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Stair tread cover
11293193 · 2022-04-05 · ·

A stair tread cover suitable for covering at least one step in a staircase. The stair tread cover includes at least a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portion each have a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one adhesive or tacky region is optionally positioned on the bottom surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover, and at least one gripping region is optionally positioned on the top surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover.

Guard for container
11035125 · 2021-06-15 ·

The guard includes a left side extension operably connected to a left segment, the left segment operably connected to a left corner, the left corner operably connected to a middle segment, the middle segment operably connected to a right corner, the right corner operably connected to a right segment, the right segment operably connected to a right extension, wherein each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment comprise at least one support maintaining a distance of each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment from a supporting surface, and wherein the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment are configured to form a first opening, the first opening so dimensioned and configured as to accept insertion of a first container.

Prefabricated stair components and stair tread finish systems and methods of making and using the same
11111676 · 2021-09-07 · ·

Prefabricated stair components and stair tread finish systems are disclosed. Methods of making and using prefabricated stair components and stair tread finish systems are also disclosed.

Veneer profile with fastening feature and related methods

An elongate profile for terminating a veneer component includes a fastening leg configured to be installed against a base surface. An edge leg extends from the fastening leg and is configured to provide a covering edge for a veneer component installed against the fastening leg. The fastening leg includes at least one fastener opening formed therethrough, the fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough such that the fastener can couple the fastening leg to the base surface as it extends through the fastener opening and engages the base surface. A deformation region is formed in the fastening leg adjacent the fastener opening and is operable to deform as the fastener is driven into the base surface through the fastener opening such that at least a portion of material of the deformation zone extends into the base surface as the fastener is driven into the base surface.

Stair tread cover
11002028 · 2021-05-11 · ·

A stair tread cover suitable for covering at least one step in a staircase. The stair tread cover includes at least a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portion each have a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one friction region is optionally positioned on the bottom surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover, and at least one gripping region is optionally positioned on the top surface of the front portion of the stair tread cover.

Adaptable nosing
10941575 · 2021-03-09 ·

A stair nosing for use on stairs with composite tread composed of a stair tread and a supplementary tread of e.g. LVT, which is an elongate profile member having a back facing for abutting a front surface of the composite tread, an opposing front facing and a profile tread surface and a first fixing to fix to the nose surface of the stair tread is able be fitted securely to a stair with a bull nose without the need to adapt or cut the bull nose. The stair nosing is capable of bending in order to fit to curved stairs thereby enabling supplementary tread or covering to be applied to a curved stair without squaring off or reforming curved stairs.

Stair nose molding, and method and apparatus for making a stair nose molding
11859389 · 2024-01-02 ·

A method of making a stair nose molding is provided that includes the obtaining a flooring plank. The flooring plank includes a core layer, a padding layer covering the core layer, a first edge and a second edge. Moreover, the method includes milling the padding layer along the first edge of the flooring plank, heating the flooring plank, and positioning the first edge of the flooring plank against a first side of the molding member. Furthermore, the method includes bending the flooring plank about a curved end of the molding member to create a curved part of the flooring plank, positioning a remaining part of the flooring plank adjacent a second side of the molding member, and applying pressure to the remaining part of the plank adjacent the second side of the molding member and to the part of the plank adjacent the first side of the molding machine.

Foot traction panel assembly for stair treads, steps, and walkways
10900235 · 2021-01-26 ·

A foot traction panel assembly includes a panel body having an exposed top surface, opposing longitudinal sides, and opposing lateral ends. The panel body defines a plurality of narrow slots extending between the opposing sides and opposing ends. A plurality of removable spiked inserts are adapted for being custom arranged adjacent selected slots of the panel body. Each of the spiked inserts has an elongated base and a series of spaced apart rigid spikes attached to the base. The spikes are configured to extend vertically above the top surface of the panel body.

Device And Methods For Making A Stair Tread And A Molded Curved Stair Tread

A device for making a molded stair tread is described. The device can have: a base; a pivoting assembly; a molding template connected to the pivoting assembly; a holding device connected to the molding template, the holding device having a clamp jaw and a pivot configured to rotate the holding device relative to the molding template; and a locking mechanism configured to hold the molding template and the holding device in an open configuration such that the holding device can accept a first part of the plastic sheet and configured to release the molding template and the holding device such that the holding device is in a securing configuration that secures, via the clamp jaw, the first part of the plastic sheet to the first side of the molding template at the first longitudinal edge of the molding template. Methods for making the stair tread are described as well as the molded stair tread.

Fence panel display systems and methods
10835059 · 2020-11-17 ·

Fence panel display systems can include a unitary foundation including a plurality of steps, at least one rail extending along the width of one of the steps, and at least two clamp assemblies adjustably coupled to the rail. A fence panel can be clamped to the foundation using the clamp assemblies by adjusting the clamp assemblies along the width of the step and by adjusting protrusions extending from main bodies of the clamp assemblies in a direction perpendicular to the width of the step.