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Interlocking floorboard tile system and method of manufacture

a technology of interlocking polymer floor tiles and interlocking polymer, which is applied in the field of floor tile systems, can solve the problems of inability to provide such an appearance, the interlocking polymer floor tile system that has been produced, and the general maintenance of the floor assembly, etc., and achieve the effect of enhancing the appearance of the natural wood floor

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-01
CONNOR SPORT COURT INT
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[0009] In accordance with a more detailed aspect of the invention, the elongate plank includes a wood grain pattern imprinted on its top surface, to enhance the appearance of a natural wood floor.

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Additionally, these flooring assemblies generally require little maintenance as compared to other flooring, such as natural wood floors.
Interlocking polymer floor tile systems that have been produced heretofore have not been capable of providing such an appearance.

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[0021] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an interlocking floorboard tile 10 having a top surface 12 with a wood grain appearance. The tile has a length L that is significantly greater than its width W, so as to resemble the typical shape of natural wood floorboards. The actual dimensions can vary. In general, to resemble a floorboard, the length L should be at least about four times the width W of the tile. I...

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Abstract

An interlocking polymer floorboard tile (10) comprises an elongate rectangular plank having a length (L) that is at least four times its width (w). The elongate tile includes a top surface (12), a perimeter wall (26) and lattice-type support structure (28) supporting the top surface, and interlocking structure of loops (16) and pins (18) configured to mate and interlock with pins of adjacent similar tiles to form a floor covering resembling a natural wood plank floor. The top surface (12) may include a wood grain pattern imprinted thereon, to enhance the appearance of a natural wood plank.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to floor tile systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an interlocking tile system having individual tiles that provide the appearance of wood floorboards. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Numerous types of flooring have been used to create multi-use surfaces for sports, as well as for other purposes. In recent years, the use of modular flooring assemblies made of synthetic materials has grown in popularity. Modular flooring systems generally comprise a series of interlocking tiles that can be permanently installed over a subfloor, such as concrete or wood, or temporarily laid down upon another surface from time to time when needed. [0005] Such synthetic floors are advantageous for several reasons. One reason for the popularity of these types of systems is that they are typically formed of materials that are generally inexpensive and lightweight. Additionally, ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B2/00B29C35/08B29C59/04B29C59/14B29D99/00E04FE04F15/10
CPCB29C59/04B29C59/14B29C2035/0827B29C2795/007B29D99/0057B29K2075/00E04F15/105B29L2031/3017B44C1/1712B44C1/28B44C5/0453B44F9/02E04F15/02194B29L2031/104
Inventor FORSTER, CHERYL M.CARLING, JASON D.JUGLER, FRANK A.JENKINS, MARK L.ANDES, BRADSHAPIRO, JEREMIAH
Owner CONNOR SPORT COURT INT
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