Artificial turf seam construction system
AssigneeTurf Brands, LLC
InventorJames Walton
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Abstract
An artificial turf having a seam that approximates a sine wave, preferably a wave with a peak-to-peak distance of twelve inches and an amplitude of 1.4375 inches according to a preferred algorithm to form a wave that is repeated continuously along the length of the turf, producing a scalloped edge. An equation is provided to specify the exact measurements and the application to the turf edge, providing a precise choice of amplitude and periodicity to match the turf beds. The use of the sine seam is virtually invisible, creating a contiguous turf surface. The precision cut allows the turf fibers to perfectly eliminate any visible junction between pieces.
Claims12
Artificial turf having at least one shaped edge comprising a sine wave shape according to the equation:
- y(t)=1.4375 sin (π6) to produce a wave with a peak-to-peak distance of twelve inches and an amplitude of 1.4375 inches continuously along the length of the turf, producing a scalloped edge.
A method for producing an artificial turf having at least one shaped edge comprising a sine wave shape according to the equation Y(t)=1.4375 sin (π/6), wherein t represents a variable along the length of the turf, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) determining the parameters for the sine wave shape, including the equation y (t), amplitude, and periodicity, wherein the amplitude is twelve inches and the periodicity is set to achieve a peak-to-peak distance of 1.4375 inches;
- b) manufacturing artificial turf material with the determined parameters for the sine wave shape;
- c) forming the artificial turf material into a continuous strip, wherein the sine wave shape is reproduced along the length of the strip, resulting in a scalloped edge configuration;
- d) integrating the scalloped edge artificial turf strip into the structure of the artificial turf, aligning the scalloped edge with the desired portion of the turf's perimeter;
- e) securing the scalloped edge artificial turf strip to the remainder of the artificial turf using methods including adhesive tape to ensure structural integrity.
A turf dolly for transporting artificial turf compromised of:
- at least one wheel having an axle;
- a handle extending from one side of the axle, wherein the handle is approximately 45 degrees from a horizontal plane of the axle;
- an arm extending from the opposite side of the axle, whereby the arm and the handle form a 90 degree angle and a distal end of the arm extends at least beyond a top surface of the wheel to prevent an artificial turf roll from making contact with a ground surface when transporting;
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- an adjustable C-shaped turf carrier, whereby the C-shaped turf carrier can accommodate various lengths of artificial turf;
- the C-shaped carrier extends horizontally from the arm and, when an artificial turf roll is mounted in the carrier, the artificial turf roll does not make contact with the ground surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.