Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Pacione
Joseph R. Pacione 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).
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Patent number: 7383663Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting anchor sheets to each other and/or to a floor. The approach includes using attachment pieces which fit into an area of reduced thickness of the anchor sheet which surround a cut away of the anchor sheet. In one embodiment, the attachment pieces are corners which overlap areas of reduced thickness on a number of anchor sheets.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia LLCInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 7194843Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, LLCInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 7185473Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 7185465Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 6797353Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Publication number: 20030029110Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 6460303Abstract: This application discloses an anchor sheet and method of installation comprising a laminate with an upper layer of relatively thin, flexible rigid sheet material having on its upper layer a plurality of hooks and a bottom layer of a relatively resilient cushioning material attached to the upper layer, the laminate having sufficient rigidity, thickness, and mass that when combined with an overlying decorative covering, it is stable against buckling. The bottom layer is dimensioned such that there is an overlap area of lower layer along two adjacent edges of the lower layer for detachable attachment of an overlapping portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 6395362Abstract: An anchor sheet subfloor that includes a laminate having an upper layer of relatively thin flexible rigid sheet material and a bottom layer of a relatively resilient cushioning material. The upper sheet layer can be formed of a plastic or polymer material. In one arrangement, the sheet can be cut and fit within the boundaries of a room and the sheet has sufficient rigidity and mass to remain without distortion or buckling within the room by free floating on the existing floor without substantial attachment to the floor. It can be possible for a sheet to be cut and fit on site to fit the contours of a room to form by itself or in combination wit other anchor sheets a free floating smooth subfloor on which can be overlaid decorative covering pieces.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Publication number: 20010042350Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 1997Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: JOSEPH R. PACIONE
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Patent number: 6306477Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1997Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 6298624Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Publication number: 20010017017Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2001Publication date: August 30, 2001Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 6217974Abstract: A carpet structure and backing of superior dimensional stability and integrity which is especially useful in a free float system of installation. In one aspect of the invention, a carpet is provided having a selected dimensional stability in which there is (i)a first carpet part having a primary layer with pile substantially covering a first side of the layer, the pile tufted through the primary layer to leave tuft bundles on a second side of the primary layer and a binder encapsulating the tuft bundles, the first part having a predetermined force of expansion and contraction under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture; (ii) a second part in layered relationship to the first carpet part, the second carpet part constructed from one or more layers to have a predetermined resistance to expansion and contraction at least equal to or greater than the force of expansion and contraction of the first carpet part under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture and traffic loads on the carpet pile.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Tac-Fast Georgia, L.L.C.Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5654066Abstract: A carpet structure and backing of superior dimensional stability and integrity which is especially useful in a free float system of installation. In one aspect of the invention, a carpet is provided having a selected dimensional stability in which there is (i) a first carpet part having a primary layer with pile substantially covering a first side of the layer, the pile tufted through the primary layer to leave tuft bundles on a second side of the primary layer and a binder encapsulating the tuft bundles, the first part having a predetermined force of expansion and contraction under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture; (ii) a second part in layered relationship to the first carpet part, the second carpet part constructed from one or more layers to have a predetermined resistance to expansion and contraction at least equal to or greater than the force of expansion and contraction of the first carpet part under cycling conditions of temperature and moisture and traffic loads on the carpet pile.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5479755Abstract: A method of installing a looped backed carpet is disclosed in which water is applied to the carpet, the carpet is allowed to expand, and the carpet is then affixed in place by a hook and loop system in its expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5382462Abstract: A carpet tape is disclosed with hooks projecting from the front side of a sheet for attachment to loops on the underside of the carpet and with an opposite adhesive side for attachment to the floor. Selected, non-contiguous areas of the sheet are removed to create holes to reduce the mount of material, to reduce seam telegraphing and to allow moisture to be released from beneath the tape. A covering provides integrity for the tape prior to installation.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1993Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5259163Abstract: An anchor-board construction system suitable for incorporation into the interior of buildings and homes is disclosed for use as a cladding to replace conventional plaster based wall board similar to that known in the trade as GYPROCK, having one surface thereof incorporating a layer of protruding attachment hooks. These hooks can accept and retain decorative and functional surface finish units embodying a looped or other suitably "piled" posterior surface portion, for attachment to the hooks. For use, within a building as a wall system, the novel anchor boards are secured into position as an underlying wall layer, and a selected form of area finish embodying a complementary attachment surface is secured thereto simply by pressing into place. The area finish can be carpet tiles, wallpaper or fabric with looped backing or wood paneling.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1991Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5191692Abstract: When forming joins between carpet pieces in laying carpet, pile may be brushed into its proper orientation at the joins by pulling a brushing tape upwardly through the join between the carpet pieces. The brushing tape may be provided as a cover for adhesive carpet tape or for carpet tape having draft of a hook and loop fastening system. A pull string may also be provided for the brushing tape.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1991Date of Patent: March 9, 1993Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5144786Abstract: An anchor-board construction system suitable for incorporation into the interior of buildings and homes is disclosed for use as a cladding to replace conventional plaster based wall board similar to that known in the trade as GYPROCK, having one surface thereof incorporating a layer of protruding attachment hooks. These hooks can accept and retain decorative and functional surface finish units embodying a looped or other suitably "piled" posterior surface portion, for attachment to the hooks. For use, within a building as a wall system, the novel anchor boards are secured into position as an underlying wall layer, and a selected form of area finish embodying a complementary attachment surface is secured thereto simply by pressing into place. The area finish can be carpet tiles, wallpaper or fabric with looped backing or wood paneling.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1991Date of Patent: September 8, 1992Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione
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Patent number: 5133166Abstract: Re-attachable structural assemblies incorporating complementary area fastening elements comprising hook and loop elements over extended rigid contact surfaces between structural members of an assembly are disclosed for use in the construction industry in relation to: temporary formwork for casting concrete; precast concrete components for permanent installation of finished surfaces; and, fabricated floor and wall systems including joists, sub-floors, and floor covering surface units. The use of synthetic hook and loop attachment systems affords significant savings in time, labor, and frequently in materials, particularly in the temporary formwork application.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1990Date of Patent: July 28, 1992Assignee: Tac-Fast Systems SAInventor: Joseph R. Pacione