Edges Interfit Patents (Class 52/506.1)
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Publication number: 20030051425Abstract: A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a method of reverse molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, raised panels without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The reverse-molded panels are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press, in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Steven K. Lynch, Dale E. Schafernak, Karine Luetgert, Bei-Hong Liang, Lee Braddock
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Patent number: 6516579Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3,4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels. In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and the second mechanical connection allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Inventor: Tony Pervan
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Publication number: 20030009973Abstract: A wood floor assembly includes wood floors, joint bases, soft pads, and U-shaped clips. The wood floor has a first elongated side protruded with an insertion flange, and a second elongated side recessed with an insertion groove. The insertion flange has a bottom edge recessed with a first insertion snap groove, and the insertion groove has a bottom edge recessed with a second insertion snap groove. The joint base has a first side protruded with an insertion block and a second side recessed with an insertion recess. The joint base has a top face protruded with a first locking plate and a second locking plate. The first locking plate is formed with a first locking hook portion and a second locking hook portion. The U-shaped clip is clamped and positioned two adjacent joint bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Chiu-Ying Lee
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Patent number: 6484465Abstract: The open joint wall panel system includes panels having a standardized shape attached to an extrudable track that, in turn, is attached to an exterior wall. Each panel is vertically positioned using dead load anchors and positioned relative to the exterior wall with anchor clips.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Architectural Facades, Inc.Inventor: Wes J. Higgins
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Patent number: 6351921Abstract: A mounting rail for siding and ceiling members featuring a locking member to maintain siding and ceiling members on the mounting rail. The mounting rail has (i) a siding support member having a horizontal leg extending forwardly with a vertical leg extending downwardly from its front edge as is typical in the art, (ii) a web member extending upwardly from the back edge of said horizontal leg, and (iii) a siding maintenance member extending forwardly and downwardly from the upper edge of the web member.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Straight Track Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: James M. Roberson
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Patent number: 6347495Abstract: Two generally co-planar panels (4) are supported almost edge-to-edge by an intermediate beam (1). A coupling member (2) is captive to the beam (1) by interengaging longitudinal formations (6,11) and provides an interlocking engagement (12,18) for the edges of the panels (4). Opposite the coupling member (2) the beam (1) is proud of the panels (4) and receives and retains a cap (3) which seals against the panels (4). An assembly for attaching such beams and panels to a wall (30) to project therefrom is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Politec Polimeri Tecnici S.A.Inventor: Cosimo Conterno
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Patent number: 6330772Abstract: The wall panel system of the present invention includes a flexible sheet interlock to flexibly seal a joint defined by adjacent perimeter framing members and a capillary break to inhibit the entry of water into drainage or weep holes in gutters in the perimeter framing members.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Elward Systems CorporationInventors: Everett Lee Mitchell, Jed D. Mitchell
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Patent number: 6324803Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3, 4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels (1, 2). In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels (1, 2) and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and second mechanical connections allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Välinge Aluminum ABInventor: Tony Pervan
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Publication number: 20010045073Abstract: Interlocking cover members made of a rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material and formed by an extrusion process are each defined by a main panel having a top side with a top surface, a bottom side, and opposite first and second longitudinal edge zones. Longitudinal rib members extend downwardly from the bottom side of the panel in spaced, parallel relation to one another to strengthen and stabilize the panel in supported, spaced relation above an underlying surface being covered. An attachment lip extends outboard of the second longitudinal edge zone, below a level of the panel, and includes a lock channel for interlocking receipt of a barbed rail extending from the bottom side of an adjacently positioned cover member. The attachment lip is structured to rest on the surface being covered and accommodates screw fasteners, at spaced intervals, for securing the cover member to the underlying surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventor: Mary Bresnahan
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Publication number: 20010042350Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 1997Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: JOSEPH R. PACIONE
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Patent number: 6289644Abstract: An externally suspended facade system comprises a subsystem, either horizontal or vertical sections or both, facade boards, which can be secured by means of board holders on the horizontal or vertical sections, and joint sections which are arranged in behind the vertical joints or both, between the facade boards. In order to reduce the material input, to shorten the necessary assembly time and to increase the proofing against incident rain, the board holder is arranged centrally to the vertical joints and designed to engage by means of one or more tongues into the vertical joints between one or more pairs of boards.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1998Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventor: Max Gerhaher
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Patent number: 6250035Abstract: A modular system that includes a plurality of modular elements that can be coupled together in a hidden manner with respect to the visible side. The modules are formed as areal, frame-like or three-dimensional shaped parts and are freely combinable with one another. At least substantially flat modular elements or flat modular element regions have a plurality of mutually spaced apart coupling and fixing members that project beyond a boundary edge of the module. Insert grooves are provided at a rear side of the module for the shape-locked and force-transmitting reception of coupling and fixing members of adjacent modules.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: LOGY Design und Ehlebrecht Gesellschaft zur Verwertung gewerblicher Schutzrechte mbHInventors: Paul Anthony Bristow, Klaus W. Göcke, Frank-Martin Bub, Jürgen Heitmann
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Patent number: 6182410Abstract: An edge lock is provided for use in a flooring system having a plurality of floor panels. The edge lock mechanically and releasably locks together adjacent edges of pairs of adjacent floor panels during assembly of the flooring system, and when said adjacent floor panels are laying flat on a subfloor with upper corner portions of said adjacent edges being mutually spaced apart, the edge lock includes a lock for forming a first mechanical connection for locking the adjacent edges to each other in a vertical direction, and for forming a second mechanical connection for locking the adjacent edges to each other in a horizontal direction at right angles to the edges. The lock includes a locking groove extending parallel to and spaced from a first one of the adjacent edges of one of the adjacent floor panels and being open at a rear side of the one adjacent floor panel, and a flexible and resilient locking strip integrated with another of the adjacent floor panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Välinge Aluminium ABInventor: Tony Pervan