Patents by Inventor Nils-Erik Engström

Nils-Erik Engström 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: 12065840
    Abstract: A set of decking boards including a first and a second decking board and being provided with a connecting system including a connecting device. The first board is configured to be connected to a support element and the second board is configured to assume a vertically locked state with respect to the first board in which the connecting device cooperates with the first and second boards, there is a vertical gap between a portion of the second lip of the first decking board and a portion of the second lip of the second decking board, and there is a horizontal space between a first lip of the first board and the second lip of the second board. Also, other aspects of a set of decking boards and connecting devices as well as methods for demounting decking boards and replacing them with new decking boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Välinge Innovation AB
    Inventors: Marcus Bergelin, Nils-Erik Engström
  • Publication number: 20210381258
    Abstract: A set of decking boards including a first and a second decking board and being provided with a connecting system including a connecting device. The first board is configured to be connected to a support element and the second board is configured to assume a vertically locked state with respect to the first board in which the connecting device cooperates with the first and second boards, there is a vertical gap between a portion of the second lip of the first decking board and a portion of the second lip of the second decking board, and there is a horizontal space between a first lip of the first board and the second lip of the second board. Also, other aspects of a set of decking boards and connecting devices as well as methods for demounting decking boards and replacing them with new decking boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Välinge Innovation AB
    Inventors: Marcus BERGELIN, Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
  • Patent number: 11149444
    Abstract: A set of decking boards including a first and a second decking board and being provided with a connecting system including a connecting device. The first board is configured to be connected to a support element and the second board is configured to assume a vertically locked state with respect to the first board in which the connecting device cooperates with the first and second boards, there is a vertical gap between a portion of the second lip of the first decking board and a portion of the second lip of the second decking board, and there is a horizontal space between a first lip of the first board and the second lip of the second board. Also, other aspects of a set of decking boards and connecting devices as well as methods for demounting decking boards and replacing them with new decking boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Marcus Bergelin, Nils-Erik Engström
  • Publication number: 20190309527
    Abstract: A set of decking boards including a first and a second decking board and being provided with a connecting system including a connecting device. The first board is configured to be connected to a support element and the second board is configured to assume a vertically locked state with respect to the first board in which the connecting device cooperates with the first and second boards, there is a vertical gap between a portion of the second lip of the first decking board and a portion of the second lip of the second decking board, and there is a horizontal space between a first lip of the first board and the second lip of the second board. Also, other aspects of a set of decking boards and connecting devices as well as methods for demounting decking boards and replacing them with new decking boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Välinge Innovation AB
    Inventors: Marcus BERGELIN, Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
  • Publication number: 20170058534
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a set comprising a supporting structure, first and second panels and a fastening device for securing the first and second panels to the supporting structure. The fastening device comprises a top portion, having top and bottom surfaces, first and second edge portions, and first and second legs protruding downwardly from the bottom surface. The first and second panels respectively comprise opposite first and second edge grooves into which the first and second edge portions are configured to be respectively inserted. The first and second legs are flexible and bendable towards each other, and respectively comprise first and second locking elements. An upper surface of the supporting structure comprises an insertion groove comprising a first undercut groove and an opposite second undercut groove. The first and second locking elements are respectively configured to be snapped into the first and second undercut grooves to a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Välinge Innovation AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
  • Patent number: 9518394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels (1, 2), in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel (1) and at least one second panel (2), wherein—the panels (1, 2) are respectively provided with a first edge (10) and with a second edge (30);—the first edge (10) and the second edge (30) are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panels (1, 2);—the first edge (10) comprises a lower lip (11) with a step (12);—the second edge (30) comprises a downwardly open locking groove (31), which in a connected state of the panels (1, 2), or of the edges (10, 30), cooperates with the step (12) and ensures a lock in a horizontal direction;—the connection can be established by a vertical relative movement of the panels (1, 2) with respect to each other; a separate clip (50) is provided which is disposed on the first edge (10) and comprises—a movable clip head (53), which, in a locking position, in the connected state of the panels (1, 2), cooperates with a blocking surface (33) on the second e
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engström
  • Publication number: 20150075104
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels (1, 2), in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel (1) and at least one second panel (2), wherein—the panels (1, 2) are respectively provided with a first edge (10) and with a second edge (30);—the first edge (10) and the second edge (30) are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panels (1, 2);—the first edge (10) comprises a lower lip (11) with a step (12);—the second edge (30) comprises a downwardly open locking groove (31), which in a connected state of the panels (1, 2), or of the edges (10, 30), cooperates with the step (12) and ensures a lock in a horizontal direction;—the connection can be established by a vertical relative movement of the panels (1, 2) with respect to each other; a separate clip (50) is provided which is disposed on the first edge (10) and comprises—a movable clip head (53), which, in a locking position, in the connected state of the panels (1, 2), cooperates with a blocking surface (33) on the second e
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engström
  • Patent number: 8938929
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, including a first panel and at least one second panel, wherein the panels have a first edge and a second edge; the first edge and the second edge are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panels; the first edge includes a lower lip with a step; the second edge includes a downwardly open locking groove, which in a connected state of the panels, or of the edges, cooperates with the step and ensures a lock in a horizontal direction; the connection can be established by a vertical relative movement of the panels with respect to each other; a separate clip is provided which is disposed on the first edge and includes a movable clip head and a clip base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engström
  • Publication number: 20140202108
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for arranging a plurality of floor panels having a center panel having a perimeter edge and a plurality of first panels each having an inner edge and an outer edge opposing the inner edge. The inner edge of each of the plurality of first panels can be configured for engaging the perimeter edge of the center panel, whereby the plurality of first panels can form a first ring configured to substantially surround the center panel. At least one additional plurality of panels can be configured for engagement together to form at least one additional ring configured to substantially surround the first ring and the center panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
  • Patent number: 8631623
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, preferably of floor panels, consisting of a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside, wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side, the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside, the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile can be connected by a relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for inserting the clip into a retaining profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engström
  • Publication number: 20130241103
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a flooring element or a wall element which are referred to as element in the following, the element comprising: a supporting core from a core material, a decorative layer disposed on a top side of the element, connecting means on at least two first opposite lateral edges of the element, which serve for connecting laterally adjacent elements, the method comprising the following steps: removing of a volume of core material in the area of at least one of the first lateral edges, then filling at least parts of the volume with a filler material, then forming at least parts of the connecting means into the filler material. The invention also relates to a flooring element or a wall element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
  • Publication number: 20130152500
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, including a first panel and at least one second panel, wherein the panels have a first edge and a second edge; the first edge and the second edge are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panels; the first edge includes a lower lip with a step; the second edge includes a downwardly open locking groove, which in a connected state of the panels, or of the edges, cooperates with the step and ensures a lock in a horizontal direction; the connection can be established by a vertical relative movement of the panels with respect to each other; a separate clip is provided which is disposed on the first edge and includes a movable clip head and a clip base
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
  • Publication number: 20130045043
    Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are. joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
  • Patent number: 8341916
    Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
  • Publication number: 20120144768
    Abstract: A cover assembly for covering a gap, in particular between floor elements, wherein adjacent floor elements (1?, 1?; 1??, 1??) abutting each other on first edges (2), and being substantially aligned flush to each other on second edges (3), wherein opposite floor elements (1?, 1??; 1?, 1??) being separated from each other by a gap (4), comprising a cover element (5) which can cover at least partially the gap (4) between opposite floor elements (1?, 1??; 1?, 1??), wherein an engagement profile (6) of the cover assembly can be abutted on second edges (3) of adjacent floor elements (1?, 1?; 1??, 1??) such that a movement of adjacent floor panels (1?, 1?; 1??, 1??) alongside the first edges (2) is prevented by the engagement profile (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: PERGO AG
    Inventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
  • Patent number: D821858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Marcus Bergelin, Nils-Erik Engström