Patents by Inventor Diane Tate

Diane Tate has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20050144881
    Abstract: A molding (1) for use together with floor panels (2). The molding (1) is provided with a first and a second distal edge (3I and 3II, respectively), the distal edges (3I and 3II, respectively) being provided with means for locking a first distal edge (3I) of a first molding (1) to the second distal edge (3II) of a second molding (1). A joint (101) constituted for mechanical locking between panels, the joint (101) having a first edge (101I) and a second edge (101II). The panel have an upper side (103) and a lower side (104), the first edge (101I) having a lower cheek (102). The lower cheek (102) has an outermost portion (102I) and an innermost portion (102II). At least one groove (105) is present on the lower side (104) of the panel, the groove (105) being arranged in a position between the innermost portion (102II) and the outermost portion (102I). A base portion (105I) of the groove (105) is located at a predetermined distance (L) from the upper side (103).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Diane Tate, Sven Kornfalt, Nils-Erik Engstrom