Abstract:
Herein is disclosed a board comprising: a base having (i) opposing first and second faces, (ii) a plurality of sides, which, when viewed from above either the first and second faces, define the shape of the board, and (iii) a locking means, a joining member slidably, detachably affixed to the base and having a connector portion extending laterally from one of the sides of the base, wherein the connector portion of the joining member can engage with a locking means of another board of the same description, and the locking means of the board can engage with a connector portion of another board of the same description, so that the boards can be joined along each of one of their sides. Structures and kits are also described herein.
Abstract:
Novel devices, systems, and methods for providing exterior flooring that can be installed over existing exterior surfaces (30-102), such as surfaces of an outdoor deck, are provided herein. In some aspects, a joint device or joint member for an exterior floor covering (70) can include a body portion (24-92) and at least one tongue portion (26-90) extending from the body portion (24-92). The joint device (16-86) can be adapted to connect adjacent floor panels (72) and secure the floor panels (72) to an underlying surface (30-102). The joint device (16-86) can, but is not required to pass liquid (L-R) there between. The joint device (16-86) and adjacent floor panels (12-14-82-84) can be made of water resistant materials. The joint device (16-86) can further include an optional opening (94) adapted to receive an attachment member for attaching portions of the joint member (16-86) to an underlying surface (30-102).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Befestigungskonstruktion für Terrassenböden mit nach¬ folgenden Merkmalen: Trägerbohlen 1 und Auflagebohlen 2, wobei die Auflage¬ bohlen 2 mit Befestigungselementen 3 auf den Trägerbohlen 1 befestigt sind und die Befestigungselemente 3 je ein Paar rechteckige Kunststoff platten 3a, 3b sind, wobei jede Kunststoffplatte eine Dicke d aufweist und eine Verdickung 4 hat. Durch die spezielle Gestaltung der Kunststoffplatten und deren wechselweisen Befestigung an den Auflagebohlen entsteht eine Steckverbindung, die auch noch auf den Trägerbohlen befestigt ist.
Abstract:
Covering method for a floor or another surface which method is implemented with the help of surface elements, such as tiles (1) to which method positioning of surface elements (1) onto the intended surface in order to form the desired figures onto the surface by using frames (2) and devices (4), which ensure the stability, belongs. The method comprises a casette to which a bottom (3) of the casette and a frame (2), which can be attached on top of the bottom (3) of the casette or is built fixed to it and which controls the installation of the surface elements and their stability, belong whereupon the edges of the mentioned frame (2) are adjusted to form a opening with the other, respective edges of the frames (2) of the casettes to which opening an interlocking piece (4), adjusted to the shape and the size of the hole, can be installed.
Abstract:
A spline, tongue, connector, or snap connector is described and useful for connecting a variety of surface covering products together. In one embodiment the spline is a polymeric material having an elongated shape and dimensions such that the spline has a sufficient width to fit into and extend outside of a groove in a side edge of a first plank and to fit into a respective groove in a side edge of a second plank. The spline may be concealed from view when the first plank and the second plank are connected together by the spline. A surface covering system for connecting two or more planks together is also described as well as methods to connect two or more planks together using the splines of the present invention.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an edge-protection strip (1) for a plate intended to be assembled on a bearing surface with at least one other plate. The strip comprises a housing (5) for receiving the edge, and a flat main body (20) provided with, on at least one part (60 to 63), at least one housing (50 to 53) for receiving at least one complementarily shaped part of an edge of a plate, as well as being provided with at least one housing (8) for receiving a lug for securing the plate on a bearing surface. The body (20) of the strip is also provided with at least one housing (17, 17') for receiving a part of another strip (1) when the two plates are assembled. The body (20) of the strip (1) comprises at least two recesses (50 to 53) arranged in two parts (60 to 63) connected by a strip of material (191, 191'), said recesses (50 to 53) forming the housings for receiving two parts of a non-continuous edge of a plate. The invention also relates to the use of such a strip.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Bodenbrettes (3) eines aus einer Vielzahl parallel nebeneinander liegenden Bodenbretter (3) bestehenden Fußbodens auf einem oder mehreren Tragbalken (4) in Form eines länglichen Distanzkörpers (1, 2), welcher auf die Unterseite (3') des Bodenbrettes (3) befestigbar ist, einen einendseitigen Befestigungsabschnitt (5), einen anderendseitigen Befestigungsabschnitt (7) und einen zwischen den beiden Befestigungsabschnitten (5, 7) angeordneten Zwischenabschnitt (6) ausbildet. Um eine derartige Distanzleiste gebrauchsvorteilhaft weiterzubilden, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Befestigungsabschnitte (5, 7) im Bereich des Zwischenabschnittes (6) über eine Sollbruchstelle (8) miteinander verbunden sind.
Abstract:
A floor covering system (10) including a first layer (14) of planar material and a second layer (12) of planar material. At least a portion of the second layer (12) is adapted for laminating engagement with the first layer (12) to define a floor covering. The system further includes a locating means for locating two or more of the second layers in a substantially aligned configuration, wherein the second layer (12) is adapted to receive the locating means.
Abstract:
A spline, tongue, connector, or snap connector is described and useful for connecting a variety of surface covering products together. In one embodiment the spline is a polymeric material having an elongated shape and dimensions such that the spline has a sufficient width to fit into and extend outside of a groove in a side edge of a first plank and to fit into a respective groove in a side edge of a second plank. The spline may be concealed from view when the first plank and the second plank are connected together by the spline. A surface covering system for connecting two or more planks together is also described as well as methods to connect two or more planks together using the splines of the present invention.