EP0236478A4 - Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials. - Google Patents
Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials.Info
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- EP0236478A4 EP0236478A4 EP19860906054 EP86906054A EP0236478A4 EP 0236478 A4 EP0236478 A4 EP 0236478A4 EP 19860906054 EP19860906054 EP 19860906054 EP 86906054 A EP86906054 A EP 86906054A EP 0236478 A4 EP0236478 A4 EP 0236478A4
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06N—WALL, FLOOR, OR LIKE COVERING MATERIALS, e.g. LINOLEUM, OILCLOTH, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER, ROOFING FELT, CONSISTING OF A FIBROUS WEB COATED WITH A LAYER OF MACROMOLECULAR MATERIAL; FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06N7/00—Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
- D06N7/0005—Floor covering on textile basis comprising a fibrous substrate being coated with at least one layer of a polymer on the top surface
- D06N7/0028—Floor covering on textile basis comprising a fibrous substrate being coated with at least one layer of a polymer on the top surface characterised by colour effects, e.g. craquelé, reducing gloss
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06N—WALL, FLOOR, OR LIKE COVERING MATERIALS, e.g. LINOLEUM, OILCLOTH, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER, ROOFING FELT, CONSISTING OF A FIBROUS WEB COATED WITH A LAYER OF MACROMOLECULAR MATERIAL; FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06N7/00—Flexible sheet materials not otherwise provided for, e.g. textile threads, filaments, yarns or tow, glued on macromolecular material
- D06N7/0005—Floor covering on textile basis comprising a fibrous substrate being coated with at least one layer of a polymer on the top surface
- D06N7/0039—Floor covering on textile basis comprising a fibrous substrate being coated with at least one layer of a polymer on the top surface characterised by the physical or chemical aspects of the layers
- D06N7/0052—Compounding ingredients, e.g. rigid elements
- D06N7/0055—Particulate material such as cork, rubber particles, reclaimed resin particles, magnetic particles, metal particles, glass beads
Definitions
- the present invention relates to decorative inlaid sheet materials and the like. More particularly the invention is concerned with the use of polyvinyl chloride (hereinafter "PVC") polymerization agglomerates as decorative particles and their application on floor and wall covering substrates to produce realistic inlaid patterns, utilizing heretofore unobtainable design strategies and exhibiting superior properties.
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- Resilient inlaids are usually made by embedding ground plastic particulate material in a plastisol coating.
- United States Patent 4, 212,691 exemplifies such products and methods for their manufacture.
- the thickness of the particles of the decorative chips or flakes is stated to be from about 3 mils to about 25 mils (eg. see column 7, lines 62-64).
- the products disclosed all contain embedded chips or flakes ground from plastic sheet stock, even when chips or flakes from other stock materials are added (eg. see column 8, lines 4 et seq). These chips or flakes characteristically have a high aspect ratio (ie. length/thickness).
- a decorative, inlaid floor or wall covering which comprises: a) a substrate, b) a printed layer, generally comprising a printable substrate coating or sealant, onto which is printed a pattern in an ink suitable for floor or wall covering applications, applied over and in contact with said substrate, and c) an adhesive matrix, overlaying said printed layer, and in contact therewith, in which are embedded the resinous particles, said matrix being sufficiently transparent or transluscent to permit the underprint to show through.
- One of the advantages of this invention is that it employs ingredients and processing technology well known to those skilled in the art. Also, by employing a fluid plastisol as the matrix material binding the particles together, the product can be manufactured without the need for the high pressures or temperatures characteristic of the calendering or agglomeration steps of the prior art processes. This processing characteristic also distinguishes the subject process from those of the prior art which employ only dry blend resins, which are agglomerated through heat sintering.
- synethetic resins such as polystyrene, substituted polystyrene, preferably wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of alkyl (C 1 -C 10 , preferably C 1 -C 4 ), aryl (preferably, C 6 -C 14 ) , polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, acrylates and methacrylates, polyamides, polyesters, and any other natural or synethetic resin capable of being applied to the substrate or base coatings of this invention to provide a smooth and uniform surface and/or to improve the print quality of the substrate or base coating surface, are also applicable; provided such resin is otherwise compatible with the overall product composition and, therefor, within the principles of this invention.
- plasticizers which can be used are dibutyl sebacate, butyl benzyl sebacate, dibenzyl sebacate, dioctyl adipate, didecyl adipate, dibutyl phthlate, dioctyl phthlate, dibutoxy ethyl phthlate, butyl benzyl phthlate, dibenzyl phthlate, di (2-ethylhexyl) phthlate, alkyl or aryl modified phthalate esters, alkyl, aryl, or alkylaryl hydrocarbons, tricresyl phosphate, octyl diphenyl phosphate, dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, dibasic acid glycol esters, and the like.
- Printing onto the substrate can be effected by rotogravure, flexigraphic, screen printing, or other printing techniques conventionally employed in making floor ⁇ r wall covering products.
- the particles employed in this invention can have a wide variety of geometric shapes, provided that the aspect ratios of such particles fall within the ranges discussed herein.
- Exemplary of other geometric shapes are squares, triangles, circles, annuli, other polygons, etc, or irregular sizes and shapes, or a mixture of any or all of such shapes, including spheroidal.
- the optional overcoat or wearlayer is preferably a plastisol of the same or similar type as that discussed above in connection with the resins employed in the substrate coat and the adhesive layer or matrix.
- the formulations generally include materials to enhance special specific properties, for example gloss, wear, stain resistance, and scuff resistance.
- PVC extender k value 60 30
- TXIB Texanol isobutyrate
- the pearls produced were essentially spherical, dry and free running; did not exceed 0.60 inch in diameter, and had a particle size distribution range of .004 to .040.
- Examples 1 and 2 demonstrate decorative, inlaid floor coverings which constitute highly preferred embodiments of this invention and which comprise:
- a print layer of one or more inks made from effective amounts of a formulation comprising:
- a solvent preferably consisting essentially of methyl ethyl ketone and xylene
- PVC dispersion preferably having a relative viscosity about 2.5
- PVC extender preferably having a k value about 60
- plasticizer preferably butyl benzyl phthalate
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
- Finishing Walls (AREA)
- Paints Or Removers (AREA)
Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US77398485A | 1985-09-09 | 1985-09-09 | |
US773984 | 1985-09-09 | ||
PCT/US1986/001849 WO1987001334A1 (en) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-09-09 | Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials |
Publications (3)
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EP0236478A1 EP0236478A1 (en) | 1987-09-16 |
EP0236478A4 true EP0236478A4 (en) | 1988-02-01 |
EP0236478B1 EP0236478B1 (en) | 1997-01-15 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP86906054A Expired - Lifetime EP0236478B1 (en) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-09-09 | Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials |
Country Status (10)
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EP (1) | EP0236478B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1018622B (en) |
AT (1) | ATE147680T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU6406886A (en) |
CA (1) | CA1283815C (en) |
DE (1) | DE3650594T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2002286A6 (en) |
IE (1) | IE76461B1 (en) |
PT (1) | PT83337B (en) |
WO (1) | WO1987001334A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (9)
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US5178912A (en) * | 1990-03-29 | 1993-01-12 | Congoleum Corporation | Use of reverse roll coater to make flooring material |
IE911429A1 (en) * | 1990-05-03 | 1991-11-06 | Westhulme Developments Ltd | Printing inks, and methods of printing |
EP2182135A1 (en) * | 2008-10-28 | 2010-05-05 | Tarkett GDL S.A. | Removable surface covering |
KR101679171B1 (en) * | 2008-12-19 | 2016-11-23 | 플로어링 인더스트리즈 리미티드 에스에이알엘 | Coated panel comprising foam or polyvinyl chloride and method for manufacturing |
BE1018680A5 (en) | 2008-12-19 | 2011-06-07 | Flooring Ind Ltd Sarl | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PANELS AND PANEL OBTAINED HEREBY |
EP2727725A1 (en) * | 2012-10-31 | 2014-05-07 | Tarkett GDL S.A. | Low cost synthetic floor covering |
EP3106301A1 (en) * | 2015-06-18 | 2016-12-21 | Tarkett GDL S.A. | Low cost surface covering tiles and the process for their manufacture |
WO2016008783A1 (en) * | 2014-07-15 | 2016-01-21 | Tarkett Gdl S.A. | Low cost surface covering tiles and the process for their manufacture |
EP3693180B1 (en) * | 2019-02-05 | 2023-09-13 | Flooring Industries Limited, SARL | Method for manufacturing a decorative foil and a panel comprising such foil |
Citations (3)
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US3239364A (en) * | 1959-11-18 | 1966-03-08 | Congoleum Nairn Inc | Process for producing decorative plastic surface coverings |
US4440826A (en) * | 1983-01-24 | 1984-04-03 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | Decorative surface covering |
FR2572022A1 (en) * | 1984-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | Armstrong World Ind Inc | Prodn. of decorative laminate, especially flooring |
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US3856900A (en) * | 1972-12-27 | 1974-12-24 | Gaf Corp | Production of spherical polyvinyl chloride particles |
US4239797A (en) * | 1978-09-29 | 1980-12-16 | Gaf Corporation | Non-skid floor tile |
US4196243A (en) * | 1978-09-29 | 1980-04-01 | Gaf Corporation | Non-skid floor covering |
US4212691A (en) * | 1978-11-21 | 1980-07-15 | Congoleum Corporation | Methods and apparatus for making decorative inlaid types of resilient sheet materials and the like |
JPS58110751A (en) * | 1981-12-24 | 1983-07-01 | 大日本印刷株式会社 | Synthetic resin sheet for floor |
US4450194A (en) * | 1982-07-29 | 1984-05-22 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | Decorative laminate |
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1986
- 1986-09-05 IE IE237786A patent/IE76461B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1986-09-05 ES ES8601679A patent/ES2002286A6/en not_active Expired
- 1986-09-08 CA CA000517656A patent/CA1283815C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1986-09-09 AT AT86906054T patent/ATE147680T1/en active
- 1986-09-09 EP EP86906054A patent/EP0236478B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1986-09-09 AU AU64068/86A patent/AU6406886A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1986-09-09 DE DE3650594T patent/DE3650594T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1986-09-09 PT PT83337A patent/PT83337B/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1986-09-09 CN CN86106829.7A patent/CN1018622B/en not_active Expired
- 1986-09-09 WO PCT/US1986/001849 patent/WO1987001334A1/en active IP Right Grant
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3239364A (en) * | 1959-11-18 | 1966-03-08 | Congoleum Nairn Inc | Process for producing decorative plastic surface coverings |
US4440826A (en) * | 1983-01-24 | 1984-04-03 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | Decorative surface covering |
FR2572022A1 (en) * | 1984-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | Armstrong World Ind Inc | Prodn. of decorative laminate, especially flooring |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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PT83337B (en) | 1993-01-29 |
ES2002286A6 (en) | 1988-08-01 |
CA1283815C (en) | 1991-05-07 |
AU6406886A (en) | 1987-03-24 |
CN86106829A (en) | 1987-05-27 |
ATE147680T1 (en) | 1997-02-15 |
WO1987001334A1 (en) | 1987-03-12 |
IE76461B1 (en) | 1997-10-22 |
EP0236478A1 (en) | 1987-09-16 |
IE862377L (en) | 1987-03-09 |
DE3650594T2 (en) | 1997-05-28 |
DE3650594D1 (en) | 1997-02-27 |
PT83337A (en) | 1986-10-01 |
EP0236478B1 (en) | 1997-01-15 |
CN1018622B (en) | 1992-10-14 |
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