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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150075104 | SET OF PANELS WITH CLIP - The invention relates to a set of panels ( | 03-19-2015 |
20140345221 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - Flooring panels can have a variety of widths. In one embodiment, panels or boards of different widths are packaged together to give the installer a great deal of flexibility in constructing the floor in order to achieve a realistic looking surface. In another embodiment, the panels have locking joints which allow the panels to be maintained in an installed condition until a pre-applied glue is allowed to set. | 11-27-2014 |
20140283476 | SET OF PANELS - 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. | 09-25-2014 |
20140210126 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF DECORATIVE BOARDS - A process for manufacturing a coated panel. The process can comprise providing a panel of a desired dimension or cutting a panel to a desired dimension. In some embodiments a panel can be provided with joining functionality. A surface of the panel can be coated with a powder and the powder cured to thereby treat a surface of the panel. | 07-31-2014 |
20140202108 | FLOOR PANEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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. | 07-24-2014 |
20140165493 | BUILDING PANELS - Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The floor elements are provided with male joining members on a first edge while a second edge of the floor elements are provided with a female joining member. The male joining member is provided with a tongue and a lower side groove while the female joining member is provided with a groove and a cheek, the cheek being provided with a lip. The floor elements are provided with a male vertical assembly joining member on a third edge while a fourth, opposite, edge is provided with female vertical assembly joining member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140157721 | SET OF PANELS COMPRISING RETAINING PROFILES WITH A SEPARATE CLIP AND METHOD FOR INSERTING THE CLIP - 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. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157711 | BUILDING PANELS - Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The floor elements are provided with male joining members on a first edge while a second edge of the floor elements are provided with a female joining member. The male joining member is provided with a tongue and a lower side groove while the female joining member is provided with a groove and a cheek, the cheek being provided with a lip. The floor elements are provided with a male vertical assembly joining member on a third edge while a fourth, opposite, edge is provided with female vertical assembly joining member. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157700 | FLOORING MATERIAL COMPRISING FLOORING ELEMENTS WHICH ARE ASSEMBLED BY MEANS OF SEPARATE FLOORING ELEMENTS - Flooring material comprising board shaped floor elements with a rectangular oblong shape, which are provided with edges, a lower side and a decorative upper surface. The flooring material further includes joining profiles separate from the basic material of the floor elements. The floor elements may become fixed adjacent to each other, wherein the fixation is effective both horizontally and vertically. The vertical fixation is obtained through at least one of the joining profiles, which is not involved in the horizontal fixation. | 06-12-2014 |
20140137506 | FLOORING MATERIAL - A surface element designed to be assembled together with similar surface elements to form a unit of a plurality of joined surface elements; said surface elements comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges for joining, including a first and a second edges allowing joining by rotational movement, and a third and a fourth edge allowing joining by vertical movement, wherein two adjacent edges of the surface element at the same time, and concurrently with said rotational movement, is joined with a surface element adjacent to the first edge and a surface element adjacent to the third or fourth edge. | 05-22-2014 |
20140033630 | JOINT FOR PANELS | 02-06-2014 |
20140007526 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR EXTERIOR FLOORING - Novel devices, systems, and methods for providing exterior flooring that can be installed over existing exterior surfaces, such as surfaces of an outdoor deck, are provided herein. In some aspects, a joint device or joint member for an exterior floor covering can include a body portion and at least one tongue portion extending from the body portion. The joint device can be adapted to connect adjacent floor panels and secure the floor panels to an underlying surface. The joint device can, but is not required to pass liquid therebetween. The joint device and adjacent floor panels can be made of water resistant materials. The joint device can further include an optional opening adapted to receive an attachment member for attaching portions of the joint member to an underlying surface. | 01-09-2014 |
20130283717 | MULTI-PURPOSE REDUCERS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for covering a gap between two floor elements having different flooring heights. A multi-purpose reducer for this purpose can include a foot configured to fit in a gap between adjacent floor elements, a first arm extending in a first direction from the foot, and a second arm extending in a second direction substantially perpendicularly from the foot. The first arm can define a first thickness, and the second arm defining a second thickness less than the first thickness. In addition, the first arm can include a lower surface that can be angled with respect to a plane perpendicular to the foot. | 10-31-2013 |
20130241103 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLOORING OR WALL ELEMENT - 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. | 09-19-2013 |
20130167464 | TRANSITION MOLDING - 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 includes a molding having a foot, a first arm, and a second arm. The foot is positioned along a longitudinal axis, and the first arm extends generally perpendicularly from the foot. The second arm extends generally perpendicularly from the foot. A tab depends generally perpendicularly from the first panel engaging surface. At least one of the tab and the foot engage the edge in order to tightly fit within the gap. The method includes the steps of placing the foot in the gap, pressing the respective panel engaging surfaces into contact with respective panels, and configuring at least one of the tab and the foot to cooperate to retain the molding in the gap when the assembly is in an installed condition. | 07-04-2013 |
20130104757 | PROCESS FOR COLOR VARIABILITY IN PRINTING TO SIMULATE COLOR VARIATION OF NATURAL PRODUCT | 05-02-2013 |
20130067840 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130045364 | EMBOSSED DECORATIVE BOARDS - Embossed decorative boards having first and second opposite edges with a third and a fourth adjacent edge. The board includes an upper side decorative surface an upper side embossing and a base layer. The embossing is comprised by surface structure areas of which at least four are first and second outermost surface structure areas. The first outermost surface structure area has each one end edge coinciding with the first edge of the board while the second outermost surface structure area has each one end edge coinciding with the second edge. At least two surface structures having different visual characteristics are used, wherein two adjacent outermost surface structure areas within the same board have different surface structures. The end edge of the outermost surface structure areas with the same ordinal number of the first edge and the second edge has mainly the same length while the surface structure is similar. | 02-21-2013 |
20130045043 | PROCESS FOR SEALING OF A JOINT - 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. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042956 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF A THERMOSETTING LAMINATE - A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate, having an upper decorative and abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core has the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate while the lower side of the core has a balance layer. This balance layer prevents warping of the decorative laminate while at the same time providing acoustic dampening. The balance layer includes a layer of a polymer. The balance layer and the thermosetting laminate are joined with the core by pressing. The carrying core further is provided with a dampening foil of an elastomer arranged between the upper side of the core and the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate. The elastomer and thermosetting laminate are joined with each other and with the core by pressing. The achieved laminate is then cut into panels and provided with edges intended for joining. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042566 | FLOORING SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT DECORATIVE UPPER SURFACES - 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. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042555 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - Flooring panel or wall panel and a use thereof in a wet room. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove and tongue forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. The groove and the tongue are preferably made of water tight material and formed with a snap-together joint. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042553 | REVERSIBLE DECORATIVE MOLDINGS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL OR WALL AND CEILING - A reversible molding is disclosed having multiple decorative face which differ from one another by at least one property. Such properties can include texture, color, pattern or design or shape. The molding can suitably be used at the joint between a wall and floor or between a wall and ceiling. In one embodiment, the moldings are manufactured from wood, MDF or HDF, with a decorative surface selected from foil, laminate, veneer, paint, stain or digital printing. | 02-21-2013 |
20120291396 | METHOD FOR FORMING A FLOOR - Floor element ( | 11-22-2012 |
20120288689 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF SURFACE ELEMENTS - A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer. | 11-15-2012 |
20120288642 | DECORATIVE LAMINATE BOARD AND RELATED METHODS - A method of providing a decorative laminate board is provided. The method includes providing a board having a decorative upper surface, treating a portion of the decorative upper surface with a laser for embossing the decorative upper surface, and coating the laser treated portion of the decorative upper surface. | 11-15-2012 |
20120272602 | BREAK-AWAY MULTI-PURPOSE FLOORING TRANSITION - 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. | 11-01-2012 |
20120247053 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( | 10-04-2012 |
20120216472 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120141749 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A DECORATIVE LAMINATE - A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board, on its upper surface includes a decorative layer and a wear layer of cellulose and thermosetting amino resin. A decorative layer and wear layer is applied as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure in a laminate press. The wear layer, the decor layer and the base layer are arranged to form a stack of layers. The stack of layers are fed into a laminate press and pressed therein under heat and pressure where at least the upper surface becomes heated. The decorative board is acquired from the laminate press whereupon a forced cooling of the decorative board is initiated in order to bring the surface temperature of the decorative board down. | 06-07-2012 |
20120085058 | FLOORING SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT DECORATIVE UPPER SURFACES - 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. | 04-12-2012 |
20120034024 | PROCESS FOR SEALING OF A JOINT - 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. | 02-09-2012 |
20100115874 | FLOORING SYSTEM INCLUDING A DRY GLUE - A flooring system includes a plurality of tongue-and-groove panels, and a preglue. When activated, the preglue has a tensile strength of 7-20 kN/m when measured with a gap less than 0.1 mm and a pull rate of 2 mm/min; a storage stability of at least one year; a low initial tack value; and a set time of at least 45 minutes; as well as a creep strength of between 7 and 20 kN/m, when measured with a gap less than 0.1 mm and a pull rate of 0.02 mm/min. | 05-13-2010 |
20100021699 | DECORATIVE, LOW NOISE LAMINATE EQUIPPED WITH A PATTERNED BALANCE LAYER FORMED BY COMPRESSION - A decorative laminate, comprising an upper decorative layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core is provided with the decorative layer and the lower side of the core is provided with a balance layer. The balance layer has the purpose of preventing warping of said decorative laminate and at the same time has the purpose of acoustic dampening. The balance layer comprises a polymer and cellulose said balance layer having a density in the range 30-300 kg/m | 01-28-2010 |
20090038253 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - Flooring panel or wall panel and a use thereof in a wet room. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( | 02-12-2009 |
20080263983 | Flush or near-flush flooring transitions - 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. | 10-30-2008 |