Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Pile or nap type surface or component – Composition of pile or adhesive
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Juska, Cheryl A. (Department: 1771)
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Pile or nap type surface or component
Composition of pile or adhesive
C428S092000, C428S913000, C442S308000, C442S309000, C442S189000, C442S192000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10612284
ABSTRACT:
A fabric is formed of yarns having soiling-hiding and soiling-prone characteristics which are visually distinct one from the other in the surface of the fabric once the fabric has been soiled. The soiling-prone yarns comprise yarns formed of multi-lobal fibers or filaments where the soiling particles collect in the cavities of the lobed surfaces. Preferably, the soiling-hiding yarns are formed of hollowfil synthetic fibers or filaments. By embedding one or more yarns of the soiling-prone type in the fabric, e.g., carpet, the yarns become differentially visually distinctive relative to one another upon soiling of the fabric.
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Juska Cheryl A.
Mohawk Brands Inc.
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