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US 10,443,172 B1Granted
Combined yarn carpet improvements
OwnerRobert S. Weinerinventor
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Abstract
Different combining techniques are employed for directing multiple yarns through a single needle of a tufting machine. Different aesthetic appearances be achieved which provide for many new design opportunities in the marketplace.
Claims14
A method of manufacturing carpet comprising:
- twisting first and second yarns together as a first pair;
- combining the first and second yarns with a third yarn by one of joining and twisting at or prior to a single eye of a needle;
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- directing the first, second and third yarns to the single eye of the needle, and
- combining the first, second, third yarn with a fourth yarn and a fifth yarn by one of joining and twisting at or prior to the single eye of the needle, to then tuft the first, second, third, fourth and fifth yarns into a backing to assist in providing a carpet with a needle.
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