Title: Tufted face carpet tile

Abstract: An improved carpet tile for commercial, industrial or home use is disclosed. The carpet tile includes a tufted carpet facing portion including a stiffening and stabilizing layer (e.g., a primary backing layer and a glass fiber layer) in which the tufted carpet portion is embedded. The backing portion also includes a stiffening and stabilizing layer (e.g., glass fiber layer). Interposed between the facing and backing portions is a resilient thermoplastic material (e.g., polyvinyl chloride). The resulting unitary carpet tile shows surprising dimensional stability, stiffness and floor hugging properties even during periods of concentrated stress.

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

Application Number: 675888
Filing Date: 1976-04-12
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