Patent ID: 8216659
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: B29C,B32B,D04H,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A textured composite having a surface area and comprising a continuous or integral fibrous outer layer that is bonded continually to an activated adhesive layer, wherein the continuous or integral fibrous outer layer comprises a textile fabric, wherein the surface area topographically comprises depressed areas and elevated areas, wherein the fibrous outer layer and the intermediate adhesive layer are non-planar and follow substantially the same undulating contour, wherein a lateral distance, X, between adjacent depressed areas and a lateral distance, Y, between adjacent elevated areas in at least one direction are each from about 1.5 mm to about 10 mm, wherein the depressed areas descend to a depth, D, measured from the top of the outer layer at the elevated areas to the top of the outer layer at adjacent depressed areas, that equals or exceeds a thickness, T wherein the textured composite material is useable as a floor cover.