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US 2020/0047363 A1Published application
Synthetic Turf Seam Integration Template System and Methods of Use
OwnerJoe Dennis Wadkinsinventor
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Abstract
A synthetic turf seam integration template system and method is provided that includes a template having a planar base including a longitudinal non-cutting edge and an opposing longitudinal cutting edge. The longitudinal cutting edge is not straight but has a predetermined curvature. In one aspect, a through-cut viewing slot extends longitudinally offset a predetermined distance from said non-cutting edge. Variations of the predetermined curvature patterns are disclosed. An optional connector allows connection of two templates to create a longer template for usage on longer seams. Also disclosed are methods of using the seam integration tool in creating an undetectable seam in synthetic turf.
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A tool system for cutting synthetic turf, comprising:
- a first template comprising a first-template planar base extending longitudinally a base longitudinal length between two opposing lateral base ends and extending laterally a base lateral width between two opposing edges;
- wherein said two opposing edges comprise a non-cutting edge and a longitudinally-extending cutting edge having a primary predetermined curvature pattern;
- wherein said longitudinally-extending cutting edge is configured to be used as a pattern for manually cutting said synthetic turf in said primary predetermined curvature pattern;
- wherein said base longitudinal length is at least three times said base lateral width;
- wherein said first-template planar base comprises a through-cut long narrow viewing slot running longitudinally a predetermined distance from said non-cutting edge.
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A method for creating a synthetic turf seam, comprising:
- identifying a first turf piece having a first inner edge to be cut;
- wherein said first turf piece comprises a first grass face and an opposing first turf understructure;
- identifying a second turf piece having a second inner edge to be cut;
- wherein said second turf piece comprises a second grass face and an opposing second turf understructure;
- creating a first turf overlap by turning back said first inner edge of said first turf piece;
- wherein said turning back results in at least a portion of said first turf understructure of said first turf overlap facing upward and in at least a portion of said first grass face of said first turf overlap laying adjacent to said first grass face of an un-turned portion of said first turf piece;
- creating a second turf overlap by turning back said second inner edge of said second turf piece;
- wherein said turning back results in at least a portion of said second turf understructure of said second turf overlap facing upward and in at least a portion of said second grass face of said second turf overlap laying adjacent to said second grass face of an un-turned portion of said second turf piece;
- obtaining a first template comprising a first-template planar base having a first-template longitudinally-extending cutting edge with a predetermined curvature pattern;
- positioning said first template for cutting said first turf piece;
- manually cutting said first turf piece along said first-template longitudinally-extending cutting edge in said predetermined curvature pattern to create a freshly cut first inner turf edge and to produce first turf wastage;
- manually cutting said second turf piece along said first-template longitudinally-extending cutting edge in said predetermined curvature pattern to create a freshly cut second inner turf edge and to produce second turf wastage;
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- fitting said freshly cut first inner turf edge against said freshly cut second inner turf edge to create said synthetic turf seam.
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A method for creating a synthetic turf seam, comprising:
- identifying a first turf piece having an edge to be cut;
- wherein said first turf piece comprises a first grass face and an opposing first turf understructure;
- identifying a second turf piece having an edge to be cut;
- wherein said second turf piece comprises a second grass face and an opposing second turf understructure;
- creating a first turf overlap by turning back a first inner edge of said first turf piece;
- wherein said turning back results in at least a portion of said first turf understructure of said first turf overlap facing upward and in at least a portion of said first grass face of said first turf overlap laying adjacent to said first grass face of an un-turned portion of said first turf piece;
- creating a second turf overlap by turning back a second inner edge of said second turf piece;
- wherein said turning back results in at least a portion of said second turf understructure of said second turf overlap facing upward and in at least a portion of said second grass face of said second turf overlap laying adjacent to said second grass face of an un-turned portion of said second turf piece;
- obtaining a template comprising a planar base having a longitudinally-extending cutting edge with a predetermined curvature pattern;
- positioning said template for cutting said first turf piece;
- removing said first turf overlap by reversing said turning back of said first turf piece;
- removing said second turf overlap by reversing said turning back of said second turf piece;
- obtaining a turf-cutting tool;
- manually using said turf-cutting tool to cut along said longitudinally-extending cutting edge in said predetermined curvature pattern to create a freshly cut first inner turf edge and to produce first turf wastage;
- manually using said turf-cutting tool to cut along said longitudinally-extending cutting edge in said predetermined curvature pattern to create a freshly cut second inner turf edge and to produce second turf wastage;
- fitting said freshly cut first inner turf edge against said freshly cut second inner turf edge;
- adhesively attaching said freshly cut first inner turf edge and said freshly cut second inner turf edge to seam tape disposed beneath said freshly cut first inner turf edge and said freshly cut second inner turf edge;
- removing said first turf wastage;
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- removing said second turf wastage.
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