Patents by Inventor Pol Lombaert
Pol Lombaert 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: 12195979Abstract: Floor panels that includes a substrate and a multi-layered top layer directed attached to the substrate. The multi-layered top layer includes a décor layer that includes a fused PVC plastisol, a print pattern deposited as single or stacked dots of a digitally printed material on top of the décor layer, a wear-resistant layer including a fused PVC plastisol provided above the print pattern. Optionally, a lacquer layer is provided directly on top of the wear-resistant layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP NVInventors: Sam Van Essche, Hanna Eggermont, Pol Lombaert, Jonas Guido Feys, Frans Van Giel
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Publication number: 20220389722Abstract: Floor panels that includes a substrate and a multi-layered top layer directed attached to the substrate. The multi-layered top layer includes a décor layer that includes a fused PVC plastisol, a print pattern deposited as single or stacked dots of a digitally printed material on top of the décor layer, a wear-resistant layer including a fused PVC plastisol provided above the print pattern. Optionally, a lacquer layer is provided directly on top of the wear-resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP NVInventors: Sam VAN ESSCHE, Hanna EGGERMONT, Pol LOMBAERT, Jonas Guido FEYS, Frans VAN GIEL
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Patent number: 11499321Abstract: The current invention concerns coverings such as a floor covering, wall covering or ceiling covering, said covering comprising at least one substrate and at least one surface layer, said surface layer comprising a print pattern and a wear layer, whereby said print pattern is directly applied to said substrate, and further concerns a method to produce such coverings.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP NVInventors: Jonas Feys, Pol Lombaert, Leo Bevernage
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Patent number: 11345116Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered sheet suitable as floor or wall covering exhibiting a three-dimensional surface relief and a decorative image, comprising: i. a support layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; ii. a foamed layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the foamed layer provided adjacent, and adherent to the upper surface of the support layer, the upper surface of the foamed layer comprising a discontinuous chemically embossed relief pattern, wherein the discontinuous chemically embossed relief pattern comprises indentations formed by single or stacked dots of a digitally printed material comprising a foam inhibiting agent; and optionally iii. a decorative layer adhered to the upper surface of the foamed layer; and optionally iv. at least one wear resistant layer provided adjacent and adhered to the decorative layer; and optionally v. a backing layer provided adjacent and adhered to the lower surface of the support layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP NVInventors: Jonas Guido Feys, Pol Lombaert, Leo Marie Richard Bevernage
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Patent number: 11091918Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising a substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and a filler material, whereby said filler material is comprised in an amount from 15 to 75 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate. In addition, the present invention provides a process of producing such covering panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Frans Van Giel, Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Leo Bevernage
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Patent number: 11053690Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising at least one substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and at least one filler material. The at least one filler is present in an amount of at least 20.0 wt. % based on the weight of the substrate, and said filler material comprises at least 50 wt. % talc.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Frans Van Giel, Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Leo Marie Richard Bevernage
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Patent number: 10837182Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel and method for manufacturing panels for wall or floor coverings, comprising two or more thermoplastic layers including at least one thermoplastic substrate layer and at least one top layer comprising at least a decor layer, a print layer and a transparent wear layer, and wherein both said thermoplastic substrate layer and said top layer are provided with a reinforcement layer, wherein said transparent wear layer is provided with a relief.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: BerryAlloc NVInventors: Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Tim Vanderhaegen
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Patent number: 10753102Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising a substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and a filler material, whereby said filler material is comprised in an amount from 15 to 75 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate. In addition, the present invention provides a process of producing such covering panels.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Frans Van Giel, Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Leo Marie Richard Bevernage
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Publication number: 20200208415Abstract: The current invention concerns coverings such as a floor covering, wall covering or ceiling covering, said covering comprising at least one substrate and at least one surface layer, said surface layer comprising a print pattern and a wear layer, whereby said print pattern is directly applied to said substrate, and further concerns a method to produce such coverings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Jonas Feys, Pol Lombaert, Leo Bevernage
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Publication number: 20200199886Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising a substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and a filler material, whereby said filler material is comprised in an amount from 15 to 75 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate. In addition, the present invention provides a process of producing such covering panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Frans Van Giel, Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Leo Bevernage
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Patent number: 10526798Abstract: A base panel suitable to be processed into a covering panel, consisting of the following layers: (i) a substrate having a top surface, (ii) a resilient layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, whereby the bottom surface is connected to the top surface of said substrate, and (iii) optionally, a contact layer between the bottom surface of said resilient layer and the top surface of said substrate. A covering panel further comprising a digitally printed decor on the top surface of the resilient layer of the base panel, and a process of producing covering panels from said base panels.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Pol Lombaert, Jonas Guido Feys
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Patent number: 10513855Abstract: The current invention concerns coverings such as a floor covering, wall covering or ceiling covering, said covering comprising at least one substrate and at least one surface layer, said surface layer comprising a print pattern and a wear layer, whereby said print pattern is directly applied to said substrate, and further concerns a method to produce such coverings.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Jonas Guido Feys, Pol Lombaert, Leo Marie Richard Bevernage
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Publication number: 20190383030Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel and method for manufacturing panels for wall or floor coverings, comprising two or more thermoplastic layers including at least one thermoplastic substrate layer and at least one top layer comprising at least a decor layer, a print layer and a transparent wear layer, and wherein both said thermoplastic substrate layer and said top layer are provided with a reinforcement layer, wherein said transparent wear layer is provided with a relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Tim Vanderhaegen
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Publication number: 20190275761Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered sheet suitable as floor or wall covering exhibiting a three-dimensional surface relief and a decorative image, comprising: i. a support layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; ii. a foamed layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the foamed layer provided adjacent, and adherent to the upper surface of the support layer, the upper surface of the foamed layer comprising a discontinuous chemically embossed relief pattern, wherein the discontinuous chemically embossed relief pattern comprises indentations formed by single or stacked dots of a digitally printed material comprising a foam inhibiting agent; and optionally iii. a decorative layer adhered to the upper surface of the foamed layer; and optionally iv. at least one wear resistant layer provided adjacent and adhered to the decorative layer; and optionally v. a backing layer provided adjacent and adhered to the lower surface of the support layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Jonas Guido FEYS, Pol LOMBAERT, Leo Marie Richard BEVERNAGE
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Patent number: 10392813Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel and method for manufacturing panels for wall or floor coverings, comprising two or more thermoplastic layers including at least one thermoplastic substrate layer and at least one top layer comprising at least a decor layer, a print layer and a transparent wear layer, and wherein both said thermoplastic substrate layer and said top layer are provided with a reinforcement layer, wherein said transparent wear layer is provided with a relief.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Berry Alloc NVInventors: Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Tim Vanderhaegen
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Patent number: 10286587Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of panels for floor or wall coverings comprising the steps of mixing and homogenizing raw materials, thereby obtaining a dryblend, extruding said dryblend, thereby obtaining one or more thermoplastic layers, laminating the aforementioned thermoplastic layers, thereby obtaining a panel for floor or wall coverings, wherein said raw materials and/or said dryblend are predominantly transported vertically downwards during the weighing, mixing and/or homogenizing of said raw materials and during the feeding of said dryblend to extruders via feeding units.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: BerryAlloc NVInventors: Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Tim Vanderhaegen
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Publication number: 20190024384Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising at least one substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and at least one filler material. The at least one filler is present in an amount of at least 20.0 wt. % based on the weight of the substrate, and said filler material comprises at least 50 wt. % talc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Beaulieu International Group NVInventors: Frans Van Giel, Pol Lombaert, Matthias WYSEUR, Leo Marie Richard Bevernage
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Publication number: 20180320388Abstract: A base panel suitable to be processed into a covering panel, consisting of the following layers: (i) a substrate having a top surface, (ii) a resilient layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, whereby the bottom surface is connected to the top of said substrate, and (iii) optionally, a contact layer between the bottom surface of said resilient layer and the top surface of said substrate. A covering panel further comprising a digitally printed decor on the top surface of the resilient layer of the base panel, and a process of producing covering panels from said base panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Pol Lombaert, Jonas Guido Feys
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Patent number: 10112335Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a panel for floor or wad coverings comprising the steps of mixing and homogenising raw materials, thereby obtaining a dryblend, extruding said dryblend, thereby obtaining one or more thermoplastic layers, laminating the afore-mentioned thermoplastic layers, thereby obtaining a laminate, and profiling said laminate, thereby obtaining a panel for floor or wall coverings, wherein at least one thermoplastic layer is extruded by means of a co-rotating twin-screw extruder with pressure element.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: BerryAlloc NVInventors: Pol Lombaert, Matthias Wyseur, Tim Vanderhaegen
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Publication number: 20180251985Abstract: The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor covering panel, a wall covering panel or a ceiling covering panel, comprising: (i) a top layer, (ii) a substrate, and (iii) a lighting system comprising a plurality of light units wherein the lighting system is situated between said top layer and said substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Frans VAN GIEL, Christophe Dominique René HAEGEMAN, Pol LOMBAERT