公开(公告)号：US20050210791A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11077444

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: David Oakey ,  Jerry Hall ,  William Jones

Inventor： David Oakey ,  Jerry Hall ,  William Jones

IPC: E04F15/16 ,  A47G27/02 ,  B44C3/12 ,  E04F13/00

CPC classification number: B44C3/12 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0293 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/0524 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23943 ,  Y10T428/23957 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Design and manufacture of floor covering webs for, design, manufacture and installation of, asymmetrical carpet tiles having a prominent design element not intersected by a tile edge. Bands or regions define “frames” around what will become central carpet tile areas so that design elements positioned within the frames will not be intersected by a tile edge and may also be at least a predetermined distance from each tile edge. Design elements also may be positioned differing distances from each of at least one pair of opposed tile edges.

Abstract translation: 设计和制造用于，设计，制造和安装非对称地毯砖的地板覆盖幅材，其具有不被砖边缘相交的突出设计元件。 条带或区域围绕什么将成为中心的地毯片区域定义“框架”，使得位于框架内的设计元素将不被瓦片边缘相交，并且也可以距离每个瓦片边缘至少预定的距离。 设计元件还可以定位成与至少一对相对的瓦片边缘中的每一个不同的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20060251846A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11482378

申请日：2006-07-07

Applicant: Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

Inventor： Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

IPC: B32B33/00

CPC classification number: A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44F5/00 ,  Y10T428/16

Abstract: Carpet tiles having patterns and color schemes that obviate the need to orient the tiles relative to each other. The tiles exhibit orthogonal ambiguity, meaning that they may be laid in any side-by-side orientation with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and thereby still achieving an appearance of continuity like broadloom carpet. Each tile has patterns of shapes having some straight sides and that appear to be randomly positioned but oriented with some straight sides parallel to carpet tile sides. The shapes are formed from a color or combination of colors so that adjacent shapes on each tile have at least one color in common. Furthermore, each tile has at least one color in common with every other tile, so that when the tiles are laid, the colors on adjacent tiles coordinate. All of the colors have similar intensities so that no one color will significantly stand out from the other colors. Moreover, because the pattern on each tile appears random, placement of the tiles on the floor in any side-by-side orientation simply creates a larger, apparently random pattern, rendering it impossible for any tile to look out of place.

公开(公告)号：US20060233996A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11471349

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: David Oakey ,  Sydney Daniel

Inventor： David Oakey ,  Sydney Daniel

IPC: B32B3/10

CPC classification number: E04F15/02 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0293 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44F1/08 ,  B44F5/00 ,  D06N7/0065 ,  D06N2209/083 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Carpet tiles having patterns and color schemes that obviate the need to orient the tiles in a particular positional or rotational relationship relative to each other. The tiles exhibit orthogonal ambiguity, meaning that they may be laid in any side-by-side orientation with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and thereby still achieving an appearance of continuity like broadloom carpet. Each tile has patterns of shapes having some straight and curved elements. At least some of the straight elements on each tile preferably parallel a tile edge. The shapes are formed from a color or combination of colors so that adjacent shapes on each tile have at least one color in common. Furthermore, each tile has at least one color in common with every other tile, so that when the tiles are laid, the colors on adjacent tiles coordinate. Moreover, because the pattern on each tile appears random, placement of the tiles on the floor in any side-by-side orientation simply creates a larger, apparently random pattern, rendering it impossible for any tile to look out of place.

公开(公告)号：US20060040089A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10513169

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

Inventor： Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

IPC: B32B33/00 ,  B32B3/14 ,  D05C17/02

CPC classification number: A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  D06N7/0063 ,  D06N2209/083 ,  D06N2211/066 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: A carpet web and a method of forming a carpet web having a striped pattern and color scheme that permits carpet tiles cut from the web to be installed without regard to relative tile positions and without visibly disrupting the pattern, but rather maintaining the appearance of a broadloom web. The web pattern includes parallel stripes having varying widths and longitudinal discontinuities. The stripes are formed with at least two colors or two shades of a color. The tiles are positionally ambiguous in that they need not be located on the floor in the same position they occupied in the web for the flooring installation to exhibit the desired uniform appearance. Instead, the tiles may be shuffled and laid in any side-by-side or top-to-bottom orientation (provided that uniform rotational orientation is maintained among the tiles) with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out place to the ordinary viewer and without emphasizing the modularity of the flooring.

Abstract translation: 地毯网和形成具有条纹图案和配色方案的地毯网的方法，其允许从幅材切割的地毯瓷砖，而不考虑相对瓷砖位置而不明显地破坏图案，而是保持宽幅布的外观 网络 网状图案包括具有不同宽度和纵向不连续性的平行条纹。 条纹形成有至少两种颜色或两种颜色的阴影。 这些瓷砖的位置是不明确的，因为它们不需要位于地板上的位置上，它们在用于地板装置的幅材中占据的相同位置上展现出所需的均匀外观。 相反，瓦片可以以相对于相邻的瓦片的任何并排或从顶部到底部的方向进行洗牌和铺设（假定在瓷砖之间保持均匀的旋转取向），而不会向普通观众排出空间，而不需要 强调地板的模块化。

公开(公告)号：US20060240211A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11434000

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

Inventor： Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B32B33/00

CPC classification number: A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44F1/08 ,  B44F5/00 ,  E04F15/02 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Carpet tiles having patterns and color schemes that obviate the need to orient the tiles relative to each other. The tiles exhibit orthogonal ambiguity, meaning that they may be laid in any side-by-side orientation with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and thereby still achieving an appearance of continuity like broadloom carpet. Each tile has patterns of shapes having some straight sides and that appear to be randomly positioned but oriented with some straight sides parallel to carpet tile sides. The shapes are formed from a color or combination of colors so that adjacent shapes on each tile have at least one color in common. Furthermore, each tile has at least one color in common with every other tile, so that when the tiles are laid, the colors on adjacent tiles coordinate. All of the colors have similar intensities so that no one color will significantly stand out from the other colors. Moreover, because the pattern on each tile appears random, placement of the tiles on the floor in any side-by-side orientation simply creates a larger, apparently random pattern, rendering it impossible for any tile to look out of place.

公开(公告)号：US20060107617A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11251733

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: Graham Scott ,  David Oakey ,  John Bradford ,  Keith Gray ,  Craig Cochran

Inventor： Graham Scott ,  David Oakey ,  John Bradford ,  Keith Gray ,  Craig Cochran

IPC: E04B1/00

CPC classification number: B65H37/005 ,  A47G27/0481 ,  A47G27/0487 ,  E04F13/0887 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F21/165 ,  E04F21/1657 ,  E04F21/22 ,  Y10T428/24025 ,  Y10T428/2857

Abstract: 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. 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.

Abstract translation: 用于连接相邻模块化地板覆盖单元的连接器。 连接器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。 然后将瓷砖定位在第一瓦片附近，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。 瓦片被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。

公开(公告)号：US20060010804A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US11138030

申请日：2005-05-26

Applicant: Keith Gray ,  David Oakey ,  Graham Scott

Inventor： Keith Gray ,  David Oakey ,  Graham Scott

IPC: E04F15/22

CPC classification number: A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/025 ,  E04F11/16 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F19/061

Abstract: A flooring system including a modular frame surrounding modular floor covering units. Frame members attach easily to one another, providing stability to the flooring system and ease of installation.

Abstract translation: 一种地板系统，包括围绕模块化地板覆盖单元的模块化框架。 框架构件易于彼此附接，为地板系统提供稳定性和易于安装。

公开(公告)号：US20060240210A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11433977

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

Inventor： Sydney Daniel ,  David Oakey

IPC: B32B3/10

CPC classification number: A47G27/0275 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44F1/08 ,  B44F5/00 ,  E04F15/02 ,  Y10T428/16 ,  Y10T428/164 ,  Y10T428/23929 ,  Y10T428/23936

Abstract: Carpet tiles having patterns and color schemes that obviate the need to orient the tiles relative to each other. The tiles exhibit orthogonal ambiguity, meaning that they may be laid in any side-by-side orientation with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and thereby still achieving an appearance of continuity like broadloom carpet. Each tile has patterns of shapes having some straight sides and that appear to be randomly positioned but oriented with some straight sides parallel to carpet tile sides. The shapes are formed from a color or combination of colors so that adjacent shapes on each tile have at least one color in common. Furthermore, each tile has at least one color in common with every other tile, so that when the tiles are laid, the colors on adjacent tiles coordinate. All of the colors have similar intensities so that no one color will significantly stand out from the other colors. Moreover, because the pattern on each tile appears random, placement of the tiles on the floor in any side-by-side orientation simply creates a larger, apparently random pattern, rendering it impossible for any tile to look out of place.

公开(公告)号：US20050229534A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11018947

申请日：2004-12-21

Applicant: Graham Scott ,  David Oakey ,  John Bradford ,  Keith Gray

Inventor： Graham Scott ,  David Oakey ,  John Bradford ,  Keith Gray

IPC: A47G27/04 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04G21/00

CPC classification number: A47G27/0475 ,  A47G27/0243 ,  E04F15/02 ,  E04F2201/07 ,  Y10T428/23914 ,  Y10T428/24008 ,  Y10T428/24017 ,  Y10T428/24025 ,  Y10T428/2848 ,  Y10T428/2857

Abstract: 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. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that “floats” on the under lying floor surface.

Abstract translation: 连接相邻模块化地板覆盖单元的连接器。 连接器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。 然后将瓷砖定位在第一瓦片附近，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。 瓦片被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”在躺下的地板表面上的地板覆盖物。

公开(公告)号：US20050166498A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11058613

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: David Oakey ,  Jerry Hall

Inventor： David Oakey ,  Jerry Hall

IPC: A47G27/02 ,  A47G27/04 ,  B26D7/02 ,  B26D9/00 ,  B26F1/22 ,  B26F1/38 ,  B26F1/40 ,  B26F1/44 ,  E04B5/00

CPC classification number: A47G27/0293 ,  A47G27/0475 ,  B26D7/025 ,  B26D9/00 ,  B26F1/22 ,  B26F1/3853 ,  B26F1/40 ,  B26F1/44 ,  B26F2001/4454

Abstract: A carpet tile and tile cutting apparatus that produces a carpet tile with a removable cutout section defined by discontinuous slits and held in place by bridges. The apparatus includes a perimeter cutting assembly and retractable inner cutting assembly. The perimeter cutting assembly is used to cut the carpet tile and the inner cutting assembly simultaneously forms the discontinuous slits in the inner portion of the carpet tile. The inner cutting assembly can be engaged or disengaged during the carpet tile cutting process. The carpet tile is installed by severing the bridges and laying the border sections on the floor with dissimilar cutouts within the borders to create a visually interesting floor covering.

Abstract translation: 一种地毯和瓷砖切割装置，其产生具有由不连续狭缝限定的可拆卸切口部分并通过桥架保持在适当位置的地毯砖。 该设备包括周边切割组件和可缩回的内切割组件。 周边切割组件用于切割地毯砖，并且内切割组件同时在地毯砖的内部部分形成不连续狭缝。 内切割组件可以在地毯砖切割过程期间接合或脱开。 地毯瓦片通过切断桥梁并将边框部分铺设在地板上，在边框内设有不同的切口来安装，以形成视觉上有趣的地板覆盖物。