Floor Panel Containing A Polymer And Cork
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1. A floor panel, comprising:
- a top and bottom surface, the top surface having a printable pattern; and
a first layer prepared from a blend of a polymer and cork granules, the cork granules evenly distributed with polyvinyl chloride through the length, width, and thickness of the first layer.
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Abstract
A vinyl floor panel for a flooring system prepared from a blend of a polymer and cork granules. The floor panel includes top and bottom surfaces with a first layer between both surfaces. A printed pattern is located on the top surface. The first layer is prepared from a blend of a polymer polyvinyl chloride and cork granules, where the cork granules are evenly distributed with the polyvinyl chloride throughout the length, width, and thickness of the first layer.
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1. A floor panel, comprising:
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a top and bottom surface, the top surface having a printable pattern; and a first layer prepared from a blend of a polymer and cork granules, the cork granules evenly distributed with polyvinyl chloride through the length, width, and thickness of the first layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of making a blank, comprising the steps of:
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mixing a dry blend of polyvinyl chloride resin and the cork granules; adding a plasticizer to the dry blend; heating the blend of polyvinyl chloride resin, cork granules, and plasticizer to produce a homogenous vinyl foam; preparing a layer of homogenous vinyl foam having a length, height and width; and distributing the cork granules throughout the length, height and width. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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