Patents by Inventor Nils-Erik Engstrom

Nils-Erik Engstrom 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: 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
  • Patent number: 9850667
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Patent number: 9593491
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel and at least a second panel. The panels are respectively provided with a first edge and with a second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panel. The first edge can have a lower lip with a step, and the second edge can have a downwardly open locking groove. A separate clip can be provided which can be attached to the first edge or the second edge and has a moveable clip head, which in the connected state of the panels can cooperate with a locking surface on the second edge or the first edge, respectively, in order to lock the panels vertically relative to the plane of laying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9464444
    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: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Patent number: 9447586
    Abstract: A joint (1) having a first edge (2) and a second edge (3), the first edge (2) being provided with a distal edge (21) and a downwards protruding heel (22). The distal edge (21) is further provided with an upper joint edge (25) beneath which a groove (23) is arranged. The second edge (3) is provided with lower cheek (31) having a distal end (32) at which an upwards protruding lower cheek heel (33) is arranged. The second edge (3) is further provided with an upper joining edge (35) beneath which an undercut (34) is arranged. A moveable locking element (40) is arranged in the space created by the undercut (34). The moveable locking element (40) have a locking tongue (41), a locking tongue leg (42) and a maneuvering leg (43).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Patent number: 9422727
    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: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engstrom, Sven Kornfalt
  • Patent number: 9410327
    Abstract: A joint guard provided for protecting, and stabilizing portions in the edge region of a panel, the portions being selected from the group consisting of a distal edge, a downwards protruding heel, a upper joint edge, a groove, a lower cheek, a distal end, an upwards protruding lower cheek heel, an upper joining edge, an undercut, a moveable locking element, a locking tongue, a locking tongue leg and a maneuvering leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Publication number: 20160069087
    Abstract: A joint having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge being provided with a distal edge and a downwards protruding heel. The distal edge is further provided with an upper joint edge beneath which a groove is arranged. The second edge is provided with lower cheek having a distal end at which an upwards protruding lower cheek heel is arranged. The second edge is further provided with an upper joining edge beneath which an undercut is arranged. A moveable locking element is arranged in the space created by the undercut. The moveable locking element has a locking tongue, a locking tongue leg and a maneuvering leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Publication number: 20160040438
    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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
  • Patent number: 9140009
    Abstract: A joint (1) having a first edge (2) and a second edge (3), the first edge (2) being provided with a distal edge (21) and a downwards protruding heel (22). The distal edge (21) is further provided with an upper joint edge (25) beneath which a groove (23) is arranged. The second edge (3) is provided with lower cheek (31) having a distal end (32) at which an upwards protruding lower cheek heel (33) is arranged. The second edge (3) is further provided with an upper joining edge (35) beneath which an undercut (34) is arranged. A moveable locking element (40) is arranged in the space created by the undercut (34). The moveable locking element (40) have a locking tongue (41), a locking tongue leg (42) and a maneuvering leg (43).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Patent number: 9115500
    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: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • Publication number: 20150184397
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel and at least a second panel. The panels are respectively provided with a first edge and with a second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panel. The first edge can have a lower lip with a step, and the second edge can have a downwardly open locking groove. A separate clip can be provided which can be attached to the first edge or the second edge and has a moveable clip head, which in the connected state of the panels can cooperate with a locking surface on the second edge or the first edge, respectively, in order to lock the panels vertically relative to the plane of laying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
  • Publication number: 20150075105
    Abstract: A joint guard provided for protecting, and stabilizing portions in the edge region of a panel, the portions being selected from the group consisting of a distal edge, a downwards protruding heel, a upper joint edge, a groove, a lower cheek, a distal end, an upwards protruding lower cheek heel, an upper joining edge, an undercut, a moveable locking element, a locking tongue, a locking tongue leg and a maneuvering leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • 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: 8978334
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel and at least a second panel. The panels are respectively provided with a first edge and with a second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are configured to establish a connection between the first and the second panel. The first edge can have a lower lip with a step, and the second edge can have a downwardly open locking groove. A separate clip can be provided which can be attached to the first edge or the second edge and has a moveable clip head, which in the connected state of the panels can cooperate with a locking surface on the second edge or the first edge, respectively, in order to lock the panels vertically relative to the plane of laying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
  • 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