Patents Assigned to Gerflor
  • Coverings based on thermoplstic elastomers, especially floor coverings
    Patent number: 5409986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering based on thermoplastic elastomers, especially a floor covering.The matrix constituting such a covering is an alloy containing, as base, a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, as reinforcement, a styrene-based polymer and, as flexibilizer, an olefin polymer.The coverings thus obtained satisfy the wear standards of a floor covering, can be calendered and exhibit good resistance to cigarette burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Gerflor SA
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Boudry, Gilles Finaz, Bernard J. Gagnaire, Cu-Cong Trinh