Title: Carpet tile

Abstract: An improved carpet tile for commercial, industrial or home use is disclosed. The carpet tile includes a carpet pile yarn facing portion including a stiffening and stabilizing layer (e.g., glass fiber layer). The backing portion also includes a stiffening and stabilizing layer (e.g., glass fiber layer). Interposed between the facing and backing portions is a stabilizing layer of a mixture of from about 70 to about 90 weight percent non-woven glass fibers and from about 30 to about 10 weight percent of a polyester. The resulting unitary carpet tile shows surprising dimensional stability, stiffness and floor hugging properties even during periods of concentrated stress, and passes rigorous flame retardancy and smoke emission tests.

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Inventors: Anderson, Ray C. (LaGrange, GA, US)
Kyle, Joseph H. (LaGrange, GA, US)

Application Number: 675341
Filing Date: 1976-04-09
Publication_date: 1977-03-01
Assignee: Carpets International-Georgia (Sales), Inc. (LaGrange, GA)
Primary Class(es): 428/95 428/82
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US Patent Ref:

3014829	Dec, 1961	Curtin	428/82.
3120083	Feb, 1964	Dahlberg	428/95.

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Primary Examiner: McCamish, Marion E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis