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Patent Application
- When
- 1863
- Where
- United Kingdom
Walton patented the linoleum material in 1863, covering the composition of oxidized oil, cork dust, and resin on canvas.
The patent specified that canvas or suitable fabrics were coated with a composition of oxidized oil, cork dust, and gum or resin. These surfaces were subsequently printed, embossed, or ornamented. This legal protection covered the core material invention.
Sources
- Linoleum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Frederick Walton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-05
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