Patent ID: 7524180
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B28B,B29C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying a texture to a pliable surface, the apparatus comprising: a mainframe; a lift frame movably connected to the mainframe, wherein the lift frame is operable to move vertically in relation to the main frame; a flexible face comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface includes a texture design; and a plurality of push devices connecting the lift frame and the flexible face, wherein the push devices are operable to selectively apply force to the top surface of the flexible face, and wherein the lift frame and the push devices are operable to lay the flexible face flat on the pliable surface so that the entire texture design is in contact with the pliable surface, the push devices being further operable to selectively apply force to the top surface of the flexible face after the entire texture design is in contact with the pliable surface.