Improvements in Carpet Lining.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 8th Dec., 1894
Improvements in Carpet Lining.
I, CHARLES CARROLL STEWART, of No. 1427 South 15th Street, Philadelphia,
United States of America, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists in providing a carpet lining with an infold, the same
forming a spring edge therefor, whereby the contiguous linings produce an even
and regular surface at the joints thereof.
It also consists in forming a carpet lining of felt, cotton and paper, the felt
causing an equalization of the lining where there is any irregularity of the floor,
the cotton assisting the felt in rendering the lining more soft and pliable, thus
increasing the wearing qualities of the carpet, and the whole serving to prevent
dampness from passing through the floor, thus rendering the apartment warmer.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figures 1 and 5 represent perspective views of carpet linings embodying my
invention.
Figures 2 and 3 represent sections of portions of the same on enlarged scales.
Figure 4 represents a section of a modification.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
A designates a carpet lining which is formed of a layer of
felt C, and an intermediate filling of cotton batting or wadding Paper B, a ply of
The sides of the lining are infolded as at E, forming a spring edge, so that
when two lengths of lining are placed together a flush joint is produced, which
prevents bulging of the lining, otherwise occasioned in linings of the class, said
joint also yielding and thereby avoiding harshness or deadness of the lining on its
sides.
The felt C, owing to its solid but flexible body, causes the lining to conform to
inequalities of the floor thus occasioning an equalization of the lining, while the
cotton batting imparts softness and pliability thereto, the whole being adapted to
render a floor warm and prevent dampness from entering the apartment.
In Figures 3 and 5 the spring edge is formed on a piece F of paper, which is
extended around the ends of the outer layers B, B¹, and filling D, the portion in
contact with the lining being bent inwardly so as to form an infold.
In Figure 4, the spring edge is continuous of the layers B, B' of paper, but the
construction of the lining may be varied so long as the infold or spring edge is
preserved.
When felt is employed, it is preferably that made of paper or paper stock.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
Tst.
carpet lining having an infold in its side, producing a spring edge,
substantially as described.

page_text: 2nd. A carpet lining formed of a layer of paper, a ply of felt, and an intermediate
filling of cotton batting, and provided with an infold side, producing a spring edge,
substantially as described.
Dated this 6th day of November 1894.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
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