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Carpet and carpet backing with directional guide

  • US 5,484,639 A
  • Filed: 04/15/1993
  • Issued: 01/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A carpet comprising:

  • a face portiona fabric backing with an exposed surface visible from the back side of the carpet, and with an edge running the length of the carpet; and

    a plurality of linear patterns visible from the exposed surface running parallel to each other and parallel to the edge and running the length of the carpet, each of said linear patterns comprising at least a first and second linear sub-pattern running the length of the pattern, with the first and second subpatterns being visually distinct from one another, the first sub-pattern in each linear pattern being disposed closer to the edge than the second sub-pattern in that linear pattern, each of the linear patterns being asymmetrical about a center line passing between the first and second linear subpatterns;

    whereby a guide for orienting the carpet with respect to machine direction is provided, even if the carpet is cut on a line between any two linear patterns.

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