公开(公告)号：US08793959B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12773623

申请日：2010-05-04

Applicant: Carl Ruland

Inventor： Carl Ruland

IPC: E04B2/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  E04F2201/0138 ,  E04F2201/0153 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  E04F2203/06

Abstract: A flooring system employing an improved overlap system for floating installation of flooring panels. Each floor panel having a floor panel body, L-shaped panel sections and L-shaped panel receiving sections. The floor panel body is a multilayered composite structure having a bottom layer. The L-shaped panel sections are prepared on adjacent sides of the floor panel body and include a base section, a vertical support and a cut out section which is formed between the vertical support and the floor panel body. The L-shaped panel receiving sections are prepared on opposite sides of the L-shaped panel sections. The bottom layer of the floor panel has a thickness that is equal to or greater than a height of the L-shaped panel sections and depth of the L-shaped panel receiving sections. Each L-shaped panel receiving section includes a downward facing protrusion and a vertical support receiving passageway, which may engage a cut out section and receive a vertical support from another floor panel respectively. An adhesive is also applied to inner surfaces of the cut out section and vertical support receiving passageway.

Abstract translation: 一种采用改进的重叠系统的地板系统，用于浮动安装地板。 每个地板面板具有地板面板主体，L形面板部分和L形面板接收部分。 地板面板体是具有底层的多层复合结构体。 L形的面板部分准备在地板面板主体的相邻侧面上，并且包括形成在垂直支撑件和地板面板本体之间的基部，垂直支撑件和切割部分。 L形面板接收部分在L形面板部分的相对侧准备。 地板面板的底层的厚度等于或大于L形面板部分的高度和L形面板接收部分的深度。 每个L形面板接收部分包括向下的突起和垂直的支撑接收通道，其可以接合切割部分并分别从另一个底板接收垂直支撑。 粘合剂也施加到切口部分和垂直支撑件接收通道的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US08763337B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12859840

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: Michael E. Buckwalter ,  Michael T. Pham

Inventor： Michael E. Buckwalter ,  Michael T. Pham

IPC: E02D37/00 ,  E04G23/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02155 ,  C09J7/385 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  E04F2203/065 ,  Y10T29/49718 ,  Y10T29/49732 ,  Y10T29/49734 ,  Y10T428/1476

Abstract: A transition strip is used to install, replace, and repair a floor panel in a floating floor system. The transition strip is a film or tape that comprises plastic, vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyolefin, or nylon. The transition strip can be used to repair a floor panel by removing at least one of the floor panels in the floating floor system to form an opening therein. The transition strip is positioned in the opening such that a portion of a top side of the transition strip adheres to a bottom surface of a bottom layer of at least one floor panel adjacent the opening and a portion of a top side of the transition strip extends into the opening. A bottom surface of a bottom layer of a replacement floor panel is then adhered to the portion of the transition strip extending into the opening.

Abstract translation: 过渡条用于在浮动地板系统中安装，更换和修理地板。 过渡带是包括塑料，乙烯基，聚氯乙烯，聚酯，聚烯烃或尼龙的膜或胶带。 过渡条可用于通过移除浮动地板系统中的至少一个地板镶板来在其中形成开口来修理地板镶板。 过渡条被定位在开口中，使得过渡带的顶侧的一部分粘附到邻近开口的至少一个地板镶板的底层的底表面，并且过渡带的顶侧的一部分延伸 进入开幕 然后，替换地板镶板的底层的底表面粘附到延伸到开口中的过渡条的部分。

公开(公告)号：US08733410B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12073448

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Darko Pervan

Inventor： Darko Pervan

IPC: B27F1/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02038 ,  B27F1/02 ,  B27M3/04 ,  E04B5/00 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F15/04 ,  E04F2201/0115 ,  E04F2201/0138 ,  E04F2201/0153 ,  E04F2201/05 ,  E04F2201/0523 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  Y10T428/167

Abstract: A joint system having a flexible spring located in a horizontal groove of a panel, the spring having an inner flexible part and being displaceable horizontally in the groove.

Abstract translation: 具有位于面板的水平凹槽中的柔性弹簧的接合系统，所述弹簧具有内部柔性部分并且能够在凹槽中水平移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130263553A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13911264

申请日：2013-06-06

Applicant: Interface, Inc.

Inventor： Graham A.H. Scott ,  David D. Oakey ,  John A. Bradford ,  Keith N. Gray ,  Craig Cochran

IPC: E04F15/02

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0481 ,  B65H37/005 ,  B65H2401/211 ,  B65H2701/1922 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J7/38 ,  C09J2203/314 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  G01S1/68 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  Y10T156/109 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/23993 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 用于连接相邻模块化地板覆盖单元的连接器。 连接器的实施例包括膜和涂覆在膜的一侧上的粘合剂层。 为了使用连接器安装瓦片，将第一瓦片放置在地板上，并且连接器被定位成使得粘合剂层面向上并且不接触地板。 连接器通常被定位成使得只有一部分粘合剂层粘附到瓦片的下侧，使得连接器的其余部分从瓦片的下侧延伸。 然后将一个或多个瓦片定位成与第一瓦片相邻，使得连接器的一部分粘附到相邻的瓦片。 以这种方式，连接器跨越相邻的瓦片边缘。 瓦片组装在下面的地板表面上，而不需要将它们附着在地板表面上。

公开(公告)号：US08468772B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12814654

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: David D. Oakey ,  Graham A. H. Scott ,  John P. Bradford ,  Keith N. Gray

Inventor： David D. Oakey ,  Graham A. H. Scott ,  John P. Bradford ,  Keith N. Gray

IPC: E04B1/00 ,  E04G21/00 ,  E04G23/00

CPC classification number: A47G27/0475 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  Y10T83/0524 ,  Y10T428/23914 ,  Y10T428/23979 ,  Y10T428/24008 ,  Y10T428/24017 ,  Y10T428/24025 ,  Y10T428/2835 ,  Y10T428/2857

Abstract: Certain embodiments utilize carpet tiles of varying sizes and/or shapes that are connected together using connectors to form a carpet tile installation. In some instances, the carpet tiles used in the carpet tile installation have different colors, patterns, shapes, and/or styles. In some embodiments, carpet tiles of a standard size and shape, such as one-half square meter carpet tiles, are partitioned into carpet tile fractions. In certain embodiments, these carpet tile fractions are used in conjunction with larger carpet tiles in a carpet tile installation. In other embodiments, these carpet tile fractions may be connected to other carpet tile fractions to form a combination carpet tile that is then used in a carpet tile installation. Among other things, the use of different sized and/or shaped carpet tiles increases the randomness or diversity and/or improves other aspects of the appearance of the floor coverings formed by the carpet tile installations.

Abstract translation: 某些实施例使用不同尺寸和/或形状的地毯，其使用连接器连接在一起以形成地毯砖安装。 在某些情况下，用于地毯瓦片安装中的地毯瓦片具有不同的颜色，图案，形状和/或风格。 在一些实施例中，将标准尺寸和形状的地毯瓦片（例如半平方米的地毯瓦片）分割成地毯瓦片部分。 在某些实施方案中，这些地毯砖部分与地毯砖安装中的较大的地毯砖结合使用。 在其它实施例中，这些地毯砖部分可以连接到其它地毯砖部分以形成然后在地毯砖安装中使用的组合地毯砖。 除其他之外，使用不同尺寸和/或形状的地毯砖增加了由地毯砖装置形成的地板覆盖物的外观的随机性或多样性和/或改进其它方面。

公开(公告)号：US08468771B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12573960

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Keith N. Gray ,  Connie D. Hensler ,  Chung-Hsien Zah ,  Susan F. Fezer ,  Horace Eddie Bradley, Jr.

Inventor： Keith N. Gray ,  Connie D. Hensler ,  Chung-Hsien Zah ,  Susan F. Fezer ,  Horace Eddie Bradley, Jr.

IPC: E04B1/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0481 ,  B65H37/005 ,  B65H2401/211 ,  B65H2701/1922 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J7/38 ,  C09J2203/314 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  G01S1/68 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  Y10T156/109 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/23993 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: 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. The connectors can have a conductive component that allows electrical continuity to be maintained between adjacent tiles. In yet another embodiment, the connectors can be equipped as radio frequency identification tags by including radio frequency transponders. 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. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that “floats” on the underlying floor surface. Additionally, the tiles need not be installed directly on the floor surface. Rather, an underlayment, such as a film or cushion or cushion composite, may be positioned on the floor surface prior to the installation of tiles.

Abstract translation: 用于连接相邻模块化地板覆盖单元的连接器。 连接器的实施例包括膜和涂覆在膜的一侧上的粘合剂层。 连接器可以具有允许在相邻瓦片之间保持电连续性的导电部件。 在另一个实施例中，连接器可以通过包括射频转发器来配备为射频识别标签。 为了使用连接器安装瓦片，将第一瓦片放置在地板上，并且连接器被定位成使得粘合剂层面向上并且不接触地板。 连接器通常被定位成使得只有一部分粘合剂层粘附到瓦片的下侧，使得连接器的其余部分从瓦片的下侧延伸。 然后将一个或多个瓦片定位成与第一瓦片相邻，使得连接器的一部分粘附到相邻的瓦片。 以这种方式，连接器跨越相邻的瓦片边缘。 瓦片组装在下面的地板表面上，而不需要将它们附着在地板表面上。 相反，瓦片通过连接器彼此连接，使得瓦片产生“漂浮”在下面的地板表面上的地板覆盖物。 此外，瓦片不需要直接安装在地板表面上。 相反，在安装瓦片之前，可以将诸如胶片或缓冲垫或衬垫复合材料的底垫放置在地板表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20130122237A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13738020

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: Liang Haw Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： FANG-JUEI CHOU ,  CHUN-YUNG YU ,  LIANG-JAR JEAN ,  HAN-HSING HSIUNG

IPC: B32B3/06

CPC classification number: B32B3/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  E04B1/80 ,  E04F15/02038 ,  E04F15/18 ,  E04F15/182 ,  E04F15/187 ,  E04F15/203 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  Y10T428/197 ,  Y10T428/24752 ,  Y10T428/24777

Abstract: A foam base with a connection structure includes the foam base and a connection member. The connection member includes an adhesive connection portion and a folding portion. The adhesive connection portion is adhered to the foam base so that the connection member is fixed on the foam base. The folding portion is used to connect another adjacent foam base. Before connection, the folding portion is folded and only has a portion extending out of the foam base for transportation and storage.

Abstract translation: 具有连接结构的泡沫基底包括泡沫基底和连接构件。 连接构件包括粘合剂连接部分和折叠部分。 粘合剂连接部分粘接到泡沫基底上，使得连接构件固定在泡沫基底上。 折叠部分用于连接另一个相邻的泡沫基底。 在连接之前，折叠部分被折叠，并且仅具有从泡沫基底延伸出来的部分用于运输和储存。

公开(公告)号：US20130055533A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13625961

申请日：2012-09-25

Applicant: Dollamur LP

Inventor： Gary Lynn Heartsfield

IPC: A44B13/00 ,  A44B18/00

CPC classification number: A63B6/00 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F2201/06 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  E04F2201/08 ,  Y10T24/316 ,  Y10T24/32 ,  Y10T428/24008

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20130042555A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13620098

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Gõran Mårtensson

Inventor： Gõran Mårtensson

IPC: E04C2/00 ,  E04B2/00 ,  E04B5/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  E04B1/6129 ,  E04F13/0878 ,  E04F2201/0107 ,  E04F2201/0115 ,  E04F2201/0123 ,  E04F2201/023 ,  E04F2201/049 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  F16B2200/30 ,  Y10T403/7045

Abstract: Flooring panel or wall panel and a use thereof in a wet room. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove and tongue forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. The groove and the tongue are preferably made of water tight material and formed with a snap-together joint.

Abstract translation: 地板或墙板及其在湿室中的用途。 面板设置有形成用于组装面板的舌/槽接头的凹槽和舌形形式的锁定装置。 槽和舌优选由防水材料制成并且形成有卡扣接头。

公开(公告)号：US20120291396A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13567933

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: Goran Martensson ,  Magnus Kulik

Inventor： Goran Martensson ,  Magnus Kulik

IPC: E04B5/00

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  E04B1/6141 ,  E04B1/615 ,  E04F2201/0107 ,  E04F2201/0115 ,  E04F2201/0123 ,  E04F2201/013 ,  E04F2201/023 ,  E04F2201/0505 ,  E04F2201/0523 ,  E04F2201/07

Abstract: Floor element (1), which is mainly in the form of a board with triangular, quadratic, rectangular, rhomboidal or polygonal shape as seen from above. The floor element (1) is provided with edges (2), a lower side (7) and a decorative upper layer (3). The floor elements (1), which are intended to be joined via tongue and groove are on at least two opposite edges (2), preferably on all edges (2) provided with holes (4). The holes (4) extends inwards from the edge (2) mainly parallel to the decorative upper layer (3). The holes (4) are arranged on a predetermined distance from the decorative upper layer (3) and on a predetermined distance from a closest corner between two adjacent edges (2), whereby the holes (4) are intended to receive each one part of a guiding means (6).

Abstract translation: 地板元件（1），主要呈三角形，二次，矩形，菱形或多边形形状的板状，如上所示。 地板元件（1）设置有边缘（2），下侧（7）和装饰性上层（3）。 旨在通过舌和槽连接的地板元件（1）位于至少两个相对的边缘（2）上，优选地在设置有孔（4）的所有边缘（2）上。 孔（4）从主要平行于装饰上层（3）的边缘（2）向内延伸。 孔（4）布置在与装饰上层（3）预定距离并且距离两个相邻边缘（2）之间的最近角部预定距离处，从而孔（4）旨在接收每个部分 引导装置（6）。