Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Pile or nap type surface or component – Particular backing structure or composition
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-17
2010-06-15
Juska, Cheryl (Department: 1794)
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Pile or nap type surface or component
Particular backing structure or composition
C428S097000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736716
ABSTRACT:
A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the upper surface thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the particles may be incorporated into the tufting primary or backing. The intumescent particles may also be complexed with additional agents, such as antimicrobial agents, softening agents, pliability agent, stain resistant agents, waterproofing agents, static resistance agents and combinations thereof.
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Berard Raymond A.
Hensler Connie D.
Crall Kristin M.
Interface, Inc.
Juska Cheryl
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Pratt John S.
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