprising:providing a yoga mat having an upper planer surface, a lower planer surface and a center point, printed indicia denoting said center point, a series of printed indicia constructed and arranged to measure linear distance from said center point along the planer surface of said yoga mat;positioning a user on said center point or starting point;executing a yoga position by said user; andmeasuring at least one distance of a user's hand or foot from at least one of a center point, a perpendicular point along the center horizontal midpoint line of mat, a perpendicular point along the vertical midpoint line of mat, or any combination thereof providing at least one of linear, horizontal, vertical measurements to at least one of a user's hand or foot when the hand or foot is placed on the mat.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said printed indicia is connected using grid lines.6. The method of wherein said printed indicia includes points equidistantly spaced from said center point or starting point.7. The method of wherein said mat is ...

Carpet tiles and methods of producing carpet tiles with diversity of color and texture

Embodiments of the invention provide carpet tile patterns and techniques for making carpet tile patterns that provide diversity of color, texture, and/or other pattern attributes. In some embodiments, a color attribute changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In other embodiments, a yarn pile height changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In some embodiments, carpet tiles mimic in some respects the appearance of wood flooring having natural variations in the appearance of the wood elements.

SLIM CARPET TILE HAVING EXCELLENT DIMENTIONAL STABILITY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Provided is a carpet tile having a minimized tri-layer structure consisting of a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer. The carpet tile having excellent dimensional stability according to the present invention is characterized by comprising, starting from the top thereof, a surface treatment layer, a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer, wherein the non-woven fabric layer comprises a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and glass fibers. 1. A slim carpet tile having excellent dimensional stability , comprising: a surface treatment layer , a fiber layer , a non-woven fabric layer and a vinyl chloride resin layer from top of the tile , wherein the non-woven fabric layer comprises a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and glass fibers.2. The slim carpet tile according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric layer comprises 20 to 50 parts by weight of the glass fibers based on based on 100 parts by weight of the polyethylene terephthalate.3. The slim carpet tile according to claim 1 , wherein the vinyl chloride resin layer comprises 30 to 80 parts by weight of a plasticizer claim 1 , 5 to 30 parts by weight of a smoke density reducing agent claim 1 , 100 to 500 parts by weight of fillers claim 1 , and 20 to 40 parts by weight of carbon black claim 1 , based on 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin.4. The slim carpet tile according to claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment layer is formed using a fluorine-based surface treating agent.5. The slim carpet tile according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber layer is formed of yarns comprising a mixture of 100 parts by weight of general fibers and 5 to 20 parts by weight of carbon fibers.6. A method of manufacturing a slim carpet tile having excellent dimensional stability claim 1 , comprising:forming a fiber layer by weaving yarns on an upper surface of a non-woven fabric layer comprised of a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate ...

Smart Comfymatz Decorative Therapeutic Mat Cover

A decorative cover for therapeutic mats comprising a rectangular fabric piece having four straps, each strap attached at one end proximal to one side of a corner with the other end attached proximal to the other side of the corner is presented. Another cover embodiment is a rectangular fabric piece having pockets formed by a second piece of fabric on each short side of the device. A third embodiment is a rectangular fabric piece having pockets formed by a second piece of fabric on each corner of the device. 1. A device comprising a rectangular fabric piece having four straps , each strap attached at one end proximal to one side of a corner with the other end of the strap attached proximal to the other side of the corner.2. A device comprising a rectangular fabric piece having pockets formed by a second piece of fabric on each short side of the device.3. A device comprising a rectangular fabric piece having pockets formed by a second piece of fabric on each corner of the device. The present application claims priority under USC (e) () from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/624,319, filed Apr. 15, 2012, for Smart ComfyMatz, a decorative therapeutic mat cover, of common inventorship.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableThe present invention pertains to the field of covers and more specifically relates to decorative covers for therapeutic gel mats.Millions of Americans work at jobs that require them to be on their feet all day. Doctors, nurses, waitresses, hairdressers, sales associates, and factory workers are but just a few of the hundreds of occupations that require long hours of standing or walking. The average adult takes a staggering eight to ten thousand steps a day, this number can be far greater or those employed in the various industries that require extensive standing or walking. Therapeutic gel mats have been created to reduce the risk of Fibromyalgia, reduce stress and strain to your feet, legs and back, reduce fatigue and fatigue-related mistakes, ...

Sandwich-type, structural, composite component including at least one hingedly-connected portion, cargo management system and automotive vehicle load floor utilizing the component

A sandwich-type, structural, composite component including at least one hingedly connected portion which pivots with reduced or eliminated hinge binding and a cargo management system and vehicle load floor utilizing the component are provided. Elongated first and second interior portions of the component are locally crushed by the press molding to form a living hinge having a pivot axis and an elongated depression, respectively. The component includes an elongated cut-out which extends completely through the component at the elongated depression to obtain a clearance between a first portion of the component hingedly connected to a second portion of the component by the living hinge. The living hinge and the clearance allow pivotal movement of the first portion between different use positions relative to the second portion with reduced or eliminated hinge binding during the pivotal movement about the pivot axis.

SANDWICH-TYPE, STRUCTURAL, COMPOSITE COMPONENT HAVING A CUT-OUT FEATURE WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HIDDEN CORE, ASSEMBLY UTILIZING SAME AND PANEL FOR USE IN A VEHICLE LOAD FLOOR ASSEMBLY

A sandwich-type, structural, composite component having a cut-out feature with a substantially hidden core, assembly utilizing same and panel for use in a vehicle load floor assembly are disclosed. The component includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer and a core positioned between the outer layers and having a large number of cavities. The outer layers are bonded to the core by press molding. An interior portion of the component enclosed by the rest of the component is locally crushed by the press molding to form at least one depression. A cut-out extends completely through the component at the interior portion of the component. Side surfaces of the at least one depression substantially hide the core at the cut-out without compromising the structural integrity of the component. 1. A sandwich-type , structural , composite component having a cut-out feature , the component comprising:a first outer layer;a second outer layer;a core positioned between the outer layers and having a large number of cavities wherein the outer layers are bonded to the core by press molding, and wherein an interior portion of the component enclosed by the rest of the component is locally crushed by the press molding to form at least one depression, each depression having bottom and side surfaces; anda cut-out which extends completely through the component at the interior portion of the component wherein the side surfaces of the at least one depression substantially hide the core at the cut-out without compromising the structural integrity of the component.2. The component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the interior portion of the component is completely enclosed by the rest of the component.3. The component as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a substantially continuous carpet layer bonded to an upper surface of the first outer layer claim 1 , the cut-out extending completely through the carpet layer to form a carpeted component.4. An assembly comprising: a first outer ...

Textile Floor-Covering with Liquid Blocking Surface

A composite floor-covering comprising a fabric face layer, a barrier layer and a cushion backing layer is disclosed. The fabric face layer is attached to the barrier layer by a first adhesive layer and the barrier layer is attached to the cushion backing layer by a second adhesive layer. The fabric face layer on the composite floor covering can stretch up to an initial amount under a first pressure and can stretch beyond under a second pressure wherein the second pressure is higher than the first pressure. The composite floor-covering has a water vapor transmission rate of less than about 5.0 cm/m/24 hour at 100° F. and 90% RH. 1. A composite floor-covering comprisinga fabric face layer;a barrier layer; anda cushion backing layer;wherein the fabric face layer is attached to the barrier layer by a first adhesive layer and the barrier layer is attached to the cushion backing layer by a second adhesive layer,wherein the fabric face layer on the composite floor covering can stretch up to about 25% under a first pressure and can stretch beyond about 25% under a second pressure wherein the second pressure is higher than the first pressure, and{'sup': 3', '2, 'wherein the composite floor-covering has a water vapor transmission rate of less than about 5.0 cm/m/24 hr at 100° F. and 90% RH.'}2. The composite floor-covering of claim 1 , wherein the fabric face layer can stretch up to about 10% under the first pressure and can stretch beyond about 10% under the second pressure.3. The composite floor-covering of claim 1 , wherein the water vapor transmission rate of the barrier layer is less than about 4.0 cm/m/24 hr at 100° F. and 90% RH.4. The composite floor-covering of claim 3 , wherein the water vapor transmission rate of the barrier layer is less than about 3.0 cm/m/24 hr at 100° F. and 90% RH.5. The composite floor-covering of claim 1 , wherein the composite floor-covering has an oxygen transmission rate of at least about 1.5 cm/m/24 hr at 73° F. and 50% RH.6. The ...

Border, edge or pattern carpet tile design, manufacture and installation

Design and manufacture of tufted articles, carpet tile webs and carpet tiles, and installation of carpet tiles, having different color, pile height, pile texture or other characteristics that, together with similar other such tiles, may be installed to create borders, edges or other multiple-tile designs, usually without any of the tiles looking out of place or improperly oriented relative to nap or the direction the tile is “facing.” 1. A tufted article , comprising:a primary backing, (a) in at least a first area of one portion of the article, tufts of a first yarn color having a maximum height are present,', '(b) in at least a second area of the portion of the article, tufts of a second yarn color having a maximum height are present, and', '(c) progressing from the first area to the second area intermediate tufts of the first yarn color are progressively shorter and intermediate tufts of the second yarn color are progressively taller., 'yarns of multiple colors tufted into the primary backing to form tufts so that at loops of the tufts protrude from at least one side of the primary backing, wherein2. The tufted article of claim 11 , further comprising tufts of multiple heights of at least a third color yarn in the one area of the article.3. The tufted article of claim 2 , further comprising tufts of multiple heights of at least a fourth color yarn in the one area of the article.4. The tufted article of claim 1 , wherein the article is a carpet tile.5. An installation of carpet tiles of claim 4 , wherein none of the carpet tiles appear to be out of position rotationally.6. The tufted article of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a second portion of the article:(a) only tufts of the first yarn color are present adjacent one side of an imaginary line, and(b) only tufts of a second yarn color are present adjacent the other side of the imaginary line,thereby creating at the imaginary line a visually prominent demarcation between the first and second yarn colors.7. The ...

Modular Textile System

A method of making a modular textile system includes dividing a textile web having a length and a width into a plurality of tile areas including a first tile area, a second tile area, and a third tile area. The textile web includes a plurality of discrete design zones extending along the length of the textile web. The textile web is divided so that the first design zone is apportioned between the first tile area and the second tile area, and the second design zone is apportioned between the second tile area and the third tile area. 1. (canceled)2. A modular textile system comprising:a plurality of distinct textile tiles including a first tile, a second tile, and a third tile adapted to coordinate with one another, the first, second, and third tiles each having a first dimension extending in a first direction and a second dimension extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction,wherein the first, second, and third tiles collectively include a plurality of design zones, the design zones each having a length equal to the first dimension of the respective tile and a width corresponding to a portion of the second dimension of the respective tile, so that the design zones define discrete regions across the second dimension of each tile, a first pair of coordinating design zones defining a respective edge of the first tile and the second tile extending in the first direction, wherein at least one design zone of the first pair of coordinating design zones comprises a motif, and', 'a second pair of coordinating design zones defining a respective edge of the second tile and the third tile extending in the first direction, wherein the second pair of coordinating design zones are distinct from the first pair of coordinating design zones and do not comprise the motif of the at least one design zone of the first pair of coordinating design zones., 'wherein the plurality of design zones includes'}3. The system of claim 2 , whereinthe first pair ...

MICROWAVE CURING OF CARPET PLASTISOL

There is disclosed herein a floor covering comprising a primary backing having a fibrous face and an underside; optionally a cured precoat layer on the underside of the primary backing; and a microwave cured thermoplastic backing layer fixed to the primary backing. There is also provided a method of making a floor covering comprising tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing; optionally precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by curing the precoating; applying a thermoplastic backing layer to the optionally precoated primary backing layer; and microwave curing the thermoplastic backing layer. An apparatus for curing a thermoplastic backing layer of a carpet is also described. 2. A method of making a floor covering comprising:tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing;optionally precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by curing the precoating;applying a thermoplastic backing layer to the optionally precoated primary backing layer; andmicrowave curing the thermoplastic backing layer.3. A method of making a floor covering comprising:coating a first layer of a thermoplastic resin plastisol on a support surface;optionally placing a dimensionally stable sheet material onto the top surface of the first layer and heating the layer to gel the layer and position the sheet material;optionally applying a second layer of a thermoplastic resin plastisol onto the gelled surface of the first layer;tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing material;optionally precoating the underside of the primary backing;optionally coating a thermoplastic resin plastisol over the optionally precoated primary backing layer;layering the optionally precoated primary backing onto the top surface of the plastisol of the first or second thermoplastic resin layer to form a floor covering;microwave ...

MICROWAVE CURING OF UNCURED LATEX CARPET

There is disclosed a floor covering comprising a primary backing having a fibrous face and an underside; and a microwave cured precoat layer on the underside of the primary backing. There is also disclosed herein a method of making a floor covering comprising: tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing; precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by microwave curing the precoating. An apparatus for curing a precoated primary backing layer also described. 1. A floor covering comprising:a primary backing having a fibrous face and an underside; anda microwave cured precoat layer on the underside of the primary backing.2. A method of making a floor covering comprising:tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing;precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by microwave curing the precoating.4. A method of making a floor covering comprising:tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing;precoating the underside of the primary backing layer by applying a precoating composition followed by microwave curing the precoating;applying a backing layer to the precoated primary backing layer; andif necessary curing the backing layer.5. A method of making a floor covering comprising:coating a first layer of a thermoplastic resin plastisol on a support surface;optionally placing a dimensionally stable sheet material onto the top surface of the first layer and heating the layer to gel the layer and position the sheet material;optionally applying a second layer of a thermoplastic resin plastisol onto the gelled surface of the first layer;tufting or implanting a fibrous material or yarn into a primary backing material;precoating the underside of the primary backing and curing the precoating using microwaves;optionally coating a thermoplastic resin plastisol over the precoat layer;layering the ...

Carpet planks

Rectangular carpet modules or “planks” and installation of such planks having the continuous appearance of broadloom carpet or a wide variety of other effective, human scale designs. “Planks” sized approximately ¼ meter (25 cm) by 1 meter (100 cm) (or approximately 9 inches by 36 inches) are particularly effective.

Profile for Floor Mats and Mats Produced Thereof

The present invention is related to a floor mat comprising a plurality of interconnected profiles () placed side by side to form the surface of the mat, each profile comprising one or more brushes () or tufts () inserted in the top surface of the profile, wherein each 10 profile comprises an elongate cavity () extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile, said cavity () being open towards the underside of the profile, said cavity comprising one or more capillary channels () oriented in said longitudinal direction, said channel(s) () being in contact with said brushes () or tufts (). The invention is equally related to a profile usable in a floor mat according to the invention. 113094455309. A floor mat comprising a plurality of interconnected profiles () placed side by side to form the surface of the mat , each profile comprising one or more brushes () or tufts () inserted in the top surface of the profile , wherein each profile comprises an elongate cavity () extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile , said cavity () being open towards the underside of the profile , said cavity comprising one or more capillary channels () oriented in said longitudinal direction , said channel(s) () being in contact with said brushes () or tufts ().21935. Floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein each profile () comprises at least one row of interspaced tufts () inserted into holes () in the profile claim 1 , wherein all of the tufts in said row are in contact with a capillary channel ().3130315. Floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein each profile () comprises at least one row of interspaced brushes () inserted into cavities () in the profile claim 1 , wherein all of the brushes in said row are in contact with a capillary channel ().4. Floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein said profiles are made of PVC-U.52012139302120. Floor mat according to claim 1 , further comprising an elongate cover () provided over the top and side surfaces of each of the profiles ...

PROCESSES TO MAKE WATER AND OIL REPELLENT BCF YARN

Disclosed are processes for applying anti-soil compositions onto BCF yarns during cable or air twisting processes prior to weaving, knitting or tufting into finished carpet. The process foregoes the need for downstream environmentally unfavorable dyeing and low pH chemical treatment processes on the finished carpet. The anti-soil composition can be comprised of a high specific surface energy chemical or other material, for example a fluorochemical. Further, the anti-soil composition can further comprise an anti-stain component. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process. 1. A process for treating twisted BCF yarn with an anti-soil composition comprising an anti-soil component comprising:a. providing twisted BCF yarn;b. winding said BCF yarn on a take-up reel; andc. contacting said BCF yarn with said anti-soil composition while said BCF yarn is in motion and prior to said BCF yarn contacting and winding up on said take-up reel.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising dry heat setting said BCF yarn after contacting said BCF yarn with said anti-soil composition.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein said anti-soil component comprises a fluorochemical.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the anti-soil composition has a pH from about 3 to about 8.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein said fluorochemical is selected from the group consisting of: fluorochemical allophanates claim 3 , fluorochemical polyacrylates claim 3 , fluorochemical urethanes claim 3 , fluorochemical carbodiimides claim 3 , fluorochemical quanidines claim 3 , and fluorochemicals incorporating C-2 to C-8 chemistries.6. The process of claim 3 , wherein said fluorochemical has less than or equal to six fluorinated carbons.7. The process of claim 3 , wherein said fluorochemical is a fluorochemical urethane.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein said anti-soil composition further comprises a component selected from the group consisting of: odor ...

FLOOR MAT

A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releaseably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat. 1. A moppable floor mat , comprising:a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including at least an adhesive layer and a liquid absorbent layer, wherein the adhesive layer is configured to be releaseably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to the floor; anda seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a substantially fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat.2. The moppable floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the seal is formed by radio frequency welding of the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers.3. The moppable floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the seal is formed by at least one of heat sealing claim 1 , bonding claim 1 , and stitching.4. The moppable floor mat of claim 1 , further including a traction layer claim 1 , wherein the traction layer is configured to provide traction when wet.5. The moppable floor mat of claim 4 , wherein the traction material is a porous spunbond polymer configured to transport moisture to the liquid absorbent layer.6. The moppable floor mat of claim 4 , wherein the traction layer and the liquid absorbent layer are stitched together.7. The ...

Solid state fragrancing

Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.

INTEGRATED RACK INSTALLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

According to one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated installation apparatus to receive an electronics rack in a data center method is provided having a mat comprising a hard material to protect a floor surface beneath the mat, wherein the mat has a key feature to couple to a key feature of an adjacent mat. The apparatus also has a guide coupled to the mat to receive a rolling member supporting the electronics rack and a weight distribution structure configured to distribute a weight from feet that support the electronics rack to the mat. The weight distribution structure includes a first pair of elongated members arranged to form an X-shaped structure. 1. An integrated installation apparatus to receive an electronics rack in a data center , the apparatus comprising:a mat comprising a hard material to protect a floor surface beneath the mat, wherein the mat has a key feature to couple to a key feature of an adjacent mat;a guide coupled to the mat to receive a rolling member supporting the electronics rack; anda weight distribution structure configured to distribute a weight from feet that support the electronics rack to the mat, the weight distribution structure comprising a first pair of elongated members arranged to form an X-shaped structure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of substantially parallel guides to receive a plurality of rolling members supporting the electronics rack.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mat comprises polycarbonate resin thermoplastic.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weight distribution structure comprises a first pair of substantially parallel elongated members.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weight distribution structure comprises a plurality of support pads.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weight distribution structure comprises a steel alloy.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a removable structure to enable the guide to receive and position the ...

PAD FOR SITTING OR STANDING IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING

The present invention provides a durable, decorative attachable pad that can be used with a cooler, as a helm pad, or in other applications. The cooler pad can be shaped to fit on the top of a cooler, and can be attached to the cooler as an aftermarket accessory. In example embodiments, the cooler pad is configured for removable attachment to the cooler which allows for repeated detaching and reattaching as desired by the user. 1. A compressible pad for use on a cooler , the pad comprising:a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface engages a top surface of the cooler and the top surface is contacted by a user;a face material forming the top surface of the pad; anda fill material positioned beneath a portion of the face material;wherein the top surface of the pad comprises a graphic design.2. The compressible pad of claim 1 , wherein the graphic design is integrally formed in the face material.3. The compressible pad of claim 1 , wherein the graphic design is printed onto the face material.4. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the face material is selected from at least one of polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad has a rectangular shape.6. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad is releasably attached to the top surface of the cooler.7. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad is permanently attached to the top surface of the cooler.8. A compressible pad for attachment to a deck of a boat adjacent a boat helm claim 1 , the pad comprising:a compressible and resilient fill material having a top surface and a bottom surface;a face material covering the top surface of the fill material, wherein the face material is resistant to ultra-violet light; anda beveled edge positioned on an outer periphery of the pad;wherein at least a portion of the face material comprises a surface treatment configured to increase the coefficient of friction between a user and the face ...

MODULAR MAT

A modular mat includes a first mat assembly including two first mat modules and a first adjoining element. The first mat module includes first bottom tubes and first top tubes. The first bottom tubes are parallel and spaced apart. The first top tubes are secured to a top of the first bottom tubes and perpendicular thereto. Each first bottom tube includes a first hole. Each first top tube includes a first hole member. The first adjoining element includes an elongated first body and parallel first adjoining rods extending from both sides of the first body respectively. The first adjoining rods are inserted into the first hole members of one first mat module and the first hole members of the other first mat module respectively so that the first mat modules are configured to releasably join together by the first adjoining element. It is easy to transport the disassembled mat. 1. A modular mat comprising:a first mat assembly including two first mat modules and a first adjoining element wherein the first mat module includes a plurality of first bottom tubes and a plurality of first top tubes, the first bottom tubes are parallel and spaced apart, the first top tubes are secured to a top of the first bottom tubes and perpendicular thereto, each first bottom tube includes a first hole, each first top tube includes a first hole member, the first adjoining element includes an elongated first body and a plurality of parallel first adjoining rods extending from both sides of the first body respectively, and the first adjoining rods are inserted into the first hole members of one first mat module and the first hole members of the other first mat module respectively so that the first mat modules are configured to releasably join together by the first adjoining element.2. The modular mat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first mat module further comprises a first side cover secured to one side of the first top tubes to close one side of the first top tubes.3. The modular mat as ...

Floor Mat with Hidden Base Component

This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat with a hidden base component. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.

SURGICAL MAT AND SURGICAL MARKING PEN TO PREVENT WRONG-SITE SURGERY

A color-coded surgical table covering or floor mat and/or a surgical color-coded skin marker can be used in a medical setting to identify a bodily location of patient for which a medical procedure is to take place. The surgical color-coded skin marker may be used to mark the location of the medical procedure site on a patient. The medical patient would be oriented to match the surgical table covering or floor mat body form that identifies, through color and orientation, or text, the bodily location of a medical procedure to take place. The combination of the two (table covering/floor mat and skin marker) provides an unmistakable indication that will help limit or reduce wrong-site medical procedures. A surgical mat using a color-coded system or using visual indicia may be used to identify the medical procedure site to medical practitioners, in order to reduce wrong-site medical procedures. 1. A kit for identification of medical procedure sites , comprising:at least one surgical mat, and 'wherein the mat has at least one color that indicates a medical procedure site or a neutral site, and the marker has a first marking color that is the same color as the at least one color of the mat.', 'at least surgical marker,'}2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the mat further comprises at least one visual indicium that indicates a medical procedure site or a neutral site.3. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the mat further comprises a second color.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one color of the mat comprises red.5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one color of the mat comprises blue.6. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the visual indicia comprise a pinstripe pattern claim 2 , a diamond pattern or a prone body image.7. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the surgical marker comprises a dual end marker claim 1 , and the first end of the marker has the first marking color and the second end of the marker has a second marking color.8. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the visual ...

CARPET TILE

Mass production of carpet tiles can be enabled by a method for manufacturing a carpet tile by applying an adhesive layer to a carpet tile base material containing pile, the method including: a first process of mixing 15 to 25 wt. % of urethane resin glue to an acrylic foamed resin to produce 100 wt. % of a mixture, thereby obtaining an adhesive; a second process of subjecting the adhesive to viscosity adjustment to adjust viscosity thereof to 3000 to 6000 cps; and a third process of applying the adhesive to the carpet tile base material by using a screen mesh having a mesh thickness of 20 μm or more and less than 100 μm and an opening area ratio of 40% to 60%. 16.-. (canceled)7. A carpet tile comprisinga base material integrated with a base fabric and a pile, the pile being driven into the base fabric;an adhesive applied to a surface of the base material facing away from a surface of the base fabric into which the pile is driven,wherein the adhesive has a viscosity of 3000 cps or more to 6000 cps or less and produced by mixing 15 to 25 wt. % of urethane resin glue with an acrylic foamed resin to produce 100 wt. % of a mixture and adding 10 to 20 wt. % of a viscosity reducer to 100 wt. % of the mixture. The present invention relates to a carpet tile, and in particular, the present invention relates to an adhesive for a carpet tile exhibiting optimal adhesion by being used in a carpet tile.Carpet tiles are rectangular carpets. The greatest feature of carpet tiles is being capable of carpeting only a necessary area with carpet tiles, and in recent years, carpet tiles have been widely used mainly in offices. A normal carpet is required to have a size that fits in the size of a place to be carpeted, and a business model of build-to-order manufacturing is heavily used. However, in the case of the carpet tile, sites to be carpeted in various sizes can be carpeted with some carpet tiles that have the same size and are mass-produced, and this has an advantage in cost. ...

ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ODORS FROM ODORIFEROUS NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS

An article includes a surface adapted for presence in an environment containing odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds, a bonding agent, and bacilli bacteria. A method for binding bacilli to a surface is also disclosed. First, the surface is provided. The surface is then heated and placed under pressure. Then, the bacilli and a bonding agent may be applied to the surface, either alone or as a pre-mixed composition. The pre-mixed composition may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion. A method for controlling odors from odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds is also disclosed. The method includes applying bacilli bacteria to a surface and placing the surface in an area likely to include odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds. 1. An article comprising:a surface present in an environment containing odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds;a bonding agent; andbacilli bacteria.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds include urea.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the odoriferous nitrogen-containing compounds include metabolic products of urea.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the metabolic products of urea include ammonia.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the surface is a restroom mat.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the bacilli is capable of fixing nitrogen.7. A method for binding bacilli to a surface claim 1 , said method comprising:providing the surface;heating the surface at a temperature and placing the surface under a pressure for a period of time; andapplying the bacilli and a bonding agent to the surface;wherein the bacilli and the bonding agent are applied to the surface separately or as a pre-mixed composition.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the heating takes place in an oven or press at 250° F. to 450° F.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the heating takes place in an oven or press at 450° F.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the pressure is in the range from 100 psi to 400 psi.11. The method of ...

Therapy platform anti-fatigue matting

A work mat on which a worker stands while operating a machine for comfort and for the purpose of easing of physical stress caused by standing on a non-compressible floor during a work day. The work mat includes a wooden platform with a peripheral synthetic border which tapers from the floor up to the top edge of the wooden platform. In addition, the synthetic border extends inward about one half inch under the peripheral edge of the wooden platform, thereby elevating the wooden platform above the floor. The wooden platform is therefore suspended over the floor and can flex up and down as a user walks on or stands on the mat, thereby absorbing some of the shock of walking and moving on the floor. The compressibility of the wooden platform adds to the comfort of the work mat as well. 1. A modular mat platform comprising:at least one female work mat section comprising a first rectangular wooden platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one female inner edge;at least one male work mat section comprising a first rectangular wooden platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one male inner edge;said at least one female work mat including a first female side edge border parallel and spaced apart from a second female side edge border connected by a female end edge border, each one having a chamfered edge including at least one conduit extending along a longitudinal side edge comprising spaced apart web elements;said at least one male work mat including a first male side edge border parallel and spaced apart from a second male side edge border connected by a male end edge border, each one having a chamfered edge including at least one conduit extending along a longitudinal side edge comprising spaced apart web elements;said at least one female work mat aligning opposite said at least one male work mat with said at least one female inner edge opposing said at least one male inner edge;at least one connecting dowel of corresponding size ...

ANTI-FATIQUE COMFORT MAT

Disclosed is a standing platform having granular material, such as sand, with the granular material positioned to support a user standing on an upper surface of the platform when the platform rests on a floor surface. 1. A standing platform , comprising:a container having an inner surface that defines a receptacle; anda volume of a granular material contained within the receptacle,wherein the location and amount of the granular material are sufficient for the granular material to support a user standing on the platform when the platform rests on a floor surface.2. The standing platform of wherein:the container comprises an envelope having an inner surface that defines a chamber; andthe volume of a granular material contained within the chamber,an upper portion of the envelope is an upper membrane that is flexible,the envelope has an envelope upper surface that is a portion of the upper membrane,at least a portion of the envelope upper surface is located over the volume of granular material when the platform rests on a floor surface, andthe location and amount of the granular material are sufficient for the granular material to support a user standing on the upper surface when the platform rests on a floor surface.3. The standing platform of wherein the envelope is sufficiently nonporous to prevent the escape of granular material from the chamber.4. The standing platform of wherein the envelope further comprises a lower membrane claim 2 , the upper membrane and lower membranes being secured together at a perimeter seam to define the cavity.5. The standing platform of wherein the granular material is distributed in a layer of substantially uniform thickness throughout the envelope.6. The standing platform of having:a length, measured across a greatest span of the upper surface, that is perpendicular to a greatest width measured across the upper surface, the length being no longer than 39 inches and no shorter than 16 inches; andthe greatest width being no longer than ...

MODULAR MAT SYSTEM, MAT MODULES AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTION METHODS

A mat system is made up of multiple mat modules with interlocking features that allow for separate mat modules to be assembled into different patterns or shapes to cover larger areas as an area mat, define long pathways such as in hallways and customize the shape of the mat may be used to better fit the specific location. The mat modules are secured to each other to provide larger mat systems with a safer and better-looking transition. The mat modules are constructed such that there is a first connecting arrangement and a second connecting arrangement. When the mat modules are assembled, the first connecting arrangement on one mat module will assemble to the second connecting arrangement and an adjacent mat module to provide a secure and seamless connection between the mat modules. These connecting features can be integral to the mat modules or separate pieces. 1. A mat system comprising:a plurality of mat modules selectively arranged and interconnected to form the mat system;a plurality of first connecting arrangements each located on a first mat module of a first set of the plurality of mat modules; anda plurality of second connecting arrangements each located on a second mat of a second set of the plurality of mat modules;wherein the first connecting arrangement and second connecting arrangement are selectively coupled to releasably join the associated mat modules and form the mat system.2. The mat system of wherein the plurality of mat modules are not all of the same shape.3. The mat system of wherein the first connecting arrangement and the second connecting arrangement are each located proximate a perimeter edge of the associated mat module.4. The mat system of wherein the first and second connecting arrangements are of different complementary shapes.5. The mat system of wherein the first and second connecting arrangements are of the same complementary shape.6. The mat system of wherein the first connecting arrangement is on an upper face of the associated mat ...

EVENT OR EXHIBITION CARPET WITH SOLID MULTILOBAL FIBRE

An event or exhibition carpet is described having a needlefelt structure which can be low in weight but having good abrasion resistance. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention the event or exhibition carpet comprises at least a needle punched facing layer as top layer made of staple fibers, wherein the staple fibers comprise at least 50% by weight of solid multilobal fibers, and at least a partial binding. A process for making this event or exhibition carpet is described comprising the steps of: conveying a fibrous card web to a crosslapping machine and crosslapping the card web into a batt of material, wherein the multilobal nonwoven crosslapper travelling distance is less than 20% and larger than 10% bigger than the final width of the needle punched facing layer. 135-. (canceled)36. An event or exhibition carpet comprising:at least a needle punched facing layer as a top layer made of staple fibers, wherein the staple fibers comprise at least 50% by weight of solid multilobal fibers, andat least a partial binding of the fibers of the needle punched facing layer.37. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , whereby the solid multilobal fiber content is at least 60% claim 36 , 70 claim 36 , 80 or 90% by weight of the total fiber content.38. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , whereby an outer cross-section of the multilobal solid fibers is substantially trilobal.39. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , wherein a modulus of the facing layer is higher than 150 N/wt %.40. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the multilobal fibers have an average modification ratio of 1.5 to 6.41. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the multilobal fibers have a ratio of a circumscribing outer radius (R) to a tip diameter (D) of between 2.0 and 10.0.42. The event or exhibition carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the at least partial binding comprises a latex compound ...

FLOOR COVERING WITH UNIVERSAL BACKING AND METHODS OF MAKING AND RECYCLING

A dimensionally stable universal floor covering includes a tufted textile having stitches and a reinforcement layer of fibers and adhesive providing dimensional stability for the entire floor covering. The fibers and adhesive are mixed and then moved by an applicator towards the stitches. A slip path is formed to improve the movement of the fibers and adhesive. A releasable adhesive or gecko-like cover system is provided which also provides additional strength and stability and a releasable attachment of the universal floor covering to a supporting surface. 1. A method of manufacturing a universal floor covering which can be used as either a broadloom or modular floor covering , the method comprising the steps of:manufacturing either a broadloom or modular floor covering from a group of components including a tufted textile substrate having a primary backing substrate extending in a first direction and a plurality of yarns tufted through the primary backing substrate, the primary backing substrate having a face side and a back side opposite the face side, a portion of each yarn forming a stitch portion having an end that is located on the back side of the primary backing substrate, and spaces existing between the stitch portions;said group of components further including a composition pool having adhesive and reinforcement fibers;moving the tufted textile substrate relative to an applicator having an engagement surface, and providing space between the stitch portions of the yarns and the applicator;mixing the adhesive and reinforcement fibers for separating fibers and for moving fibers and adhesive against the engagement surface of the applicator;forming a slip path on the engagement surface of the applicator for separating the fibers and adhesive from frictional engagement with the applicator;applying controlled pressure with the applicator in a second direction towards the primary backing substrate and forming a relatively rigid reinforcement layer of fibers and ...

Extended use elevated urinal tray

A new and inexpensive extended use elevated urinal tray for high volume usage mounted wall type urinals () to prevent urine splatters () from accumulating on the floor or on a mat underneath the urinals extreme edge () comprising a base frame portion (A,B) adapted for placement on the floor underneath the urinal (FIG. ) that allows variability for urinal users of differing sizes foot placement and an elevated sloped tray portion () disposed on top of the base portion that does not come in contact with the urinal and covers the open space between the users ankles and high shin area (FIG. ); equipped with a detachable member () near the downward end of the sloped tray capable of receiving and absorbing urine deposits until such time the absorbent material () is emptied, replenished and replaced for continued use. 1. A apparatus for preventing urine from accumulating on the floor or mat underneath a wall mounted type urinal , comprising:(a) a rigid base frame portion adapted for placement on a floor underneath a wall mounted type urinal with a predetermined narrow horizontal width on one extreme end and a opposite extreme end of predetermined wider horizontal width facing the direction of a urinal wall, and the narrow horizontal width end facing the direction of a urinal user, and(b) a rigid fluid arresting elongate portion with one extreme end of the rigid fluid arresting portion being of higher elevation than opposite extreme end and adapted to receive liquids and cause liquids to flow in a downward predetermined direction, and(c) a rigid repositionable containment portion disposed in a manner to receive liquids from said rigid fluid arresting elongate portion lower elevated extreme end, and(d) means for containment, absorbing and disposal of said deposited fluid.2. The apparatus as set forth in wherein: said rigid fluid arresting elongate portion is disposed at predetermined elevation with said higher elevation extreme end nearest said urinal user and gradually ...

Movement-Resistant Floor Mat

A floor mat made of a rubber sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface with spaced-apart lugs extending therefrom, each lug having a pair of opposing nibs spaced-apart to define a passage therebetween with a longitudinal axis in a selected direction and the selected direction different from the direction of the longitudinal axis of the passage in an adjacent lug, which lugs cooperatively resist movement of the mat in response to loading by foot and wheeled cart traffic across the floor mat disposed on a floor surface. 1. A floor mat , comprising a sheet having a first side and an opposing second side for disposing on a surface , the second side defining a plurality of spaced-apart lugs extending from the second side , each lug comprising a pair of opposing C-shaped nibs , each nib having a planar free distal end in a plane parallel to the second side for load-bearing contact on the surface , the pair of nibs disposed in spaced-apart opposing relation with a respective concave face open towards the opposing respective concave face and a passage therebetween with a longitudinal axis in a selected direction of a plurality of directions to define a respective directional characteristic of the lug , the lugs spaced apart such that the passage defined by a respective lug is free of a portion of the passage of an adjacent lug , said selected direction different from the direction of the longitudinal axis of the passage in an adjacent lug and having a directional characteristic different from the adjacent lug , the opposing different directional characteristics cooperatively resisting movement of the mat under loading imposed on the mat being used for mat purposes.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The floor mat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sheet is rubber.5. The floor mat as recited in claim 4 , further comprising a fiber layer laminated to the first side of the sheet.6. A floor mat claim 4 , comprising:a sheet having a first side and an opposing second side; 'a ...

RUG WITH REMOVABLE INSERT

The present invention relates to a rug with a removable insert particularly suitable to be utilized in areas with equipments for bathing and personal hygiene, belonging to the range of home textile rugs, characterized in that it has at least one removable insert () and one so called rug () with at least one bag/pocket in that each removable insert () , is resilient, is flat monolayer or with honeycomb cavities and is totally waterproof, either by virtue of its own material or by virtue of being provided with a waterproof lining cover, and in that each bag/pocket has at least one opening (). 11423442331. Rug () that falls into the range of home textile rugs , characterized in that it has at least one removable insert () and one so called rug () with at least one bag/pocket () , in that each removable insert () is resilient , is flat monolayer or with honeycomb cavities and is totally waterproof , either by virtue of its own material or by virtue of being provided with a waterproof lining cover () , and in that each bag/pocket () has at least one opening ().21110. Rug () in accordance with the claim No. , characterized in that the upper layer of the so called rug () has a weight between 0.31 kg/mand 3.0 kg/mand in that the height of the fur or loop is in the range between 2.0 mm and 55.0 mm.311312. Rug () in accordance with the claim No. , characterized in that each opening of the bag/pocket () is positioned in line with the outer contour of the so called rug ().4113. Rug () in accordance with the claim No. , characterized in that each opening/closing of the bag/pocket () is made by means of quick opening/closing devices situated in the “mouth” of the bag/pocket and in that these devices are velcro type , zip , or dome fastener system.5113151. Rug () in accordance with the claim No. , characterized in that each opening of the bag/pocket () is equipped with a handle ().6151. Rug () in accordance with the previous claim characterized in that the handle () and the tag ...

DELAMINATION-RESISTANT BULKY NEEDLE-PUNCHED STRUCTURES

Stabilizing a textile sheet structure was achieved by forming a plurality of discrete fiber tufts extending from a first face of a fibrous layer of the textile sheet structure, through the fibrous layer and beyond a second face opposite the first face. Each discrete fiber tuft included a plurality discrete fibers. Each discrete fiber tuft was anchored to the first face and the second face of the fibrous layer by joining together the plurality of each discrete fiber tuft at the first face and the second face and bonding the joined plurality of discrete fiber tuft to the first face and the second face. 1. A method for stabilizing a textile sheet structure , the method comprising:forming a plurality of discrete fiber tufts extending along a first face of a fibrous layer of the textile sheet structure, through the fibrous layer and beyond a second face opposite the first face, each discrete fiber tuft comprising a plurality of discrete fibers; and joining together the plurality of discrete fiber tufts at the first face and the second face; and', 'bonding the joined plurality of discrete fiber tufts to the first face and the second face., 'anchoring each discrete fiber tuft to the first face and the second face of the fibrous layer by2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of discrete fibers comprises staple fibers or continuous-filament fibers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the fibrous layer comprises a thickness between the first face and the second face; andeach fiber in the plurality of discrete fibers comprises a length sufficient to span along the first face, through the thickness of the layer and beyond the second face.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the plurality of discrete fiber tufts comprises forming a plurality of discrete fiber tufts extending beyond the second face a distance of at least about 16 mm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the plurality of discrete fiber tufts comprises needle punching fibers disposed on the first ...

Floor Mat

The present disclosure provides a mat including a base having a top surface and a bottom surface. The mat also includes a plurality of cylindrical supports extending away from the bottom surface of the base. A first end of each of the plurality of cylindrical supports is coupled to the bottom surface of the base and a second end of each of the plurality of cylindrical supports includes a plurality of semi-circular cutouts spaced apart by a separation distance in a first plurality of rows. Adjacent rows of the first plurality of rows are offset by one half of the separation distance. The mat also includes a plurality of secondary supports extending away from the bottom surface of the base. The plurality of secondary supports are spaced apart by one half of the separation distance in a second plurality of rows on the bottom surface of the base. 1. A mat comprising:a base having a top surface and a bottom surface;a plurality of cylindrical supports extending away from the bottom surface of the base, wherein a first end of each of the plurality of cylindrical supports is coupled to the bottom surface of the base, wherein a second end of each of the plurality of cylindrical supports includes a plurality of semi-circular cutouts, wherein the plurality of cylindrical supports are spaced apart by a separation distance in a first plurality of rows on the bottom surface of the base, and wherein adjacent rows of the first plurality of rows are offset by one half of the separation distance; anda plurality of secondary supports extending away from the bottom surface of the base, wherein the plurality of secondary supports are spaced apart by one half of the separation distance in a second plurality of rows on the bottom surface of the base.2. The mat of claim 1 , wherein each of the first plurality of rows are parallel to each other.3. The mat of claim 2 , wherein each of the second plurality of rows are parallel to each other claim 2 , and wherein the first plurality of rows ...

Installation of Floorcovering Article on Chemically Abated Flooring Surface and Composite Article

The present invention relates to the installation of floorcovering articles on chemically abated flooring surfaces and the composite article resulting therefrom. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for chemical removal of mastic, putty and/or paste material from a flooring surface. The process includes applying abatement chemical to the mastic material on the flooring surface to soften the mastic material and cause it to physically separate and release from the flooring surface, removal of the mastic material and abatement chemical, and the subsequent application of a barrier coating to the flooring surface. The barrier coating reduces and/or eliminates the migration of residual abatement chemicals into floorcovering articles thereinafter installed on the chemically abated flooring surface. The resulting composite article is comprised of a chemically abated flooring surface containing pores, at least one abatement chemical in said pores, a polymer-containing barrier material, and a floorcovering article. 1. A process for installing a floorcovering article on a chemically abated flooring surface comprising the steps of:(a) Providing a chemically abated flooring surface;(b) Applying a polymer-containing barrier material to at least a portion of the chemically abated flooring surface to form a chemically abated flooring surface containing a barrier coating thereon; and(c) Applying a floorcovering article to the barrier-containing, chemically abated flooring surface.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the chemically abated flooring surface is concrete.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing barrier material is selected from the group consisting of acrylic material claim 1 , epoxy-based material claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing barrier material further includes at least one pigment.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the at least one pigment is a kaolin-based material.6. The ...

MODULAR STANDING BOARD

A modular standing board for use with a standing desk or an adjustable height desk. The modular standing board includes a rigid base having an outer top perimeter which has a raised lip configured to securely contain a plurality of mat modules. The rigid base also has a bottom side having a recessed round area for receiving a balancing dome. The balancing dome has a flat top side and a curved bottom side. The flat top side of the balancing dome is magnetically attached to the recessed round area of the bottom of the rigid base. The plurality of mat modules provide a substantially continuous top surface when contained within the raised lip of the rigid base. The standing board alleviates problems that typically arise due to standing for a long time at a standing desk by providing a comfortable, balanced, and changeable standing board having swappable standing mat modules. 1. A modular standing board for use with a standing desk or an adjustable height desk , the modular standing board comprising:a rigid base, the rigid base having an outer top perimeter, the outer top perimeter having a raised lip configured to house a plurality of mat modules, the rigid base also having a bottom side, the bottom side having a recessed round area for receiving a balancing dome, the recessed round area having a perimeter specifically matching the perimeter of a flat side of the balancing dome;a plurality of mat modules configured so as to provide a substantially continuous top surface when housed within the raised lip of the rigid base; anda balancing dome, the balancing dome having a flat top side and a curved bottom side, the flat top side of the balancing dome configured to be attached to the recessed round area of the bottom of the rigid base.2. The modular standing board of claim 1 , further comprising:a ferrous metal insert in the rigid base; andmagnets on the flat top side of the balancing dome, the magnets configured to be cooperative with the ferrous metal insert such that ...

CARPET AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Provided is a carpet having transmissiveness and capable of retaining quality including the light transmissiveness, where in one embodiment, the carpet comprises a pile layer in which a plurality of pile yarns are tufted on the front face of a primary base fabric; and a backing layer disposed on the back face side of the primary base fabric, wherein the total light transmittance of the carpet is 0.5% or higher; the lightness when the carpet is viewed from the front face side of the primary base fabric is 30 or higher; and the thickness loss rate under dynamic loading accompanied by friction of the carpet is 25% or lower. 1. A carpet , comprising: a pile layer comprising a primary base fabric and a plurality of pile yarns tufted on a front face of the primary base fabric; and a backing layer disposed on a back face side of the primary base fabric ,wherein a total light transmittance of the carpet is 0.5% or higher;a lightness when the carpet is viewed from the front face side of the primary base fabric is 30 or higher; anda thickness loss rate under dynamic loading accompanied by friction of the carpet is 25% or lower.2. The carpet according to claim 1 , wherein a yarn count density of the pile yarns in the pile layer is 80 to 180 pile yarns/6.45 cm.3. The carpet according to claim 1 , whereina total light transmittance of the primary base fabric is 60% or higher; anda total light transmittance of the backing layer is 50% or higher.4. The carpet according to claim 1 , wherein a pile height of the pile layer is 4 to 10 mm.5. The carpet according to claim 1 , whereinthe pile yarns comprise a polyamide-based fiber;the primary base fabric is a polyester-based long-fiber nonwoven fabric; andthe backing layer comprises a vinyl chloride resin and a reinforcing material.6. The carpet according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the backing layer is 1 to 4 mm.7. The carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the backing layer is in contact with the back face of the primary base ...

CARPET AND SYNTHETIC TURF BACKINGS PREPARED FROM A POLYETHER CARBONATE POLYOL

Disclosed are tufted carpet structures, including synthetic turf structures, such as synthetic grass structures, that include a polyurethane backing coating formed from a polyether carbonate polyol. 1. A carpet , comprising:(a) rows of fiber bundles;(b) a primary backing, wherein the rows of fiber bundles are tufted into the primary backing, and (1) a polyisocyanate, and', '(2) an isocyanate-reactive composition comprising a polyether carbonate polyol having an incorporated carbon dioxide content., '(c) a coating deposited over at least a portion of the primary backing and covering the portion of the fiber bundles tufted into the primary backing, wherein the coating comprises a polyurethane that is a reaction product of2. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet is a synthetic turf and the fibers in the fiber bundles are made of a synthetic material comprising an acrylic polymer claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyurethane claim 1 , a polyolefin claim 1 , or a mixture of two or more thereof.3. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the polyether carbonate polyol is the addition reaction product of carbon dioxide and an alkylene oxide onto an H-functional starter.4. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the content of carbonate groups claim 1 , calculated as COin the polyether carbonate polyol is within the range of 3 to 35% by weight.5. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the content of carbonate groups claim 1 , calculated as COin the polyether carbonate polyol is within the range of 10 to 28% by weight.6. The carpet of claim 3 , wherein the polyether carbonate polyol is the addition reaction product of carbon dioxide and alkylene oxide onto a H-functional starter in the presence of a multimetal cyanide catalyst (DMC catalyst).7. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the polyether carbonate polyol is present in an amount of 4 to 20% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of the isocyanate-reactive composition.8. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the polyether ...

FLOOR MAT

A floor mat () at a standing workstation with a mat surface () is disclosed, which comprises a mat structure () made of an elastomer material and formed beneath the mat surface (), in which irregularly distributed elements () are arranged, the consistency of which is harder than the consistency of the elastomer material of the mat structure (). 1. A floor mat at a standing workstation with a mat surface , comprising a mat structure made of an elastomer material and formed beneath the mat surface , in which irregularly distributed elements are arranged , the consistency of which is harder than the consistency of the elastomer material of the mat structure.2. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the mat surface is formed flat claim 1 , and wherein the elements with the harder consistency are provided by means of different materials claim 1 , and in that the mat structure made of elastomer material extends substantially homogeneously on the mat surface.3. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the mat structure is arranged on a base part on/at which the elements are designed in the shape of bumps.4. The floor mat according to claim 3 , wherein the bumps extend upward different heights.5. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the elements have different lengths in the respective longitudinal directions thereof.6. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the elements consist of hard inserts claim 1 , which are designed to have different sizes and arranged on the bottom layer.7. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the elements are differently shaped bodies.8. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein between the irregularly distributed elements claim 1 , special free areas are arranged claim 1 , the respective surface areas of which are larger than the average distance apart of all the elements.9. The floor mat according to claim 1 , wherein the mat structure is an upper part with recesses formed therein claim 1 , in which the hard ...

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ANTI-SLIP FLOOR MAT

This invention provides an environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat, includes a leather, a polyurethane middle layer, a PU self-skinning layer and an anti-slip layer stacked together. The polyurethane middle comprises non-foam polyurethane. The PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming polyurethane. A plurality of through holes running through the anti-slip layer are located in the anti-slip layer. A surface of the PU self-skinning layer adjacent to the anti-slip layer further comprises a plurality of rivets pass through the through boles and extend to a surface of the anti-slip layer away from the PU self-skiing layer. 19-. (canceled)10. An environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat , comprising:a PU self-skinning layer, andan anti-slip layer;the PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming material;a plurality of through holes passing through the anti-slip layer; andwherein the polyurethane middle layer further comprises a plurality of rivets, the rivets pass through the through holes and extend to the surface of the anti-slip layer away from the PU self-skinning layer.11. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 10 , wherein the floor mat further comprises a leather and a polyurethane middle layer stacked on a surface of the PU self-skinning layer claim 10 , wherein the polyurethane middle layer comprises non-foam material.12. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 11 , wherein the polyurethane middle layer is formed by curing an isocyanate and a first polyether polyols intermixture according to a mass ratio 100:17˜22.13. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 11 , wherein the PU self-skinning layer is formed by foaming an isocyanate and a second polyether polyols intermixture according to a mass ratio 100:20˜50.14. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 13 , wherein the second polyether polyols intermixture includes polyether polyols claim 13 , crosslinking agent claim 13 , composite ...

Production Method of Continuous Carpet Mat

The present invention discloses a production method of continuous carpet mat, it includes the following process steps: providing carpet, buffering, commence gluing, drying, and commence pressing and cutting. With the implementation of the present invention, process steps of different production speeds in production lines can be coordinated and combined to make whole production line easy to be maintained and non-stop producing even when any process step stopped for maintenance or malfunctioning. Manpower, production time, machinery cost, material cost and the whole production cost can be greatly reduced, thus efficient production lines are provided and competitiveness of the industry is greatly improved. 1. A production method of continuous carpet mat , comprising the following process steps:providing carpet, wherein the carpet is being input from a carpet producing mechanism;commencing buffering, wherein the carpet is being guided into a first buffer;commencing glueing, wherein the carpet is being output from the first buffer and being guided into a glueing machine wherein a glue is being bonded on one surface of the carpet to become a glued carpet;commencing drying, wherein the glued carpet is being guided into an oven and being dried to form a continuous carpet mat; andcommencing stamping, wherein the continuous carpet mat is being guided into an automatic cutter and wherefrom multiple carpet mats are being output.2. The production method of claim 1 , wherein the carpet producing mechanism is a tufting machine or a needle punch machine claim 1 , wherein the carpet is a tufted carpet or a needle punched carpet.3. The production method of claim 2 , wherein the carpet producing mechanism being a tufting machine and wherein yarns being provided by a yarn creel are being guided into the tufting machine claim 2 , wherein the yarns are synthetic fiber yarns or cotton yarns.4. The production method of claim 1 , wherein the glue is being evenly bonded on one surface of the ...

ANTI-FATIGUE MATS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

The present disclosure discloses an anti-fatigue mat and methods for making the same. The method for making an anti-fatigue mat includes providing a leather comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, forming a color layer on the first surface, cutting the leather, putting the cut leather into a mold, injecting an elastomeric material into the mold, curing the elastomeric material to form an elastic layer on the second surface and a plurality of concave structures corresponding to the plurality of protruding structures on the first surface, and polishing the first surface to remove the color layer without caving towards the second surface. The anti-fatigue mat can have anti-fatigue performance and vivid stereoscopic impression, where being simple to fabricate with low costs and can be industrialized. 1. A method for making an anti-fatigue mat , comprises steps of:{'b': '1', 'S, providing leather comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and forming a color layer on the first surface, wherein a color of the color layer is different from a color of the leather;'}{'b': '2', 'S, cutting the leather;'}{'b': '3', 'S, putting the cut leather into a mold having a plurality of protruding structures, wherein the plurality of protruding structures contacts the color layer, and injecting an elastomeric material made by a foaming process into the mold and curing the elastomeric material to form an elastic layer on the second surface and a plurality of concave structures corresponding to the plurality of protruding structures on the first surface; wherein the cut leather and color layer caves towards the second surface to form the plurality of concave structures; and'}{'b': '4', 'S, polishing the first surface to remove the color layer without caving towards the second surface.'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,{'b': '1', 'in step S, the step of forming the color layer on the first ...

Safety Illumination Solutions for Handrails, Grab Bars, Floor Mats and the Like

A safety cover for use on a handrail, grab bar or peripheral edge of a fixture or object at a darkened location. The cover features a longitudinally split tubular member of resiliently flexible material and an illumination source carried thereby that is operable to provide illumination of the darkened location. The tubular member has a circumferential resiliency that biases two free edges of the tubular member toward one another from to automatically close up the longitudinal split, whereby the tubular member frictionally grips the rail, bar or peripheral edge over which it is placed. An illuminating floor mat or toilet lid cover features at least one longitudinally-shaped illumination member running along at least one peripheral edge of the mat or cover with one or more light-emitting areas of said longitudinally-shaped illumination member in a visually detectable position left unconcealed by the mat or cover.

FLOOR COVERINGS AND FLOOR COVERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND INSTALLING SAME

Floor coverings having a greige good, an adhesive layer, and a secondary backing material. The greige good has a primary backing component having adjoined first and second portions, and a plurality of fibers. The secondary backing material has an attached portion and a first exposable portion, with the attached portion adhered to the first portion of the primary backing component by contact with the adhesive layer. The second portion of the primary backing component is unattached to the first exposable portion of the secondary backing material, and the first exposable portion defines a portion of the first end edge of the floor covering. The second portion of the primary backing component is selectively moveable relative to the first portion to a position in which at least a portion of the second portion of the primary backing component does not overlie the first exposable portion of the secondary backing material. 1. A floor covering comprising:a primary backing component defining a face surface and an opposed back surface and having a first portion and a second portion adjoining the first portion, wherein the first and second portions of the primary backing component extend along respective portions of a length of the floor covering; anda plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing component and extending from the face surface of the primary backing component;an adhesive layer having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the first surface of the adhesive layer is applied to the back surface of the first and second portions of the primary backing component, wherein the portion of the adhesive layer applied to the second portion of the primary backing component and the second portion of the primary backing component cooperate to define a moveable body; anda secondary backing material having an attached portion and at least a first exposable portion, wherein the attached portion is adhered to the first portion of the primary backing component ...

Automated Randomized Pattern Generation Using Pre-Defined Design Overlays and Products Produced Thereby

Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described. 1. A series of carpet tiles in which each carpet tile carries a composite pattern comprising at least an underlying pattern that is common from tile to tile and an overlay pattern that is randomly selected from a predetermined library of such overlay patterns , wherein each overlay pattern is selected as part of a composite pattern to form a complete series.2. The series of claim 1 , wherein said overlay pattern is electronically manipulated prior to the formation of said composite pattern.3. The series of claim 2 , wherein said overlay pattern is subjected to electronic manipulation using at least one technique selected from the group consisting of rotating claim 2 , mirror-imaging claim 2 , rotating and mirror-imaging claim 2 , and repositioning.4. The series of claim 1 , wherein a single overlay pattern and a single underlying pattern are used to form said composite pattern. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/433,385, entitled “Automated Randomized Pattern Generation Using Pre-Defined Design Overlays and Products Produced Thereby,” which was filed on Mar. 29, 2012, which is a divisional of U.S. Pat. No. 8,155,776, which was ...

CARPET TILING SYSTEM & METHOD OF INSTALLATION

The present invention relates to a new type of floating carpet for covering any size surface, including entire rooms, by interlocking carpet covered bases on which resides a layer of carpet where each portion of the multiple tiles forming the carpet is a flat plastic base with side interlocking mechanisms made of male and mating female connectors to allow for the rapid design and installation of a modular layer of carpeting over existing surfaces, and more specifically multiple rectangular tiles each with a polymeric base on which is attached a piece of carpet for quick interlocking of side locking mechanisms on the polymeric base to secure adjacent carpet tiles into a carpet over a surface. 1. A carpet tile , comprising:a horizontal interlocking tray having an outer horizontal edge with at least a male connector and a female connector, where the area defined within the outer edge is a plate with an underside for laying down the carpet tile on a flat surface and an upper side opposite to the underside; anda textured carpet attached to the upper side of horizontal interlocking tray for securing the carpet to the flat interlocking tray; andwherein the male connector and the female connector on the outer horizontal edge are designed to interlock each with a different adjacent carpet tile laid down on the flat surface.2. The carpet tile of claim 1 , wherein the tile further includes a padding layer secured to the upper side of the tray and to an underside of the textured carpet.3. The carpet tile of claim 2 , wherein the interlocking tray has a thickness of 3/16 of an inch claim 2 , and the padding layer has a thickness of ⅜ of an inch.4. The carpet tile of claim 1 , wherein the underside includes a marking to indicate a preferred orientation of the tile as part of a fully assembled carpet made of a plurality of tiles.5. The carpet tile of claim 4 , wherein the marking is an arrow indicating the grain of the texture carpet.6. A removable carpet claim 4 , comprising:a ...

DECONSTRUCTED FLOOR MAT

A multi-component floor mat has a base or frame layer, intended to be positioned on the floor, that is dimensioned to accommodate a flexible textile mat or rug top layer portion that is releasably held in place on or in the base or frame layer by an attachment coupling feature associated with one or both portions, thereby allowing for the easy removal or replacement of the textile top layer of the mat and its economical laundering. 1. A floor mat to be positioned on a floor surface , the floor mat comprising:a base layer having a lower surface positioned on the floor surface;a base layer coupling feature;a plurality of top layers each of which is selectively and serially coupled to the base layer to thereby construct the floor mat; andeach of the plurality of top layers having a top layer coupling feature which is compatible to mate with the base layer coupling feature to couple a selected top layer to the base layer to construct the floor mat.2. The floor mat of wherein the base layer is impervious to the flow of water passing through the selected top layer.3. The floor mat of wherein the base layer further comprises:a cavity bounded by a peripheral lip extending around a perimeter of the base layer.4. The floor mat of wherein each of the plurality of top layers further comprises a fabric component.5. The floor mat of wherein each of the plurality of top layers is machine washable when separate from the base layer.6. The floor mat of in which each of the plurality of top layers further comprises a frame generally surrounding the fabric component and being larger than the base layer to cover the base layer when the selected top layer is coupled to the base layer.7. The floor mat of wherein the floor mat has a generally rectangular shape and the base layer has a pair of spaced elongate sides and a pair of spaced shorter sides in which junctions of one of the shorter sides with each of the elongate sides is non-orthogonal claim 1 , wherein the junctions are part of ...

SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIR-BASED NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) PAYMENT EXTENSION AND STANDARD

A payment facilitating and processing system includes a payment terminal. The payment terminal includes a processor and a first receiver. The first receiver is configured to communicate with the processor. The payment facilitating and processing system further includes a second receiver, which is also configured to communicate with the processor. The payment facilitating and processing system still further includes a mobility assistance device including a transmitter. The transmitter is configured to receive payment information from a payment apparatus and transmit the payment information to the second receiver upon positioning of the transmitter in close proximity to the second receiver. 1. A payment processing system comprising:a payment terminal including a processor and a first receiver,said first receiver configured to communicate with said processer; anda second receiver spaced from the first receiver and also configured to communicate with the processor,said second receiver configured to receive payment information from a transmitter in communication with a payment apparatus, upon positioning of the transmitter in close proximity to said second receiver,said second receiver configured to be installed in a range from 0 inches to 30 inches above a floor surface, such that the second receiver is nearer to the floor surface than the first receiver is to the floor surface.2. The payment processing system of claim 1 ,said second receiver configured to be installed in a range from 4 inches to 10 inches above the floor surface.3. The payment processing system of claim 1 ,said payment processing system further including a mat,said second receiver being disposed within the mat,said mat configured to overlie the floor surface.4. The payment processing system of claim 1 , further comprising:an electronic wire extending between and interconnecting the second receiver and the processor.5. The payment processing system of claim 1 ,said first and second receivers configured ...

TRACTION-SURFACED YOGA MAT

A rubber or foam type yoga mat whose top surface is formed with lateral ridges or swells running continuously from one side of the mat to the other to provide consistent, easily-cleaned traction for hands and feet without the need for a sticky surface material. In one embodiment, groups of closely-spaced small rounded ridges are formed in the mat surface, either over the full length of the mat or in spaced traction zones for hands and feet. In another embodiment, single wide swells are formed in the mat surface in traction zones, each swell sufficiently wide to support or span a hand or foot. The mat also includes an automatically aligned set of integrated fasteners for securing the mat in a rolled condition. 1. A generally rectangular rubber-type yoga mat having a top surface , a bottom surface , sides , and upper and lower ends , the improvement comprising:a plurality of raised, rounded lateral ridges running from side to side over at least a portion of the top surface of the mat, the ridges running continuously across the mat in essentially uninterrupted fashion, generally perpendicular to a mat centerline and generally parallel to one another.2. The yoga mat of claim 1 , wherein the lateral ridges comprise closely spaced small ridges of a width requiring multiple lateral ridges to support or span a hand or foot or intermediate body portion of a person using the mat.3. The yoga mat of claim 2 , wherein groups of the lateral ridges are located in at least two traction zones spaced from one another claim 2 , with a first traction zone adjacent the upper end of the yoga mat and a second traction zone adjacent the lower end of the yoga mat.4. The yoga mat of claim 1 , wherein the lateral ridges comprise single wide swells spaced from one another claim 1 , a first swell located adjacent the upper end of the yoga mat and defining a first traction zone claim 1 , and a second swell located at adjacent the lower end of the yoga mat and defining a second traction zone.5. A ...

BEACH TOWEL FOR PERSON AND ACCESSORIES

The present invention is a T-shaped beach towel designed to hold more items without needing to make the entire towel wider. 1 i. a rectangular vertical absorbent terry cloth section designed for accommodating an individual lying down on the towel vertical section having a top and bottom edge and a horizontal width; and', 'ii. a rectangular horizontal section positioned at the top edge of the vertical section essentially perpendicular to the vertical section and having a horizontal length at least about 100% longer than the vertical section is wide;, 'a) selecting an absorbent terry cloth large letter T shaped beach towel consisting ofb) laying the beach towel flat on the sand;c) the individual laying down entirely on the vertical section of the towel; andlaying the accessories on the horizontal section that extends past the width of the vertical section near the user's head.. A method of providing a surface designed to accommodate an individual lying down on sand and the individual's beach accessories associated with the individual consisting of: This application is a divisional application of U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 15/660,270 filed on Jul. 26, 2017, and which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.A portion of the disclosure of this patent contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.The present invention relates to an improved beach towel. In particular, it relates to a beach towel which can be used by a person with room for accessories to sit on it in a manner that it does not get in the way.The trip to the beach or other recreation areas where a person plans on lying down and resting or sunning themselves involves not only a towel to lie upon but various accessories are usually ...

DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE SHIELD SYSTEM

A disposable protective shield system enables the prevention of escaped fluids from a toilet from reaching the floor around a toilet. A mat is placed in front and covers the side areas as well. The mat allows the fluids pass through a permeable layer where they are sequestered by an absorbent layer and prevent from exit by a non-permeable layer. The mat could have varying fluid capacity in the absorbent layer, folding flaps to extent the area protected by the mat. Wall shields are attached to the walls around the toilet to protect them from escaping fluids. 1. A disposable protective shield system comprising:a toilet; anda mat having a non-permeable layer, absorbent layer and permeable layer attached to form a single body;the mat configured to be placed in front of and around the toilet;wherein the mat protects the floor around the toilet from escaping fluids from the toilet while in use.2. The mat of wherein the absorbent layer has non-homogenous liquid capacity in areas where fluid is expect to contact the mat.3. The mat of wherein the body of the mat has flaps attached to the sides of the mat that fold out to expand the coverage area of the mat.4. The mat of wherein the body has at least one area of fluid activated material.5. A disposable protective shield system comprising:a plurality of wall shields that removably attach to the walls around a toilet via an adhesive layer joined to a non-permeable.6. A method of protecting the surfaces around a toilet given the system of or claim 1 , comprising:placing a mat in front of a toilet;attaching the wall shields to the walls around the toilet if selected;allowing for use of the toilet;fluid escaping the toilet and being captured by the absorbent layer; andremoving the mat and wall shields for disposal. The present invention relates generally to sanitary protection systems, and more specifically, to a disposable protective shield system for preventing undesirable fluids such as urine from reaching a floor.Sanitary ...

PRESSURE ABSORBING ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A USER ABOVE A SUPPORT SURFACE

A pressure absorbing assembly () for supporting a user () relative to a support surface () includes a pressure absorber () and a resting component (). The pressure absorber () is configured to contact the support surface (). Additionally, the pressure absorber () is further configured to resiliently support the user () relative to the support surface (). Further, the resting component () is coupled, e.g., directly coupled, to the Pressure absorber (). Additionally, the resting component () is configured to be selectively engaged by the user () during use of the pressure absorber (). The resting component () is configured to allow the user () to be in a seated, semi-seated, or somewhat reclined or leaning Position while still being situated on the pressure absorber (). The pressure absorbing assembly ({circumflex over (ι)}θ) can also include a work station () that is coupled to the pressure absorber (). 1. A pressure absorbing assembly for supporting a user relative to a support surface , the pressure absorbing assembly comprising:a pressure absorber that is configured to contact the support surface, the pressure absorber being configured to resiliently support the user relative to the support surface; anda resting component that is coupled to the pressure absorber, the resting component being configured to be selectively engaged by the user during use of the pressure absorber, the resting component including a seat support that is coupled to the pressure absorber, and a seat that is coupled to and supported by the seat support, the seat being selectively movable relative to the seat support between a first position where the seat extends at least partially over the pressure absorbing mat and a second position where the seat does not extend over the pressure absorbing mat.2. The pressure absorbing assembly of wherein the resting component is directly coupled to the pressure absorber.3. The pressure absorbing assembly of wherein the pressure absorber includes a ...

Real Estate Floor Plan System

The invention, Real Estate Floor Plan System, is a series of pre-cut shapes printed on flexible vinyl, which can be rolled, placed and carried in a lightweight, tubular shoulder bag. 1This new product, Real Estate Floor Plan System, is unique—it is targeted towards realtors, interior designers, DIYers, leasing agents, and moving companies for repeated use by their clients.There is no other product on the market that includes all of the features and benefits listed below.Real Estate Floor Plan System is an innovative system that solves problems for relocation professionals and their clients in a new way. durable—made of lightweight vinyl', 'washable—fingerprints and smudges can be removed', 'portable—rolled up and carried in a lightweight carrying case', 'strong—resistant to tears like paper products', 'functional—allows clients to place and move the shapes around the space', 'flexible—easy to roll, fold, or bend—quickly lays flat to original shape', 'cost effective—will last for years', 'colourful—clients can see how different colours will be in the space', 'sized to industry standards—clients will know that their furniture fits, 'It is. As mentioned in the Background section of this application, there are full-size furniture templates on the market. However, they are made of paper or cardboard. They are in a dull white or tan colour with black lines indicating different furniture sizes. They are designed for single use by homeowners and are not durable, washable, or easily portable. Spatial recognition, being able to visualize how items will fit within a specific space, is difficult for most people. When faced with an empty room, even a seasoned Realtor may not realize what will actually fit. The same can happen with interior designers, stagers, or relocation specialists from moving companies.Realtors, for example, use many methods to try to demonstrate furniture sizes. They may pace out the size of the furniture, or hold their arms out to the side to approximate ...

TOWEL FABRIC AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A fabric has first material yarns and second material yarns woven together to form a ground, The first material yarns are synthetic yarns, and the second material yarns are cotton pile yarns. A coloring process is performed which colors the second material yarns, but which does not take to the first material yarns. A second coloring or printing process is performed on the technical front. 1. A fabric , comprising:a plurality of first material yarns; anda plurality of second material yarns, in which the plurality of first material yarns and the plurality of second material yarns are woven or knitted together to form a ground;wherein the plurality of first material yarns comprise yarns having a linear mass density between 50 Denier (D) and 300 D and a filament count (F) of 36 F-576 F and the plurality of second material yarns comprise cotton yarns having a thickness (s) of 6 s-40 s.2. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of second material yarns are 100% cotton.3. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first material yarns are polyester.4. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first material yarns comprises about 52% of the ground.5. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of second material yarns comprises about 48% of the ground.5. The fabric of claim 1 , in which the plurality of first material yarns resists a first coloring process while the plurality of second material yarns accept the first coloring process.6. The fabric of claim 5 , in which the first coloring process is selected from a group comprising reactive dying claim 5 , reactive print claim 5 , and bleach white.7. The fabric of claim 5 , in which the plurality of first material yarns accepts a second coloring process performed after the first coloring process.8. The fabric of claim 7 , in which the second coloring process is selected from a group comprising a coloring process claim 7 , a dispersive dying process claim 7 , dispersive dye printing claim 7 , heat ...

Random Tile Installation Using Non-Random Installation Technique

A modular textile system includes a plurality of modular tiles having a machine direction. Each modular tile includes an indicium that is randomly oriented with respect to the machine direction and/or randomly positioned on the tile. The modular tiles are positioned in an installation with the indicia arranged in a uniform manner, so that the resulting installation of modular tiles is a random modular tile installation. 1. (canceled)2. A modular tile system , the modular tile system comprising:a plurality of modular tiles, the modular tiles each having a face and a backing, wherein the modular tiles are formed to have a machine direction and a cross-machine direction, whereinthe backing of each modular tile is provided with an indicium, wherein the indicium comprises at least one of a randomly oriented indicium and a randomly positioned indicium, wherein the randomly oriented indicium is randomly oriented with respect to the machine direction of the face of the modular tile, and the randomly positioned indicium is randomly positioned on the modular tile, randomly oriented indicia of the modular tiles are oriented in the same direction, and', 'randomly positioned indicia of the modular tiles are positioned in the same position with respect to one another,', 'so that the installed modular tiles are randomly oriented with respect to one another., 'wherein the modular tiles are for being placed in an edge-to-edge configuration with one another in an installation with the indicium of each modular tile configured in a like manner with respect to one another, such that the at least one of the'}3. The system of claim 2 , whereinthe indicium is a randomly oriented indicium, andthe randomly oriented indicium is rotated 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees with respect to the machine direction of the modular tile.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the indicium comprises a directional indicium.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the indicium comprises an arrow.6. The system of claim 2 , ...

Two Part Floor Covering

A two part floor covering useful for entranceway is provided having a mat overlaying a base. A fastening system incorporating a mushroom-type fastener is provided, whereby the mat can be laid on the base and positioned as desired, without the fastening system engaging. When the mat is aligned with the base, downward pressure on the mat engages the fastening system and restricts the mat from slipping laterally or lifting vertically. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein. 1. A two part floor covering , comprising:(a) a base having a planar tray, the tray having an upper surface;(b) A mat overlaying the tray, the mat having (i) a sheet-like substrate with an upper face and a lower face; (ii) pile yarns extending from the upper face of the substrate; and (iii) a backing layer attached to the lower face of the substrate; and(c) a fastening system for detachably securing the mat to the base tray, the fastening system having a mushroom-type hook fastener first component and a second component that is capable of engaging the first component to create a fastener, wherein the second component is selected from the group consisting of mushroom-type hook fasteners, loop strips and a fabric capable of being penetrated by the hooks of the first component, provided that first component is attached to either the backing layer of the mat or the tray and the second component is attached opposite the first component, to either the backing layer of the mat or the tray.2. The floor covering of claim 1 , wherein the second component of the fastening system is a mushroom-type fastener claim 1 , and the first and second components of the fastening system are capable of interlocking.3. The floor covering of claim 2 , wherein the first component and the second component of the fastening system are spaced apart in discrete locations claim 2 , opposite each other claim 2 , around the perimeters of the mat and ...

FLOOR COVERINGS WITH UNIVERSAL BACKING AND METHODS OF MAKING, INSTALLING, AND RECYCLING

A dimensionally stable floor covering comprises a tufted textile substrate and a reinforcement layer attached to the textile substrate. The reinforcement layer includes an adhesive backing compound and reinforcement fibers surrounded by the adhesive backing. The fibers may form a continuous layer on the back side of the floor covering or may be dispersed within the adhesive backing compound. The adhesive backing compound may be hot water-soluble to facilitate recycling of the floor covering. The floor covering may optionally include additional backing layers (including cushions) and may be used as a broadloom carpet, a carpet tile, or other modular floor covering products. Methods of manufacturing, installing, and recycling the present floor coverings are also provided. 1. A recyclable floor covering having a universal reinforcing backing layer which can be applied to both broadloom and modular floor coverings , the recyclable floor covering comprising:a tufted textile substrate having a primary backing substrate extending in a first direction and a plurality of yarns tufted through the primary backing substrate, the primary backing substrate having a face side and a back side opposite the face side, a portion of each yarn forming a stitch portion having an end that is located on the back side of the primary backing substrate, and an interstitial space existing between the end of each stitch portion;a reinforcement layer of fibers laying predominately in the first direction and the fibers being in substantial alignment with each other for forming a reinforcement layer of the fibers that is substantially parallel to the backing substrate, the ends of the stitch portions engaging the reinforcement layer of fibers for separating the reinforcement layer of fibers from the backing substrate and the engagement of the reinforcement layer of fibers with the stitch portions providing dimensional stability for the entire floor covering, and the reinforcement layer of fibers ...

NON-SLIP FOAM FLOOR MAT

A non-slip foam floor mat includes a mat body, a plastic film and a non-slip layer. The mat body is made of a foam material. The plastic film is attached to a surface of the mat body. The plastic film has a top surface. The top surface is processed by electric shock or flame to form a plurality of fine dents. The non-slip layer is formed of a non-slip coating coated on the top surface of the plastic film. The non-slip coating is embedded in the fine dents and tightly joined to the plastic film, thereby forming a high friction coefficient to achieve a non-slip effect. 1. An no-slip foam floor mat , comprising:a mat body, made of a foam material;a plastic film, attached to a surface of the mat body, the plastic film having a top surface, the top surface being processed by electric shock or flame to form a plurality of fine dents;a non-slip layer, formed of a non-slip coating coated on the top surface of the plastic film, the non-slip coating being embedded in the fine dents and tightly joined to the plastic film.2. The non-slip foam floor mat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the foam material of the mat body is EVA claim 1 , PVC claim 1 , PE or rubber.3. The non-slip foam floor mat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plastic film is made of PE claim 1 , HDPE claim 1 , PC claim 1 , PP or PVC. The present invention relates to a floor mat, and more particularly to a non-slip foam floor mat.A conventional floor mat includes a mat body made of a foam material. Due to the characteristics of the foam material, the surface of the mat body has many fine pores and is not flat, so dirt and dust are easily accumulated and it is difficult to clean the floor mat. After using for a long time, the color of the mat body becomes black or the floor mat has a strong or unpleasant smell. In addition, the surface of the mat body is usually printed with colors or patterns. These decorative surface layers may fall off due to friction when in use, which will affect the appearance.Therefore, ...

ANTI-SLIP, LIQUID MANAGEMENT FLOORING SURFACE COVER ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

An anti-slip, liquid management cover article for a flooring surface. The article includes a film defining a working face. A microstructured surface is formed at the working face, and includes a plurality of primary ridges and capillary microchannels each having a bottom surface. Each primary ridge is an elongated body having a length. A shape of a portion of at least one of the primary ridges is non-uniform in a direction of the length. The capillary microchannels facilitate spontaneous wicking of liquid. With this construction, the non-uniform shape establishes an elevated coefficient of friction at the working face as measured in multiple directions. The cover article minimizes the risk of pedestrian slippage, even in the presence of water or other liquids. 1. An anti-slip , liquid management cover article for application to a flooring surface , the article comprising:a film defining opposing, first and second major faces; anda microstructured surface formed at the first major face, the microstructured surface forming a plurality of primary ridges and a plurality of capillary microchannels each having a bottom surface, respective ones of the capillary microchannels being defined between spaced apart adjacent ones of the primary ridges;wherein each of the primary ridges is an elongated body having a length greater than a height and a width;and further wherein a shape of a portion of a first one of the primary ridges is non-uniform in a direction of the length of the first primary ridge;and further wherein the capillary microchannels are configured to facilitate spontaneous wicking of liquid along the capillary microchannels.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein a coefficient of friction along the portion of the first primary ridge as measured in a direction parallel with the corresponding length is within 10% of a coefficient of friction in a direction perpendicular to the corresponding length.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein a coefficient of friction along the ...

THERAPY PLATFORM ANTI-FATIGUE MATTING

The present invention is an ergonomic safety work mat which includes a modular ergonomic wooden platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border. The purpose of this invention is to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The wooden platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. This product is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections. 1. A modular mat platform comprising:at least one female work mat section comprising a first rectangular wooden platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one female inner edge;at least one male work mat section comprising a first rectangular wooden platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one male inner edge;said at least one female work mat including a first female side edge border parallel and spaced apart from a second female side edge border connected by a female end edge border, each one having a chamfered edge including at least one conduit extending along a longitudinal side edge comprising spaced apart web elements;said at least one male work mat including a first male side edge border parallel and spaced apart from a second male side edge border connected by a male end edge border, each one having a chamfered edge including at least one conduit extending along a longitudinal side edge comprising spaced apart web elements;said at least one female work mat aligning opposite said at least one male work ...

STRIP FOAM FLOOR MAT

A strip foam floor mat includes a rectangular main body with two long sides and two short sides, and each side has plural complementarily shaped first convex teeth and first notches disposed apart from one another, a pair of complementarily shaped second convex tooth and second notch disposed at each corner at both ends of each side, and a pair of complementarily shaped third convex tooth and third notch disposed adjacent to each other and at positions of the multiple length of the short side along each long side, and the third convex tooth is in the same protruding shape of the second convex tooth when the two main bodies are spliced, and the third notch is the same concave shape of the adjacent second notch when the two main bodies are spliced. 1. A strip foam floor mat , comprising:a rectangular main body, including two long sides and two short sides, and the long side having a length equal to a multiple of the length of the short side, and the multiple being at least three;a plurality of first convex teeth and first notches, disposed with an interval apart from one another on each of the long sides and short sides, and their concave and convex shapes being complementary to one another;a second convex tooth and a second notch, disposed at four corners of the main body and at both ends of each of the long sides and short sides, and the second convex tooth of each long side is disposed immediately next to the second notch of the adjacent short side, and the second convex tooth of each long side is disposed away from the second convex tooth of the adjacent short side, and the concave and convex shapes of each second convex tooth and each second notch being complementary to each other; anda third convex tooth and a third notch, disposed at positions of the multiple length of the short side along each long side and immediately next to each other, and the concave and convex shapes of each third convex tooth and each third notch being complementary to each other, and ...

URINAL DRIP PAN WITH PIVOTING ARM

Improvements in a urinal drip pan. The drip pan has pivotal arm, a collection tray and a pouring spout to empty the collection tray. The collection tray provides an enlarged area outside of a urinal to collect any drippings that coming from the person urinating that does not remain within the urinal. The pivotal arms provide a controlled rotational path for the collection tray to be emptied in the urinal. The arm locking positions are elongated slots that reduce a potential for the collection tray to tip when kicked or if a person steps on a corner or side of the collection tray. The collection tray has elevated ribs to keep feet or shoes out of fluid that can be present in the bottom of the collection tray. 1. A urinal drip pan comprising:an open tray;said open tray having elevated sides;said open tray is connected through a pivoting axis located above said open tray to a support arm wherein said open tray is essentially connected to said support arm at opposing sides of said open tray;said pivoting arm is secured to a urinal, and said open tray further has a pouring spout that allows said open tray to pour fluid collected in said open tray.2. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said pivoting arm provides restrained travel of said open tray.3. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said pivoting arm is further secured through hardware to said urinal.4. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said brackets have at least one lock pin.5. The urinal drip pan according to further includes a latch.6. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said latch retains said urinal drip pan in a vertical orientation.7. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said latch is flexible.8. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said open tray further includes elevated foot pads.9. The urinal drip pan according to wherein said elevated foot pads further has a plurality of depressed surfaces.10. The urinal drip pan according to further includes a handle.11. The urinal drip pan ...

INTERLOCKING MODULAR MAT WITH SPONGE INSERT

An interlocking modular mat having four sides has female connectors on two sides and male connectors on the other two sides so that the modular mat can interlock with an adjacent mat and its connectors. The modular mat is configured with a plurality of structures surrounding a periphery of a top portion of the mat. The plurality of structures in combination with an underside of the top portion of the mat form a cavity. A sponge insert is configured to fit in the cavity and have a height such that a portion of the sponge insert extends from a bottom side the mat body. With the sponge insert extending beyond the bottom side of the mat body, the sponge insert bottom face generally become the supporting bottom of the modular mat to provide a more cushioned feel for a mat user.

Suction Floor Mat

A suction floor mat includes a main body formed by a plurality of upper and lower support ribs arranged in a criss-cross pattern, a plurality of suction cups disposed at the bottom surface of the main body, a vertical opening formed between adjacent upper and lower support ribs, a groove formed at the bottom surface of each lower support rib, and a connecting structure disposed separately at two adjacent edges of the main body for connecting another adjacent suction floor mat. 1. A suction floor mat , comprising;a main body,a plurality of upper and lower support ribs disposed at the top and bottom of the main body and arranged in a criss-cross pattern,a plurality of suction cups, fixed onto a bottom surface of the main body;a vertical opening, formed between adjacent upper and lower support ribs;a groove, formed at a bottom surface of each lower support rib; andat least one connecting structure, disposed at two adjacent edges of the main body.2. The suction floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the groove is in an arc shape.3. The suction floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the connecting structure is coupled to two main bodies claim 1 , and one of the main bodies has a connecting plate protruded outwardly from two adjacent edges of the main body claim 1 , and the connecting plate has a longitudinal through hole penetrating through the connecting plate claim 1 , and the other main body has a connecting column protruded downwardly from two adjacent edges and corresponding to the through hole of the connecting plate claim 1 , so that when the two main bodies are engaged claim 1 , the connecting column is embedded into the through hole of the connecting plate.4. A suction floor mat claim 1 , comprising a plurality of floor mat units coupled with one another claim 1 , and each floor mat unit comprising a plurality of upper and lower support ribs formed on the floor mat unit and arranged in a criss-cross pattern claim 1 , a plurality of suction cups disposed on a surface of the ...

Three-dimensional net-like structure

The three-dimensional net-like structure is made from a thermoplastic resin including a mixture of a polypropylene copolymer (a) and a polypropylene copolymer (b) and has a spring structure formed by bonding continuous filaments partly in random in loops. The polypropylene copolymer (a) has a flexural modulus that is different from a flexural modulus of the polypropylene copolymer (b).

ACTIVE MOTION ANTI-FATIGUE MAT

Provided is an active motion anti-fatigue mat that includes a platform and a base. The platform being positioned at the top of the base and is configured to flex in at least more than one direction in the plane orthogonal to the plane of the platform. The platform is configured to flex by virtue of a plurality of slits cut on the surface of the platform and the thickness of the platform. 1100. An active motion anti-fatigue mat () comprising:{'b': ['102', '104'], '#text': 'a platform () and a base ();'}{'b': ['102', '106', '102'], 'claim-text': {'b': ['102', '104', '102', '102', '106', '102', '102'], '#text': 'wherein the platform () being positioned at the top of the base () and configured to flex in at least more than one direction in the plane orthogonal to the plane of the platform (); and wherein the platform () is configured to flex by virtue of the plurality of slits () cut on the surface of the platform () and the thickness of the platform ().'}, '#text': 'the platform () comprises a plurality of slits () cut in a pattern on the surface of the platform ();'}2100104103100. The active motion anti-fatigue mat () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base () further comprising a slip resistant layer () to prevent slippage of the active motion anti-fatigue mat () when placed on a surface.3100104108110102100. The active motion anti-fatigue mat () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base () further comprising a frame () includes a plurality of recessed portions () providing a play or gap between the platform () and the surface on which the active motion anti-fatigue mat () is placed.4100102104100. The active motion anti-fatigue mat () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the platform () and/or the base () of the active motion anti-fatigue mat () are manufactured from natural wool felt blend claim 1 , recycled rubber or any combination thereof.5100106102102. The active motion anti-fatigue mat () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slits () cut on the surface of ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FOAM MAT

A method of manufacturing a substantially flat foam floor mat is described. The raw materials for each color layer are separately mixed and heated below their foaming temperature in different batches, and separately pressed through heated rollers to form a plurality of unfoamed sheets. The temperature of the rollers are maintained within a range of 5° C. or less. Two or more unfoamed sheets from each batch are stacked together in a press and heated above their foaming temperature to permit the stacked sheets to foam, expand, and heat-weld together. The press restricts the sheets from vertical expansion while allowing horizontal expansion. Once the sheets are foamed, a series of alternating teeth and receiving slots are cut around the boundary of the mat to form an interlocking peripheral wall. 1. A method of forming a substantially flat foam floor mat , comprising:forming a stack of (i) at least first and second sheets of a first color, and (ii) at least third and fourth sheets of a second color;heating and pressing the stack such that the first sheet foams and heat welds to the second sheet, the second sheet foams and heat welds to the third sheet, and the third sheet foams and heat welds to the fourth sheet; andtrimming the heated and pressed stack to form a boundary of interlocking teeth.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stack has no more than six sheets total.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises (i) three sheets of the first color claim 1 , inclusive of the first and second sheets claim 1 , and (ii) three sheets of the second color claim 1 , inclusive of the third and fourth sheets.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of forming a stack of (i) at least first and second sheets of a first color claim 1 , and (ii) at least third and fourth sheets of a second color comprises:compounding together a blend of raw ingredients;heating the blend of raw ingredients together to a first temperature that is below a polymer foaming temperature; ...

Floor Mat with Hidden Base Component

This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat with a hidden base component. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein. 1. A process for cleaning a multi-component floor mat , said process comprising the steps of: (i) A textile component comprising (i) a first layer of tufted pile carpet formed by tufting face yarns through a primary backing layer and (ii) a second layer of vulcanized rubber material that contains magnetic particles; and', '(ii) A base component comprising an elastomer that contains magnetic particles;', 'wherein the textile component and the base component are releasably attachable to one another via magnetic attraction; and', 'wherein the textile component is at least 5% larger in length and width than the base component;, '(a) Providing a multi-component floor mat comprising(b) Removing the textile component from the base component;(c) Laundering the textile component in an industrial, commercial, or residential washing machine; and(d) Re-installing the textile component on the base component.2. A process for making a multi-component floor mat , said process comprising the steps of:(a) Tufting face yarns into a primary backing material to form a tufted pile carpet;(b) Optionally, printing the tufted pile carpet;(c) Providing a layer of unvulcanized rubber that contains magnetic ...

Floor Mat with Hidden Base Component

This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat with a hidden base component. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein. 1. A multi-component floor mat comprising:(a) A textile component comprising (i) a first layer of tufted pile carpet formed by tufting face yarns through a primary backing layer and (ii) a second layer of vulcanized rubber material that contains magnetic particles;(b) A base component comprised of (i) vulcanized rubber that contains magnetic particles or (ii) vulcanized rubber having a magnetic coating applied thereto;wherein the textile component and the base component are releasably attachable to one another via magnetic attraction; andwherein the textile component is at least 5% larger in length and width than the base component.2. The multi-component floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the textile component is at least 10% larger in length and width than the base component.3. The multi-component floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the textile component is magnetically receptive.4. The multi-component floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the base component is permanently magnetized.5. The multi-component floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the textile component of the floor mat can withstand at least one wash cycle in a commercial or residential washing machine whereby the textile component is ...

Light transmissive carpet for vehicle

A light transmissive carpet includes a pile including strands of a light transmissive yarn. The light transmissive yarn includes a fiber blend of interspersed colored fibers and unpigmented fibers. The unpigmented fibers in the light transmissive yarn are translucent and transmit light therethrough.

Yoga mats

Yoga mat devices which generally comprise a yoga mat having one or more storage compartment(s). Also disclosed are related methods of manufacture and use of such devices.

SLIP RESISTANT MAT WITH STABILIZING PROJECTIONS

A slip resistant floor mat includes a number of upstanding projections in the form of blades or teeth arranged on an upper surface thereof. The blades or teeth deflect under a load and dissipate the force of the load so that the tendency of the mat to slip on the underlying floor is reduced. 1. A slip resistant mat comprising:a mat body having an upper surface and a lower surface juxtaposed to a floor surface; anda plurality of projections extending upwardly from the upper surface, the plurality of projections each being capable of deflection from a generally vertical orientation relative to the upper surface of the mat in response to a load applied to the plurality of projections to hereby inhibit movement of the mat relative to the floor surface.2. The slip resistant mat of wherein each of the plurality of projections has a generally rectangular cross-section.3. The slip resistant mat of in which the plurality of projections are arranged in a plurality of generally equally spaced rows.4. The slip resistant mat of wherein a first set of the projections are of one height and a second set of projections are of a second height claim 1 , different from the first height.5. The slip resistant mat of wherein the plurality of projections are arranged in a plurality of quadrants claim 1 , with the projections in some of the quadrants being arranged in a perpendicular orientation relative to the projections in other quadrants.6. The slip resistant mat of in which at least some of the plurality of projections contact adjacent projections when deflected.7. The slip resistant mat of further comprising:a peripheral ramp edge extending around a substantial portion of a perimeter of the mat body.8. The slip resistant mat of further comprising:a channel formed at a perimeter of the mat body to provide for discharge of accumulated fluids from the upper surface of the mat body.9. The slip resistant mat of wherein each of the projections is equally spaced from an adjacent projection. ...

STANDING MAT

A standing desk mat includes a base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides for supporting a bottom of a shoe of a standing user off a floor when the user is standing on the standing desk mat, and a strap operably connected to the base to form a bridge spanning a portion of the base for an upper portion of the shoe to engage a bottom portion of the strap upon the user raising the shoe above the base to raise at least a portion of the standing desk mat therewith and disengage the bottom portion of the strap upon the user lowering the shoe to lower the base to the floor therewith. 1. A standing desk mat set comprising:a first mat comprising a first base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides for supporting a bottom of a first shoe or foot of a standing user off a floor when the user is standing on the standing desk mat set and having a length dimension longer than 12.5 inches and a width dimension wider than 5.25 inches;a second mat comprising a second base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides for supporting a bottom of a second shoe or foot of the standing user off the floor when the user is standing on the standing desk mat set and having a length dimension longer than 12.5 inches and a width dimension wider than 5.25 inches;a first strap operably connected to the first base to form a first bridge spanning a portion of the first base, a bottom portion of the first strap disposed at its peak at least 3 inches vertically above a top portion of the first base for an upper portion of the first shoe or foot to engage the bottom portion of the first strap upon the user raising the first shoe or foot above the first base to raise the first base off the floor therewith and disengage the bottom portion of the first strap upon the user lowering the first shoe to lower the first base to the floor therewith; anda second strap operably connected to the second base to form a second ...

FLOOR COVER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

A floor cover for protecting a floor from damage caused by pets. The floor cover includes a body having an ingress/egress portion, a doorway portion, and an enclosure portion. 1. A cover for protecting and covering an existing floor in a doorway , comprising:a body having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, an outer peripheral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein at least one of the first side and the second side is provided with a plurality of tabs for adapting the floor cover to fit various sized doorways.2. The cover of wherein a first portion of the first side extends inwardly from the first side of the body to receive one side of the doorway.3. The cover of wherein the first portion is provided with a substantially U-shaped configuration.4. The cover of wherein the first portion extends inwardly from the first side of the body to an end claim 2 , the first portion is provided with a notch extending inwardly from the end for receiving the one side of the doorway.5. The cover of wherein the notch is provided with a substantially U-shaped configuration.6. The cover of wherein the first portion extends inwardly from the first side of the body to an end claim 2 , the end of the first portion is provided with a plurality of tabs for adapting the floor cover to various sized doorways.7. The cover of wherein a second portion extends inwardly from the second side of the body to receive one side of the doorway.8. The cover of wherein the second portion is provided with a substantially U-shaped configuration.9. The cover of wherein the second portion extends inwardly from the second side of the body to an end to receive an opposing side of the doorway from the first portion claim 7 , the second portion is provided with a notch extending inwardly from the end for receiving the opposing side of the doorway.10. The cover of wherein the notch is provided with a substantially U-shaped configuration.11. The cover of wherein the second portion ...

A PRIMARY CLOTH FOR A TUFTED CARPET

The primary cloth is stabilized after a tufting step. The primary cloth is a nonwoven fabric of continuous filaments which are more than 10 dtex in fineness. The continuous filament is consisting of polyester which has a nearly ‘V’ part made of a low melting point polyester and a nearly ‘+’ part made of a high melting point polyester. The continuous filaments are one other bonded by melting or softening of the low melting point polyester to form the nonwoven fabric. 1. A primary cloth for a tufted carpet comprising , of a nonwoven fabric which is consisting of continuous filaments of more than 10 dtex in fineness ,{'img': {'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00010', '@he': '12.70mm', '@wi': '13.04mm', '@file': 'US20160060798A1-20160303-P00001.TIF', '@alt': 'custom-character', '@img-content': 'character', '@img-format': 'tif'}, 'a shape of the continuous filament in the cross section has the following nearly Y4 shape which connects the bottom sides of nearly ‘Y’ parts to up, down, left and right;'}the continuous filament is consisting of polyester which has a nearly ‘V’ part of the nearly ‘Y4’ shape made of a low melting point polyester and a nearly ‘+’ part excluding the nearly ‘V’ part made of a high melting point polyester;the continuous filaments are bonded one another by melting the low melting point polyester.2. The primary cloth for the tufted carpet according to wherein has partially thermocompression parts by heated-embossing claim 1 , and the continuous filaments are bonded in the partially thermocompression parts.3. A tufted carpet is manufactured by stitching pile yarns to the primary cloth according to . The present invention relates to a primary cloth to stitch pile yarns for a tufted carpet.The tufted carpet is manufactured by the following steps. After pile yarns are stitched to the primary cloth by a tufting machine (tufting step), pre-coating and backing are performed on a back side of the primary cloth (backing step), and then the tufted carpet is ...

CHANGEABLE MAT

A mat is disclosed, and comprises a cover portion and a base portion. The cover portion includes a lower surface having an engagement portion. The base portion is removably coupled with the cover portion and includes a first layer and a second resilient layer. The first layer has a surface treatment configured to interengage the engagement portion so that the cover portion and the base portion resist relative movement due to lateral forcing. The second resilient layer is at least partially enclosed by the first layer and maintained in substantial fluid separation from a surrounding environment by the first layer. The force needed to move the cover portion relative to the base portion laterally is greater than the force needed to separate the cover portion from the base portion due to the surface treatment on the first layer of the base portion. 1. A mat , comprising:a cover portion including a lower surface having an engagement surface; and a first layer having a surface treatment configured to interengage the engagement surface of the cover portion so that the cover portion and the base portion resist relative movement due to lateral forcing; and', 'a second resilient layer at least partially enclosed by the first layer and maintained in substantial fluid separation from a surrounding environment;, 'a base portion removably coupled with the cover portion and includingwhereby the force needed to move the cover portion relative to the base portion laterally is greater than the force needed to separate the cover portion from the base portion due to the surface treatment on the first layer of the base portion.2. The mat of claim 1 , further including one or more intermediate layers between the first layer of the base portion and the second resilient layer claim 1 , the one or more intermediate layers being substantially fluid-resistant.3. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is a barrier layer.4. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a ...

CUSHIONED MAT WITH APERTURED FOAM

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cushioned mat configured for use in environments where water may come into contact with the cushioned mat, such as in a household bathroom. According to various embodiments, the cushioned mat includes a foam layer configured to act as a cushioning material. To improve the drying performance of the mat, the foam layer is apertured. In addition, various embodiments of the cushioned mat may be provided with a surface layer of face fabric and a backing layer configured for reducing slippage of the mat against a support surface. 1. A cushioned mat configured for use as a standing surface in environments where water may come into contact with the cushioned mat , the cushioned mat comprising:a face fabric configured for coming into contact with a user; andan apertured foam layer secured to the face fabric, the apertured foam layer comprising a foam material having one or more apertures extending into the foam material.2. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures comprise one or more holes having a circular cross-section.3. The cushioned mat of claim 2 , wherein the one or more holes have a diameter between 1 mm and 6 mm.4. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more apertures extends through the entire thickness of the apertured foam layer.5. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures are vertically oriented.6. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures comprise a plurality of apertures provided in a density between 40 apertures per square foot of the foam layer's surface area and 1 claim 1 ,600 apertures per square foot of the foam layer's surface area.7. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures comprise punched portions of the foam layer.8. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the foam material comprises an open cell claim 1 , viscoelastic foam material.9. The cushioning mat of claim 1 , wherein the ...

STANDING DESK MAT

Standing desks, such as fixed work surfaces or height-adjustable desks or computer/workstation supports, provide relief from computer or other desk work that might otherwise force a user to remain seated. However, concerns about utilization and comfort are points of resistance to standing desks. A “smart” pressure sensing mat is provided that may provide additional cushioning and comfort as well as a source of data input for record keeping, usage verification, user identification, and control signals. Identification of users' utilizing a mat may then be utilized for contact-tracing to identify possible exposure or transmission of contagions in a workplace. 1. A system for responding to a potential contagion transmission , comprising:a pressure sensing mat comprising a plurality of sensing portions;a processor receiving signals from the plurality of sensing portions;a communication interface facilitating communications between the processor and a number of external components; and identifies a first person having used the pressure sensing mat;', 'identifies an encounter between a second person and the first person having a distance therebetween that is less than a transmission range of a contagion;', 'receives indicia of an infected person;', 'upon determining that the indicia of the infected person identifies one of the first person or the second person, formats a notification message comprising indicia of the encounter; and', 'sends the notification message to at least one of the number of external components., 'wherein the processor2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an access control system; andwherein the access control systems, upon receiving the notification message, prevents access of at least one of the first person or the second person from an area controlled by the access control system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an access control system; andwherein the access control systems, upon receiving the notification message, prevents ...

PRAYER MAT WITH A BOW COUNTING SYSTEM

A prayer mat that includes a tactile sensor secured to a lower surface of the prayer mat in proximity to the middle of the prayer mat configured to generate an output signal in response to detecting a pressure from the knees of a user, a bow count indicator configured to generate a visible signal, and processing circuitry configured to determine whether the output signal is valid by comparing the output signal to a predetermined signal level stored in a memory, receive the output signal from the sensor, update a count in response to determining that the output signal is valid, and activate the bow count indicator. 1. A prayer mat , the prayer mat comprising:a tactile sensor secured to a surface of the prayer mat in proximity to the middle of the prayer mat configured to generate an output signal in response to detecting a pressure applied from knees of a user;a bow count indicator configured to generate a visible signal;a memory; and receive the output signal from the tactile sensor,', 'determine whether the output signal is valid by comparing the output signal to a predetermined signal level stored in the memory,', 'update a count in response to determining that the output signal is valid, and', 'activate the bow count indicator., 'processing circuitry configured to'}2. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry includes four D flip-flops connected to the tactile sensor.3. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensor includes two conductive fabrics separated by an air gap.4. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensor is secured to the surface of the prayer mat at a third of the distance from an upper short edge of the prayer mat.5. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the output signal is a function of the pressure applied by the knees of the user.6. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensor is secured to a lower surface of the prayer mat.7. The prayer mat of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensor is secured in ...

Garage Floor Protection Mat for Snowmobiles and the Like

A floor protection apparatus for use under parked snowmobiles or the like. The apparatus features a mat having longitudinally opposing first and second ends, and laterally opposing first and second sides. Longitudinally channeled areas reside respectively adjacent the sides of the mat at a topside thereof, and each feature a set of longitudinally running channels separated from one another by longitudinal ribs. One or more collection areas reside between the channeled areas at the topside of the mat and are of recessed elevation relative to the longitudinal ribs. A laterally ribbed central area resides between the first and second channeled areas and comprising a series of lateral ribs spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction. The mat is assembled from sections that fastened together through raised, abutted boundary edges. 1. A floor protection apparatus comprising:a mat having opposing first and second ends spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction, and opposing first and second sides spaced apart from one another in a lateral direction that lies perpendicularly transverse to said longitudinal direction;first and second longitudinally channeled areas residing respectively adjacent the first and second sides of the mat at a topside thereof, each channeled area comprising a set of channels running in the longitudinal direction of the mat and separated from one another by longitudinal ribs defining sidewalls of said channels; andone or more collection areas residing between the first and second channeled areas at the topside of the mat and being of recessed elevation relative to the longitudinal ribs of said first and second channeled areas.2. The apparatus of wherein said one or more collection areas comprises first and second collection areas that reside respectively adjacent the first and second channeled areas and are separated from one another by a laterally ribbed central area comprising a series of lateral ribs that run in the ...

RESILIENT FLOOR MAT FOR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR

Devices and methods that assist in the repair of an automobile. 1. A mat having an outwardly-directed opaque planar surface , the surface configured to reflect an image having a first pattern that facilitates the repair of a vehicle.2. The mat of where the pattern simulates that of a plurality of spaced apart bulbs in a lamp.3. The mat of having a second pattern on a second opaque planar surface claim 2 , the second pattern facilitating the repair of a vehicle and different from the first pattern.4. The mat of having a second pattern on a second opaque planar surface claim 1 , the second pattern facilitating the repair of a vehicle and different from the first pattern.5. The mat of where the mat reflects the image from ambient light.6. The mat of where the mat is fabricated of a resilient material suitable for a knee mat.7. The mat of made of rubber claim 6 ,8. The mat of where the pattern shows at least two linear elements claim 1 , each spaced from one another by a dark background claim 1 , and each linear element having a bright central region surrounded on each side by a side region that grows progressively darker.9. The mat of where the central region is white claim 8 , and the edge region has an inner portion that is yellow and an outer portion that is orange.10. A foam rubber kneeling mat having an outwardly-directed opaque planar surface configured with an image fabricated on the surface so that claim 8 , when placed proximate a motor vehicle claim 8 , the planar surface will produce a reflection from the surface of the motor vehicle claim 8 , the reflection from the surface of the motor vehicle capable of emphasizing the location and geometry of any dents in the surface of the motor vehicle and produced by light reflected off of the opaque planar surface.11. The mat of where the pattern simulates that of a plurality of spaced apart bulbs in a lamp.12. The mat of having a second pattern on a second opaque planar surface claim 11 , the second pattern ...

HEATED FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY

A floor mat assembly for use on a floor comprises a floor mat, a first adhesive layer, a heating element, a second adhesive layer, and an insulative foam support layer. The floor mat comprises a topside for interaction with a person. The heating element is bonded to an underside of the floor mat with the first adhesive layer to heat the floor mat. The foam support layer is bonded to an underside of the heating element with the second adhesive layer. 1. A floor mat assembly for use on a floor , comprising:a floor mat comprising a topside for interaction with a person,a first adhesive layer,a heating element bonded to an underside of the floor mat with the first adhesive layer to heat the floor mat,a second adhesive layer, andan insulative foam support layer bonded to an underside of the heating element with the second adhesive layer, the underside of the floor mat comprising a recess, wherein the heating element, the first and second adhesive layers, and the foam support layer are positioned in the recess which opens downwardly to expose the foam support layer to the floor to support the floor mat assembly on the floor.2. The floor mat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the recess comprises a periphery surrounding most of a periphery of the heating element claim 1 , the first and second adhesive layers claim 1 , and the foam support layer.3. The floor mat assembly of claim 2 , comprising a power cord coupled electrically to the heating element claim 2 , wherein the periphery of the recess comprises a cord opening through which the power cord extends.4. The floor mat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the heating element is sandwiched between the floor mat and the foam support layer without being embedded in the floor mat.5. The floor mat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the floor mat is made of rubber.6. The floor mat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the heating element is a printed circuit heating element.7. The floor mat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the foam support layer is made ...

Antimicrobial Roll-Up Floor Cover

A temporary antimicrobial roll-up floor cover includes a rugged upper layer that is impervious to water and pervious water vapor, and a lower antimicrobial wicking layer that quickly spreads water while transmitting water vapor, to facilitate evaporation of moisture that gets under the cover. The cover may also include one or more of a central layer containing a microporous membrane, a coating or film layer which may be perforated, and a stiffener lattice that resists folding, gathering and puckering without preventing the cover from rolling up. The coating layer adds additional resistance to folding, gathering and puckering without preventing the cover from rolling up. The coating may be perforated to increase water vapor transmission through the cover. One or more antimicrobial agents is incorporated into the wicking layer during extrusion of the airlaid mat forming the wicking layer. 1. A temporary floor cover , comprising:a top layer that is impervious to water and permeable to water vapor;a lower wicking layer comprising an airlaid mat and one or more antimicrobial agents, which is permeable to water and permeable to water vapor;wherein the temporary floor cover is configured to roll out for temporary positioning on a floor and to roll up for removal from the floor; andwherein at least one of the antimicrobial agents is incorporated into the airlaid mat during extrusion formation of the airlaid mat;wherein the top layer comprises woven polypropylene or polyethylene exhibiting a weight in the range of 6 to 10 ounces per square yard;wherein the lower layer comprises cellulose fluff pulp and one or more binders exhibiting a weight in the range of 4.0 to 7.5 ounces per square yard.2. The temporary floor cover of claim 1 , further comprising a central layer comprising a microporous membrane positioned between the top layer and the lower layer comprising.3. The temporary floor cover of claim 1 , further comprising a central layer comprising a coating or film layer.4. ...

PROTECTIVE MAT AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A FLOOR FROM SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS

The present disclosure provides a protective mat and a method for protecting a floor from spillage, debris and/or scratches. The protective mat may also provide other advantages such as impact resistance and/or reduction of foot/leg fatigue. The protective mat includes a web of extruded polymer monofilaments. The protective mat may further include a membrane. The membrane may be made of a liquid impermeable material. The method includes overlaying a portion of a floor with the protective mat. 1. A protective mat comprising:a web of extruded polymer monofilaments, the polymer monofilaments being heat welded at junctions to form a matrix of tangled monofilaments, the web having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces extending from the top surface to the bottom surface; anda membrane underlaying at least a portion of the bottom surface of the web, the membrane having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces extending from the top surface to the bottom surface.2. The mat of claim 1 , wherein the web has a thickness in the range of 0.0625 inch to 0.375 inch.3. The mat of or claim 1 , wherein the membrane is affixed to the bottom surface of the web.4. The mat as in one of to claim 1 , wherein the membrane comprises a nonwoven fabric claim 1 , canvas claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , bitumen claim 1 , or a mixture of two or more thereof.5. The mat as in one of to claim 1 , wherein the mat includes a plurality spacer elements projecting upwardly away from the top surface of the web.6. The mat of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of spacer elements are formed from the same material as the web.7. The mat as in one of to claim 5 , wherein the mat further includes at least one dam extending along at least one of the side surfaces of the web claim 5 , the dam projecting downwardly from the top surface of the web towards the bottom surface of the web.8 ...

Three-dimensional space fabric mat production apparatus, and multipurpose mat and mat production method, using same

The present invention relates to a mat production apparatus for producing a multifunctional mat. The mat production apparatus includes: a transfer printing device including a guide unit configured to introduce a multifunctional mat and transfer paper, a first heating panel configured to include an aluminum heater panel so that transfer printing can be performed, a first manifold configured to distribute heat, a transfer means disposed below the first manifold and configured to perform transfer printing on the multifunctional mat through thermal bonding without pressure, and a first elevation means configured to selectively elevate and lower the transfer means; and a processing device including a mat seating part configured such that the transfer-printed multifunctional mat is seated thereon and a processing panel disposed above the mat seating part and configured to perform thermal bonding so that folding grooves and edges can be formed on the multifunctional mat.

CUSHIONED BATH MAT

The invention pertains to a cushioned mat, in particular bath mat, including a non-slip base material, a cushion layer secured to the non-slip base material, a surface layer arrangement secured to a surface of the cushion layer opposite to the non-slip base material. The surface layer arrangement includes a textile material layer and a flexible cable including a cushioned core and an outer sleeve formed form textile material, the flexible cable being braided with or tufted to the textile material layer. In embodiments the flexible cable is braided or woven to form ornamental patterns. 1. A cushioned mat , comprising:a non-slip base material;a surface layer arrangement opposite to the non-slip base material;the surface layer arrangement further comprising a first textile material layer and a flexible cable comprising a cushioned core and an outer sleeve formed from a second textile material, the flexible cable being tied to the first textile material layer of the surface layer by ties of the textile material layer wherein the flexible cables are woven in a plain weave.2. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the cushioned core comprises an open cell viscoelastic memory foam material.3. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , further comprising a cushion layer secured to the non-slip base material between the non-slip base material and the surface layer arrangement.4. The cushion mat of claim 1 , wherein the cable is tied with at least two ties at each intersection of the flexible cable with the first textile material layer.5. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the cable is tied with at least four ties at each intersection of the flexible cable with the first textile material layer.6. The cushioned mat of claim 1 , wherein the flexible cable is twisted by at least 90° around its longitudinal axis at at least some intersections with the first textile material layer.7. The cushioned mat of claim 6 , wherein the flexible cable is twisted by at least 180° around its ...

STANDING MAT

A standing desk mat includes a base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides for supporting a bottom of a shoe of a standing user off a floor when the user is standing on the standing desk mat, and a strap operably connected to the base to form a bridge spanning a portion of the base for an upper portion of the shoe to engage a bottom portion of the strap upon the user raising the shoe above the base to raise at least a portion of the standing desk mat therewith and disengage the bottom portion of the strap upon the user lowering the shoe to lower the base to the floor therewith. 15-. (canceled)6. A method of operating a standing desk mat comprising:standing with a shoe or foot on a base of the standing desk mat, the base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides;raising the shoe or foot off the base to disengage a bottom portion of the shoe or foot from the base and engage a top portion of the shoe or foot to a bottom portion of a strap operably connected to the base to form a bridge spanning a portion of the base;raising the standing desk mat off the floor by further raising the shoe or foot;moving the standing desk mat horizontally by moving the shoe or foot horizontally;lowering the standing desk mat to the floor by lowering the shoe or foot; andfurther lowering the shoe or foot to disengage the top portion of the shoe or foot from the strap and engage the bottom portion of the shoe or foot to the base.7. A method of operating a standing desk mat set including a first standing desk mat and a second standing desk mat , the method comprising:standing with a first shoe or foot on a base of the first standing desk mat, the base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides;raising the first shoe or foot off the base to disengage a bottom portion of the first shoe or foot from the base and engage a top portion of the first shoe or foot to a bottom portion of a strap operably ...

HINGED FLOOR MAT

A one-piece, unitary floor mat may include a continuous plastic sheet including upper and lower surfaces, and an outer perimeter that joins the upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of grooves may be disposed along the upper surface. Each groove may include two sloped surfaces joined to one another at a trough in a substantially V-shaped configuration. A plurality of channels may be disposed along the lower surface. Each channel may be substantially aligned with a single corresponding groove, and each groove may be substantially aligned with a single corresponding channel. A plurality of substantially planar elongate panels may be defined by the grooves and the channels. An upper surface of each panel may be defined by two adjacent grooves. A lower surface of each panel may be defined by two adjacent channels. Successive panels may be movable relative one another to roll the floor mat into a rolled configuration. 1. A one-piece , unitary floor mat comprising:a continuous plastic sheet comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimeter that joins the upper surface and the lower surface;a plurality of grooves disposed along the upper surface, each of the plurality of grooves comprising two sloped surfaces joined to one another at a trough in a substantially V-shaped configuration;a plurality of channels disposed along the lower surface, each channel being substantially aligned with a single corresponding groove, and each groove being substantially aligned with a single corresponding channel; anda plurality of substantially planar elongate panels defined by the grooves and the channels, an upper surface of each panel defined by two adjacent grooves and a lower surface of each panel defined by two adjacent channels.2. The floor mat of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grooves and the plurality of channels are parallel to one another.3. The floor mat of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of webs claim 1 , each web disposed between one of the ...

Ergonomic Anti Fatigue Base

The present invention provides a foldable mat frame configured to provide seamless transition of mat between a sitting position and standing position. The sitting position allows the user to sit on a chair position at a workstation when the mat is not in use. The standing position allows the user to stand on the mat positioned in front of the work station. The foldable mat frame includes two modes of operation comprising a sliding operation and folding operation for transition of mat position. The foldable frame comprises a DC powered motor unit to provide transition of mat position automatically by sliding operation. 1. A foldable mat frame , comprising:a base rail comprises at least two ends;at least two frame rails, wherein at least one frame rail extends hingedly and perpendicularly from each end of the base rail, and 'wherein the at least two side rails are adapted to fold above the at least two frame rails for storage of the mat and unfold from the at least two frame rails to deploy the mat.', 'at least two side rails configured to secure a mat therebetween the side rails, wherein at least one side rail hingedly extends from each frame rail,'}2. The foldable mat frame of claim 1 , further comprises a spring-loaded latch to hold the side rails folded above the at least two frame rails for storage.3. The foldable mat frame of claim 1 , wherein the mat is foam filled mat.4. The foldable mat frame of claim 1 , wherein the mat comprises a beveled front edge portion.5. The foldable mat frame of claim 1 , further comprises one or more wheels disposed at a base portion of the base rail.6. The foldable mat frame of claim 1 , wherein the mat is secured therebetween the side rails via an adhesive.7. A foldable mat frame claim 1 , comprising:a base rail comprises at least two ends;at least two frame rails, wherein at least one frame rail extends hingedly and perpendicularly from each end of the base rail, and 'wherein the side rails are adapted to retract within the frame ...

FLOOR COVERINGS WITH UNIVERSAL BACKING AND METHODS OF MAKING, INSTALLING, AND RECYCLING

A dimensionally stable floor covering comprises a tufted textile substrate and a reinforcement layer attached to the textile substrate. The reinforcement layer includes an adhesive backing compound and reinforcement fibers surrounded by the adhesive backing. The fibers may form a continuous layer on the back side of the floor covering or may be dispersed within the adhesive backing compound. The adhesive backing compound may be hot water-soluble to facilitate recycling of the floor covering. The floor covering may optionally include additional backing layers (including cushions) and may be used as a broadloom carpet, a carpet tile, or other modular floor covering products. Methods of manufacturing, installing, and recycling the present floor coverings are also provided. 1. A method of manufacturing a dimensionally stable floor covering , the method comprising:providing a tufted textile substrate comprising a primary backing substrate and a plurality of yarns tufted through the primary backing substrate, the primary backing substrate having a face side and a back side opposite the face side and a portion of each yarn forming a stitch located on the back side of the primary backing substrate;applying a fiber-containing adhesive composition to the back side of the primary backing substrate, causing the fibers contained in the adhesive composition to be encased in the adhesive composition, thereby forming a continuous reinforcement layer on the back side of the primary backing substrate; andcuring the adhesive composition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising flattening the stitch portions of the yarns of the tufted textile substrate claim 1 , prior to applying the fiber-containing adhesive composition.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a fiber-free adhesive composition to the back side of the primary backing substrate claim 1 , causing the adhesive composition to penetrate the stitch portions of each yarn claim 1 , prior to applying the ...

LOW WEIGHT MODULAR CARPET COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A low-weight carpet tile and process for making the same, wherein the carpet tile comprises a facecloth having a plurality of face yarns tufted through a primary backing, an extruded polymer secondary backing layer, and a reinforcing scrim layer partially embedded within the extruded polymer secondary backing layer. The top surface and bottom surface of the carpet tile are defined by the facecloth and the reinforcing scrim layer, respectively. A polymer-based resin is extruded onto the facecloth to form an at least substantially uniform secondary backing layer, and the reinforcing scrim layer is laid onto the extruded polymer secondary backing layer while the extruded polymer secondary backing layer remains above a softening temperature for the resin. The entire multi-layer web is then passed through a nip to embed the reinforcing scrim layer into the extruded polymer secondary layer, and the entire web is chilled. 1. A carpet tile comprising:a facecloth comprising a primary backing and a plurality of face yarns extending through the primary backing, wherein the facecloth defines an upper surface of the carpet tile;an extruded polymer secondary backing layer having a top surface bonded to the facecloth and an opposite bottom surface; anda reinforcing scrim layer bonded to the bottom surface of the extruded polymer secondary backing, wherein the reinforcing scrim layer defines at least a portion of a bottom surface of the carpet tile.2. The carpet tile of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing scrim layer comprises a plurality of fibers and wherein the plurality of fibers comprise at least one of: glass fibers or polymer fibers.3. The carpet tile of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fibers comprise polymer fibers comprising sheathed polyester core fibers.4. The carpet tile of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fibers comprise glass fibers having a nonirritating coating.5. The carpet tile of claim 4 , wherein the nonirritating coating comprises polyethylene.6. The carpet ...

PLATFORM FOR WORK WHILE STANDING

A work platform has a top member with a surface sized to receive a user's feet thereon while standing and a bottom member coupled to the top member. The bottom member has a width and length generally equal to the width and length of the top member. The bottom member has a curved surface generally at the longitudinal center of the work platform defined at least partially by a radius of curvature of between about 100 mm and about 850 mm. The curved surface induces instability under a user standing on the top member to thereby facilitate active muscle engagement in the user's legs while standing on the work platform. 1. (canceled)2. A platform that supports a user while at a standing workstation , comprising:a top member having a length greater than a width and configured for a user to stand upon; anda bottom member removably coupled to the top member, the bottom member having a length greater than a width, the bottom member configured to allow multi-axial movement of the platform and having a continuous contact surface that extends laterally from a center of the bottom member to side edges that define a functional tilt limit of the platform in the widthwise direction of the platform, the contact surface including a convex bulb portion generally at a center of the bottom member having a first radius of curvature and a convex surface having a second radius of curvature that extends from the convex bulb portion to the side edges such that the bottom member continuously and gradually contacts a support surface on which the platform rests during pivoting of the platform in the widthwise direction,wherein the platform induces multi-axial movement by the user while standing on the work platform at a standing workstation.3. The platform of claim 2 , wherein the side edges that define the functional tilt limit of the bottom surface in the widthwise direction are located laterally inward of an outer edge of the platform and vertically downward from a top edge of the bottom ...