AU2015100045B4

AU2015100045B4 - Top-Tile-Level @ innovative true leveling tile system

Info

Publication number: AU2015100045B4
Application number: AU2015100045A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Stephen Sanders
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-01-16
Filing date: 2015-01-16
Publication date: 2015-06-04
Anticipated expiration: 2023-01-16
Also published as: AU2015100045A4

Abstract

Top tile level Abstract: The (Top tile level) is a product that can be used by anyone This is the beauty of it all, at one stage in previous years clients Would call on expert tiles to lay tiles in bathrooms floor ways self Jobs, just like (The block TV programs and others) to do your own renovations This devise will make easy the wall and floor tiling for any person, whether female or male saving thousands of dollars for the consumer

Description

1 TOP TILE LEVEL TECHNICAL FIELD. The invention relates to a spacer for laying tiles, in particular wall tiles and floor tiles. BACKGROUND ART The following description is provided to assist the reader to understand the relevance of the invention. When laying tiles, whether they are floor tiles or wall tiles it is important to have a uniform gap between the tiles. Spacers to ensure a uniform gap between tiles are well known. It is also preferable to have the corners of adjacent tiles level with each other to prevent lipping. That is, the corners of the tiles are not level leading to a non flat surface which may be unsafe or at least not as aesthetic. US patent US2013/0067854 is one document that looks at a device for levelling the corners of adjacent tiles. This document discloses a levelling spacer having a threaded stem and a screw-able knob for clamping the corners of the tiles between the knob and the spacer. Problems with this device include that the diameter of the threaded stem is greater than the distance between the corners of the tiles to be laid. This would make the positioning of the tiles more awkward. Another problem is that the knob obscures the corners of the tiles which makes it difficult to ensure that the tiles and spacer are remaining in the correct orientation during the laying of the tiles.

2 The current invention alleviates these problems by providing a spacer having a threaded stem where the stem has "cross shaped" cross section no wider than the spacing protrusions. SUMMARY OF INVENTION Thus in one form of the current invention although this need not be the only or indeed the broadest of this, there is provided a top tile level spacer for laying tiles where said spacer provides a means for ensuring a uniform gap between the tiles are laid, where said spacer includes; A thin base; A spacing protrusion in a "cross" shape for the abutment of the edges of corresponding tiles to be laid, A threaded stem extending at right angles from the base at the intersection of the cross shaped shaping protrusions, A clamping nut for engagement with the threaded stem, so that in use the tiles can be clamped between the nut and the base of the spacer, Characterised in that the threaded stem has a "cross shaped" cross section. Preferably the thickness of the cross shaped cross section of the stem is no greater than the thickness of the spacing protrusions. Preferably the threaded stem includes a break point where the stem meets the spacing protrusions, such that when the nut is tightened against the tiles, sufficient force can be applied to ensure the tiles are even before the stem breaks at the break point, allowing the stem and nut to be removed easily. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 3 For a better understanding of the invention, further description will now be given, with reference to drawings in which: Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the top tile level spacer. Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the top tile level spacer. Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the top tile level spacer. Figure 4 illustrates a cross section of the top tile level spacer. Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the clamping nut. Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the clamping nut. Figure 7 illustrates a front view of the clamping nut. Figure 8 illustrates a cross section view of the clamping nut. The top tile level spacer and clamping nut of the current invention as shown in figures 1 and 5 may be made of any suitable material. The dimensions of the top tile level spacer may vary, but an example of typical dimensions are detailed in the figures. Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate the "cross shaped" cross section design of the threaded stem, identified specifically by reference numeral (1).

4 Figure 2 illustrates that the thickness of the cross shaped cross section of the stem is no greater than the thickness of the spacing protrusions (2). Figures 1, 3 and 4 illustrate the break point (3) where the stem meets the spacing protrusions, such that when the nut is tightened against the tiles, sufficient force can be applied to ensure the tiles are even and flat before the stem breaks at the break point, allowing the stem and nut to be removed easily. In operation of the invention, the spacer is placed under a tile on the wall or floor where the tiles are to be laid. Adhesive is pre-applied to the wall or floor. The corners of the remaining adjacent tiles are abutted against the sides of the spacing protrusions and the cross shaped design of the thread makes it easy to ensure that the corners of all the tiles are in the correct position and remain in the correct position. The clamping nut is then screwed down along the threaded stem ensuring the corners of the tiles being clamped are all of the same level. Further screwing of the clamping nut will cause the stem to break at the break point, allowing the stem and clamping nut to be removed. The spacer remains embedded between the tiles but can be hidden by grouting that is then applied between the tile edges.

Claims

1. A top tile level spacer for laying tiles where said spacer provides a means for ensuring a uniform gap between the tiles are laid, where said spacer includes; a thin base; a spacing protrusion in a "cross" shape for the abutment of the edges of corresponding tiles to be laid; a threaded stem extending at right angles from the base at the intersection of the cross shaped spacing protrusions; a clamping nut for engagement with the threaded stem, so that in use the tiles can be clamped between the nut and the base of the spacer, characterised in that the threaded stem has a "cross shaped" cross section.

2. The spacer of claim 1 where the thickness of the "cross shaped" cross section of the stem is no greater than the thickness of the spacing protrusions.

3. The spacer of claim 1 where the threaded stem includes a break point where the stem meets the spacing protrusions.