E04F2290/044

DRYWALL TRIM PIECE OR TAPE ATTACHED WITH HEATED ADHESIVE
20170314274 · 2017-11-02 ·

A trim strip assembly is provided for use on a corner formed by at least two sheets of drywall. The trim strip assembly includes a trim strip body extending along a body axis that may extend longitudinally, and the trim strip body may have at least one inside surface 18. The trim strip assembly also includes an adhesive layer formed over at least a portion of the at least one inside surface of the trim strip body, the adhesive layer having a softening point range such that when the adhesive layer is heated to a temperature within the softening point range, the adhesive layer bonds to at least one of the at least two sheets of drywall to secure the trim strip body to the at least one of the at least two sheets of drywall.

Interdigitated Cellular Cushioning

An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two sheet layers interdigitated between the two sheet layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite sheet layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.

Inflatable Modular Panel Protection System
20170159312 · 2017-06-08 ·

A modular inflatable protection system for protecting an item is provided. The system includes a plurality of inflatable modules, each of the modules having an inflatable body; a gas valve configured to receive a gas to inflate the inflatable body; a first connection portion; and a second connection portion. The first connection portion is configured to removably connect a first one of the modules to the second connection portion of a second one of the modules, the first connection portion can be reused to connect the first one of the modules to the second connection portion of a third one of the modules, and the system is configured to provide a barrier to protect the item from damaging contact by a potentially damaging element.

Shock absorbing interlocking floor system
09631375 · 2017-04-25 · ·

Interlocking panels have a top portion and side edges. Multiple panels are interlocked together mechanically along the side edges by locking features. The top portion includes a substantially planar top surface, side edges, and interlocking features. The bottom support structure is made of a shock absorption material that fits under the substantially planar top surface, thereby providing support and cushioning to the substantially planar top surface. The locking features include, for example, alternating upward/downward facing steps or key/key receivers to hold adjacent interlocking panels to each other.

SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEM WITH INTERLOCKING RESILIENT ASSEMBLIES OF SHOCK TILES

A surface underlayment system and its method of manufacture that is sandwiched between an impact-receiving upper surface and a lower foundation. The energy absorbing system has subassemblies of interconnected modules that cooperate to absorb and distribute impact forces applied thereto. Each module has one or more frustoconical support structures. At least some of the frustoconical support structures have bases that underlie the upper impact-receiving surface such as a golf putting green, a football field, marine decking, and senior living flooring.

Interdigitated cellular cushioning

An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.

Porcelain board tile assemblies, systems, and methods for surface installations

The present disclosure provides embodiments of a porcelain board tile assembly. In an embodiment, assembly includes two or more porcelain board tiles cut from a reinforced porcelain panel product. A bottom surface of each porcelain board tiles to be adhesively affixed to a mounting wall when installed. Each reinforced porcelain panel product includes a porcelain slab and a structural core board. The structural core board includes a foam-core material having a surface area and a thickness greater than the porcelain slab. A top surface of the structural core board is positioned in contact with a bottom surface of the porcelain slab with an adhesive. A buffer region, defined by regions of the structural core board extending beyond outer peripheries of the porcelain slab, enhances protection from cracking when the reinforced porcelain panel product is handled. The structural core board is configured to attach to the mounting wall.

Waterproof and wear-resistant composite floor and production method
12269246 · 2025-04-08 · ·

A production method for a waterproof and wear-resistant composite floor, comprising: first manufacturing a PVC composite layer preform (3); then performing a corona treatment and a punching treatment on a soft cushion layer (2); and finally, compounding, at one time, the PVC composite layer preform (3), the soft cushion layer (2) and a waterproof substrate layer (1) into one. Said process is simple and easy to implement, shortening the production cycle, reducing the manpower and material resources required by the production process and reducing the production cost; moreover, the waterproof and wear-resistant composite floor produced has a simple structure, and also has very good waterproof and wear-resistant performance; in addition, the waterproof and wear-resistant composite floor will not swell, and will also not split into layers or deform easily.

INTERLOCKING CUSHIONED TILES FROM CRUMB RUBBER
20170044777 · 2017-02-16 ·

Improvements in interlocking cushioned tiles from crumb rubber for the bulk of the tile to be made from recycled tire rubber with virgin material at interlocking areas of the tiles is disclosed. The use of recycled rubber reduces the amount of material in landfills. The density and size of the crumbs is variable to alter the amount of cushion for the tiles. Virgin material bonds easily together and the bonded virgin material has high integrity to keep the interlocking keyed elements together. The interconnection exists on all sides of the tiles and allows for a nearly infinite amount of tiles that can be connected to cover small and large areas. The connection details are essentially lollipop type interconnection male and female members. The interlocking cushioned tiles further include a drain and area for wiring to run under the tiles.

DECORATIVE PANEL

The invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor, wall, ceiling or building panel, comprising at least one core layer; at least one top layer, in particular at least one decorative top layer; and at least one buffer layer situated between at least one core layer and at least one top layer, wherein at least one buffer layer comprising at least one cellular structure, in particular at least one multicellular structure, and wherein at least one top layer has a modulus of elasticity of at least 1,800 MPa according to EN 310 and/or wherein at least one top layer is flexible around a mandrel having a diameter of 50 mm or larger when tested according to ASTM F137.