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：WO2010144902A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2010/038480

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  OAKEY, David, D. ,  MACHELL, Bridget

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D. ,  MACHELL, Bridget

IPC: A47G27/02

CPC classification number: D05C17/026 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  D05C15/26 ,  D06N7/0065 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide carpet tile patterns and techniques for making carpet tile patterns that provide diversity of color, texture, and/or other pattern attributes. In some embodiments, a color attribute changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In other embodiments, a yarn pile height changes along a dimension of a web from which the carpet tiles are cut. In some embodiments, carpet tiles mimic in some respects the appearance of wood flooring having natural variations in the appearance of the wood elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于制造提供颜色，纹理和/或其他图案属性的多样性的地毯砖图案的地毯拼花图案和技术。 在一些实施例中，颜色属性沿着毯子的尺寸改变，毯子从其切割毯子。 在其他实施例中，纱线绒头高度沿着毯子切割的幅材的尺寸而变化。 在一些实施例中，地毯砖在某些方面模仿木地板外观上具有自然变化的木地板的外观。

公开(公告)号：WO2004016848A3

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：PCT/US2003/025120

申请日：2003-08-11

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. ,  OAKEY, David, D. ,  COLANDO, Gregory, E.

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D. ,  COLANDO, Gregory, E.

IPC: E04B1/00

Abstract: A re-configurable floor covering and method of assembly that includes modular units (1, 2, 3) that may be easily assembled in a variety of designs and that may be easily disassemble. This modular design provides flexibility in use and maintenance, as well as in removal and re-use. The modular units (1, 2, 3) may be assembled so that adjacent units are linked.

公开(公告)号：WO2010144897A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2010/038471

申请日：2010-06-14

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

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D.

IPC: A47G27/02 ,  A47G27/04 ,  B44C3/12 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F15/16

CPC classification number: A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0481

Abstract: Carpet tiles of varying sizes and/or shapes that are connected together using connectors to form a carpet tile installation. The carpet tiles used in the carpet tile installation have different colors, patterns, shapes, and/or styles. Carpet tiles of a standard size and shape, such as one-half square meter carpet tiles, are partitioned into carpet tile fractions. These carpet tile fractions are used in conjunction with larger carpet tiles in a carpet tile installation. These carpet tile fractions may be connected to other carpet tile fractions to form a combination carpet tile that is then used in a carpet tile installation. The use of different sized and/or shaped carpet tiles increases the randomness or diversity and/or improves other aspects of the appearance of the floor coverings formed by the carpet tile installations.

Abstract translation: 不同尺寸和/或形状的地毯瓦片使用连接器连接在一起以形成地毯瓦片安装。 在地毯瓷砖安装中使用的地毯砖具有不同的颜色，图案，形状和/或风格。 标准尺寸和形状的地毯瓦片，例如半平方米的地毯，被分割成地毯片。 这些地毯砖部分与地毯瓦片安装中的较大地毯瓦片一起使用。 这些地毯砖部分可以连接到其它地毯砖部分以形成然后在地毯砖安装中使用的组合地毯砖。 使用不同尺寸和/或形状的地毯砖增加了随机性或多样性，和/或改善了由地毯砖装置形成的地板覆盖物外观的其它方面。

公开(公告)号：WO2003078757A3

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: A47G27/02

Abstract: Textile fiber face modular flooring having edges (70) treated to mimic the appearance of grout between installed modules (42) or otherwise provide visual demarcation between modules (42) and methods and apparatus for producing such modules (42).

公开(公告)号：WO2003103945A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/017862

申请日：2003-06-05

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.

Inventor： OAKEY, David, D. ,  HALL, Jerry, C. ,  JONES, William, N.

IPC: B32B3/10

CPC classification number: B44C3/12 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0293 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/0524 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23943 ,  Y10T428/23957 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Design and manufacture of floor covering webs for, design, manufacture and installation of, asymmetrical carpet tiles having a prominent design element not intersected by a tile edge. Bands or regions define "frames" around what will become central carpet tile areas so that design elements positioned within the frames will not be intersected by a tile edge and may also be at least a predetermined distance from each tile edge. Design elements also may be positioned differing distances from each of at least one pair of opposed tile edges.

Abstract translation: 设计和制造用于，设计，制造和安装非对称地毯砖的地板覆盖幅材，其具有不被砖边缘相交的突出设计元件。 条带或区域围绕什么将成为中心的地毯片区域定义“框架”，使得位于框架内的设计元素将不被瓦片边缘相交，并且也可以距离每个瓦片边缘至少预定的距离。 设计元件还可以定位成与至少一对相对的瓦片边缘中的每一个不同的距离。

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：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。

公开(公告)号：WO2003103943A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/017864

申请日：2003-06-05

Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.

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

IPC: B32B3/02

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0293 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44F1/08 ,  B44F5/00 ,  D06N7/0065 ,  D06N2209/083 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Carpet tiles having patterns and color schemes that obviate the need to orient the tiles in a particular positional or rotational relationship relative to each other. The tiles exhibit orthogonal ambiguity, meaning that they may be laid in any side-by-side orientation with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and thereby still achieving an appearance of continuity like broadloom carpet. Each tile has patterns of shapes having some straight and curved elements. At least some of the straight elements on each tile preferably parallel a tile edge. The shapes are formed from a color or combination of colors so that adjacent shapes on each tile have at least one color in common. Furthermore, each tile has at least one color in common with every other tile, so that when the tiles are laid, the colors on adjacent tiles coordinate. Moreover, because the pattern on each tile appears random, placement of the tiles on the floor in any side-by-side orientation simply creates a larger, apparently random pattern, rendering it impossible for any tile to look out of place.

Abstract translation: 具有图案和配色方案的地毯瓦片消除了以相对于彼此的特定位置或旋转关系定向瓷砖的需要。 瓦片呈现正交的模糊性，意味着它们可以相对于相邻的瓦片以任何并排的方向铺设，而不会偏离普通观众的位置，从而仍然实现连续性的外观，如宽幅地毯。 每个瓷砖都具有一些具有直线和弯曲元件的形状图案。 每个瓦片上的直线元件中的至少一些优选平行于瓦片边缘。 形状由颜色或颜色的组合形成，使得每个瓦片上的相邻形状具有至少一种共同的颜色。 此外，每个瓦片具有与每隔一个瓦片共同的至少一种颜色，使得当瓦片铺设时，相邻瓦片上的颜色协调。 此外，由于每个瓦片上的图案是随机的，因此以任何并排方向将瓦片放置在地板上简单地产生更大的，显然是随机的图案，使得任何瓦片不可能看不到位置。