Patents by Inventor Mario Kroeger

Mario Kroeger 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).

  • Patent number: 10794066
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-adhesive floor covering comprising a base layer, containing a polymer composition, which comprises an elastomer and/or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the floor covering has, on a first side of the base layer, an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive for connecting the floor covering to a substrate. The floor covering is characterised in that the adhesive comprises a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a self-adhesive floor covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: NORA SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Kroeger, Paul Adametz
  • Publication number: 20200095402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a floor covering comprising a sheet material (11) having a polymer composition comprising a first polymeric component (K1) and a second polymeric component (K2), wherein the first polymeric component (K1) comprises at least one substance selected from a group consisting of a thermoplastic and a thermoplastic elastomer. The invention is characterized in that the second polymeric component (K2) comprises a rubber and in that the polymer composition is produced by mixing the first polymeric component (K1) and the second polymeric component (K2) after the first and second polymeric components (K1, K2) have been softened by supplying energy. The invention also relates to a method for producing the floor covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Hanna SCHÜLE, Mario KRÖGER
  • Patent number: 10300650
    Abstract: An exemplary method for manufacturing an elastomeric flooring comprises: providing a first rubber mixture (2); providing a decor carrier material (6) comprising areas with a decor layer (7) wherein the decor layer (7) contains a second rubber mixture; shaping the first rubber mixture (2) by converting it to a rubber web (5); applying the decor carrier material (6) comprising the decor layer (7) onto the rubber web (5), wherein the decor layer (7) comes in contact with the rubber web (5); vulcanizing the rubber web (5) with the decor layer (7) applied to it, wherein the decor layer (7) bonds to the rubber web (5); and removing the decor carrier material (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: NORA SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Dieter Rischer, Mario Kroeger
  • Publication number: 20190024385
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-adhesive floor covering comprising a base layer, containing a polymer composition, which comprises an elastomer and/or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the floor covering has, on a first side of the base layer, an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive for connecting the floor covering to a substrate. The floor covering is characterised in that the adhesive comprises a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a self-adhesive floor covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Mario KROEGER, Paul ADAMETZ
  • Publication number: 20180371765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a floor covering containing a polymer composition comprising a mixture of a component A, a component B and a component C, component A comprising an olefin-based polymer, component B comprising a polymer and component C comprising a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The invention is characterised in that the polymer of component B comprises acid groups and/or anhydride groups which are grafted onto the polymer. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a floor covering of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Paul ADAMETZ, Hanna SCHUELE, Mario KROEGER
  • Publication number: 20180345537
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned floor covering is disclosed. The method includes: providing a first component a second component and a third component, manufacturing an intermediate product by mixing the first component and the second component in a mixing device, further processing the intermediate product into a web-shaped floor covering, the second intermediate product being reshaped. The present disclosure further relates to a patterned floor covering obtainable by the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Mario KROEGER, Dieter RISCHER
  • Publication number: 20160297132
    Abstract: An exemplary method for manufacturing an elastomeric flooring comprises: providing a first rubber mixture (2); providing a decor carrier material (6) comprising areas with a decor layer (7) wherein the decor layer (7) contains a second rubber mixture; shaping the first rubber mixture (2) by converting it to a rubber web (5); applying the decor carrier material (6) comprising the decor layer (7) onto the rubber web (5), wherein the decor layer (7) comes in contact with the rubber web (5); vulcanizing the rubber web (5) with the decor layer (7) applied to it, wherein the decor layer (7) bonds to the rubber web (5); and removing the decor carrier material (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Dieter RISCHER, Mario KROEGER
  • Patent number: 9447588
    Abstract: A floor covering having a web- or plate-shaped base material made from an elastomer material, wherein the base material is provided with mineral decorative particles, and wherein the density of the mineral decorative particles is not greater than 3 kg/dm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: NORA SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Kroeger, Andreas Albrecht, Dieter Riescher, Stefan Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150072111
    Abstract: Method for manufacturing a floor covering in which first the material of the layer is provided, said material being transferred to a sheet-shaped mould forming the layer and then fed to a device for vulcanisation, wherein the device comprises a roller arrangement with rollers, wherein a separating layer is provided between roller and layer, and wherein the separating layer is provided with a transmission structure, said transmission structure being transferred to the layer while the layer is running through the device, as a result of which the structure with zones of a different gloss level is formed on the layer, said invention further relating to a floor covering manufactured in this way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Dieter Rischer, Mario Kroeger
  • Publication number: 20140242337
    Abstract: A floor covering having a web- or plate-shaped base material made from an elastomer material, wherein the base material is provided with mineral decorative particles, and wherein the density of the mineral decorative particles is not greater than 3 kg/dm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Mario Kroeger, Andreas Albrecht, Dieter Riescher, Stefan Mueller
  • Publication number: 20120252954
    Abstract: A method for producing a two-dimensional rubber covering, in particular a floor covering, comprising the following steps: preparing an unvulcanised rubber material, mixing a filler into the unvulcanised rubber material, converting the rubber material into a two-dimensional state, and crosslinking the rubber material in the two-dimensional state. The method includes that the filler contains particles of glass, porcelain, earthenware and/or stoneware. Also, a covering produced in the described manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NORA SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Gregor Grun, Mario Kroeger