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).
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Publication number: 20210381258Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Välinge Innovation ABInventors: Marcus BERGELIN, Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
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Patent number: 11149444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Marcus Bergelin, Nils-Erik Engström
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Publication number: 20190309527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Välinge Innovation ABInventors: Marcus BERGELIN, Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
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Patent number: 9850667Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 9593491Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20170058534Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Välinge Innovation ABInventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
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Patent number: 9518394Abstract: 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 eType: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engström
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Patent number: 9464444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 9447586Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 9422727Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engstrom, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 9410327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20160069087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20160040438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
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Patent number: 9140009Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 9115500Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20150184397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
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Publication number: 20150075105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20150075104Abstract: 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 eType: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engström
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Patent number: 8978334Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: D821858Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Marcus Bergelin, Nils-Erik Engström