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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8048506 | Carpet A carpet in the form of a substrate formed with a beveled leading edge and including means to form the beveled edge at the point of use and to securely lock adjacent pieces together along an adjacent side edge in a manner which permits the accommodation of different... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7329324 | Stitchless on-site binding application method On-site binding for carpets and the like wherein a covered welting material is provided with a strip with adhesive on both sides. One side is covered with peel-off wax paper which is removed to adhere the welting material flush against the edge of the carpet's pile.... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7261361 | Vehicle utility mat A vehicle utility mat comprised of a thermoplastic polymer having a surface for receiving objects to be stored and transported within the cargo areas of vehicles and wherein the vehicle utility mat can be modified to form sidewalls. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7219388 | Multi-purpose cleaning sleeve with flap The present invention is a multi-purpose wiping, cleaning, or polishing device that made from a soft absorbent material such as terry cloth. The device is substantially the form of a sleeve with two open ends. One or both of the open ends of the sleeve has a flap th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7185465 | Covering module and anchor sheet This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182989 | Flooring system and method A flooring system for use in a residential environment. The flooring system includes a subfloor adapted to support the mass of a user and modular surface covering elements for disposition in edge to edge covering arrangement across at least a portion of the subfloor... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7125595 | Multiple-component magnetic mat A multi-component floor mat that, in one embodiment, is comprised of a first base or frame portion, intended to be positioned on the floor, that is dimensioned to accommodate a second flexible textile mat or rug portion that is releasably held in place on or in said... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7096642 | Adhesive-free carpet tiles and methods of installing adhesive-free carpet tiles Cushion backed carpet tiles and carpet tile installations which can be installed without adhesives are described. The carpet tiles are manufactured according to rigid specifications in order that no corner of any of the individual tiles is 1/16″ or greater off the... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093879 | Load bearing vehicle floor mats A load bearing floor mat for vehicle cargo compartments includes a pliable layer configured to overlie a defined area of a vehicle floor and also includes a rigid member that is associated with a portion of the pliable layer. The rigid member has a width that is suf... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7088938 | Seal member, developing apparatus, process cartridge and image forming apparatus A seal member for sealing the developer container at a boundary between the developer container and a developer carrying member is disposed at an opening of a developer container containing developer. The sealing member includes a warp pile fabric, and is formed by ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6971827 | Apparatus for retaining objects on mounting surfaces The apparatus includes at least one net member having opposed surfaces and the mounting surface includes one of a plurality of hook members and a plurality of loop members. One of the surfaces of the at least one net member includes the other of the plurality of hoo... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969691 | Doctor blade for removing water A doctor blade for removing water from a mating member, such as a grooved elastic belt in the press part of a papermaking machine, comprises a resin-impregnated fibrous laminate, in which at least a part of the warp of a base material in the laminate, which comes in... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6926348 | Reversible vehicle load floor with basin A vehicle includes an enclosed cargo area having a floor with a recessed area. A reversible load floor covers the recess, and includes a first, substantially flat surface and a second surface with a perimetric wall projecting therefrom. The reversible load floor is ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921502 | Cushioned rubber floor mat article and method At least one embodiment of this invention relates to a cushioned dust control mat article wherein the mat comprises at least two distinct layers of rubber, one comprising foam rubber, the other comprising solid rubber. The solid rubber layer is present over the foam... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6797353 | Covering module and anchor sheet This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6740607 | Substrate with stretch and heat sealing properties to make a multidirectional restraint module design The invention is directed to coating a plurality of polyurethane films onto a stretchable knit fabric substrate and heat sealing such substrates together to yield an air curtain or air bag having improved air-holding properties. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6709728 | Cleated anti-creep floor mats The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the arti... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6460303 | Hook and loop anchor sheet module with overlapped edges and sufficient mass to resist buckling This application discloses an anchor sheet and method of installation comprising a laminate with an upper layer of relatively thin, flexible rigid sheet material having on its upper layer a plurality of hooks and a bottom layer of a relatively resilient c... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6365258 | Method of floor laying and flocked underlay and floor material to be used with the method The invention refers to a method of floor laying and underlay and surface material for this. According to the invention a coating of fiber flock on the underlay as well as on the underside of the floor surface material is utilized. Hereby is achieved part... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6335075 | Carpet having deodorant properties A carpet carrying a deodorant that is resistant to washing and wear and thus capable of maintaining its deodorizing function for a long time without impairing the drape and tint of the carpet. The carpet has a backing layer and a fiber layer formed on one... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6332293 | Floor mat having antimicrobial characteristics A launderable dust control mat having antimicrobial properties is provided. The mat includes a pile fiber upper surface and a rubber backing surface. Metal based antimicrobial agent, are disposed within both the fiber forming the upper surface and the rub... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6312803 | Process of manufacturing from natural fiber a door closer and stopper which also serves as a scrapper, wiper or mat A combination door stopper and mat is made with natural fibre twisted into fiber rods, and with pads and binding wire. The components are tied with binding wire to take the shape of a turtle having a shell and a belly, legs, head, tail and anti-skid pads ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6306477 | Covering module and anchor sheet This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hoo... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6258202 | Method of making mat An entrance mat has a polypropylene greige fiber pad with a trimmed outer peripheral edge and a backing of non-skid plastic material. The backing has longitudinal treads having high friction and tacky properties which prevent creep and folding of the pad ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6159576 | Floor mat solely comprised of monofilament nylon fiber and having an ozone resistant, non-staining rubber backing sheet This invention relates to a floor mat primarily for use in an outdoor environment wherein the mat includes a tufted carpet solely comprised of nylon monofilament fibers. Furthermore, this mat comprises a foam rubber backing which possesses a high level of... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6093469 | Mat and method of making mat An entrance mat has a polypropylene greige fiber pad with a trimmed outer peripheral edge and a backing of non-skid plastic material. The backing has longitudinal treads having high friction and tacky properties which prevent creep and folding of the pad ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5932317 | Dust control mat with co-calendered reinforcing strips A method to produce a dust control mat with stronger longitudinal borders by co-calendering the rubber backing thereof with narrow strips of carboxylated nitrile rubber prior to formation of the dust control into a unitary product for use as a dust contro... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5928446 | Process for manufacturing a dust control mat including reinforcing strips for enhanced tear resistance A process for the application of tear resistant side and edge strip materials to a rubber base sheet of a launderable dust control mat is provided. The process involves the in-line mating of first and second strips of carboxylated rubber to the longitudin... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5902661 | Sports towel A sports towel with diverse abrasive surfaces, multiple means for connection to a target element, interior polishing pockets and exterior accessory pockets. A first embodiment includes a piece of material having a first, pile-like textured surface and a s... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5885683 | Electrical component exhibiting clean laser cut There is disclosed an electrical component having at least one end for making electrical contact with another component, including a plurality of electrically conductive fibers in a matrix to provide a plurality of electrical point contacts at the at leas... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5834086 | Process for manufacturing a dust control mat including side strips for enhanced tear resistance A process for the application of tear resistant edge strip material to a rubber base sheet of a launderable dust control mat is provided. The process involves the in-line mating of first and second strips of carboxilated rubber to the longitudinal borders... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5698288 | Protective covering for swim platform located on a boat A protective covering for a swim platform located on a boat is provided. The protective covering may be detachably attached over the top of a swim platform, such as those platforms which are located about the rear of boats or other marine craft. Use of th... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5629071 | Convertable beach towel The invention relates to a beach towel which can be converted into a bag for carrying various accessories. The towel is formed by an elongated sheet, to an upper central part of which a pillow assembly is secured. A pocket is formed between the flexible s... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5441789 | Attachable type beach towel for universal use A attachable type beach towel and chair cover combination for being attached to virtually all types of outdoor seating apparatus, comprising: a elongated substantially rectangularly shaped main body portion of textile fabric beach towel (10) having a pair... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5427834 | Waterproof textile A textile product in the form of a light versatile blanket that is warm and waterproof is disclosed. The blanket comprises a waterproof nylon layer and a soft, smooth acrylic lining layer securably attached to the waterproof layer. The outer surface of th... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5407723 | Combination cover for golf club bags and towel A combination towel and cover for a golf club bag. The device is a flat, foldable material having a water repellant side and a water absorbing towel side. Fastening members are positioned along selected peripheral edges of the device to hold it in a folde... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5389421 | Fringed wilton-type carpet and method of making the same A Wilton-type carpet and methods of making integral fringes on it, of affixing a decorative border around the periphery of the carpet and of inlaying decorative strands within the design of the carpet. The method creates integral fringes by the one way lo... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5362544 | Floor mat and method of making same The floor mat of the present invention is a pliable multilayer structure having an upper face layer and a base layer. The base layer has a main body section bordered by an edge section. Preferably, the main body section is relatively thin and the edge sec... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5254407 | Reinforced composite backing tape A reinforced composite backing tape for securing adjoining straight edges of textile sheets, and particularly, but not exclusive, for interconnecting abutting edges of carpet pieces. The backing tape comprises an elongated reinforced backing sheet having ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5192599 | Structure for fixing carpet on vehicular floor panel A structure for fixing a carpet on a vehicular floor panel includes an elongate retainer for retaining the carpet on the floor panel, and a covering member for covering a front end portion of the carpet and a front end portion of the retainer. The retaine... | 03/09/1993 |
