Patents Assigned to Powerflor, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5475953
    Abstract: An edge molding strip is provided for being located at the transition between first and second floors of different heights. The edge molding strip includes a cap segment for residing adjacent to the surface of the first floor. The cap segment covers an edge of a flooring material carried by the first floor. A connecting web is secured at one end thereof to the cap segment. The connecting web extends downwardly from the cap segment to the surface of the second floor. The connecting web resides adjacent to a raised section of flooring located between the first floor and the second floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Powerflor, Inc.
    Inventor: Sherwood S. Greenfield
  • Patent number: 5440841
    Abstract: A floor pedestal module for being assembled together with a multiplicity of other like modules to form a raised floor providing space beneath the module for electrical and/or communications wiring. The module includes a base having an upper surface and opposed lower surface and four integrally-formed supporting legs formed of a high density, heavy duty plastic material. The lower surface of the module defines a pilot hole integrally-formed in the base for accepting a drill bit. At least two spaced-apart reenforcing ribs are formed in the base concentric with the pilot hole and define therebetween a circular area for being cut out to form an enlarged access hole. The utility receptacle module includes an enlarged flange for being supported by the upper surface of the pedestal module surrounding the access hole. A utility access port is provided in the module for receiving and supporting the electrical or communications utility receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Powerflor, Inc.
    Inventor: Sherwood S. Greenfield
  • Patent number: 5392571
    Abstract: A floor pedestal module for being assembled together with a multiplicity of other like modules to form a raised floor providing space beneath the module for electrical and/or communications wiring. The module includes a base having an upper surface and opposed lower surface and four integrally-formed supporting legs formed of a high density, heavy duty plastic material. The lower surface of the module defines a pilot hole integrally-formed in the base for accepting a drill bit. At least two spaced-apart reenforcing ribs are formed in the base concentric with the pilot hole and define therebetween a circular area for being cut out to form an enlarged access hole. The utility receptacle module includes an enlarged flange for being supported by the upper surface of the pedestal module surrounding the access hole. A utility access port is provided in the module for receiving and supporting the electrical or communications utility receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Powerflor, Inc.
    Inventor: Sherwood S. Greenfield