Abstract: A turf joining system i ncluding a first piece and second piece of a synthetic turf and a bridge support. The first and second pieces have side edges which are closely adjacent each other. The bridge support heat welds to the overlying first and second pieces to form an elongated first heat weld and elongated second heat weld each proximate and spaced from the respective side edge to define a water channel therebetween. A method of sealing a plurality of synthetic turf pieces together is disclosed.

Abstract: A wire harness fixing structure includes a plate-like member including a first layer and a second layer softer than the first layer, an electrical wire disposed along the plate-like member, and a fixing member attached to the electrical wire to fix the electrical wire to the plate-like member. The fixing member includes: a through locking piece formed to be able to pass through the first layer and locked to the first layer while passing through the first layer, a regulation piece provided with a space between the regulation piece and the through locking piece to stop the through locking piece from passing through a surface of the plate-like member, and a column connecting the through locking piece and the regulation piece.

Abstract: A seaming apparatus is formed from an elongated plate that is inextendible in both longitudinal and lateral directions. An upper surface of the plate is divided into multiple, transversely spaced and longitudinally extending zones. In the preferred embodiment, three such zones, including two edge zones spaced by a central zone, are provided. Numerous elongated upstanding sharp projections are provided in each of the edge zones and an adhesive layer is provided in the central zone. A peelable protective cover is arranged atop the adhesive layer. A thin adhesive layer with a peelable protective cover may be placed on a lower surface to secure the seaming apparatus to a supporting surface.

Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a rear projection system, the apparatus including a translucent fabric substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface of the substrate including a print area which carries thereon one or more printed images and a projected image area which is substantially devoid of printed images; and a diffusion layer arranged such that the projected image area of the substrate is capable of displaying a rear projected image thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel for covering floors, walls, ceilings and the like having a carrier layer and optionally at least one cover layer made of a plastic such as acrylic resin, PVC, PU, PC PP, PPE, PMMA, et cetera. According to the invention, a panel is designed as a floor, ceiling or wall covering having a bevel applied to at least one panel edge, wherein the region of the bevel is coated by a material which comprises components which cause a swelling of the plastic and/or can dissolve the plastic.

Abstract: A method for joining two carpet segments, each carpet segment having an underside and at least one edge. The method comprises abutting one edge of one carpet segment with one edge of the other carpet segment; positioning a length of seam tape under the abutting edges, and activating the adhesive to secure the seam tape to the undersides of both carpet segments. The seam tape comprises an elongated base layer that is resilient in a transverse direction and an adhesive applied to the base layer. The adhesive may comprise a hot-melt thermoplastic adhesive. The base layer may comprise a resilient textile or fabric, such as cotton denim and elastane.

Abstract: A method for joining two carpet segments, each carpet segment having an underside and at least one edge. The method comprises abutting one edge of one carpet segment with one edge of the other carpet segment; positioning a length of seam tape under the abutting edges, and activating the adhesive to secure the seam tape to the undersides of both carpet segments. The seam tape comprises an elongated base layer that is resilient in a transverse direction and an adhesive applied to the base layer. The adhesive may comprise a hot-melt thermoplastic adhesive. The base layer may comprise a resilient textile or fabric, such as cotton denim and elastane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an annular belt made of polyimide comprising; a) joining both ends of a sheet made of a polyimide precursor to form an annular belt; and b) performing an imidizing reaction of the polyimide precursor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting two fabric pieces (11, 12). Said method comprises the following steps: a) two fabric pieces (11, 12) are joined together at a joint (18), said fabric pieces (11, 12) being provided with an elastomer coating on one side (11a, 12a) and a thermoplastic coating on a second side (11b, 12b); b) the joint (18) is covered on the first side (11a, 12a) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a first seam strip (15) that is provided with an elastomer coating on the side (15a) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12), while the joint (18) is covered on the second side (11b, 12b) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a second seam strip (16) that has a thermoplastic coating on the side (16b) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12); c) the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the first seam strip (15) by curing at least one of the elastomer coatings, and the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the second seam strip (16) by treating the thermoplastic coatings.

Abstract: A connection method for interconnecting end portions of a thermoplastic resin long body in which conductive unstretchable members are embedded within the thermoplastic resin along a longitudinal direction, wherein the unstretchable members in each of specific sections in the both end portions of the thermoplastic resin long body are heated using an induction heating portion so that the thermoplastic resin coating the unstretchable members is removed by melting for the unstretchable members to be exposed, after which the both end portions are interconnected while they are held in a state where the unstretchable members being exposed in the respective end portions are butt-connected to each other.

Abstract: A reinforced seam/inlay and method for forming such seam/inlay to join pieces of synthetic turf material together are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for flat edge-to-edge assembly of two portions of textile parts by means of a gluing ribbon overlapping the two edges. According to this process, before the gluing ribbon is put into place, two borders adjacent to the edges are glued onto each other, so as to hold the edges close to each other. The two glued borders are shorn close to where the two edges are fixed together, and the gluing ribbon (28) is applied overlapping the two edges that are brought together. The shorn glued borders, are flattened when applying the gluing ribbon.

Abstract: A seaming system for forming a seam is disclosed, wherein the seam consists of at least two opposed sections of high-modulus, high-tenacity, low-elongation fabric sections joined by a tape. The system comprises a seamer head, and a seamer base that includes a topography configured to impart a predetermined pressure gradient to the adhesive layer, tape, and fabric sections of the seam. The resultant seam has a cross-section or thickness profile that generally corresponds to that of the applied pressure gradient. As such, the constructed seam more efficiently distributes stress imparted from any applied load.

Abstract: A method for joining fabrics, particularly high strength fabrics such as airship hull fabrics, including the steps of: measuring selected parameters of two fabric layers to be joined and the adhesive and any tape or other materials intended to be included in the joint; calculating therefrom an optimal value of a quality control parameter of an ideal joint, such as joint thickness, specific gravity or opacity; assembling the two fabric layers and other materials in the desired order; and applying heat and pressure to the assemblage until the selected quality control parameter of the joint, such as joint thickness, specific gravity or opacity, is satisfied.

Abstract: An effective recycling method for a fiber fabrication layer unit which has been separated and retrieved from a tile carpet and which comprises a fiber assembled layer to which a part of a backing layer being integrally contacted and a method for producing a product to be recycled.

Abstract: A laminated multilayer textured composite has an embossed fibrous outer layer bonded to one side of an adhesive layer to form a three-dimensional structure defined by all of fibers in depressed areas between elevated areas being fully embedded in the adhesive and most of the fibers in the elevated areas of the elevated areas being free of adhesive. The composite provides an abrasion resistant, surface stable material for covering floors, walls, furniture and the like. An optional backing layer can be simultaneously adhered to the second side of the adhesive layer primarily for improved cushioning and dimensional stability. The composite can be formed by a simultaneous pressure embossing and thermal laminating process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for seaming together abutting side-by-side layers of planar material with adhesive and a backing tape to form a finished seam extending along the line of abutment. The method consists of laying a backing tape underneath the line of abutment between adjacent layers of planar material, such as floor covering, followed by dispensing an adhesive through an applicator tip along the edges of the abutting layers while simultaneously centering the backing tape with the line of abutment with the applicator tip and dispensing adhesive though the applicator tip on top of the backing tape. The edges of the abutting layers are then pressed together and against the backing tape until the adhesive has at least partially set thereby forming a finished seam.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel tapes, tools and seaming systems for creating seams of rolled goods, especially carpeting, using induction heating. The present invention also provides improved seaming tapes for use in resistive heating methods.

Abstract: A method for joining fabrics, particularly high strength fabrics such as airship hull fabrics, including the steps of: measuring selected parameters of two fabric layers to be joined and the adhesive and any tape or other materials intended to be included in the joint; calculating therefrom an optimal value of a quality control parameter of an ideal joint, such as joint thickness, specific gravity or opacity; assembling the two fabric layers and other materials in the desired order; and applying heat and pressure to the assemblage until the selected quality control parameter of the joint, such as joint thickness, specific gravity or opacity, is satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel tapes, tools and seaming systems for creating seams of rolled goods, especially carpeting, using induction heating. The present invention also provides improved seaming tapes for use in resistive heating methods.

Abstract: The carpet tape dispenser has a convex forward wall, a concave rearward wall, and at least one sidewall joined to the convex forward wall and concave rearward wall to define an arcuate main body having a channel therein. At least one plate is fixed to the arcuate main body and extends forward from at least one side wall. The arcuate main body and at least one plate define a view window. An iron engaging arm is fixed to the arcuate main body and adapted to receive a heating iron. A tape mounting arm is fixed to the arcuate main body and extends upward at an angle from the iron engaging arm. A tape holder having an arcuate base and at least one vertical side skirt extending upwardly from at least one edge of the arcuate base is mounted to the tape mounting arm.

Abstract: A carpet tape construction 10 designed for use on top of a layer of padding 100 and beneath the abutting edges of two segments of carpet 200 which form a seam 203 to prevent the peaking of the seam 203 in a finished carpet installation. The tape construction 10 includes a tape backing member 30 having a coating 50, hot melt adhesive provided on surface top 31 and a heat activated contact adhesive 60 on the bottom 32 surface of the backing member 30 so that the hot melt adhesives 50, an the heat activated contact adhesive 60 will penetrate and bond the carpet segments 200, 200 and the padding 100 to the backing member 30.

Abstract: An artificial turf playing surface utilizes hot-melt adhesive for fastening artificial turf layers to a fiber-reinforced tape, for fastening rubber particle cushion layers to a fabric tape, and for fastening the parts of mated-surface, interlocking fasteners respectively to artificial turf layers and to rubber particle cushions. The adhesive is a low-melting, polyamide adhesive, which can adhere firmly to a resin backing of a turf layer, and to a rubber-particle cushion.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a method and apparatus for seaming together abutting side-by-side layers of planar material with adhesive and a backing tape to form a finished seam extending along the line of abutment. The method consists of laying a backing tape underneath the line of abutment between adjacent layers of planar material, such as floorcovering, followed by dispensing an adhesive along the edges of the abutting layers while simultaneously centering the backing tape with the line of abutment and dispensing adhesive on top of the backing tape. The edges of the abutting layers are then pressed together and against the backing tape until the adhesive has at least partially set thereby forming a finished seam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seaming board including opposing ends, opposing upper and lower major surfaces and attached abutment structure. The abutment structure is attached to the seaming board proximate one of the ends, and is adjustable between a closed condition overlying the upper surface and an open condition away from the upper surface.

Abstract: A carpet seaming iron includes a platen, a heating element conductively coupled to the platen, and a passageway interposed between the platen and handle. The passageway is configured to accommodate a piece of seaming tape over the platen and under the handle of the seaming iron. The handle is designed to protrude between adjacent pieces of carpet that are to be seamed together. The seaming iron may be used to make a seam using a seaming tape having thermal adhesive on an upper side, by heating the seaming tape from below. Advantageously, a seam may be completed without contact between the thermal adhesive of the seaming tape and the platen of the seaming iron.

Abstract: A Carpet Seam Press is disclosed. The press includes means for cooling and pressing a recently-formed seam between two adjoining sections of carpet. The press further includes a light projecting from at least one end for illuminating confined work areas. The press also includes a bottom plate having several small holes formed in it and fans for forcing air through those holes and onto the seam being pressed and cooled. Further yet, the press may provide an electrical convenience outlet to eliminate the need for more than a single extension cord.

Abstract: A corrugator belt for a corrugator machine has a base joined into endless from by means of a clipper seam. The base has a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side. A strip of compressible material wraps around each of the first and second ends from the first side to the second side, and the clipper hooks for the clipper seam are installed over the strips at each end. The compressible material of the strips protrudes between adjacent clipper hooks to prevent corrugated paper board being manufactured using the corrugator belt from firmly contacting the clipper hooks and being marked and otherwise damaged by them.

Abstract: A gas heated seaming iron for heating carpet during the seaming process. The gas heated seaming iron includes a base plate. The base plate has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The top side has an elongate depression therein. The base plate comprises a metal material. A shield member is securely coupled to the peripheral edge of the base plate such that the shield member covers the top side of the base plate. A lumen is defined between a bottom wall of the depression and the shield member. The shield has a first hole and a second hole therein extending into the lumen. A block portion has a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a back wall and pair of side walls. The bottom wall is securely attached to the shield member, the block portion covering the first hole. The back wall has an air supply tube extending therein and into the aperture. An elongate member is coupled to and extends away from the back wall of the block portion.

Abstract: A carpet seaming iron is provided for heating adhesive seaming tape without direct contact to the adhesive. The carpet seaming iron has an outer housing forming a cavity therein and a handle with an open end leading to a passageway to the cavity. A heating element is located within the cavity and spaced from a lower base plate. The base plate has apertures therethrough. An electrically operated fan is disposed in the cavity, between the open end of the handle and the heating element. The fan draws ambient atmospheric air through the open end and directs the air past the heating element and through the apertures in the base plate toward the adhesive seaming tape. The air is heated by the heating element so that the air melts the adhesive. The base plate is attached to rollers or ski devices to space the base plate from the adhesive tape.

Abstract: A method for applying an edge protector to a plate made of a brittle material, such as glass or a glass-ceramic or ceramic material, in particular a cooking surface. The edge protector can be applied to a plate made of a brittle material without expensive tools and without prefabricated frame elements because the plate is positioned, with the top leading, in a lower tool element, and an upper tool element is placed on the lower tool element with the positioned plate. A hollow space, which is open toward the top of the upper tool element and defines the shape of the edge, is delimited by the lower tool element and the upper tool element in the area of the edge of the plate. A cold-setting sealing compound is metered into the hollow space, and the plate, together with the edge protector, is removed from the tool following the setting of the sealing compound.

Abstract: A minimum visibility seam tape and method of joining at least two substrates with the tape. The substrates joined typically are sign faces or awnings comprising a composite of thermoplastics and a woven scrim. The seam tape is a woven or nonwoven scrim embedded in or coated with a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A carpet seaming tool which is constructed to be of a heavy weight so as to exert a pressure against the carpet onto a carpet glue tape to facilitate bonding between the glue tape and the carpet. This carpet seaming tool is to facilitate connection, during non-usage, with a separate carpet seaming iron which is used to melt the glue on the carpet seaming tape. The carpet seaming tool includes a handle to facilitate movement of the tool along the carpet seam line during a seaming operation. The tool is constructed to eliminate the possibility of transfer of heat from the iron to the carpet which could result in damage to the carpet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a carpet seam using a nozzle adapted to apply hot melted adhesive received from a hot glue gun to a carpet edge having vertical and horizontal edges. The nozzle has a body having a base adapted to be received by a hot glue gun and to receive adhesive from the glue gun. The body also includes a bore which terminates in an opening located on a first surface of the body. A second surface adjacent to the first surface is provided which is adapted to co-extensively engage the vertical and horizontal carpet edges and to apply adhesive to the vertical carpet edge of the carpet.