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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 28, 2011
Robert J. Peronto, High Point, NC (US);
Timothy C. Johnson, High Point, NC (US);
Michael D. Compton, High Point, NC (US);
Danny R. Smith, High Point, NC (US);
Robert J. Peronto, High Point, NC (US);
Timothy C. Johnson, High Point, NC (US);
Michael D. Compton, High Point, NC (US);
Danny R. Smith, High Point, NC (US);
Mannington Mills, Inc., Salem, NJ (US);
Abstract
Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.