公开(公告)号：WO2012012525A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2011/044672

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  JONES, William, N. ,  PRICE, Daniel ,  HOBBS, James

Inventor： JONES, William, N. ,  PRICE, Daniel ,  HOBBS, James

IPC: A01G33/00

CPC classification number: A01G33/00 ,  C12N1/12 ,  C12N11/08 ,  Y02A40/88 ,  Y10T428/23943 ,  Y10T428/23957

Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate the creation and harvesting of algae using tufted products. One exemplary tufted product comprises a substrate and tufts tufted through the substrate. The use of a tufted product provides various advantages with respect to the creation and harvesting of algae. Among other things, such products can be configured to improve the amount of algal-growing surface area provided and other growing environment characteristics and to facilitate the harvesting of the algae from the tufted product by facilitating the release of all or most of the algae from attachment to the tufted product.

Abstract translation: 使用簇绒产品促进藻类的生成和收获的系统和方法。 一个示例性的簇绒产品包括基底和簇绒通过基底的簇。 使用簇绒产品在藻类的生成和收获方面提供了各种优点。 除其他之外，这些产品可以被配置成改善提供的藻类生长表面积的量和其它生长环境特征，并且通过促进所有或大部分藻类从附着物的释放而促进从簇绒制品中收获藻类 到簇绒的产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2010118084A3

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/US2010/030170

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  GALLAGHER, Kevin, C. ,  GRAY, Keith, N. ,  FOLETTA, Robert, Henry

Inventor： GALLAGHER, Kevin, C. ,  GRAY, Keith, N. ,  FOLETTA, Robert, Henry

IPC: E04F15/18

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a base or film and one or more attachment members. As an exemplary use of a connector to install tiles, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that an attachment member faces upward and attach's to the first tile. One or more other tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that the same or other attachment members of the connector attach to the adjacent tiles. In certain embodiments, an attachment member comprises projections that form a mechanical connection with the undersides of the tiles. For example, a connector may comprise a plastic unit with raised ridges that interact with corresponding indentations on the undersides of the tiles. A connector can also or alternatively form a connection with tiles and/or the underlying floor surface by having a high coefficient of friction.

公开(公告)号：WO2008119003A2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2008058361

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: INTERFACE INC ,  ZAH CHUNG-HSIEN ,  GRAY KEITH N ,  HENSLER CONNIE D ,  FEZER SUSAN F ,  BRADLEY HORACE EDDIE JR

Inventor： ZAH CHUNG-HSIEN ,  GRAY KEITH N ,  HENSLER CONNIE D ,  FEZER SUSAN F ,  BRADLEY HORACE EDDIE JR

IPC: C09J7/02 ,  A47G27/04 ,  B65H37/00 ,  E04F15/02

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0481 ,  B65H37/005 ,  B65H2401/211 ,  B65H2701/1922 ,  C09J7/0207 ,  C09J7/0246 ,  C09J7/0296 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J7/38 ,  C09J2203/314 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  G01S1/68 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  Y10T156/109 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/23993 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. Embodiments of the connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. The connectors can have a conductive component that allows electrical continuity to be maintained between adjacent tiles. In yet another embodiment, the connectors can be equipped as radio frequency identification tags by including radio frequency transponders. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. One or more tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on an underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that "floats" on the underlying floor surface. Additionally, the tiles need not be installed directly on the floor surface. Rather, an underlayment, such as a film or cushion or cushion composite, may be positioned on the floor surface prior to the installation of tiles.

Abstract translation: 用于连接相邻模块化地板覆盖单元的连接器。 连接器的实施例包括膜和涂覆在膜的一侧上的粘合剂层。 连接器可以具有允许在相邻瓦片之间保持电连续性的导电部件。 在另一个实施例中，连接器可以通过包括射频转发器来配备为射频识别标签。 为了使用连接器安装瓦片，将第一瓦片放置在地板上，并且连接器被定位成使得粘合剂层面向上并且不接触地板。 连接器通常被定位成使得只有一部分粘合剂层粘附到瓦片的下侧，使得连接器的其余部分从瓦片的下侧延伸。 然后将一个或多个瓦片定位成与第一瓦片相邻，使得连接器的一部分粘附到相邻的瓦片。 以这种方式，连接器跨越相邻的瓦片边缘。 瓦片组装在下面的地板表面上，而不需要将它们附着在地板表面上。 相反，瓦片通过连接器彼此连接，使得瓦片产生“漂浮”在下面的地板表面上的地板覆盖物。 此外，瓦片不需要直接安装在地板表面上。 相反，在安装瓦片之前，可以将诸如胶片或缓冲垫或衬垫复合材料的底垫放置在地板表面上。

公开(公告)号：WO2006044928A3

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2005/037507

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.

Inventor： SCOTT, Graham, A., H. ,  OAKEY, David, D. ,  BRADFORD, John, P. ,  GRAY, Keith, N. ,  COCHRAN, Craig

IPC: E04F15/02 ,  C09J7/02 ,  B65H37/00 ,  A47G27/04

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that "floats" on the underlying floor surface.

公开(公告)号：WO2003092992A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-13

申请号：PCT/US2003/013490

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  DANIEL, Sydney, D. ,  OAKEY, David, D.

Inventor： DANIEL, Sydney, D. ,  OAKEY, David, D.

IPC: B32B3/02

CPC classification number: D06P1/0096 ,  A47G27/0243 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B44F1/08 ,  D06N7/0063 ,  D06N2209/083 ,  D06N2211/066 ,  E04F15/02 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: A carpet web and a method of forming a carpet web having a striped pattern and color scheme that permits carpet tiles cut from the web to be installed without regard to relative tile positions and without visibly disrupting the pattern, but rather maintaining the appearance of a broadloom web. The web pattern includes parallel stripes having varying widths and longitudinal discontinuities. The stripes are formed with at least two colors or two shades of a color. The tiles are positionally ambiguous in that they need not be located on the floor in the same position they occupied in the web for the flooring installation to exhibit the desired uniform appearance. Instead, the tiles may be shuffled and laid in any side-by-side or top-to-bottom orientation (provided that uniform rotational orientation is maintained among the tiles) with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and without emphasizing the modularity of the flooring.

Abstract translation: 地毯网和形成具有条纹图案和配色方案的地毯网的方法，其允许从幅材切割的地毯瓷砖，而不考虑相对瓷砖位置而不明显地破坏图案，而是保持宽幅布的外观 网页。 网状图案包括具有不同宽度和纵向不连续性的平行条纹。 条纹形成有至少两种颜色或两种颜色的阴影。 这些瓷砖的位置是不明确的，因为它们不需要位于地板上的位置上，它们在用于地板装置的幅材中占据的相同位置上展现出所需的均匀外观。 相反，瓦片可以以相对于相邻瓦片的任何并排或从顶部到底部的方向进行洗牌和铺设（假定在瓷砖之间保持均匀的旋转取向），而不会向普通观察者看不到位置， 而不强调地板的模块化。

公开(公告)号：WO2003078757A2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2002/017437

申请日：2002-06-04

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  OAKEY, David, D. ,  ROMAN, Jeffery, R. ,  BRADFORD, John ,  GRAY, Keith, N. ,  GUSTASHAW, David, H.

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D. ,  ROMAN, Jeffery, R. ,  BRADFORD, John ,  GRAY, Keith, N. ,  GUSTASHAW, David, H.

IPC: E04F

CPC classification number: D06C25/00 ,  A47G27/0268 ,  A47G27/0293 ,  A47G27/0443 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0487 ,  E04F15/02016 ,  E04F21/20 ,  E04F21/22

Abstract: Textile fiber face modular flooring having edges treated to mimic the appearance of grout between installed modules or otherwise provide visual demarcation between modules and methods and apparatus for producing such modules.

Abstract translation: 纺织纤维面模块化地板，其边缘被处理以模拟安装的模块之间的浆料的外观，或以其他方式提供模块之间的视觉划分，以及用于生产这种模块的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2002102582A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2002/018179

申请日：2002-06-10

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  BERARD, Raymond, A. ,  HENSLER, Connie, D. ,  ROMAN, Jeffrey, J. ,  JONES, Stuart, A. ,  HALL, Jerry, C.

Inventor： BERARD, Raymond, A. ,  HENSLER, Connie, D. ,  ROMAN, Jeffrey, J. ,  JONES, Stuart, A. ,  HALL, Jerry, C.

IPC: B32B

CPC classification number: B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/18 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2272/00 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2327/06 ,  B32B2367/00 ,  B32B2377/00 ,  B32B2471/02 ,  D06N7/0068 ,  D06N7/0073 ,  D06N7/0078 ,  D06N2201/02 ,  D06N2201/0263 ,  D06N2203/048 ,  D06N2203/061 ,  D06N2203/065 ,  D06N2205/04 ,  D06N2205/18 ,  D06N2209/025 ,  D06N2209/067 ,  D06N2209/108 ,  D06N2209/128 ,  D06N2209/1671 ,  D06N2209/1685 ,  Y02P70/649

Abstract: Flooring that utilizes sophisticated, self-stabilizing, woven face fabric using relatively heavy "carpet weight" nylon, polyester, PTT or other yarns on modern Jacquard computer controlled looms to produce flat-weave fabrics that are bonded to engineered backing structures. Urethane modified bitumen may be used as a backing layer, and an optional latex precoat may be used on the fabric layer, together with an optional antimicrobial in the precoat.

Abstract translation: 在现代提花计算机控制织机上使用相对较重的“地毯重量”尼龙，聚酯，PTT或其他纱线使用自稳定预先编织面料的地板，以生产结合到工程背衬结构的平织织物。 聚氨酯改性沥青可以用作背衬层，并且可选的胶乳预涂层可以与预涂层中任选的抗微生物剂一起在织物层上使用。

公开(公告)号：WO1997020500A1

公开(公告)日：1997-06-12

申请号：PCT/US1996019054

申请日：1996-11-27

Applicant: PULMONARY INTERFACE, INC. ,  IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PULMONARY INTERFACE, INC. ,  IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  TILLOTSON, Paul, J. ,  TAYLOR, Thomas, T. ,  TAJCHMAN, Timothy, R. ,  BINGEL, Ronald, D., Sr.

IPC: A61B05/087

CPC classification number: G01P13/04 ,  A61B5/0878 ,  G01F1/6847

Abstract: A device (12) for sensing the respiratory air of a patient. The device includes a venturi tube (18) through which the patient inspires and expires, the tube having a constricted midportion (20). The tube also has an inspiration orifice (48), an expiration orifice (46), and a central orifice therebetween. An air mass flow sensor is positioned in the tube. A flow direction housing (24) is attached to the tube and has a channel (74) with an inspiration portion, an expiration portion, and a central portion therebetween. The housing also has an inspiration opening (68) providing communication between the tube inspiration orifice (88) and an end portion of the inspiration channel away from the central channel portion, an expiration opening (66) providing communication between the tube expiration orifice (88) and an end portion of the expiration channel portion, and a central opening (64) providing communication between the tube central orifice (44) and the central channel portion. This causes a flow of a portion of the respiratory air which the patient inspires to pass through the tube inspiration orifice and flow through the inspiration channel portion to the housing central opening, and a flow of a portion of the respiratory air which the patient expires to pass through the tube expiration channel portion to the housing central opening for return to the venturi tube at the tube constricted portion. A flow direction sensor is positioned in the inspiration channel portion and a flow direction sensor is positioned in the expiration channel portion to produce outputs responsive to the flow of respiratory air through the inspiration and expiration channel portions for determining if the respiratory air flowing through the venturi tube is inspired or expired air.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测患者呼吸空气的装置（12）。 该装置包括文氏管（18），患者启动并过期，该管具有收缩的中间部分（20）。 管还具有吸气孔（48），呼气孔（46）和其间的中心孔。 空气质量流量传感器位于管中。 流动方向壳体（24）附接到管并且具有在其间具有吸气部分，呼出部分和中心部分的通道（74）。 所述外壳还具有提供管吸气孔（88）与抽吸通道的远离中心通道部分的端部之间的连通的吸气口（68），提供管用通孔（88）之间连通的呼气开口（66） ）和所述呼出通道部分的端部，以及提供所述管中心孔（44）和所述中心通道部分之间的连通的中心开口（64）。 这导致患者启动的呼吸空气的一部分流动通过管吸气孔并流过吸气通道部分到壳体中心开口，并且患者到达的呼吸空气的一部分流动到 通过管用通道部分到壳体中心开口，以便在管收缩部分返回文丘里管。 流动方向传感器定位在吸气通道部分中，并且流动方向传感器位于呼出通道部分中以产生响应于呼吸空气通过吸气和呼出通道部分的流动的输出，用于确定流经文丘里管的呼吸空气 管是启发或过期的空气。

公开(公告)号：WO1993007790A1

公开(公告)日：1993-04-29

申请号：PCT/US1992009148

申请日：1992-10-22

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.

Inventor： INTERFACE, INC. ,  TERRY, C., Edward ,  FULLER, Richard ,  HOWE, Michael, A. ,  STILLWELL, Stacey

IPC: A47G27/02

CPC classification number: B32B5/26 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B11/10 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B2419/04 ,  B32B2471/02 ,  D04H11/04 ,  D06N7/0063 ,  D06N2203/042 ,  D06N2203/045 ,  D06N2203/048 ,  D06N2203/068 ,  D06N2203/08 ,  D06N2205/023 ,  D06N2205/06 ,  D06N2209/0807

Abstract: A method for the combined preparation of a tufted and a bonded carpet material which method comprises bonding the top surface of a fibrous, tufted face surface of the tufted carpet material to a layer of an adhesive material secured to a backing layer to form a sandwich-type material, and splitting the sandwich-type material to provide for tufted carpet material and a bonded carpet material, each having a severed, fibrous face wear surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于组合制备簇绒和粘结地毯材料的方法，该方法包括将簇绒地毯材料的纤维，簇绒面表面的顶表面粘合到固定到背衬层上的粘合剂材料层，以形成夹层结构， 并且分割夹层型材料以提供簇绒地毯材料和粘合地毯材料，每个都具有切断的纤维表面磨损表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2014022466A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：PCT/US2013/052837

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D.

IPC: A47G27/02 ,  A47G27/04

CPC classification number: A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0243 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  E04F15/02 ,  Y10T428/192 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Rectangular carpet modules or "planks" and installation of such planks having the continuous appearance of broadloom carpet or a wide variety of other effective, human scale designs. "Planks" sized approximately 1/4 meter (25 cm) by 1 meter (100 cm) (or approximately 9 inches by 36 inches) are particularly effective.

Abstract translation: 矩形地毯模块或“木板”，并安装具有连续外观的宽幅地毯或各种其他有效的人体尺寸设计的木板。 大约1/4米（25厘米）乘1米（100厘米）（或大约9英寸乘36英寸）的“木板”特别有效。