Patents by Inventor Tim Litral

Tim Litral 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).

  • Surface covering tiles having an edge treatment for assembly that allows for grouting
    Patent number: 9127459
    Abstract: Surface covering tiles made using synthetic materials employ junction strips which enable the tiles to be connected to one another. The connections can be made with or without adhesive. When the tiles are connected, a space is left between adjacent decorative surfaces to permit the application of grout or simulated grout therein. When the tiles are used as floor covering they can be used to make floating floors. As wall coverings, the tiles are adhered to the walls using conventional means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Tarkett Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Litral
  • Surface Covering Tiles having an Edge Treatment for Assembly that Allows for Grouting
    Publication number: 20130111843
    Abstract: Surface covering tiles made using synthetic materials employ junction strips which enable the tiles to be connected to one another. The connections can be made with or without adhesive. When the tiles are connected, a space is left between adjacent decorative surfaces to permit the application of grout or simulated grout therein. When the tiles are used as floorcovering they can be used to make floating floors. As wall coverings, the tiles are adhered to the walls using conventional means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: TARKETT INC.
    Inventor: Tim Litral