Filler for artificial turf system
AssigneeUSGreentech, L.L.C.
InventorsRandolph S. Reddick, Carl L Huff
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Abstract
Artificial turf for use with an artificial turf system, which may also include a base layer and a support layer. The artificial turf comprising a backing supporting pile tufts of between ¼″ to 4″ in length, in position on its upper surface. The backing may comprise a porous synthetic foam or backing sheet. A filler of particles shaped to have no sharp edges and of substantially equal size are interspersed over the backing and about the tufts up to at least half thick length. The artificial turf substantially retains its resiliency, porosity and equal density throughout.
Claims9
A filler for an artificial turf, comprising:
- substantially round silicon dioxide beads (SiO2) of a restricted size profile, the beads coated with an acrylic polymer coating so as to have a non-porous outer surface;
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- the coating including a color so as to achieve a desired aesthetic effect, the color being one of green and black.
A filler for an artificial turf, the filler comprising:
- substantially round silicon dioxide beads (SiO2) of a restricted size profile, the beads coated with an acrylic polymer coating so as to have a non-porous outer surface;
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- the acrylic polymer coating including a natural color pigment of a selected color.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.