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公开(公告)号:WO2003078757A3
公开(公告)日:2003-09-25
申请号:PCT/US2002/017437
申请日:2002-06-04
Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. , OAKEY, David, D. , ROMAN, Jeffery, R. , BRADFORD, John , GRAY, Keith, N. , GUSTASHAW, David, H.
Inventor: OAKEY, David, D. , ROMAN, Jeffery, R. , BRADFORD, John , GRAY, Keith, N. , GUSTASHAW, David, H.
IPC: A47G27/02
Abstract: Textile fiber face modular flooring having edges (70) treated to mimic the appearance of grout between installed modules (42) or otherwise provide visual demarcation between modules (42) and methods and apparatus for producing such modules (42).
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公开(公告)号:WO2008119003A3
公开(公告)日:2008-10-02
申请号:PCT/US2008/058361
申请日:2008-03-27
Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. , ZAH, Chung-hsien , GRAY, Keith, N. , HENSLER, Connie, D. , FEZER, Susan, F. , BRADLEY, Horace, Eddie, Jr.
Inventor: ZAH, Chung-hsien , GRAY, Keith, N. , HENSLER, Connie, D. , FEZER, Susan, F. , BRADLEY, Horace, Eddie, Jr.
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面覆盖单元的连接器。 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瓷砖之间保持电连续性的导电部件。 在又一个实施例中,连接器可以通过包括射频转发器而被配备为射频识别标签。 为了使用连接器安装瓷砖,将第一块瓷砖放置在地板上并且定位连接器,使得粘合剂层面朝上并且不接触地板。 连接器通常被定位成使得仅粘合剂层的一部分粘附到瓦片的下侧,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放置在第一瓦片附近,使得连接器的一部分粘附到相邻的瓦片。 以这种方式,连接器跨越相邻的瓷砖边缘。 瓷砖在底层地板表面上组装而不需要将它们连接到地板表面。 相反,瓷砖通过连接器相互连接,以便瓷砖形成“浮动”的地板覆盖物。 在下面的地板表面上。 此外,瓷砖不需要直接安装在地面上。 相反,在安装瓷砖之前,可以在地板表面上放置衬垫,例如薄膜或衬垫或衬垫复合物。 p>
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公开(公告)号:WO2010118084A3
公开(公告)日:2010-10-14
申请号:PCT/US2010/030170
申请日:2010-04-07
Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. , GALLAGHER, Kevin, C. , GRAY, Keith, N. , FOLETTA, Robert, Henry
Inventor: GALLAGHER, Kevin, C. , GRAY, Keith, N. , FOLETTA, Robert, Henry
IPC: E04F15/18
Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a base or film and one or more attachment members. As an exemplary use of a connector to install tiles, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that an attachment member faces upward and attach's to the first tile. One or more other tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that the same or other attachment members of the connector attach to the adjacent tiles. In certain embodiments, an attachment member comprises projections that form a mechanical connection with the undersides of the tiles. For example, a connector may comprise a plastic unit with raised ridges that interact with corresponding indentations on the undersides of the tiles. A connector can also or alternatively form a connection with tiles and/or the underlying floor surface by having a high coefficient of friction.
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公开(公告)号:WO2006044928A3
公开(公告)日:2006-04-27
申请号:PCT/US2005/037507
申请日:2005-10-17
Applicant: INTERFACE, INC.
Inventor: SCOTT, Graham, A., H. , OAKEY, David, D. , BRADFORD, John, P. , GRAY, Keith, N. , COCHRAN, Craig
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.
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公开(公告)号:WO2003078757A2
公开(公告)日:2003-09-25
申请号:PCT/US2002/017437
申请日:2002-06-04
Applicant: INTERFACE, INC. , OAKEY, David, D. , ROMAN, Jeffery, R. , BRADFORD, John , GRAY, Keith, N. , GUSTASHAW, David, H.
Inventor: OAKEY, David, D. , ROMAN, Jeffery, R. , BRADFORD, John , GRAY, Keith, N. , GUSTASHAW, David, H.
IPC: E04F
CPC classification number: D06C25/00 , A47G27/0268 , A47G27/0293 , A47G27/0443 , A47G27/0475 , A47G27/0487 , E04F15/02016 , E04F21/20 , E04F21/22
Abstract: Textile fiber face modular flooring having edges treated to mimic the appearance of grout between installed modules or otherwise provide visual demarcation between modules and methods and apparatus for producing such modules.
Abstract translation: 纺织纤维面模块化地板,其边缘被处理以模拟安装的模块之间的浆料的外观,或以其他方式提供模块之间的视觉划分,以及用于生产这种模块的方法和装置。
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