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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Artificial flagstone for providing a surface with a natural random look

Номер: US20120003040A1
Автор: Bertin Castonguay, Marcel Thomassen
Принадлежит: Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc

An artificial flagstone for use in combination with other similar flagstones for covering a surface with a natural random look, the flagstone having a generally hexagonal body comprising a first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth consecutive vertices; a first pair of generally congruent irregularly-shaped first and second sides extending radially from the first vertex and being rotationally spaced from each other by an angle α of approximately 120°; a second pair of generally congruent irregularly shaped third and fourth sides extending radially from the third vertex and being rotationally spaced from each other by an angle β of approximately 120°; a third pair of generally congruent irregularly shaped fifth and sixth sides extending radially from the fifth vertex and being rotationally spaced from each other by an angle ω of approximately 120°; wherein the sides of each of the first, second and third pair of sides have at least one split deviation along their length and are respectively rotational images of each other, whereby in use in combination with other flagstones, each one of the sides is matingly engageable with the sides of an equivalent pair of sides of a neighbouring flagstone.

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Номер записи: 1
05-01-2012 дата публикации

Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same

Номер: US20120003439A1
Автор: Hao A. Chen, Richard Judd
Принадлежит: Mannington Mills Inc

A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer.

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Номер записи: 2
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Floor Matting

Номер: US20120021148A1
Автор: Bruce Thrush
Принадлежит: Individual

Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.

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Номер записи: 3
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same

Номер: US20120040149A1
Автор: Hao A. Chen, Richard Judd
Принадлежит: Mannington Mills Inc

A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. A method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer.

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Номер записи: 4
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Floor panel

Номер: US20120042595A1
Автор: Lode De Boe
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

A floor panel for a floor covering includes a pair of two opposite sides having coupling parts allowing to couple the floor panel to similar floor panels. The coupling parts, in a coupled condition, provide locking in vertical and horizontal directions. The floor panel has a core including two core material parts provided as a sandwich structure between an upper layer and a bottom layer, and respectively extending up to one of the two sides. A locking element is in the form of an insert located at one of the sides of the coupling parts, and is mounted in the core material part. The locking element is of the type which, in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in a vertical direction. The two core material parts include a different basic material or a basic material with different properties.

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Номер записи: 5
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Modular tile with controlled deflection

Номер: US20120085043A1
Автор: Cheryl Forster, David L. Stott, Jeremiah Shapiro, Mark L. Jenkins, Vaughn W. North
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular tile configured to interlock with multiple tiles to form a modular floor covering over a floor. The tile includes a top surface having a periphery defining side walls extending downward from the top surface, the side walls having a coupling portion configured to couple with other tiles adjacent thereto to form the modular floor covering. The tile also includes a bottom side, opposite the top surface, having a support grid including an array of downward extending polymeric post structures, at least some of the post structures including at least one resilient end portion with a radial end surface configured to be positioned against the floor to facilitate controlled deflection of the post structures. The post structures may comprise primary and secondary post structures, with the secondary post structures limiting the deflection of the primary post structures.

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Номер записи: 6
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Covering made from mechanically interconnectable panels

Номер: US20120124932A1
Автор: Franz Eschlbeck, Guido Schulte
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a covering comprising panels that can be connected to each other mechanically, and having the following characteristics:—adjacent first and second panels ( 1, 2 ) each having a groove ( 6, 14 ) on the sides ( 5, 21 ) thereof that are complementary to each other,—the grooves ( 6, 14 ) each have upper and lower groove sides ( 7, 8; 17, 26 ) having different lengths,—in one of the grooves ( 6, 14 ) a tongue ( 9, 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, 9 d ) is arranged that can be moved relative to the panel ( 1, 2 ) at least in parts, said tongue is suitable for engaging in the corresponding groove ( 6, 14 ) of the adjacent panel ( 1, 2 ) when the adjacent panels ( 1, 2 ) are connected,—the tongue ( 9, 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, 9 d ) has at least one projection ( 16, 33, 42, 43 ), which points in the direction of the area of the longer groove sides ( 7, 17 ) of the other groove ( 6, 14 ) that protrudes relative to the shorter groove sides ( 8, 26 ),—the projection ( 16, 33, 42, 43 ) is intended to be moved transversely to the laying plane ( ) of the panels ( 1, 2 ) in the event of contact with said area of the groove side ( 7, 17 ), wherein the projection ( 16, 33, 42, 43 ) is operatively connected to a locking section ( 13, 29, 32, 35, 41, 47 ) of the tongue ( 9, 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, 9 d ), said locking section can be moved in the direction of the groove ( 6, 14 ) of the adjacent panel ( 1, 2 ) as a result of the motion of the projection ( 16, 33, 42, 43 ),

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Номер записи: 7
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Modular flooring assemblies

Номер: US20120144770A1
Автор: Jonathan Mcintosh, Nicole C. Sperling
Принадлежит: CoMc LLC

A modular flooring assembly including a flooring component adhered to a tray substrate is described. The modular flooring assembly may be interconnected with additional modular flooring assemblies to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies. One suitable snap-in grout is a right angle grout member.

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Номер записи: 8
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Mechanical locking of building panels

Номер: US20120151865A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN, JAN PETERSON
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Building panels ( 1, 1 ′) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system having tongue ( 30 ) of magnetic material that could be locked vertically by a magnetic field.

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Номер записи: 9
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Covering made from mechanically interconnectable panels

Номер: US20120174519A1
Автор: Guido Schulte
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a covering comprising mechanically interconnectable panels having the following characteristics:—adjacent first and second panels ( 1, 2 ) each have a groove ( 12, 17 ) on their mutually complementary sides,—in one of the grooves ( 12 ) a tongue ( 16 ) is arranged which is displaceable relative to the panel ( 1 ) and which is configured to engage in the groove ( 17 ) of the adjacent panel ( 2 ) when connecting the adjacent panels ( 1, 2 ),—the panel ( 1 ) which holds the tongue ( 16 ) has a lower locking rail ( 3 ) which engages the adjacent panel ( 2 ) underneath which is configured to secure adjacent panels ( 1, 2 ) against tensile loading in the plane of installation,—the panel ( 2 ) engaged underneath by the locking rail ( 3 ) is supported on the locking rail ( 3 ) as well as on the support rail ( 11 ) which is arranged at a greater distance to the locking rail ( 3 ) than the groove ( 12 ),—the support rail ( 11 ) engages in the same groove ( 17 ) into which the tongue ( 16 ) is displaceable.

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Номер записи: 10
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Safety Surfacing Tile Support

Номер: US20120180408A1
Автор: Jennifer Quinn Harris, Nathan Warren Lomax, Terry Chandler Harris
Принадлежит: RUBBER WHOLESALERS Inc

One embodiment of a safety surfacing tile comprises a top surface; a plurality of series of first members supporting the top surface and extending across a transverse length of the safety surfacing tile; a plurality of series of second members supporting the top surface and extending across a length of the safety surfacing tile perpendicular to the transverse length; and a grid of voids formed by the intersecting first and second members on an underside of the top surface, wherein the grid of voids absorbs impact energy from an object impacting the top surface.

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Номер записи: 11
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof

Номер: US20120216472A1
Автор: Goran Martensson, Magnus Kulik
Принадлежит: Pergo Europe AB

A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( 6 ) and tongue ( 7 ) forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. In a preferred embodiment, the groove ( 6 ) and the tongue ( 7 ) are made of water resistant material and fanned with a snap-together joint.

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Номер записи: 12
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Floor panel and methods for manufacturing floor panels

Номер: US20120222378A1
Автор: Benny Schacht, Mark Cappelle
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

Floor panel, which, at least at two opposite edges, is provided with coupling means allowing to couple two of such floor panels to each other at the respective edges, such that the respective floor panels, in the coupled condition, are locked in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled floor panels, as well as in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the respective edges and in the plane of the coupled floor panels, wherein the locking in at least one of the aforementioned directions is obtained by at least an element which preferably is resilient and, during the coupling movement, moves in the direction of the edges concerned.

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Номер записи: 13
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Resilient groove

Номер: US20120279154A1
Автор: Marcus Bergelin, Mats Nilsson
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

A set of essentially identical floorboards each including a front face and a rear face extending in the horizontal plane, a core, and a surface layer, a mechanical locking system is arranged at least at two opposite edges for connecting a floorboard with an adjacent floorboard in a horizontal and a vertical direction, said mechanical locking system being configured for connecting the floorboard with the adjacent floorboard by vertical folding, wherein one of said opposite edges is provided with a horizontally extending protrusion at an upper edge, and wherein said protrusion is configured to overlap a surface groove at an upper edge of the other of said opposite edges, such that two connected and adjacent floorboards have upper overlapping edges.

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Номер записи: 14
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

Номер: US20120288689A1
Автор: Hakan Wernersson, Johan Lundgren, Krister Hansson
Принадлежит: Pergo Europe AB

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.

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Номер записи: 15
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Press-fitted decoration tiles

Номер: US20120304581A1
Автор: Taegyung Kim
Принадлежит: Daejin Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to press-fitted decoration tiles installed as finishing materials on an indoor floor surface of a building, an apartment and/or a house is disclosed, wherein a coupling force among decoration tiles is excellent through mutually press-fitted plurality of decoration tiles to prevent the decoration tiles from being distanced and disengaged and to free from adhesive harmful to human body, the press-fitted decoration tiles including a groove unit formed at each one lengthwise marginal circumference and one cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile, and a lug unit formed at each other lengthwise marginal circumference and other cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile that face the each one lengthwise marginal circumference and one cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile.

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Номер записи: 16
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Flooring material and a rotational body used therewith

Номер: US20120317916A1
Автор: Kwang Seok Oh
Принадлежит: Individual

Provided are a flooring material and a rotational body used therewith which are adapted to improve quality reliability in flooring materials by stably providing not only a fastening force in the horizontal direction but also a fastening force in the vertical direction when flooring panels are assembled with each other, thereby facilitating assembly of the flooring panels and strengthening the joining force due to assembly. To this end, the flooring material according to one embodiment of the present invention is a flooring material formed by assembling a plurality of flooring panels together, comprising: a recessed part which is formed at one end of a flooring panel; a tongue part which is formed so as to assemble in the recessed part at one end of another flooring panel; an accommodating recess which is formed in the recessed part; and a rotational body which is accommodated so as to be able to rotate in the accommodating recess and secures the tongue part by being rotated in one direction when the tongue part is assembled in the recessed part, and releases the tongue part from the secured state by being rotated in the opposite direction when the tongue part is separated from the recessed part.

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Номер записи: 17
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Insulating and draining board

Номер: US20130011622A1
Автор: Jonas Jalakas
Принадлежит: IGNUCELL AB

The present invention relates to an insulating and draining board with two opposing main side surfaces and a top side portion and a bottom side portion, said board being formed by bonded beads of foamed plastic, wherein pores are present between the beads forming a network for drainage of water, which bottom side portion of the board being tapered towards a first free end extending in the longitudinal direction of the board, the first free end being located between planes coinciding with the main side surfaces.

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Номер записи: 18
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Tactiles connector

Номер: US20130014460A1
Автор: David D. Oakey, Graham A.H. Scott, John P. Bradford, Keith N. Gray
Принадлежит: Interface Inc

Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface.

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Номер записи: 19
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Mechanical locking system for floor panels

Номер: US20130042564A1
Автор: Agne Palsson, DARKO PERVAN
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue with rocker arms that allows locking by a vertical turning motion.

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Номер записи: 20
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Mechanical locking system for floor panels

Номер: US20130042565A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN, Tony Pervan
Принадлежит: Valinge Flooring Technology AB

Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a vertical locking system on adjacent edges including a displaceable tongue that has a main tongue body and separate spring parts attached to the body.

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Номер записи: 21
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Mechanical locking system for floor panels

Номер: US20130047536A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN
Принадлежит: Valinge Flooring Technology AB

Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a locking system comprising several cavities and local protrusions that provide horizontal locking of two adjacent edges.

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Номер записи: 22
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Floor panel and floating floor system incorporating the same

Номер: US20130047537A1
Автор: Dung V. Dao, Richard H. Balmer
Принадлежит: Armstrong World Industries Inc

A floor panel and a floating floor system include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern and the bottom surface has a recess which extends about the periphery of the bottom surface. The recess has a recess surface. The floor panel includes a joining member with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the joining member is adhered to the recess surface of the recess. The bottom surface of the joining member and the bottom surface of the floor panel are essentially flush which each other. The use of the joining member does not create any imprints on the top surface of the floor panel.

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Номер записи: 23
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Mat connecting system

Номер: US20130055533A1
Автор: Gary Lynn Heartsfield
Принадлежит: DOLLAMUR LP

A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place.

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Номер записи: 24
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Modular Floor System

Номер: US20130061547A1
Автор: Donald E. Tucker, JR.
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular floor system comprises modular floor panels and zippers that are fabricated in a manufacturing facility and subsequently installed in a facility. By virtue of being fabricated in the manufacturing facility the modular floor is subsequently installed in the sports facility with minimal labor and cost, while providing superior performance.

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Номер записи: 25
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Surface Covering Tiles having an Edge Treatment for Assembly that Allows for Grouting

Номер: US20130111843A1
Автор: Tim Litral
Принадлежит: Tarkett Inc

Surface covering tiles made using synthetic materials employ junction strips which enable the tiles to be connected to one another. The connections can be made with or without adhesive. When the tiles are connected, a space is left between adjacent decorative surfaces to permit the application of grout or simulated grout therein. When the tiles are used as floorcovering they can be used to make floating floors. As wall coverings, the tiles are adhered to the walls using conventional means.

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Номер записи: 26
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Interlocking heated patio stones and system

Номер: US20130119043A1
Автор: John Kim, Kevin Bailey, Miles Hammond, Nunzio Consiglio
Принадлежит: Individual

An interconnected heated patio stone and system are disclosed, the stone consisting of a durable, heat-transmitting upper layer, and an insulating lower layer, a heating cable running within the stone, and having two interconnections at the edge of the stone. The interconnection has a bracket to connect with the cable, a receptacle for joining electrically to a bridging connector, and an electrical linkage making an electrical connection available. Each stone is connected with another by a bridging connector, which contains an articulated wire, and has a basin and cap at each end for electrically joining, in a sealed manner, with the receptacle. The system consists of two or more stones interconnected using bridging connectors, the whole system also connected to a power source.

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Номер записи: 27
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Clip fastener for photovoltaic system

Номер: US20130139869A1
Автор: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. MCCARTHY
Принадлежит: Cooper Technologies Co

A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic module including a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic cells. The frame includes a lower flange. A module rail includes a module-support portion supporting the lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A clip fastener defines a press-fit channel in which the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and the module-support portion of the module rail are press fit to secure the module to the module-support portion of the module rail.

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Номер записи: 28
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical snap folding

Номер: US20130160391A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN, Marcus Nilsson Ståhl
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel.

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Номер записи: 29
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Modular flooring system

Номер: US20130167458A1
Автор: Dana Hedquist, Gary L. Day, Ronald N. Cerny
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular flooring system includes a plurality of floor tiles situated about a ground surface, with each floor tile having a substantially-flat top surface and a connection interface with opposing engagement surfaces. The flooring system also includes a plurality of removable bridge connectors, with each of the bridge connectors having a plurality of tile interfaces, and with each tile interface having complimentary engagement surfaces configured to engage with the opposing engagement surfaces of the connection interfaces. The tile interfaces of the bridge connectors couple to the respective connection interfaces of any adjacent floor tiles to restrain the relative vertical movement between the adjacent floor tiles while facilitating controlled relative lateral movement between the floor tiles.

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Номер записи: 30
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Floor panel and method for manufacturing floor panels

Номер: US20130247492A1
Автор: Martin Segaert
Принадлежит: UNILIN BV

Floor panel, which on the bottom side is provided with a factory-applied glue which substantially consists of synthetic rubber. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such floor panels, wherein the glue is applied by means of a roller device.

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Номер записи: 31
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Floor covering

Номер: US20130247500A1
Автор: Bernard Paul Joseph Thiers, Mark Gaston Maurits Cappelle
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove.

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Номер записи: 32
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing a mechanical locking system for building panels

Номер: US20130263454A1
Автор: Christian Boo, Stefan STIGERT
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Building panels 1, 1′ provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue 30, at first edge 4 a of a first building panel 1, cooperating with a tongue groove 20, at a second edge 4 a of an adjacent second building panel 1′, for vertical locking of the building panels and a method for producing such building panels 1, 1′. The method includes the step of forming the tongue of material of the first edge. The insertion groove ( 40 ) may have a sidewall ( 60 ) at a third edge ( 5 a ), which is adjacent the first edge ( 4 a ), and may be open at a fourth edge ( 5 b ), which is opposite the third edge.

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Номер записи: 33
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods for installing modular tiles on a flooring surface

Номер: US20130263553A1
Автор: Craig Cochran, David D. Oakey, Graham A.H. Scott, John A. Bradford, Keith N. Gray
Принадлежит: Interface Inc

Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. Embodiments of the connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. One or more tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on an underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface.

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Номер записи: 34
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Water resistant tongue and groove flooring

Номер: US20130269279A1
Автор: Gregory Fowler
Принадлежит: Columbia Insurance Co

The invention provides a new floor covering panel and floor covering system in which the floor covering panels include first and second generally planar surfaces, first and second side edges containing first and second complementary coupling members, respectively, and a barrier composition selectively applied to at least a portion of at least one of the first and second coupling members for providing a moisture barrier to prevent water penetration below the first surface of the floor covering panel. The barrier composition may be applied to at least one of the first or second coupling members during the floor covering manufacturing process.

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Номер записи: 35
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Building panels of solid wood

Номер: US20130283720A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN, Hans Brännström
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Building panels each comprise an upper first element of solid wood fixed to a lower second element of solid wood. The first and the lower second element are of different wood species. The building panels are provided with a mechanical locking system which comprises a locking strip at a first edge of a first building panel. The locking strip is provided with a locking element configured to cooperate with a locking groove at a second edge of a second building panel for horizontal locking of the first and the second building panels when a tension force is applied. The fibre direction of the first and the lower second elements is essentially along the first and the second edges. The lower second element has about the same or higher moisture shrinkage value than the first element. The locking strip comprises material of the lower second element.

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Номер записи: 36
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Floor Covering, Floor Panels and Method for Manufacturing Floor Panels

Номер: US20130305649A1
Автор: Bernard Thiers
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

A floor covering is composed of a plurality of hard floor panels wherein the floor panels show a common general decor and may differ from each other in respect to their appearance and/or on their own have zones of a differing appearance. The floor panels, at least at two opposite sides or edges thereof, are provided with coupling parts allowing that two of such floor panels can cooperate with each other at these sides. At least some of the floor panels possess at least one chamfer, such as a beveled edge or the like, wherein the surfaces of these chamfers are provided, at least partially, with a separately applied decorative covering including at least a decorative layer. The appearance of the decorative covering is realized in a manner varying in function of differences occurring in the decor of the floor covering.

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Номер записи: 37
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board

Номер: US20140060669A1
Автор: Zhaojun Guo
Принадлежит: Individual

A buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board, which can be applied on indoor ground, outdoor roof, or walls, comprises buckles provided at two sides thereof, and a tube-like chamber. The buckles simplify assembling of the decorative boards. The tube-like chamber receives a pipe or a cable. Therefore, a plurality of assembling operations can be finished at once to save construction time. The buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board has functions of adjusting indoor temperature, receiving the pipe, melting snow on the roof, and heating water. The buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board can be applied widely.

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Номер записи: 38
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Stable flooring products and method of making same

Номер: US20140083034A1
Автор: Keung Y. Choi, Richard E. Albert
Принадлежит: Dubon Associates Inc

The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture suitable for flooring utilization which comprises a flooring panel adapted for interlocking connection with another correspondingly adapted flooring panel, such article having at least one edge with one or more elements formed such that they are operative to mate with one or more reciprocal elements associated with said other correspondingly adapted flooring panel, which article further comprises a frictional backing material that is non-adhesive in respect of, but exhibits resistance to movement with respect to, a surface underlying the article when in contact with the surface; and a method of making same.

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Номер записи: 39
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Floor covering

Номер: US20140090330A1
Автор: Bernard Paul Joseph Thiers, Mark Gaston Maurits Cappelle
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove.

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROFILED STRIP HAVING IMPROVED CONNECTING MEANS

Номер: US20210001662A1
Автор: MICLO Thierry
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method for producing a profiled strip () comprising: a first longitudinal side (A), provided with first male connecting means and a second longitudinal side (B) situated opposite the first longitudinal side (A) and provided with first female connecting means, which profiled strip () is furthermore provided, on a first end side (A), with second male connecting means and is provided, on a second end side (B) situated opposite the first end side (A), with second female connecting means, wherein said connecting means are suitable for connecting the longitudinal sides (A, B) and/or the end sides (A, B) of adjacent profiled strips (′) to each other, wherein the method comprises the following steps: 1. Method for producing a profiled strip comprising: a first longitudinal side , provided with first male connectors and a second longitudinal side situated opposite the first longitudinal side and provided with first female connectors , which profiled strip is furthermore provided , on a first end side , with second male connectors and is provided , on a second end side situated opposite the first end side , with second female connectors , wherein said connectors are suitable for connecting adjacent profiled strips to each other by the first or second male connectors engaging in the first or second female connectors , wherein the method comprises the following steps:supplying a panel-shaped profiled section made of plastic;sawing the profiled section produced to the desired length;performing one or several milling operations in order to produce at least one foldable flexible projecting element on the first end side of the sawed profiled section;heating the produced projecting element and subsequently bending it at a desired angle in order to form a bent locking element.2. Method for producing a profiled strip according to claim 1 , wherein the produced projecting element is bent to bear against the body of the profiled strip.3. Method for ...

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Номер записи: 41
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20180002933A1
Автор: PERVAN Darko
Принадлежит: CERALOC INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a first rigid and a second flexible joint edge section with different locking functions. The first edge section provides a horizontal locking and the second section provides a vertical locking. 1. A set of essentially identical floor panels provided with a mechanical locking system comprising a strip extending horizontally from a lower part of a first edge of a first panel and a downwardly open locking groove formed in an adjacent second edge of a second panel , the strip comprising an upwardly protruding locking element which is configured to cooperate with the locking groove for locking the first edge and the second edge in a horizontal direction parallel to a main plane of the panels and in a vertical direction perpendicularly to the horizontal direction , wherein the locking element and the locking groove comprise an upper and a lower locking surface which are configured to lock the panels vertically , whereinthe strip comprises slits located along the first edge, anda slit wall is configured to be bended horizontally inwardly towards an inner part of the first panel during locking, wherein the locking system in a locked position and along the edges comprises a first rigid edge section and a second flexible edge section comprising one of the slits, and that the first rigid edge section is configured such that the locking element is in contact with the locking groove and the second flexible edge section is configured such that there is a space (S) between an inner surface of the locking element and an outer groove wall of the locking groove.214. The set as claimed in claimed in claim 1 , wherein a cross section of the locking groove () or a cross section of the locking element varies along the first and the second edge.3. The set as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the slit ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FIBRE BASED PANELS WITH A WEAR RESISTANCE SURFACE

Номер: US20180002934A1
Автор: BOUCKE EDDY, HAKANSSON NICLAS, Jacobsson Jan, LINDGREN KENT, PERVAN Darko, ZIEGLER Göran
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Building panels with a homogenous decorative surface having a wear layer comprising fibres, binders and wear resistant particles. A building panel including a surface layer and a core, the core including wood fibres, and the surface layer including a substantially homogenous mix of wood fibres, a binder and wear resistant particles, the substantially homogenous mix of wood fibres including natural resins. 1the core comprising wood fibres, andthe surface layer comprising a substantially homogenous mix of wood fibres, a binder and wear resistant particles,the substantially homogenous mix of wood fibres comprising natural resins.. A building panel comprising a surface layer and a core, The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/270,257, filed on Nov. 13, 2008, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/996,473, filed on 19 Nov. 2007, and to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/042,938, filed on 7 Apr. 2008. The entire contents of each of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/270,257, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/996,473, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/042,938 are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The disclosure generally relates to the field of fibre-based panels with wear resistant surfaces for building panels, preferably floor panels. The disclosure relates to building panels with such wear resistance surface and to production methods to produce such panels.The present disclosure is particularly suitable for use in floating floors, which are formed of floor panels with a wood fibre core and a decorative wear resistant surface. The following description of technique, problems of known systems and objects and features of the invention will therefore, as a non-restrictive example, be aimed above all at this field of application and in particular at floorings which are similar to traditional floating wood fibre based laminate floorings. The disclosure does not exclude floors that are glued ...

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Номер записи: 43
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Floor panel for forming a floor covering

Номер: US20180002935A1
Автор: Devos Pieter
Принадлежит:

A floor panel for forming a floor covering comprises a substrate consisting of at least two substrate layers differing in density and, on at least one pair of opposite edges, is provided with coupling parts of the so-called push-lock type. Vertically active locking surfaces, where they cooperate in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, define a tangent line which is horizontal or does not deviate more than 50 degrees from the horizontal. The locking surfaces are situated closer to the upper side of the first substrate layer than to the lower side of the first substrate layer. 142-. (canceled)43. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel comprises:a composed substrate;wherein said floor panel comprises coupling parts on at least two opposite edges, which coupling parts allow that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other floor panel;wherein these coupling parts, in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, form a first locking system which effects a locking in a first direction in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to said edges, as well as form a second locking system which effects a locking in a second direction transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein the first locking system is formed at least of an upward-directed lower hook-shaped part which is situated on one of said two opposite edges, as well as a downward-directed upper hook-shaped part which is situated on the other, opposite edge of said two opposite edges, which hook-shaped parts can be engaged behind each other by means of said downward movement;wherein the lower hook-shaped part consists of a lip with an upward-directed locking element, whereas the upper hook-shaped part consists of a lip with a downward-directed locking element;wherein the second locking system comprises locking parts, which respectively are situated in the proximity of the ...

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Номер записи: 44
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Panel

Номер: US20210002907A1
Автор: Boucké Eddy Alberic
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor panel, comprising a at least one first coupling part and at least one second coupling part connected respectively to opposite edges of the core, which first coupling part comprises an upward tongue, at least one upward flank lying at a distance from the upward tongue and an upward groove, which second coupling part comprises a downward tongue, at least one downward flank lying at a distance from the downward tongue, and a downward groove, wherein the upward tongue is provided with a first locking element; wherein the downward flank is provided with a second locking element, wherein the downward tongue is provided with a third locking element, wherein the upward flank is provided with a fourth locking element. 1. A panel , in particular a floor panel or wall panel , comprising:a centrally located core provided with an upper side and a lower side, which core defines a plane;at least one first coupling part and at least one second coupling part connected respectively to opposite edges of the core,which first coupling part comprises an upward tongue, at least one upward flank lying at a distance from the upward tongue and an upward groove formed in between the upward tongue and the upward flank wherein the upward groove is adapted to receive at least a part of a downward tongue of a second coupling part of an adjacent panel:which second coupling part comprises a downward tongue, at least one downward flank lying at a distance from the downward tongue, and a downward groove formed in between the downward tongue and the downward flank, wherein the downward groove is adapted to receive at least a part of an upward tongue of a first coupling part of an adjacent panel;wherein at least a part of a side of the upward tongue facing away from the upward flank is provided with a first locking element, for instance in the form of an outward bulge or a recess, adapted for co-action with a second locking element, for ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Floor Panel for Forming a Floor Covering and Method for Manufacturing a Floor Panel

Номер: US20210002908A1
Автор: CAPPELLE Mark
Принадлежит:

A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein this floor panel comprises a substrate, which substrate is manufactured on the basis of synthetic material; wherein this floor panel, on at least one pair of opposite edges, comprises coupling parts, which coupling parts allow that two such floor panels can be coupled to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other floor panel. 1. A floor panel comprising a substrate of synthetic material and a top layer which comprises a decorative layer and a translucent or transparent wear layer ,wherein the floor panel comprises first coupling parts on a first pair of opposite edges allowing to couple two of such floor panels together by means of a downward movement thereby establishing a locking in horizontal and vertical direction,wherein the floor panel comprises second coupling parts on a second pair of opposite edges allowing to couple two of such floor panels together by means of a turning movement thereby establishing a locking in horizontal and vertical direction,wherein the first coupling parts are formed in one piece from the synthetic material of the substrate,wherein the first coupling parts comprise a downward-directed upper hook-shaped part on one of the first pair of opposite edges and an upward-directed lower hook-shaped part on the other of the first pair of opposite edges,wherein the upper hook-shaped part comprises a lip with a downward-directed locking element and the lower hook-shaped part comprises a lip with an upward-directed locking element,wherein each of the downward-directed and upward-directed locking elements is provided with a locking surface which takes part in the locking in vertical direction in coupled condition of two of such floor panels, the locking surfaces respectively being located at the proximal side of the downward-directed and upward-directed locking elements,wherein the downward-directed locking element comprises a protrusion, whereof, in the ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-01-2019 дата публикации

PANEL

Номер: US20190003188A1
Автор: LOEBEL Arne, SCHÄFERS Erich
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A panel having a panel upper side and a panel lower side and at least two opposing panel edges, which have each an edge break on the panel upper side, the edge breaks forming in the connected state a joint in a covering surface. The edge break of one of the panel edges is formed larger than the edge break of the opposing panel edge, and a lower part of the large edge break of the one panel edge is overlapped in the connected state by the small edge break of the opposing panel edge. 110-. (canceled)11. A panel , comprising: a panel top side; a panel underside; and at least two mutually opposite panel edges , which respectively have an edge break at the panel top side , wherein the edge breaks in a connected condition together form a joint in a covering surface , wherein the edge break of one of the panel edges is larger than the edge break of the opposite panel edge , and wherein a lower part of the large edge break of the one panel edge in the connected condition is overlapped by the small edge break of the opposite panel edge.12. The panel according to claim 11 , wherein a panel edge has an undercut contour having a lateral projection in an upper region near the panel top side and the small edge break is disposed upwardly at the lateral projection of said contour.13. The panel according to claim 12 , wherein at least one of the edge breaks is formed as a bevel.14. The panel according to wherein the lateral projection of the contour has a locking surface directed towards the panel underside.15. The panel according to claim 12 , wherein a set-back butting surface is provided between the panel underside and the lateral projection.16. The panel according to claim 11 , wherein the mutually opposite panel edges each have a lower edge break at the panel underside.17. The panel according to claim 12 , wherein that panel edge with the lateral projection has a lower edge break which is equal to or larger than the lower edge break of the complementary panel edge.18. The panel ...

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Номер записи: 47
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Floor panel having drainage protrusions

Номер: US20190003189A1
Автор: Dieter DÖHRING
Принадлежит: KRONOPLUS TECHNICAL AG

The present invention relates to a floor panel 10, in particular for the outdoor area or wet areas, with a carrier plate 11 having a front face and rear face, wherein the carrier plate 11 is provided on its front face with a décor and/or protective layer 16. For drainage of liquids and in particular of water, on the rear face of the carrier plate 11 drainage protrusions 22, 24, 26, 32 are applied.

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Номер записи: 48
08-01-2015 дата публикации

JOINT COMPOUND, WALL ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS AND PRODUCTS RELATED THERETO

Номер: US20150007519A1
Автор: Miklosz Mark, NEGRI Robert H.
Принадлежит:

A kit for assembling walls and ceilings is provided. The kit comprises at least two gypsum boards, each with at least one tapered edge, and a self-drying joint compound comprising a polymeric binder and hollow spheres. Methods for wall and ceiling installation are provided as well. 1. A kit for assembling at least one of the following: a wall and a ceiling , the kit comprising:(a) at least two gypsum boards, each of the boards having at least one tapered edge with a recess depth at the deepest point in the range from about 0.005 inch to about 0.125 inch; and(b) a drying-type joint compound with shrinkage of less than 15% by volume as measured by ASTM C474-05, the drying-type joint compound comprising a plurality of hollow spheres and a binder selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymers, acrylic acid copolymers, alkyds, polyurethanes, polyesters, epoxies, and combinations thereof;{'sup': 3', '3', '3', '3, 'wherein the hollow spheres have an average isostatic crush strength of at least about 250 psi as measured according to ASTM D3102-78; and wherein the density of the spheres is from about 0.0015 lb/in(about 0.04 g/cm) to about 0.04 lb/in(about 1.1 g/cm).'}2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the binder in the joint compound is an acrylic acid polymer or acrylic acid copolymer.3. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the binder in the joint compound is in the form of an aqueous emulsion.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the joint compound has a density from about 2 lb/gal to about 8 lb/gal.5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the joint compound exhibits shrinkage of about 2% or less by volume claim 1 , as measured by ASTM C474-05.6. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the joint compound is substantially free of at least one of the following: setting minerals claim 1 , bulk filler claim 1 , clays claim 1 , starch claim 1 , mica claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , expanded perlite claim 1 , calcium magnesium carbonate claim 1 , limestone claim 1 , calcium sulfate dihydrate claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Decorative Panel, and Decorative Floor Covering Consisting of Said Panels

Номер: US20220018140A1
Автор: Boucké Eddy Alberic
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In the field of decorative floor coverings, decorative panels are known having a MDF (Medium Density Board) or HDF (High Density Board) based core layer on top of which a decorative substrate is attached to provide the panels a desired appearance. The invention relates to a panel, in particular a decorative panel, a floor panel, a ceiling panel or a wall panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled panels. 167-. (canceled)68. A decorative panel , in particular a floor panel , ceiling panel or wall panel , comprising:a core provided with an upper side and a lower side,a decorative top structure affixed on said upper side of the core, 'wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on at least a part of the first coupling profile and/or at least a part of the second coupling profile.', 'a first panel edge comprising a first coupling profile, and a second panel edge comprising a second coupling profile being designed to engage interlockingly with said first coupling profile of an adjacent panel, both in horizontal direction and in vertical direction,'}69. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein the first coupling profile and the second coupling profile make integral part of the core.70. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein the at least one antimicrobial substance is dispersed within the core and/or the top structure.71. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on the core and/or the top structure.72. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on a surface of the first coupling profile being configured to face the second coupling profile of an adjacent panel claim 68 , in coupled condition.73. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on a surface of the second coupling profile being configured to face the ...

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Номер записи: 50
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Composed element and rear wall construction applied herewith

Номер: US20180008038A1
Автор: Jan VAN TROYS, Luc Deman, Luc Maertens, Luc Vanhastel, Maarten MARRES, Mark Cappelle
Принадлежит: UNILIN BV

A composed element, such as a piece of furniture, wherein the composed element comprises at least a rear wall, as well as a number of constructional parts forming a whole in which the rear wall has to be provided. The rear wall forms the rear side of the composed element and includes one or more rear wall parts. The composed element comprises seats for installing at least one of the rear wall parts, which are configured such that the rear wall part can be slid into the seats starting from the rear side of the composed element from a position differing from the final plane in which the rear wall part will be situated in the final condition.

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Номер записи: 51
12-01-2017 дата публикации

SURFACE COVERING CONNECTION JOINTS

Номер: US20170009460A1
Автор: Yau Paul
Принадлежит:

The present technology relates to connection joints for surface coverings which includes but is not limited to floor coverings and building panels. Embodiments of the present technology include connection joints that are strong and allow for the use of less material than is needed for tongue and groove connection joints. The connection joints includes cleats, clefts, and/or gap shims which allow for swelling and shrinking of the floor covering while maintaining a strong connection and preventing damage to the floor covering. 1. A method of forming a floor covering comprising:affixing a first floor plank to a sub-floor, the first floor plank including a first edge including a first contact side, and a wedge shaped portion including a cleat;mating the first edge of the affixed first floor plank to a complementary shaped second edge of a second floor plank, the second edged including a second contact side and a wedge shaped slot including a cleft;affixing the second floor plank to the sub-floor with the first edge of the first floor plank mated with the second edge of the second floor plank;wherein the cleat and cleft are configured to maintain an overlap to limit vertical movement of the second floor plank when the second floor plank shrinks in a direction away from the first floor plank, due to a change in temperature or humidity, and increases a distance between the first edge and the second edge.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first floor plank is affixed to the sub-floor with the first contact side of the first floor plank contacting the second contact side of the second floor plank.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first floor plank is affixed to the sub-floor with the first contact side of the first floor plank and the second contact side of the second floor plank separated by a gap.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the gap is between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm and is configured to reduce cupping or buckling of the floor covering due to swelling of the plank ...

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Номер записи: 52
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CORK FLOOR WITH CLICK CONNECTION

Номер: US20170009462A1
Автор: MUEHLEBACH Moritz
Принадлежит: Proverum AG

A floor element comprises a supportive layer, a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer, a top layer, and an outer layer. The arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer, and the floor element has, at its periphery, connection means for connection to another floor element. The supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means. 1. Floor element with a supportive layer , a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer , a top layer , and an outer layer , where the arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer , and wherein the floor element has , at its periphery , connection means for connection to another floor element , characterized in that the supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and that at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means.2. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reinforcement layer is composed of a nonwoven made of a fiber material claim 1 , in particular glassfiber material.3. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a first reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the outer layer.4. Floor element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the first reinforcement layer extends into the connection means.5. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a second reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the top layer claim 1 , or in particular a second supportive layer.6. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has the supportive layer adjacent to the top layer claim 1 , and the top layer is in ...

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Номер записи: 53
27-01-2022 дата публикации

PANEL WITH VERTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A COVERING

Номер: US20220025656A1
Автор: CARPENTIER Fabien, WENGRYN Michel
Принадлежит: Gerflor

A panel () having a blade or slab shape, preferably made of a plastic material for producing a floor or wall covering, said panel () comprising two pairs of opposite sides defining four edges, two edges of which comprise male coupling means (), and two edges comprise complementary female coupling means (), the kinematics of assembling of two adjacent panels () being vertical, characterized in that: 111231. A panel () having a blade or slab shape for producing a floor or a wall covering , said panel () comprising two pairs of opposite sides defining four edges , two edges of which comprise male coupling means () , and two edges comprise complementary female coupling means () , the kinematics of assembling of two adjacent panels () being vertical , characterized in that:{'b': 2', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'the male coupling means () comprise two parallel grooves extending along the edge and opening onto a bottom face of the panel (), so as to define an internal male groove (), an external male groove (), an internal male stud (), and an external male stud ();'}{'b': 3', '1', '3', '3', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'the female coupling means () comprise two parallel grooves extending along the edge and opening on an upper face of the panel (), so as to define a female internal groove (), a female external groove (), a female internal stud (), and a female external stud ();'}{'b': 2', '4', '5', '3', '5', '4', '1', '1, 'the male coupling means () comprise two lugs () and/or notches () and the female coupling means () comprise two complementary notches () and/or lugs () forming, after assembly of two adjacent panels (), stoppers against a vertical movement between two assembled adjacent panels ().'}213611631dd. Panel () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the female external stud () comprises a chamfered part () at the bottom face of the panel () and forming an angle of comprised between 2° and 20° with respect to the bottom face of the ...

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Номер записи: 54
27-01-2022 дата публикации

VERTICAL JOINT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SURFACE COVERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220025658A1
Автор: Kell Richard William
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

A vertical joint system for substrates is formed with joints and which engaged by relative motion in a direction perpendicular to major surfaces and of the substrate. The joints are configured to enable relative rotation of up to 3 degrees while maintaining engagement of the joints. The joints and are further configured to form two locking planes one on each of the inner and outer most sides of the joint. Engagement about the locking planes is provided by transverse outward extending surfaces. At least one surface in each pair of engaging surfaces is smoothly curved. The joints and can be further arranged to provide a third locking plane parallel to and between the locking planes. The joints are disengaged by combination of a downward rotation of one joint relative the other then application of a downward force. 120-. (canceled)21. A vertical joint system for a substrate having an opposed major first and second surfaces , the joint system comprising:first and second non-symmetrical joints extending along opposite sides of the substrate, the first and second joints configured to enable two substrates with like joint systems to engage each other in response to a force applied in an engagement direction which is perpendicular to the major surfaces;the first and second joints being of different shapes;the first and second joints each being provided with two laterally spaced transversely extending surfaces configured to enable the first joint of one substrate to engage the second joint of a second substrate, the two transversely extending surfaces of the first joint being configured to engage the two transversely extending surfaces of the second joint in a locked state to form first and second locking planes,wherein an engagement of the transversely extending surfaces of the first and second joints at the first locking plane is configured to lock the first and second joints against relative movement toward and away from each other in a vertical direction in the locked ...

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Номер записи: 55
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Floor panel for forming a floor covering

Номер: US20180010342A1
Автор: VAN HOOYDONCK Guy
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Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 131-. (canceled)32. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 56
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBING INTERLOCKING FLOOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180010345A1
Автор: Barlow David R.
Принадлежит: 308, LLC

Interlocking panels have a top portion and side edges. Multiple panels are interlocked together mechanically along the side edges by locking features. The top portion includes a substantially planar top surface, side edges, and interlocking features. The bottom support structure is made of a shock absorption material that fits under the substantially planar top surface, thereby providing support and cushioning to the substantially planar top surface. The interlocking feature includes, for example, sides alternating between sides that have protrusions (upward or downward) and sides that have receivers for the protrusions. 1. A floor panel comprising:a top portion of the floor panel having a substantially planar top surface and side surfaces, the side surfaces depending downward from the substantially planar top surface forming a cavity in an underside of the substantially planar top surface, the underside of the substantially planar top surface is absent of any vertical supports, at least one of the side surfaces having downward facing protrusions and at least one other of the side surfaces having receivers for interlocking of adjacent floor panels;a bottom support structure, the bottom support structure filling the cavity, thereby providing support and shock absorption to the substantially planar top surface.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom surface interfaced to the side surfaces claim 1 , thereby encapsulating the bottom support structure.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the downward facing protrusions has a lip claim 1 , the lip locking within the receiver of the adjacent floor panel.4. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the side edges is substantially linear.5. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the sides is stepped.6. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the top portion is molded from a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , structural urethane foams claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Floor Panel for Forming a Floor Covering

Номер: US20210010276A1
Автор: CAPPELLE Mark, Devos Pieter
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A floor panel for forming a floor covering wherein the floor panel is substantially realized on the basis of synthetic material. The floor panel is rectangular and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges such that both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts allowing for mutually coupling a plurality of such floor panels to each other. The coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and the coupling parts to this aim consist of a tongue and a groove as well as locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove. The floor panel has a global thickness which is smaller than or equal to 4.5 millimeters. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering ,wherein the floor panel comprises a substrate based on a synthetic material formed as one or more base layers;wherein the floor panel is rectangular, either oblong or square, and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges;wherein both the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges each comprise coupling parts which allow mutually coupling a plurality of such floor panels to each other;wherein said coupling parts, on both the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges, form a first locking system which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and said coupling parts, on the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges also form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein the coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are formed of the material of the floor panel ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20210010277A1
Автор: VANDEVOORDE Christof
Принадлежит: UNILIN, BVBA

A method for manufacturing a floor panel with a substrate and a top layer of laminate, which floor panel, at one or more edges, is provided with a lower edge region, where the laminate extends in one piece from the actual upper surface of the substrate over the lower edge region at least up to a point. The laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane which intersects the substrate and that the substrate material, at the location of the lower edge region, has the same or a lower density than at the actual upper surface of the substrate material. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for manufacturing floor panels , wherein these floor panels comprise at least a substrate and a top layer of laminate and wherein said floor panel , at one or more edges , is provided with a lower edge region in the form of a bevel or other chamfer , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps:providing a basic board of the material of the substrate and of structuring an upper surface of said basic board, wherein the structure consists at least of a recess in the upper surface of the basic board at a location of said lower edge region;composing a stack which comprises at least the structured basic board and one or more melamine resin layers and possibly paper layers;pressing said stack in a heated press, wherein said melamine resin hardens and, together with the possible paper layers, forms a laminate layer adhered to the substrate, and wherein the laminate layer extends in one piece from the upper surface of the basic board up to into said recess, at least up to a point, wherein the laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane intersecting the substrate;subdividing the pressed whole into panels, of which said floor panels can be formed; andfinishing the panels to form said floor panels, wherein an edge of said recess forms the lower edge region.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein one or more of the paper layers consist of paper strips ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Device for joining floor tiles and installation method thereof

Номер: US20190010710A1
Автор: CHOY Wing Sze Wendy
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A device for joining floor tiles, having at least one joint unit; each joint unit has an L-shaped frame and a floor tile fixing plate; the L-shaped frame is provided with block members intersected with each other. The L-shaped frame is provided with inner engaging slots and outer engaging slots at an inner side and outer side respectively on upper surfaces of the block members. The inner engaging slots are engaged with inner engaging hooks disposed on the floor tile fixing plate. The outer engaging slots are engaged with outer engaging hooks on bottom sides of floor tile fixing plates of adjacent joint units. Also provided is an installation method of floor tiles. 1. A device for joining floor tiles , comprising at least one joint unit; each joint unit comprises an L-shaped frame and a floor tile fixing plate; an upper surface of a straight vertical arm of the L-shaped frame and an upper surface of a straight horizontal arm of the L-shaped frame are each provided with a block member; the block member of the straight vertical arm and the block member of the straight horizontal arm are configured to be intersected with each other; inner engaging slots are provided on an upper surface of the L-shaped frame at an inner side of each block member; outer engaging slots are provided on an upper surface of the L-shaped frame at an outer side of each block member; the inner engaging slots engage with inner engaging hooks disposed on a bottom surface of a corresponding floor tile fixing plate along two adjacent peripheral edges of the corresponding floor tile fixing plate; the outer engaging slots engage with outer engaging hooks provided on a bottom surface along a peripheral edge of each of two other floor tile fixing plates of corresponding two other adjacent joint units.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the inner engaging hooks and the outer engaging hooks have identical structures and are evenly distributed on the bottom surface of each floor tile fixing plate along four ...

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Номер записи: 60
09-01-2020 дата публикации

CLADDING CLIP

Номер: US20200011064A1
Автор: SMART Hugh Thomas
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A cladding clip comprising a lateral base, a head coupled to the lateral base, and a flexible lip upstanding from the lateral base and laterally spaced from the neck along the base is disclosed. The flexible lip is hooked so that a lateral part of the lip extends laterally spaced from the base. 1. A cladding system comprising a plurality of battens , a plurality of cladding clips for coupling to each of the plurality of battens , and a plurality of cladding boards;wherein each batten comprises a mating portion for mating with at least one other batten such that when at least two battens are mated via respective mating portions, the position of the at least two battens is locked with respect to each other so that a distance between cladding clips carried by each of the plurality of battens is within a selected range,wherein the distance between cladding clips corresponds to a dimension of each of the cladding boards.2. The cladding system of claim 1 , wherein a first series of battens included in the plurality of battens provide a first batten line claim 1 , and a second series of battens included in the plurality of battens provide a second batten line claim 1 , wherein the position of cladding clips carried by each batten is configured so that the cladding clips on the first batten line are aligned with the cladding clips of the second batten line.3. The cladding system of claim 2 , wherein the cladding clips on the first batten line are aligned with the cladding clips on the second batten line at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.4. A method for cladding a structure with cladding boards using a plurality of battens claim 2 , wherein the plurality of battens comprises a first series of battens and a second series of battens;wherein each batten of the first series of battens and each batten of the second series of battens comprises a fixture for carrying a cladding clip on a cladding surface; andwherein each batten of the first series of battens and each batten ...

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Номер записи: 61
09-01-2020 дата публикации

PANEL

Номер: US20200011067A1
Автор: LOEBEL Arne, SCHÄFERS Erich
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A panel having a panel upper side and a panel lower side and at least two opposing panel edges, which have each an edge break on the panel upper side, the edge breaks forming in the connected state a joint in a covering surface. The edge break of one of the panel edges is formed larger than the edge break of the opposing panel edge, and a lower part of the large edge break of the one panel edge is overlapped in the connected state by the small edge break of the opposing panel edge. 1. A panel , comprising: a panel top side; a panel underside; and at least two mutually opposite panel edges , which respectively have an edge break at the panel top side , wherein the edge breaks in a connected condition together form a joint in a covering surface , wherein the edge break of one of the panel edges is larger than the edge break of the opposite panel edge , and wherein a lower part of the large edge break of the one panel edge in the connected condition is overlapped by the small edge break of the opposite panel edge.2. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein a panel edge has an undercut contour having a lateral projection in an upper region near the panel top side and the small edge break is disposed upwardly at the lateral projection of said contour.3. The panel according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the edge breaks is formed as a bevel.4. The panel according to claim 2 , wherein the lateral projection of the contour has a locking surface directed towards the panel underside.5. The panel according to claim 2 , wherein a set-back butting surface is provided between the panel underside and the lateral projection.6. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the mutually opposite panel edges each have a lower edge break at the panel underside.7. The panel according to claim 2 , wherein that panel edge with the lateral projection has a lower edge break which is equal to or larger than the lower edge break of the complementary panel edge.8. The panel according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20200011068A1
Автор: VAN HOOYDONCK Guy
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Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20200011069A1
Автор: VAN HOOYDONCK Guy
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Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and of locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at ...

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Номер записи: 64
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20200011070A1
Автор: VAN HOOYDONCK Guy
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Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and comprises a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other ...

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Номер записи: 65
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOOR ELEMENT FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING, A FLOOR COVERING, AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOOR ELEMENT

Номер: US20200011071A1
Автор: Caselli Claudio, Patki Rahul
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A floor element for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor element comprises a decorative layer made of a ceramic material and a support layer arranged below this decorative layer, wherein the support layer comprises edges provided with coupling elements configured to allow a mechanical coupling with coupling elements of an adjacent floor element and wherein the floor element comprises an intermediate layer having a resin material that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer. 1. A floor element for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor element comprises:a decorative layer made of a ceramic material; anda support layer arranged below the decorative layer,wherein the support layer comprises edges provided with coupling elements configured to allow a mechanical coupling with coupling elements of an adjacent floor element, andwherein the floor element comprises an intermediate layer comprising a resin material having a viscosity below 1000 Pas at 20° C. that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer.2. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the resin material comprises epoxy.3. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the resin material has a viscosity below 800 Pas at 20° C.4. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer covers 80 percent or more of the lower surface of the decorative layer.5. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises a resin content of at least 150 g/sqm.6. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is an adhesive layer that bonds together the decorative layer and the support layer.7. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer has an apparent porosity comprised between 0.1% and 10% measured according to ASTM C373.8. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer has a volume of open pores comprised between 0.01 cc and 1 cc measured according to ASTM C373.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Decorative Panel, and Decorative Floor Covering Consisting of Said Panels

Номер: US20220034097A1
Автор: Boucké Eddy Alberic
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In the field of decorative floor coverings, decorative panels are known having a MDF (Medium Density Board) or HDF (High Density Board) based core layer on top of which a decorative substrate is attached to provide the panels a desired appearance. The invention relates to a panel, in particular a decorative panel, a floor panel, a ceiling panel or a wall panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled panels. 166-. (canceled)67. A decorative panel , in particular a floor panel , ceiling panel or wall panel , comprising:a core provided with an upper side and a lower side,a decorative top structure affixed on said upper side of the core,a first panel edge comprising a first coupling profile, and a second panel edge comprising a second coupling profile being designed to engage interlockingly with said first coupling profile of an adjacent panel, both in horizontal direction and in vertical direction,wherein said core comprises an alloy of a polymer matrix and/or a magnesium cement based matrix and elastic particles dispersed in said matrix, wherein the elastic particles are bond to the polymer matrix by means of a covalent bond.68. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises polyethylene (PE) claim 67 , and/or polypropylene (PP) claim 67 , and/or polybutylene.69. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises isotactic polypropylene.70. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise an elastomer.71. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise ethylene-propylene rubber.72. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM).73. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the core comprises an isotactic polypropylene claim 67 , an ethylene-propylene rubber claim 67 , and a high density polyethylene.74. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the core ...

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Номер записи: 67
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Underlayment With of Non-Woven Polyethylene Mesh

Номер: US20160016377A1
Автор: Richard Allgood, Richard Ford
Принадлежит: PAK-LITE Inc

A hybrid underlayment, includes a thermoplastic making up between 92.0% by volume to 95.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. A plurality of expanded microspheres is dispersed through the thermoplastic. The microspheres are expanded to a volume in a range of between 180 square micrometers and 1450 square micrometers. The microspheres makeup between 1.0% by volume to 7.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. The hybrid underlayment is extruded into a flat sheet having a thickness of between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm and a density from 7 pcf to 25 pcf. A metalized thermoplastic film is laminated to the top surface of the thermoplastic sheet. A pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric is fused to the metalized thermoplastic film.

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Номер записи: 68
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SURFACE ELEMENT

Номер: US20220034729A1
Автор: PETERSEN Frank
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The invention relates to a surface element (), intended for use as a floor, wall and/or ceiling surface element for a floor, wall and/or ceiling covering, having at least one carrier plate () and at least one functional layer (), wherein the carrier plate () comprises a top side () facing a usable side () and an underside () opposite the top side () and facing the underground (). According to the invention, it is provided that the functional layer () is provided underneath the carrier plate (), and that the functional layer () is designed in such a way that, in the installed state, it projects beyond the side edge () of the side (), in particular of the long side (), on at least one side (), especially on at least one long side (). 1. A surface element , intended for use as a floor , wall and/or ceiling surface element for a floor , wall and/or ceiling covering , having at least one carrier plate and at least one functional layer , wherein the carrier plate comprises a top side facing a usable side and an underside opposite the top side and facing the underground ,whereinthe functional layer is provided underneath the carrier plate, and in that the functional layer is designed in such a way that, in the installed state, it projects beyond the side edge of the side, in particular of the long side, on at least one side, especially on at least one long side.2. The surface element according to claim 1 , wherein on opposite sides of the carrier plate corresponding tongue-and-groove joint geometries claim 1 , especially for the design of a click connection claim 1 , are provided with a groove side comprising a groove and a tongue side opposite the groove side comprising a tongue claim 1 , wherein the functional layer projects beyond the side edge of the groove side in the installed state and/or in that corresponding snap fastener and/or bayonet connection geometries are provided on opposite sides of the carrier plate.3. The surface elements according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 69
17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PANELS HAVING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

Номер: US20190016153A1
Автор: CLEMENT Benjamin, Meersseman Laurent, VAN DEN BERGEN Patrick, VANHOOYDONCK Rudi
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A method is provided for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface, wherein the panels at least include a substrate and a top layer, and wherein the top layer includes a paper layer having a printed pattern. The method may involve providing the paper layer with an inkjet receiver coating by transporting the paper layer relative to a coater in a coating direction. The coated paper layer may be provided with at least a portion of the printed pattern using a digital inkjet printer that includes a housing containing print heads. The printed pattern may be a wood motif having wood nerves extending generally in a nerve direction that substantially corresponds to the coating direction. Providing the printed pattern may involve a relative motion between the digital inkjet printer and the paper layer during a printing operation in a printing direction. The paper layer may be maintained flat inside the housing, or the minimum radius over which the paper layer is bent inside the housing may be larger than 25 centimeters. 1. A method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface , wherein the panels at least include a substrate and a top layer , wherein the top layer includes a paper layer having a printed pattern , the method comprising:providing the paper layer with an inkjet receiver coating by transporting the paper layer relative to a coater in a coating direction;providing the coated paper layer with at least a portion of the printed pattern using a digital inkjet printer that includes a housing containing print heads;wherein the printed pattern comprises a wood motif having wood nerves extending generally in a nerve direction substantially corresponding to the coating direction;wherein providing the printed pattern involves a relative motion between the digital inkjet printer and the paper layer during a printing operation in a printing direction substantially corresponding or substantially opposite to the coating direction;wherein the paper layer is ...

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Номер записи: 70
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BUILDING PANEL WITH A MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180016783A1
Автор: Boo Christian
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Building panels ′ provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue , at an edge of a first panel , cooperating with a tongue groove , at an edge of an adjacent second panel ′, for vertical locking of the building panels. The edge of the first panel is provided with a displacement groove , which is downwardly open, and includes an inner wall , an outer wall , and an upper wall . The tongue is formed out of the edge of the first panel. A resilient and displaceable and part of the tongue is displaceable into the displacement groove 111-. (canceled)12. Building panels provided with a mechanical locking system comprising a tongue , at an edge of a first panel , cooperating with a tongue groove , at an edge of an adjacent second panel , for vertical locking of the building panels , whereinthe edge of the first panel is provided with a displacement groove to obtain a resilient and displaceable tongue part, said displacement groove is downwardly open, and comprises an inner wall, an outer wall and an upper wall,the tongue is formed out of the edge of the first panel,the resilient and displaceable part of the tongue is configured to be displaced into the displacement groove by a lower lip of the tongue groove during assembling of the first and the second panel by a vertical displacement of the second panel toward the first panel,a thickness of the outer wall of the displacement groove at a first and upper part of the displacement groove, at the upper surface of the tongue, is configured such that the resilient and displaceable tongue part is obtained, andthe edges of the adjacent panels are provided with upper overlapping surfaces.13. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the upper overlapping surfaces are essentially horizontal.14. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein upper overlapping surfaces extends along the whole edge.15. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the upper overlapping surfaces are positioned above ...

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Номер записи: 71
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Form Panel System

Номер: US20180016796A1
Автор: Koetje Timothy
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This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panel assemblies. The apparatus replaces prior art assembly methods and fasteners with a particular mounting structure to facilitate assembly. The frame extrusions are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners and increase ease in adaptation and installation. 1. an architectural panel assembly configured to be attached to a building surface , the panel assembly comprising:an outer panel comprising a face panel, a first side panel, a second side panel wherein the face panel, the first side panel, second side panel are a unitary structure, the first side panel, second side panel formed by bending the face panel;a mounting extrusion frame member fixed to the face panel;the mounting extrusion frame member having an extending portion mounted to the building surface;an insert extrusion frame member fixed to the face panel;the insert extrusion frame member having a protrusion configured to laterally engage a surface defining a receiver in the mounting extruded frame member;the insert extrusion frame member having a transverse attachment surface to which is attached at least one of the first side panel;a volume of adhesive disposed on at least one surface of the insert extrusion frame member and the mounting extrusion frame member; andwherein the extending portion of the mounting extruded frame member does not extend laterally beyond the transverse attachment surface of an adjacent panel assembly.2. The panel assembly as recited in wherein the mounting extrusion frame member is adhered to a second side panel.3. The panel assembly as recited in wherein the insert extrusion is adhered to the first side panel.4. The panel assembly as recited in wherein the protrusion of the insert extrusion has an expanded end thereon with a larger width than the protrusion claim 1 , and wherein the expanded forms a seal to the receiver.5. The panel assembly as recited in wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 72
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Floor Panel and Floor Covering Consisting of A Plurality of Such Floor Panels

Номер: US20190017277A1
Автор: Perra Antonio Giuseppe, Zweed Sander Gordon
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The invention relates to a floor panel, in particular a laminated floor panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled floor panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for mutually coupling two floor panels, in particular laminated floor panels, according to the invention. 1. A panel , comprising:a centrally located core provided with an upper side and a lower side,at least one first resilient coupling part and second resilient coupling part connected respectively to opposite edges of the core,which first coupling part comprises a single upward tongue, at least one upward flank lying at a distance from the upward tongue and a single upward groove formed between the upward tongue and the upward flank, wherein:at least a part of a side of the upward tongue facing toward the upward flank extends in the direction of the normal of the upper side of the core,at least a part of a side of the upward tongue facing toward the upward flank forms an upward aligning edge for the purpose of coupling the first coupling part to a second coupling part of an adjacent floor panel,at least a part of a side of the upward tongue facing away from the upward flank is provided with a first locking element which is connected substantially rigidly to the upward tongue and adapted for co-action with a second locking element of a second coupling part of an adjacent floor panel,which second coupling part comprises a single downward tongue, at least one downward flank lying at a distance from the downward tongue, and a single downward groove formed between the downward tongue and the downward flank, wherein:at least a part of a side of the downward tongue facing toward the downward flank extends in the direction of the normal of the lower side of the core,the downward flank is provided with a second locking element which is connected substantially rigidly to the downward flank and adapted for co-action with a ...

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Номер записи: 73
17-01-2019 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20190017278A1
Автор: De Rick Jan Eddy, Devos Pieter
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A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor covering consists of floor panels, which, on at least one pair of edges, are provided with coupling parts. The coupling parts substantially are manufactured from the material of the floor panel, and the coupling parts are configured such that two such floor panels, at the pair of edges, can be installed and locked to each other by means of a downward movement and/or by means of the fold-down principle. 137.-. (canceled)38. A floor panel for forming a floor covering ,wherein this floor panel comprises a first pair of opposite edges, as well as a second pair of opposite edges;wherein the first pair of opposite edges comprises coupling parts, which allow that two of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other, and wherein said coupling parts show the following characteristics:the coupling parts comprise a horizontally active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges;the coupling parts also comprise a vertically active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;the coupling parts substantially are realized from the material of the floor panel itself; andthe coupling parts are configured such that two of such panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement;wherein the second pair of opposite edges also comprises coupling parts on both edges, which allow that two of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other, wherein said coupling parts show the following characteristics:the coupling parts comprise a horizontally active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges;the coupling parts also comprise a vertically active ...

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Номер записи: 74
16-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20200018078A1
Автор: NAEYAERT Christophe
Принадлежит: UNILIN, BVBA

Floor panel, wherein this floor panel comprises at least a substrate and a decor provided thereon, wherein said substrate substantially consists of thermoplastic material and/or filler materials, wherein the substrate encloses one or more glass fiber cloths, wherein the total weight of glass fiber cloths is more than 85 grams per square meter. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing floor panels which enclose a glass fiber cloth. 1. A floor panel , comprising at least a substrate and a decor provided thereon , wherein said substrate substantially consists of thermoplastic material and/or filler materials , wherein the substrate encloses one or more glass fiber cloths such that the substrate extends at least on both sides of the one or more glass fiber cloths , and wherein a total weight of glass fiber cloths is more than 85 grams per square meter.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of glass fiber cloths is between 100 and 150 grams per square meter.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the substrate encloses only one glass fiber cloth.4. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the substrate substantially consists of a strewn and pressed granulate of said thermoplastic material and/or filler materials.5. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are situated outside a central line of said substrate.6. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths relate to so-called non-woven glass fiber layers.7. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are covered with an adherence material and/or a stabilizing material.8. The floor panel of claim 7 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are covered with a thermosetting material.9. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said thermoplastic material has a glass transition temperature of less than 100° C.10. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said thermoplastic material relates to polyvinyl chloride with an amount of plasticizer which is higher than ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Patio blocks and block systems with side surface positioning and retaining structures

Номер: US20170022722A1
Автор: Robert A. Macdonald, Robert John Lundell
Принадлежит: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC

A landscaping block having a block body with at least a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface and a fourth side surface, and opposed and substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer projection extending outwardly from each of the at least first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer locator positioned along each one of the first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The at least one spacer locator positioned along each side surface has a retaining surface shaped to receive a spacer projection, at least a portion of the retaining surface extending outwardly from the side surface.

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Номер записи: 76
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL

Номер: US20180023306A1
Автор: Meersseman Laurent, VANHASTEL Luc
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A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer. 1. A floor panel having a rectangular and oblong shape , the floor panel comprising:a substrate; anda top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel;wherein the top layer is at least composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print;wherein the substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel;wherein the substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based, wherein the floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and further comprises a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate.2. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is at each side of the center line.3. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is located in the top layer underneath the print.4. The floor panel according to claim 3 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is embedded in the substrate at a location closer to the decorative side.5. The floor panel according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is a glass fiber ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-02-2022 дата публикации

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20220042320A1
Автор: PERVAN Darko
Принадлежит: CERALOC INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a flexible strip that during locking bends upwardly or downwardly. The locking system includes a first and a second joint edge section with different locking functions. One section provides a horizontal locking and another section provides a vertical locking. 1. A set of floor panels provided with a mechanical locking system and comprising a first panel and a second panel , the second panel being configured to be locked to the first panel by angling , wherein the mechanical locking system comprises:a strip extending horizontally from a lower part of a first edge of the first panel and a downwardly open locking groove formed in a second edge of the second panel, the strip comprising an upwardly protruding locking element configured to cooperate with the locking groove for locking the first edge and the second edge in a horizontal direction parallel to a main plane of the floor panels,an upper tongue and a lower tongue configured to cooperate with an upper tongue groove and a lower tongue groove, respectively, for locking the first edge and the second edge vertically at least in a first direction upwards, anda lower protrusion provided in the second edge of the second panel configured to cooperate with an upper part of the strip for locking the first edge and the second edge in a second vertical direction downwards,wherein the upper tongue is spaced from an upper wall of the upper tongue groove in a locked position of the first edge and second edge.2. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the lower tongue extends horizontally beyond an upper portion of the second edge.3. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the upper tongue is configured to be spaced from an upper wall of the upper tongue groove during locking when the second panel is angled ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-02-2022 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20220042322A1
Автор: VANDEVOORDE Christof
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A method for manufacturing a floor panel with a substrate and a top layer of laminate, which floor panel, at one or more edges, is provided with a lower edge region, where the laminate extends in one piece from the actual upper surface of the substrate over the lower edge region at least up to a point. The laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane which intersects the substrate and that the substrate material, at the location of the lower edge region, has the same or a lower density than at the actual upper surface of the substrate material. 1. A method for manufacturing floor panels , wherein the floor panels have at least a substrate and a top layer including at least one material sheet , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps:providing a basic board of the material of the substrate;composing a stack which comprises at least the basic board and the at least one material sheet;pressing said stack in a heated press, wherein said at least one material sheet forms a top layer adhered onto the substrate;subdividing the pressed whole into semi-finished panels, from which said panels can be formed;finishing the semi-finished panels to form said floor panels;wherein the at least one material sheet consists of material strips situated next to each other.2. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein said subdividing takes place at least at a location of the edges of adjacent material strips.3. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the at least one material sheet is a paper layer claim 1 , such that said material strips are paper strips.4. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one material sheet extends in the stack continuously over the substrate material of at least two of the finally envisaged panels and that the press element and/or the basic board are provided with means for concentrating tears in said at least one material ...

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Номер записи: 79
24-01-2019 дата публикации

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

Номер: US20190024387A1
Автор: PERVAN Darko
Принадлежит: VALINGE INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically. A panel system including a plurality of rectangular panels with long and short edges which are mechanically connectable to each other along at least one pair of adjacent edges, said panels each being provided with a tongue and groove formed in one piece with the panels for mechanically locking together said adjacent edges at right angles to the principal plane of the panels, thereby forming a vertical mechanical connection between the panels, said panels being provided with a first locking element at one first edge formed in one piece with the panel and a locking groove at an opposite second edge, the locking groove being open towards a rear side or a front side of the panel. 1. A flooring system , comprising a plurality of rectangular floor panels with long and short edges which are mechanically connectable to each other along one pair of adjacent edges , said floor panels each being provided with a tongue and groove formed in one piece with the panels for mechanically locking together said adjacent edges at right angles to the principal plane of the panels , thereby forming a vertical mechanical connection between the panels , said panels being provided with a first locking element at one first edge formed in one piece with the panel and a locking groove at an opposite second edge , the locking groove being open towards a rear side or a front side of the panel ,each panel being provided with a second locking element, formed of a separate material and connected to the locking groove,the first and second locking elements form a mechanical connection locking the panels to each other horizontally parallel to the principal plane and at right angles to the joint edges,the second locking element is flexible and resilient such that two panels, can be mechanically joined by displacement of said two ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-01-2019 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20190024388A1
Автор: Devos Pieter
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A floor panel for forming a floor covering comprises a pair of edges provided with coupling parts allowing to couple two of such floor panels to each other by means of a rotation movement. The coupling parts are realized in the form of a tongue and a groove with locking parts. The groove is bordered by an upper lip and a lower lip which comprises a locking part in the form of an upward-directed locking part. The upward-directed part extends over a height which is more than times the thickness of the floor panel. 130.-. (canceled)31. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor panel comprises a layer-shaped substrate , as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate;wherein the top layer comprises a decor and a transparent or translucent wear layer situated above the decor;wherein the floor panel is rectangular, either oblong or square, and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges;wherein the first pair of opposite edges is provided with coupling parts, which allow effecting a coupled condition between two of such floor panels by means of a rotation movement around an axis parallel to the plane of the floor covering and parallel to the edges to be coupled;wherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges substantially are manufactured of the material of the substrate; wherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the form of a tongue and a groove, which are provided with locking parts, which, in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, counteract the moving apart of the coupled floor panels in a direction perpendicular to the coupled edges and parallel to the plane of the floor covering;wherein the groove is bordered by an upper lip and a lower lip, which lower lip, in distal direction, extends beyond the distal end of the upper lip and, beyond the distal end of the upper lip, comprises a locking part in the form of an upward- ...

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Номер записи: 81
23-01-2020 дата публикации

JOINT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200025232A1
Автор: FLETCHER Benedict Isambard Statham
Принадлежит: Spaced In Limited

In an aspect there is provided a joint assembly for panel board materials, comprising: a first member comprising a tongue extending from a surface of the first member , the tongue comprising a first groove in a side of the tongue ; wherein at least a portion of the side of the tongue including the first groove extends generally perpendicular to the surface of the first member ; and a second member comprising: a second groove in a surface of the second member , the second groove being arranged to receive the tongue ; and a lip extending into the second groove ; wherein, in an assembled position, the tongue is arranged to slot into the second groove and the lip is arranged to slot into the first groove thereby to join the first and second members 1. A joint assembly for panel board materials , comprising:a first member comprising a tongue extending from a surface of the first member, the tongue comprising a first groove in a side of the tongue; wherein at least a portion of the side of the tongue including the first groove extends generally perpendicular to the surface of the first member; anda second member comprising:a second groove in a surface of the second member, the second groove being arranged to receive the tongue; anda lip extending into the second groove;wherein, in an assembled position, the tongue is arranged to slot into the second groove and the lip is arranged to slot into the first groove thereby to join the first and second members.2. A joint assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sides of the first groove are generally perpendicular to the side of the tongue in which the first groove is located.3. A joint assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the sides of the second groove are generally perpendicular to the surface of the second member in which the first groove is located.4. A joint assembly according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the lip is continuous with the surface of the second member claim 1 , preferably wherein a lower ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-02-2017 дата публикации

FLOOR COVERING

Номер: US20170030087A1
Автор: CAPPELLE Mark, Thiers Bernard
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Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor panel is a laminate panel made of a board on the basis of wood , upon which one or several layers , including a decorative layer , are provided;wherein the floor panel is provided on at least two opposite edges with coupling parts made in one piece with the floor panel, as a result of which two of such floor panels can be mutually coupled to one another;wherein said coupling parts, in a coupled situation, provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the floor covering as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of the floor covering;wherein said coupling parts comprise a tongue and a groove, said groove being bordered by an upper lip and a lower lip, the distal end of the upper lip defining a vertical plane that forms a closing plane between two of such coupled floor panels, said lower lip extending further than said vertical plane;wherein said coupling parts comprise first cooperating surfaces, on the top side of the tongue and the bottom side of the upper ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Wood-bamboo double layer floor

Номер: US20170030089A1
Автор: Gaorong Zhang, Jianxiang Zhang, Renli Qiao
Принадлежит: JIASHAN HUIJIALE DECORATION MATERIAL CO Ltd

The present disclosure discloses a wood-bamboo double layer floor including a top panel and bottom panel. The top panel is long strip shape and made by the whole log. The bottom panel is made by the whole log. Wood fiber directions of the top panel are parallel to a long side of the floor. Wood fiber directions of the bottom panel are parallel or perpendicular to the long side. The top panel and bottom panel are adhered by adhesive. Patchwork opens are pieced up to each other and made around the bottom panel. Grooves are defined in the bottom panel and arranged in a row along a direction being perpendicular to the wood fiber directions of the bottom panel. bamboo strips embedded and adhered in the grooves, are matched with the grooves. And bamboo fiber directions are the same as length directions of the bamboo strips.

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Номер записи: 84
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Flooring deck system

Номер: US20160032595A1
Автор: Lawrence M. Janesky
Принадлежит: Individual

A flooring deck system comprising a plurality of panels having at least two layers including a substantially rigid sheet layer of substantially inorganic material and a substantially rigid inorganic foam layer, the substantially rigid sheet layer having a flooring surface and a joining surface configured to attach to the substantially rigid inorganic foam layer, and the substantially rigid inorganic foam layer having a connecting surface configured to attach to the joining surface of the substantially rigid sheet layer, and an underside surface configured to contact a foundation floor, wherein the substantially rigid inorganic foam layer is configured to support both a static and live floor load gauged for a floor.

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Номер записи: 85
01-02-2018 дата публикации

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS

Номер: US20180030737A1
Автор: PERVAN Darko
Принадлежит: CERALOC INNOVATION AB

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a flexible strip that during locking bends upwardly or downwardly. The locking system includes a first and a second joint edge section with different locking functions. One section provides a horizontal locking and another section provides a vertical locking. 1. A set of essentially identical floor panels provided with a mechanical locking system comprising a strip extending horizontally from a lower part of a first edge and a downwardly open locking groove formed in an adjacent second edge ,the strip comprising an upwardly protruding locking element which is configured to cooperate with the locking groove for locking the first edge and the second edge in a horizontal direction parallel to a main plane of the panels and in a vertical direction being perpendicular to the horizontal direction, wherein the locking element and the locking groove comprise an upper locking surface and a lower locking surface which are configured to lock the panels vertically,wherein the upper locking surface is located in an upper part of the locking element facing an upper edge of the first panel, andwherein the upper locking surface is inclined or rounded and extends from the locking element and towards an inner part of the panel such that a tangent line TL to the upper locking surface of the locking element intersects the first edge.2. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the locking system is configured to be locked with a vertical displacement of the second edge against the first edge.3. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the locking system is configured such that a vertical displacement of the second edge against the first edge during locking bends the strip downwards and turns the upper part of the locking element outwardly away from the upper edge.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-02-2022 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENT MEMBER

Номер: US20220049492A1
Автор: Gordon Randy
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An attachment member is provided herein a base portion configured to be positioned between a first panel and a second panel. A first side portion and a second side portion are respectively positioned on opposing sides of the base portion, the first side portion defining first and second arms and the second side portion defining third and fourth arms, wherein each of the first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm define a non-linear boundary 1. An attachment member , comprising:a base portion configured to be positioned between a first panel and a second panel; anda first side portion and a second side portion respectively positioned on opposing sides of the base portion, the first side portion defining first and second arms and the second side portion defining third and fourth arms, wherein each of the first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm define a non-linear boundary.2. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first arm claim 1 , the second arm claim 1 , the third arm claim 1 , and the fourth arm extend outward of the base portion in a Y-axis direction.3. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein the first arm claim 1 , the third arm claim 1 , and the base portion claim 1 , in combination claim 1 , define a first insertion cavity and the second arm claim 1 , the fourth arm claim 1 , and the base portion claim 1 , in combination claim 1 , define a second insertion cavity claim 1 , the second insertion cavity on an opposing side of the base portion from the first insertion cavity.4. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein the first arm extends a first distance from a top surface of the base portion and the second arm extends a second distance from a bottom surface of the base portion claim 1 , the second distance greater than the first distance.5. The attachment member of claim 4 , wherein the second arm defines an aperture having a maximum aperture distance claim 4 , and wherein the maximum aperture ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING MAGNETICALLY RECEPTIVE LAYERS AND MAGNETIC LAYERS FOR USE IN SURFACE COVERING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220049503A1
Автор: Lautzenhiser Lloyd L., Leblanc Melinda, Leblanc Shane S.
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A method for producing a surface covering system comprising magnetically receptive layers affixed to surface covering units and magnetized underlayments for use in securing surface covering units to supporting surfaces. The system includes isotropic magnetized floor covering units and anisotropic magnetized underlays for securing surface covering units. The system includes a set of formulations including ferrites and rare earth materials, oils and plasticizer and binding agents to optimize performance to meet design and application criteria. 1) A surface covering system , the system when installed providing a removably-fixed surface covering , the system comprising:a magnetic surface covering unit comprising a non-magnetized, isotropic magnetic receptive layer; andan anisotropically magnetized underlayment disposed on a supporting surface;wherein the magnetic surface covering unit is adapted to be magnetically attracted to and received opposite the anisotropically magnetized underlayment in a fixed installation and to be non-destructively removable from the anisotropically magnetized underlayment subsequent to fixed installation.2) The system of claim 1 , wherein the anisotropically magnetized underlayment is 0.5 mm in thickness and comprises magnetizable material having a Mesh size configured to have claim 1 , when magnetized claim 1 , enhanced magnetic attraction property and adapted for supporting the magnetic surface covering unit in a non-horizontal fixed installation claim 1 , wherein the non-horizontal fixed installation is one of an interior wall installation claim 1 , an exterior wall installation claim 1 , an airplane interior cabin installation claim 1 , an exterior roof installation claim 1 , or an interior ceiling installation.3) The system of claim 1 , wherein the anisotropically magnetized underlayment comprises:a magnetizable material including an iron powder;a binder component; andan oil having properties allowing for rapid setting during ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Floor Panel for Forming a Floor Covering and Method for Manufacturing a Floor Panel

Номер: US20220049505A1
Автор: Mark Cappelle
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein this floor panel comprises a substrate, which substrate is manufactured on the basis of synthetic material; wherein this floor panel, on at least one pair of opposite edges, comprises coupling parts, which coupling parts allow that two such floor panels can be coupled to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other floor panel.

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Номер записи: 89
31-01-2019 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING, AND SUBSTRATE FOR A PANEL

Номер: US20190032342A1
Автор: Segaert Martin
Принадлежит: UNILIN, BVBA

A Floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor panel includes a layer-shaped substrate, as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate; and wherein the substrate includes at least a layer which is realized on the basis of a composition including at least a thermoplastic synthetic material; and the composition, apart from the thermoplastic synthetic material, also includes at least one or more elastomers; and that said thermoplastic synthetic material concerns thermoplastic polyester. 120.-. (canceled)21. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor panel comprises a layer-shaped substrate , as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate; and wherein the substrate comprises at least a layer which is realized on the basis of a composition comprising at least a thermoplastic synthetic material; wherein the composition , apart from the thermoplastic synthetic material , also comprises at least one or more elastomers; and wherein said thermoplastic synthetic material concerns thermoplastic polyester.22. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the amount of thermoplastic polyester in the composition is situated between 5 wt % and 50 wt % claim 21 , preferably between 10 wt % and 40 wt % claim 21 , and still more preferably between 15 wt % and 35 wt %.23. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the thermoplastic polyester concerns polyethylene terephthalate (PET).24. The floor panel according to claim 23 , wherein the thermoplastic polyester is present in the composition in the form of PET flakes.25. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the amount of elastomer in the composition is situated between 1 wt % and 35 wt % claim 21 , preferably between 1 wt % and 30 wt % claim 21 , still more preferably between 5 wt % and 30 wt % claim 21 , and most preferably between 5 wt % and 25 wt %.26. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein at least one elastomer has a Shore hardness which ...

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Номер записи: 90
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200032521A1
Автор: Beach Ryan, Culpepper Patrick M.
Принадлежит:

A composite siding panel mountable on an exterior wall of a building includes a backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member, wherein the first side edge of the siding member overhangs the first side edge of the backing member, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with or positioned contiguously with the second side edge of the backing member. An adhesive coating joins the front face of the backing member to the rear face of the siding member. The adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge thereof. The backing member can be composed of closed-cell expanded foam or wire-fabricated foam, and the siding member can be formed from vinyl, polypropylene, aluminum, steel, fiberglass, engineered wood, or fiber cement. A siding assembly including a plurality of composite siding panels adjacently mountable on an exterior wall of a building is also disclosed. 1. A composite siding panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally extending first and second side edges;a siding member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally-extending first and second side edges; andan adhesive coating that joins the rear face of the siding member to the front face of the backing member, wherein the adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge of the backing member; andwherein the first side edge of the siding member extends outwardly beyond the first side edge of the backing member to create an overhang, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with the second side edge of the backing member.2. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating also extends substantially from a top edge of the backing member to a bottom edge thereof.3. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Surface Mounted Cable and Tray Molding

Номер: US20210032872A1
Автор: Alexander Mark, Clarke, JR. James Thomas
Принадлежит: Frame & Mullions LLC

An improved cable molding product that can be easily installed to protect low voltage and line voltage electrical cables in new and existing building construction applications. Its primary benefits are found in decreasing the cost of installation procedures and improving the aesthetics of low voltage electronic system cable and lie voltage cable runs at exterior and interior openings in new and existing buildings. The two-part secure molding system is comprised of a base portion that is mounted for instance to an inside face of rectangular aluminum tubing or any interior wall. Low voltage wiring cable is placed into a rectangular base portion channel. The line voltage wiring is placed into the separate base portion channel. A rectangular cover snaps securely onto and over the base to conceal the cable and wire. 1. A cable molding assembly comprising:a base portion adapted to be fixed to a surface, and a cover portion adapted to be secured to the base portion to secure and conceal cabling that may be mounted therein;the base portion comprising a flat first center portion between a first top arm and a first bottom arm extending outwardly from the top and bottom of the center portion respectively;wherein first top arm has an upper surface and a lower surface and a proximal end connected to the first center portion and a distal end on the opposite end of the first top arm, and the upper surface of the first top arm slopes downwardly from the proximal end to the distal end, and the upper surface of the top arm further defines an indent that extends along the longitudinal length of the upper surface;wherein the first bottom arm has an L-shape cross-section with a first leg that extends outwardly from the base portion in the same direction as the first top arm and a second leg that extends upwardly and that defines a channel between the bottom first and second legs and the base portion, and wherein the first bottom arm first leg has a distal end connected to the base ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Purpose Tile System, Tile Covering, and Tile

Номер: US20210032875A1
Автор: Eddy Alberic Boucke
Принадлежит: I4F Licensing NV

The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system, in particular a floor tile system, comprising a plurality of multi-purpose tiles, in particular floor tiles, wall tiles, or ceiling tiles. The invention also relates to a tile covering, in particular floor covering, ceiling covering, or wall covering, consisting of mutually coupled tiles according to the invention. The invention further relates to a tile for use in multi-purpose tile system according to the invention.

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Номер записи: 93
04-02-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR MAT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210032876A1
Автор: Kessler Ronald N., Neill David M.
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The present disclosure relates to a modular mat system. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to a modular mat system with that may be built out using common pieces of mats. Specifically, a modular mat system with a mat piece with a top plate with inserts, a bottom plate with a plurality of tabs and recesses operative to engage with further mat pieces to build a mat system is discussed. The modular mat system is operative to remove water and other detritus from shoes of a user or other such platform moving across the mat system and feed it to a perimeter drain below the system. 1. A modular floor mat system comprising:a first tile having a first side, and a second side;a second tile having a first side and a second side; and wherein the first side of the first tile is complementary shaped to the second side of the second tile; wherein the first side of the first tile includes a protrusion and wherein the second side of the second tile includes a recess, and wherein the protrusion and recess are located on a perimeter wall of the first side and second side and the protrusion is complementary shaped to the recess when the first tile and second tile are positioned adjacent one another;wherein each tile has a first plate defining a plurality of through holes; and 'wherein the protrusion is located on the second plate and is generally U-shaped with three sides, a top, a bottom, and a thinner rectangular section proximate the second plate and wherein the recess is located on the second plate and is complementary in shape to the protrusion whereby when the protrusion is engaged with the recess there is no negative space on a top side and bottom side of the tiles.', 'a second plate defining a further plurality of through holes aligned with the plurality of through holes from the first plate wherein the through holes are adapted to remove fluids and small solids; wherein the first plate and second plate are in operative connection with one another to create a single ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Mechanical locking system for floor panels

Номер: US20210032877A1
Автор: DARKO PERVAN
Принадлежит: CERALOC INNOVATION AB

Building panels provided with a locking system for vertical and horizontal locking of a first edge and a second edge of adjacent panels. The locking system includes a displaceable tongue at least partly arranged in a displacement groove, a tongue groove, a cavity provided in a strip at the first edge, and a protrusion extending downwards at the second edge. The displaceable tongue is arranged to be displaced at least partly into the tongue groove during locking, and wherein the protrusion is arranged to be located in least a portion of the cavity when the panels are locked vertically and horizontally.

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Номер записи: 95
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Floor panel

Номер: US20210032879A1
Автор: Laurent Meersseman, Mark Cappelle, Martin Segaert
Принадлежит: Flooring Industries Ltd SARL

A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer.

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Номер записи: 96
04-02-2021 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL

Номер: US20210032880A1
Автор: CAPPELLE Mark, Meersseman Laurent, Segaert Martin
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A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer. 1. A floor panel being rectangular and oblong and comprising a substrate and a top layer provided on said substrate;wherein said top layer is at least composed of a print and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above said print,wherein said floor panel at least at two opposite edges comprises coupling means substantially realized in said substrate, wherein said coupling means allow that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other, such that, in the obtained coupled condition, a locking is obtained in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels, as well as in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the coupled edge and in the plane of the panels, wherein said coupling parts comprise a tongue and a groove that are substantially responsible for said locking in said vertical directionwherein said panel at least at one of said two opposite edges comprises a lowered edge, wherein in said coupled condition a lowered area in the surface of the coupled panels is created at the location where the respective panels adjoin; wherein said lowered area comprises a flat bottom portion having a width in said horizontal direction that is smaller than the width in said horizontal direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-02-2021 дата публикации

FLOOR PANEL

Номер: US20210032881A1
Автор: CAPPELLE Mark, Meersseman Laurent, Segaert Martin
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A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer. 1. A floor panel being rectangular and oblong and comprising a substrate and a top layer provided on said substrate;wherein said substrate comprises thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyurethane;wherein said top layer is at least composed of a print and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above said print;wherein said floor panel at least at two opposite edges has profiles comprising coupling parts substantially realized in said substrate, wherein said coupling means allow that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other, such that, in the obtained coupled condition, a locking is obtained in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels, as well as in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the coupled edge and in the plane of the panels, wherein said coupling parts comprise a tongue and a groove that are substantially responsible for said locking in said vertical directionwherein said panel at least on the profile of one of said two opposite edges comprises a covering by means of a water-repellent substance.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said tongue and groove are provided with additional locking parts ...

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Номер записи: 98
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Locking Type Panel and Panel Connecting Piece and Connection Method Therefor

Номер: US20150040508A1
Автор: Beijia Xu, Jiaming Zhang, Qihui Zhang
Принадлежит: Individual

A flooring system includes multiple panels ( 10 ) which are connected to each other by connectors ( 20 ). Each panel ( 10 ) has a tongue ( 30 ) and each connector ( 20 ) has an engaging slot ( 40 ). The tongue ( 30 ) does not extend beyond the side of the panel ( 10 ). The panel ( 10 ) is moved horizontally to insert the lower protrusion ( 300 ) of the tongue ( 30 ) into the lower recess ( 400 ) of the engaging slot ( 40 ) of the connector ( 20 ). The inner inclined face ( 302 ) of the lower protrusion ( 300 ) of the tongue ( 30 ) contacts the inclined wall ( 410 ) of the lower recess ( 400 ) of the connector ( 20 ). The tongue ( 30 ) of the panel ( 10 ) is engaged with the engaging slot ( 40 ) of the connector ( 20 ) by way of pressing the panel in a direction perpendicular to the panel. No hammering to the side of the panel is needed.

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Номер записи: 99
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Panel Interconnectable with Similar Panels for Forming a Covering

Номер: US20170037640A1
Автор: Boucké Eddy Alberic, RIETVELDT Johan Christiaan
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The invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor panel, interconnectable with similar panels for forming a covering. The invention also relates to a covering consisting of mutually connected floor panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method of assembling multiple floor panels for forming a covering. 1. Panel , in particular a floor panel , interconnectable with similar panels for forming a covering , comprising: [ a first edge comprising a sideward tongue extending in a direction substantially parallel to the upper side of the panel, the bottom front region of said sideward tongue being rounded at least partly, the bottom back region of said tongue being configured as bearing region, wherein', 'the bottom back region is located closer to the level of the upper side of the panel than a lowest part of the bottom front region,', 'an opposite, second edge comprising a recess for accommodating at least a part of the sideward tongue of a further panel, said recess being defined by an upper lip and a lower lip, said lower lip being provided with a upwardly protruding shoulder for supporting the bearing region of the sideward tongue,', 'the sideward tongue being designed such that locking takes place by an introduction movement into the recess of the sideward tongue a further panel and a angling down movement about an axis parallel to the first edge, as a result of which a top side of the sideward tongue will engage the upper lip and the bearing region of the sideward tongue will be supported by and/or facing the shoulder of the lower lip, leading to locking of adjacent panels at the first and second edges in both horizontal direction and vertical direction; and, 'a first pair of opposite edges, comprising, a third edge comprising a single upward tongue, at least one upward flank lying at a distance from the upward tongue and a single upward groove formed between the upward tongue and the upward flank, wherein a at least a part of a ...

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Номер записи: 100