Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anti-fatigue flooring article having inherent properties of electrostatic dissipation. Further, this disclosure relates to flooring article having at least two layers, wherein a first layer (comprised of dense rubber) is calendered to a second layer (comprised of foam rubber). Each layer has a different electrical conductivity, thereby creating a mat having an appropriate range of conductivity when combined. The present flooring article may also include a layer of static dissipating scrim, a grounding means, and/or a colored marking.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and process for precisely measuring the position of a deflector blade. When patterned dyeing a moving textile web wherein continuously flowing streams of liquid normally directed in paths to impinge upon the web are selectively deflected from contact with the web in accordance with pattern information then each continuously flowing liquid stream is selectively deflected by a stream of air which is discharged, in accordance with pattern information, from an air outlet located adjacent each liquid discharge outlet. The air outlet is positioned to direct the air stream into intersecting relation with the liquid stream and to deflect the liquid into a collection chamber or trough for recirculation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for alleviating the foam associated with the application of dyes or other liquids to moving textile materials, such as pile carpets, fabrics and the like. This invention may be used with machines in which arrays of individual streams of liquid dye are used to pattern substrates. There is a means for alleviating the foam created in the fluid stream utilized to treat the textile substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for patterning a substrate wherein liquid unfixed dye is applied to the substrate in the form of a spray. One or more streams of pressurized gas such as air are then directed onto the substrate for the purpose of displacing some of the unfixed dye where the streams impinge the substrate, thereby causing a visually distinctive area on the substrate where the relative dye concentration is reduced. Resulting products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dyeing a substrate using an array of spray generators. In a preferred embodiment, each spray generator is comprised of a gas port from which an intermittent jet of pressurized gas is directed onto the substrate to be dyed. Positioned along the path of the gas jet is a nozzle from which continuously flows a liquid dye. When dyeing is desired, i.e., in response to pattern data, the gas jet is rapidly cycled on and off, thereby atmoizing the dye emerging from the nozzle and establishing discrete bursts of spray which meter a controlled quantity of dye onto the substrate. When the gas jet is interrupted, the nozzle projects an interrupted stream of liquid dye which does not contact the substrate.

Abstract: A yarn system for continuous, synthetic yarn in which is imparted a false twist by the use of a cooperating belt system. In the use of the belt system, a cooling water recirculation system is employed to purify the recirculated water so that economy of operation can be achieved. Further the system employs a plurality of filters to ensure efficient purification and distribution of the water to be purified.

Abstract: The tendency of foreign matter to clog the jets of a dyeing machine is lessened by recirculating the dye and filtering same on each recirculation. To eliminate periodic clogging of the dye jets they are periodically washed by directing a stream of liquid into the dye jet orifices under sufficient pressure to counteract the dye liquor jet action to dislodge and remove contaminants from said orifices.

Abstract: A compact arrangement of electromagnetically operated valves utilized for controlling the flow of deflecting air in a dye jet printing apparatus, and wherein the valves are mounted on a plurality of supporting cards and are positioned in a geometric lattice thereon so that the magnetic field created in each valve during its operation intersects the magnetic axis of its adjacent valves at a generally right angle thereby minimizing interference between valves during their operation.

Abstract: A compact arrangement of electromagnetically operated valves utilized for controlling the flow of deflecting air in a dye jet printing apparatus, and wherein the valves are mounted on a plurality of supporting cards and are positioned in a geometric lattice thereon so that the magnetic field created in each valve during its operation intersects the magnetic axis of its adjacent valves at a generally right angle thereby minimizing interference between valves during their operation.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of liquids to moving material, such as patterned application of dyes to moving textile material, including a liquid applicator positioned above the material path of travel for continuously discharging liquid in a row of plural streams downwardly onto the material, means for selectively deflecting selected of the continuously flowing streams in accordance with a pattern control device, and collection means for receiving the deflected liquid to prevent its contact with the moving material, and wherein the collection means includes a collection chamber having an opening for receiving deflected liquid, and three collector plates positioned adjacent the lower portion of the liquid-receiving opening to prevent liquid from falling onto the surface of the moving material from the collection means in an unscheduled manner.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for the pattern dyeing of moving pile fabrics such as carpets, by the application of plural, continuously flowing dye streams, wherein the dyes are applied in multiple discrete small increments from the streams and control means are provided for accurately positioning the points of application of the dye increments in the pile fabrics to obtain sharp, detailed intricate patterns.

Abstract: Apparatus to apply dyes to a moving sheet of material to print the same which employs dye applicator gun bars constructed to facilitate and maintain accurate alignment of the applicator jets of the gun bars across the length of the bars wherein the fluid supplying manifolds for the jets are incorporated to provide structural support and stability to the applicator system.

Abstract: Apparatus to collect and separate dye from a dye mist so that the dye may be recirculated to the dye system and the air system will become uncontaminated with dye particles.