WO2005118273A1 - Revetement de sol d'une surface a trame modulaire - Google Patents

Revetement de sol d'une surface a trame modulaire Download PDF

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WO2005118273A1
WO2005118273A1 PCT/US2005/018587 US2005018587W WO2005118273A1 WO 2005118273 A1 WO2005118273 A1 WO 2005118273A1 US 2005018587 W US2005018587 W US 2005018587W WO 2005118273 A1 WO2005118273 A1 WO 2005118273A1
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floor covering
connector
area floor
replaceable wear
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Keith N. Gray
David D. Oakey
Graham A.H. Scott
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Interface, Inc.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G27/00—Floor fabrics; Fastenings therefor
    • A47G27/02—Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats
    • A47G27/0243—Features of decorative rugs or carpets
    • A47G27/025—Modular rugs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G27/00—Floor fabrics; Fastenings therefor
    • A47G27/04—Carpet fasteners; Carpet-expanding devices ; Laying carpeting; Tools therefor
    • A47G27/0475—Laying carpet tiles

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  • the invention generally relates to the field of carpet and floor covering, specifically to the area of self contained flooring systems.
  • Floor covering has included a vast array of materials such as ceramic tile, wood,
  • flooring systems have used surrounding walls as a method of containing and securing the flooring material.
  • this method provides
  • a four-sided modular frame surrounds modular units of carpet or carpet tile bounded by the frame, which also provides transition from the carpet to the floor on which the assembly lies.
  • Frame members may be attached to the modular units and to one another.
  • the frame members may be made of plastic, wood, metal, ceramic, marble, or other suitable materials.
  • One feature of this invention is a system having components salable through retail
  • Another feature of this invention is a system and method for containing replaceable wear surfaces without reliance on interior walls of a room for lateral support. Yet another feature of this invention is an efficient method of installing
  • Another feature of this invention is an area floor covering having an exterior frame that is stable and easy to assemble.
  • An aspect of this invention provides an area floor covering, comprising a plurality of replaceable wear surfaces having edges, and a plurality of connectable edge segments
  • Another aspect of this invention provides a framing system for an area floor covering, the framing system comprising a plurality of connectable frame segments, each
  • FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an area rug of this invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side elevation view of the rug of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a segment and replaceable wear surface of this invention.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a portion of the exterior frame of Figure 1.
  • Figure 5 is an end view in cross-section of a segment of Figure 1.
  • Figure ' 6 is a plan view of the bottom of the connection between two segments, without a retainer.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a collaboration of pieces for forming an area rug.
  • FIG 1 illustrates an area rug flooring system 10 of this invention.
  • the flooring system 10 includes an exterior base 12 and multiple replaceable wear surfaces 14.
  • the flooring system 10 includes an exterior base 12 and multiple replaceable wear surfaces 14.
  • replaceable wear surfaces 14 maybe carpet tiles or hard surface modules composed of materials such as, but not limited to hardwoods or ceramics.
  • exterior frame 12 includes multiple segments 16 sized to
  • the segments 16 typically are joined at a 90° angle
  • the segments 16 may be joined at other angles to form various shapes to suit the needs of the layout of the desired design.
  • the segments 16 include linear sides 18
  • the exterior frame 12 may be comprised of any number of segments 16 in any number of shapes, including triangular, circular, and any shape in between.
  • FIG 2 is a side elevation view of the system 10.
  • the exterior frame 12 can be constructed of a variety of materials including plastics, wood, rubber, metals, ceramics, marble and other resilient and workable materials. Extruded plastic or aluminum profiles are particularly desirable for use as exterior frame 12.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a replaceable wear surface 14 disposed within the exterior frame 12.
  • the segment 16 can have a thickness equal to or
  • segment 16 could also have a thickness less than or more than the thickness of
  • frame 12 includes an exterior surface 17, which may be formed from a hard plastic, and a flap 19, which may be formed from a soft plastic.
  • Exterior surface 17 also includes contact surface 21, which may be formed from soft plastic, which provides non-skid properties to the frame member. Segments 16 and corners 20 may be co-extruded during manufacture.
  • Upper surface 23 of flap 19 includes
  • Adhesive 25 may be a peel and stick adhesive, or any other adhesive suitable for attaching a replaceable wear
  • Segments 16 are sized to correspond to the size of a modular carpet tile, or may be designed in any suitable size or shape. Segments 16 may be joined in a number of ways including adhesives, snap fittings, sonic welding, splines, nails, screws, or other means of attachment. In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the segments 16 include an aperture on the underside of the segment 16 and spaced from an end of the segment 16. The aperture is
  • Tensioner 32 extends between ends 28 of
  • flooring system 10 may be sold unassembled so that the purchaser may assemble the exterior base 12 by joining segments 16 and corners 20 and
  • FIG. 7 illustrates various components that may be included in various quantities.
  • the system can be contained within a container, such as a pasteboard or other box.
  • the system can be sold as individual components so that a consumer can select the pieces, such as segments 16, and replaceable wear surfaces 14. Further, the segments may by
  • the replaceable wear surfaces 14 may also be offered in various sizes, colors and designs.
  • An advantage of this invention is that it provides systems and methods for installing free lay replaceable wear surfaces with a minimal investment of time and labor.
  • Another advantage of this invention is that it provides systems and methods for containing many types of hard and soft replaceable wear surfaces without the need for lateral support or containment typically provided by interior wall surfaces.
  • modules of the replaceable wear surface may be assembled in multiple configurations in order to obtain multiple designs with the same components.
  • An additional advantage of this invention is that the rug may be installed in oddly shaped rooms with a minimal investment of time and labor. While various embodiments of this invention have been described above, these

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système de revêtement de sol (10) comprenant une trame modulaire (12) entourant des unités modulaires de revêtement de sol (14). Les éléments de la trame (16) se fixent facilement l'un A l'autre, et assurent ainsi une certaine stabilité au système de revêtement de sol (10) et une certaine facilité d'installation.
PCT/US2005/018587 2004-05-26 2005-05-26 Revetement de sol d'une surface a trame modulaire WO2005118273A1 (fr)

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US8220221B2 (en) 2002-08-15 2012-07-17 Interface, Inc. System and method for floor covering installation
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US8468772B2 (en) 2003-08-11 2013-06-25 Interface, Inc. Carpet tiles and carpet tile installations
US9691240B2 (en) 2015-01-22 2017-06-27 Interface, Inc. Floor covering system with sensors
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US8381473B2 (en) 2000-09-19 2013-02-26 Interface, Inc. System and method for floor covering installation
US8434282B2 (en) 2000-09-19 2013-05-07 Interface, Inc. System for carpet tile installation
US9402496B2 (en) 2000-09-19 2016-08-02 Interface, Inc. System for modular tile installation
US8220221B2 (en) 2002-08-15 2012-07-17 Interface, Inc. System and method for floor covering installation
US8468771B2 (en) 2002-08-15 2013-06-25 Interface, Inc. System and method for floor covering installation
US9085902B2 (en) 2002-08-15 2015-07-21 Interface, Inc. Methods for installing modular tiles on a flooring surface
US8468772B2 (en) 2003-08-11 2013-06-25 Interface, Inc. Carpet tiles and carpet tile installations
BE1017079A5 (nl) * 2006-03-27 2008-02-05 Tapijteenheid en tapijtrandrofielen voor het vormen van dergelijke tapijteenheid.
US9988760B2 (en) 2011-05-04 2018-06-05 Tandus Centiva Inc. Modular carpet systems
US9691240B2 (en) 2015-01-22 2017-06-27 Interface, Inc. Floor covering system with sensors

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