CA2320802A1 - Modular flooring systems and methods - Google Patents

Modular flooring systems and methods Download PDF

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CA2320802A1
CA2320802A1 CA002320802A CA2320802A CA2320802A1 CA 2320802 A1 CA2320802 A1 CA 2320802A1 CA 002320802 A CA002320802 A CA 002320802A CA 2320802 A CA2320802 A CA 2320802A CA 2320802 A1 CA2320802 A1 CA 2320802A1
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Graham Scott
David D. Oakey
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Interface Inc
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    • 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
    • E04F15/024—Sectional false floors, e.g. computer floors
    • E04F15/02405—Floor panels
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/28—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors
    • H02G3/283—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors in floors
    • H02G3/285—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors in floors in modular floors, e.g. access floors

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  • Installation Of Indoor Wiring (AREA)

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Modular flooring systems and methods using at least one free-lay support module. The free-lay support module includes a baseplate and a frame member having a first arm and a second arm that meet and form an angle. Replaceable wear surface modules with or without a backing structure fit within the baseplate.
The top of frame partially overlays the replaceable wear surface modules that may be carpet, carpet tile, vinyl flooring, wood flooring, wood parquet flooring or a variety of other materials.
In still another embodiment, this invention provides for a free-lay support module that is self-contouring or self-leveling. In yet another embodiment this invention provides a replaceable wear surface modular flooring structure utilizing floor grid members having a "horizontal arm" and a "vertical arm", each of which are in the form of an open U-,shaped channel.
A trim member has a decorative upper surface and any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes with downward facing members that engage the floor grid members providing a decorative and protective cap on the top of such grid members. In still another embodiment, power systems, communications systems, and/or cable systems reside within the channels.
CA002320802A 1998-02-13 1999-02-12 Modular flooring systems and methods Expired - Fee Related CA2320802C (en)

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JP (1) JP2002503781A (en)
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BR (1) BR9907890A (en)
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ES2322734B1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2010-04-07 Ceramicas Del Foix S.A. MODULAR PAVING PANEL.
JP2024017627A (en) * 2022-07-28 2024-02-08 株式会社オートネットワーク技術研究所 Arrangement structure of wiring members
JP2024017626A (en) * 2022-07-28 2024-02-08 株式会社オートネットワーク技術研究所 Arrangement structure of wiring members

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WO2008148198A1 (en) * 2007-06-08 2008-12-11 Q4 Technologies Ltd. Panelling system

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