Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a flooring product with integrated circuitry, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of pieces (6), stacking said pieces on top of each other, displaced in relation to each other to form an offset stack (10), and compressing said offset stack to form said flooring product. The method further comprises arranging flexible circuitry (7) on an upper surface of at least one piece, so that, when said pieces are stacked, a first portion (7a) of flexible circuitry on the at least one piece is exposed, said first portion (7a) including circuitry for interacting with the environment. By arranging the circuitry in the flooring during such a manufacturing process, a flooring product is achieved where only a portion of the circuitry is exposed, and another portion is embedded in the flooring. This allows for exposing those parts of the circuitry that are adapted to interact with the surrounding environment, such as optical components, pressure sensitive components, acoustic components, etc.
Abstract:
A flooring having a transfer-printed layer by a dual cure system and a process for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The flooring comprises a base board, a resin layer (hereinafter, referred to as a primer layer) formed on the base board, and a transfer-printed layer formed on the primer layer, wherein the primer layer is dual cured by heat and light. As a result, the flooring with reinforced adhesion between the base layer and the transfer-printed layer, and with various and detailed surface images is provided.
Abstract:
The stair covers form a stairway covering system of treads (20a), risers (20b), and nose units (20c) that can be utilized to cover and restore almost any type stairway. As contemplated, the system will be available to include separate tread, riser and nose units, as well as tread, riser and nose modules formed as a unitary piece. Preferably, each unit or module is fabricated from materials that simulate the appearance and feel of natural wood. The system can be attached to the worn stairway in any conventional and convenient manner (glue, nails, screws, etc.).
Abstract:
A modular surface element that can be arranged in a running bond pattern with other such modular surface elements. The modular surface element has a configuration comprising a decorative face, an opposed base, and sides extending therebetween generally orthogonal to the base. The sides are proximal to and within a modular perimeter defined by three non-alike pairs of opposed matching segments that are oriented substantially parallel to each other. At least two of the pairs of opposed matching segments are non-linear and at least two of the pairs of opposed matching segments are point symmetric. Optionally, the modular surface element may comprise two or more mating components.
Abstract:
An aqueous floor care composition comprising water, polymer particles wherein the polymer particles include units derived from a conjugated diene monomer, units derived from an acidic monomer, and units derived from a hard, non-acidic monomer, an external crosslinking agent, and optionally one or more of a leveling agent, surfactant, polyurethane, alkali-soluble resin, coalescing agent, plasticizer, and wax.
Abstract:
A sectional floor mat system of floor mats and edging pieces or sections that are removably engaged with the floor mats. The floor mat system includes at least one mat and sufficient edging to border at least one of the side edges of the at least one mat. In many embodiments, there is sufficient edging to border all side edges of the at least one mat, when multiple mats, if present, and connected together. The edging pieces of the invention, and other variations thereof, when combined with mats, provide a floor covering system that is easy for the user to set-up, disassemble as needed, and inhibit tripping on the edges of mats.
Abstract:
A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a floor constructed from one or more floor panels.. The floor panels, which may be constructed from blowmolded plastic, may include a pattern disposed on the upper surface. The floor panels may also include depressions that are formed in the lower surface and extend towards the upper surface. If desired, the depressions may be generally aligned with a portion of the pattern in the upper surface and the depressions may have a length that is less than the distance separating the upper surface and the lower surface. Advantageously, the depressions may be sized and configured to increase the strength of the floor panels. In addition, the floor panels may include a pattern disposed on the lower surface and the depressions may be at least partially disposed in the pattern. The patterns on the opposing sides of the panels may be generally offset and/or have different orientations.
Abstract:
An interlocking, modular floor tile that comprises a planar member defined by a perimeter having four sides and a top surface, a plurality of downwardly projecting support legs of common length dispersed pattern-wise inside the perimeter of the planar member and coupled with the top surface, and at least one female interlocking connector element that extends outside the perimeter of the planar member for receiving a support leg of a like tile and thereby forming an interlock with the like tile.
Abstract:
The present invention relates in general to tile assemblies and more particularly to a method of installing a plurality of tile assemblies on a planar surface. Existing tile systems require a large number of steps and take place over a matter of days while one waits for various adhesives and grouts to set. The invention provides a tile system which is much quicker and less complex to install. It relies mainly on a composite tile comprising: a surface tile layer; a rigid carrier being generally the same shape and planar dimensions of the surface tile layer; and adhesive means for bonding the rigid carrier to the underside of the surface tile layer; the rigid carrier having edges extending beyond the edges of the surface tile layer, the rigid carrier edges being operable to matingly engage with complementary edges of carriers of others of the composite tiles.
Abstract:
A grid-top floor tile (10) for outdoor use includes a polymer tile having a gridtype top surface (12) with multiple levels, such as a bi-level surface having an upper lattice (22) and a lower lattice (24) oriented generally transverse to the upper lattice (22). The multiple levels of the surface are preferably integrally formed with one another and provide drainage gaps (26) therethrough. In a bi-level surface configuration, the lower lattice (24) has a top surface (28) below a top surface (29) of the upper lattice (22), so as to draw residual moisture below the top surface (29) of the upper lattice (22). The tile further includes a support structure, namely upright supports (14) configured to support the tile (10) on a support surface (32) and provide drainage pathways (26,34) beneath the top surface (12). The tile (10) still further comprises various reinforcement members (140,150) on each of the loop and pin connectors (118,120) used to interlock the tiles when forming a flooring assembly.