EP2828447A4 - Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall - Google Patents

Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall

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Publication number
EP2828447A4
EP2828447A4 EP13733840.6A EP13733840A EP2828447A4 EP 2828447 A4 EP2828447 A4 EP 2828447A4 EP 13733840 A EP13733840 A EP 13733840A EP 2828447 A4 EP2828447 A4 EP 2828447A4
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Prior art keywords
fall
impact energy
energy during
reducing impact
flooring apparatus
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EP13733840.6A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2828447A2 (en
Inventor
Timothy C Ovaert
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
University of Notre Dame
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University of Notre Dame
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Priority claimed from US13/342,605 external-priority patent/US8919066B2/en
Application filed by University of Notre Dame filed Critical University of Notre Dame
Publication of EP2828447A2 publication Critical patent/EP2828447A2/en
Publication of EP2828447A4 publication Critical patent/EP2828447A4/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/22—Resiliently-mounted floors, e.g. sprung floors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/10—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials
    • E04F15/107—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials composed of several layers, e.g. sandwich panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2290/00—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for
    • E04F2290/04—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for for insulation or surface protection, e.g. against noise, impact or fire
    • E04F2290/044—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for for insulation or surface protection, e.g. against noise, impact or fire against impact
EP13733840.6A 2012-01-03 2013-01-03 Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall Withdrawn EP2828447A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/342,605 US8919066B2 (en) 2006-02-09 2012-01-03 Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall
PCT/US2013/020148 WO2013103721A2 (en) 2012-01-03 2013-01-03 Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall

Publications (2)

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EP2828447A2 EP2828447A2 (en) 2015-01-28
EP2828447A4 true EP2828447A4 (en) 2016-07-13

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EP13733840.6A Withdrawn EP2828447A4 (en) 2012-01-03 2013-01-03 Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall

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EP (1) EP2828447A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2013206865B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2897009A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2013103721A2 (en)

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US20050193669A1 (en) * 2004-02-25 2005-09-08 Connor Sport Court International, Inc. Modular tile with controlled deflection
US20050281999A1 (en) * 2003-03-12 2005-12-22 Petritech, Inc. Structural and other composite materials and methods for making same
US20070087154A1 (en) * 2005-10-14 2007-04-19 Bird Elouise R An Impact-attenuating, Firm, Stable, and Slip-resistant Surface System and Method for Providing the Same
US20070204545A1 (en) * 2006-02-09 2007-09-06 Ovaert Timothy C Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall
US20080213529A1 (en) * 2002-08-15 2008-09-04 Interface, Inc. System and Method for Floor Covering Installation

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US4991834A (en) 1982-04-02 1991-02-12 Vaux Thomas M Shock-attenuating seamless surface system for use under and around playground equipment
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US4998717A (en) 1982-04-02 1991-03-12 Vaux Thomas M Impact-absorbing safety matting system for a helipad
US4948116A (en) 1982-04-02 1990-08-14 Vaux Thomas M Impact-absorbing safety matting system for a children's play mat
US4557475A (en) 1982-06-07 1985-12-10 Donovan James P Cushioned activity surface with closed cell foam pad bonded to hard surface and rubber mat
US5542221A (en) * 1994-05-04 1996-08-06 The Penn State Research Foundation Dual stiffness flooring

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20080213529A1 (en) * 2002-08-15 2008-09-04 Interface, Inc. System and Method for Floor Covering Installation
US20050281999A1 (en) * 2003-03-12 2005-12-22 Petritech, Inc. Structural and other composite materials and methods for making same
US20050193669A1 (en) * 2004-02-25 2005-09-08 Connor Sport Court International, Inc. Modular tile with controlled deflection
US20070087154A1 (en) * 2005-10-14 2007-04-19 Bird Elouise R An Impact-attenuating, Firm, Stable, and Slip-resistant Surface System and Method for Providing the Same
US20070204545A1 (en) * 2006-02-09 2007-09-06 Ovaert Timothy C Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
See also references of WO2013103721A2 *

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EP2828447A2 (en) 2015-01-28
CA2897009A1 (en) 2013-07-11
AU2013206865A1 (en) 2015-05-21
WO2013103721A3 (en) 2015-06-18
AU2013206865B2 (en) 2017-08-31
WO2013103721A2 (en) 2013-07-11

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