Method and treatment composition for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to carpet

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9493908
APP PUB NO 20140050879A1
SERIAL NO

14062488

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Methods and treatment compositions for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to carpet are provided. The method includes applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrate. The carpet substrate may be steamed thereafter. The treatment composition may comprise a fluoropolymer, an antimicrobial compound selected from a group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound and combinations thereof, and a foamer. Carpet products treated with the treatment composition or treated in accordance with the methods are also provided.

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ENGINEERED FLOORS LLC3510 CORPORATE DRIVE DALTON GA 30721

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lesslie, James Dalton, US 5 7
Mull, Todd Ringgold, US 2 4
Wade, Danny S Cohutta, US 8 37

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