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US 7,887,896 B2Granted
Fabric fillet
OwnerBonnie Palizziinventor
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Abstract
A fillet is disclosed for enhancing the appearance of a frame or mat and comprises a flexible material, an elastomeric cord and an adhesive securing the fabric to the cord. The flexible material may have one or more flairs which may have a tape adhesive which adheres the flairs to the frame, the matt, or parts of both of the frame and the mat. The fillet is flexible and may be bent to various geometries.
Claims13
A fillet for enhancing a frame or mat comprising, in combination:
- a flexible material;
- an elastomeric cord having a length, wherein the flexible material extends along the length of the elastomeric cord;
- wherein the flexible material extends beyond the elastomeric cord to define a flair;
- a cord adhesive securing the flexible material to the elastomeric cord;
- a tape applied to the flair;
- and
- a pressure sensitive tape adhesive separate from the cord adhesive, positioned on top of the flexible material;
- wherein the pressure sensitive tape adhesive provides an adhesive surface to the flair, the flexible material surrounding the cord, and the fillet has a non-uniform cross section.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.