Patents by Inventor Sven Kornfalt
Sven Kornfalt 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: 20100115870Abstract: The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be manipulated to form an end molding, a T-molding, a hard surface reducer, a carpet reducer, and/or a stair nose molding. A kit can include the joint cover assembly an a tool for forming a flooring transition from a generic element having break-away sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Oliver Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, Roland Larsson, William T. Pierce, Sabad La Serna, Patrick George Smith, Wayne Robert Johnston
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Patent number: 7640705Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Publication number: 20090321012Abstract: Means for installation of 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 an encapsulated agent which is made present on the edges of the surface elements before assembly and which encapsulation is ruptured by means of assembly making the agent available to the core. The surface elements are hereby joined to one another by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Ake SJOBERG, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 7517427Abstract: Means for installation of 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 an encapsulated agent which is made present on the edges of the surface elements before assembly and which encapsulation is ruptured by means of assembly making the agent available to the core. The surface elements are hereby joined to one another by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements is formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20080263983Abstract: The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be installed to be a flush or near-flush arrangement with adjacent flooring elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Oliver Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, William T. Pierce, Patrick George Smith, Sabad La Serna, Roland Larsson, Wayne Robert Johnston
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Publication number: 20080187710Abstract: A protective mat, coaster or cutting board are embodiments of some products that can be obtained from the present invention. In one such embodiment, a floor mat having two major surfaces, i.e., an upper and lower surface, each of which can optionally be formed of a laminate, preferably, but not necessarily, having different decors, is provided. The floor mat can be made in one piece, but preferably, is assembled from several pieces, optionally packaged as a kit, in combination with joining elements and optionally an edge border, or glue, and/or gripping pad or pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Oliver O. Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, Patrick George Smith, Ane Elholm
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Publication number: 20080066419Abstract: A ventilated quarter round molding or shoe molding can be used, in combination with a water impervious underlayment to dissipate water vapor which is often generated from subfloors. Such water vapor can damage certain flooring, and the invention allows for the installation of devices to limit or eliminate such damage without significant cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Oliver Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, Roland Larsson, William T. Pierce, Sabad La Serna, Patrick George Smith, Wayne Robert Johnston
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Publication number: 20080034700Abstract: The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be manipulated to form an end molding, a T-molding, a hard surface reducer, a carpet reducer, and/or a stair nose molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Oliver Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, Roland Larsson, William T. Pierce, Sabad La Serna, Patrick George Smith, Wayne Robert Johnston
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Publication number: 20070283654Abstract: The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be manipulated to form an end molding, a T-molding, a hard surface reducer, a carpet reducer, and/or a stair nose molding. A kit can include the joint cover assembly an a tool for forming a flooring transition from a generic element having break-away sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: PFLEIDERER SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Oliver Stanchfield, Sven Kornfalt, Roland Larsson, William Pierce, Sabad La Serna, Patrick Smith, Wayne Johnston
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Publication number: 20070107344Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Publication number: 20070059543Abstract: A flooring system comprising a carrying panel with edges, said edges being provided with means for joining. The carrying panel is further being provided with an upper side and a lower side. The flooring system comprises a plurality of panels where each panel is provided with an upper decorative surface. The flooring system comprises panels with at least two of decorative surface selected from the group consisting of a thermosetting composite, a thermoplastic composite, an elastomeric foil, a thermoplastic foil, a metal sheet, a fabric, a mineral and a mineral composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Sven Kornfalt, Peter Ringo, Anja Lindstedt, Kent Akerman
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Publication number: 20060174556Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Publication number: 20060165940Abstract: Means for installation of 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 an encapsulated agent which is made present on the edges of the surface elements before assembly and which encapsulation is ruptured by means of assembly making the agent available to the core. The surface elements are hereby joined to one another by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 7065931Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Patent number: 7029741Abstract: Means for installation of 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 an encapsulated agent which is made present on the edges of the surface elements before assembly and which encapsulation is ruptured by means of assembly making the agent available to the core. The surface elements are hereby joined to one another by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements is formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20050144881Abstract: A molding (1) for use together with floor panels (2). The molding (1) is provided with a first and a second distal edge (3I and 3II, respectively), the distal edges (3I and 3II, respectively) being provided with means for locking a first distal edge (3I) of a first molding (1) to the second distal edge (3II) of a second molding (1). A joint (101) constituted for mechanical locking between panels, the joint (101) having a first edge (101I) and a second edge (101II). The panel have an upper side (103) and a lower side (104), the first edge (101I) having a lower cheek (102). The lower cheek (102) has an outermost portion (102I) and an innermost portion (102II). At least one groove (105) is present on the lower side (104) of the panel, the groove (105) being arranged in a position between the innermost portion (102II) and the outermost portion (102I). A base portion (105I) of the groove (105) is located at a predetermined distance (L) from the upper side (103).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Diane Tate, Sven Kornfalt, Nils-Erik Engstrom
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Patent number: 6898911Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: PERGO (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Publication number: 20050109445Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative laminate board, which laminate board includes at least one thermosetting resin impregnated paper layer. A decor paper in the form of a web or a sheet, provided with a plurality of decor sections, each decor section being intended to constitute a decor of a decorative panel, is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated pressure. The laminate board achieved is then rolled between a plurality of rollers. The plurality of rollers comprises at least one counter-stay roller on a under side of the laminate board and a plurality of structure rollers on the decor side of the laminate board. Each of the structure rollers have a width which is less than ? of the width of the laminate board, wherein each structure roller is used for embossing a predetermined portion of the laminate board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Ake Sjoberg
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Publication number: 20050003149Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
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Patent number: D504730Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield