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Simulated embossing on floor covering

CA 1237345 A · Owner: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. · Inventors: Zirkel, Eric C.; Valenti, James P.

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Abstract of the Disclosure A method for providing a product which has a simulated embossed effect wherein a first wear layer is applied in a patter and a second wear layer is deposited over the total surface that receives the first wear layer so that some areas of the surface have two wear layers and other areas of the surface have one wear layer to produce an embossed impression.

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  • Granted May 31, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 31, 2005.
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FiledJuly 8, 1985
GrantedMay 31, 1988
Term endedMay 31, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237345 A
Classification (IPC)E04F15/16 +1 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedJuly 8, 1985Patent grantedMay 31, 1988Term endedMay 31, 2005

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