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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Patent number: 8938929Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engström
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Publication number: 20140283476Abstract: 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 24, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
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Publication number: 20140202108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
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Publication number: 20140157721Abstract: 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: November 21, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
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Patent number: 8720148Abstract: 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 has a lower lip with a step, 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: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20140033630Abstract: 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 down aids 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 manoeuvring leg (43).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 8631623Abstract: 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: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engström
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Patent number: 8615952Abstract: 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: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20130241103Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
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Patent number: 8516767Abstract: 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: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20130152500Abstract: 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 baseType: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTRÖM
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Publication number: 20130045043Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 8341916Abstract: 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: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20120304590Abstract: 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: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTROM
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Publication number: 20120144768Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: PERGO AGInventor: NILS-ERIK ENGSTRÖM
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Publication number: 20120055112Abstract: The invention refers to a set of panels, comprising a first panel having a lateral edge on which a first retaining profile is disposed, at least one second panel having a lateral edge on which a second retaining profile is disposed, which can be joined to the first retaining profile, wherein the panels are joined positively along the lateral edges by the retaining profiles in a direction parallel to a laying plane and in a direction perpendicular to the laying plane in the joined and laid state of the panels, a separate locking element associated with the first retaining profile which, during joining of the retaining profiles, moves from an assembly position into a locking position, wherein in a locking position the locking element ensures form closure at least in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the laying plane by a locking projection of the locking element engaging in a locking recess provided on the second retaining profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Publication number: 20120034024Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: AKE SJOBERG, HAKAN WERNERSSON, KRISTER HANSSON, MAGNUS NILSSON, NILS-ERIK ENGSTROM, SVEN KORNFALT
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Publication number: 20110271631Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, in particular floor panels, comprising a first panel and at least a second panel, wherein 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 has a lower lip with a step, the second edge has a downwardly open locking groove, which in a connected state of the panels cooperates with the step and ensures a positive-fit connection in a first direction, which lies in a plane of laying, the connection can be established by a relative movement of the panels with respect to each other, perpendicular to, the plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which is attached to the first edge or the second edge and has a moveable clip head, which in the connected state of the panels cooperates with a locking surface on the second edge or the first edge, respectively, in order to lock the panels verticallyType: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 8037657Abstract: 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: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Pergo AGInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engstrom, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20110173914Abstract: 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: December 13, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM