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Profile system for a sanitary facility
11499324 · 2022-11-15 · ·

A profile system for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower, includes at least one profile element and at least one flat and flexible sealing element. The sealing element has a mounting area which, in a non-installed state, is fixed to the profile element by a mounting element. The sealing element includes at least one region overlapping the profile element, the overlapping region being adapted to fix the profile element in its mounting position.

Wall niche kit and related methods
11612275 · 2023-03-28 · ·

An installation kit for the production of a niche includes a recess element including a rear wall, four side walls and a projecting frame adjoining outward edges of the side walls. At least one of the side walls includes a passage opening formed therein. An insert can be insertable into the passage opening of the side wall on the niche side, the insert defining a recessed receiving space accessible on the niche side of the side wall, the insert including an opening opposing the receiving space. At least one cover can be receivable within the insert to at least partially cover the receiving space, the cover being positionable substantially flush with the side wall.

Finishing accessory with backing strip

A framing accessory includes a bead and a backing strip. The bead may comprise a first leg, a second leg, and a lip. The second leg may comprise a plurality of openings. The strip may be attached to the upper surface of the first leg. In some embodiments, the strip may comprise a single layer of material, while in other embodiments, the strip may comprise two or more layers of material. The strip may comprise material having fire resistant, intumescent, and/or sound insulating properties. The finishing accessory may be configured to be installed in a gap at a head of wall joint by positioning the first leg and strip along the top edge of a wallboard panel and the second leg extending vertically downward along the outer surface of the wallboard panel.

Crown elements, baseboard elements, splines, and related methods
11608647 · 2023-03-21 · ·

In one embodiment, a system comprises a first baseboard element, a second baseboard element, and a spline configured to couple with the first baseboard element and the second baseboard element. In another embodiment, a system comprises a first crown element, a second crown element, and a spline configured to couple with the first crown element and the second crown element. In another embodiment, a system comprises a crown spline, a baseboard spline, and a wall element configured to be coupled with the crown spline and the baseboard spline. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Removal Tool for Flooring Planks
20230076133 · 2023-03-09 · ·

A decorative layer removal tool for flooring is configured with a removal shaft and either a drill attachment or handle to remove the decorative layer from a plank. The removal shaft includes a threaded end to attach to either the handle or drill attachment. The handle can be used when the user wishes to manually rotate the shaft and remove the decorative layer; the drill attachment can be used with a power drill for a motorized removal. The removal shaft includes a slit that extends from an unthreaded end to the threaded side. In typical implementations, the slit may not extend to the shaft's threads. At least a portion of the slit is used to receive the decorative surface layer from a plank, thereby enabling the decorative layer's removal.

JOINT FOR FLOOR PANEL COVERING AND COVERING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAID JOINT
20220325534 · 2022-10-13 ·

The A joint and covering assembly for panels covering floors and having a covering profile having at least one extension with a hidden face arranged facing the floor and an exposed face arranged visible; a base profile with a resting face to make contact with the floor and a supporting face arranged facing the hidden face; and coupling elements between the profiles, having two coupling portions according to different angles with respect to the resting face, and an attachable element coupled in the portions, the attachable element B) projecting from the hidden face. The coupled arrangement is established such that the exposed face has a different inclination with respect to the resting face according to the portion.

WALLBOARD-FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING WALLBOARDS IN AN OUTSIDE-CORNER CONFIGURATION
20230068997 · 2023-03-02 ·

A wallboard-fastening device for securing first and second wallboards to a framing member in an outside-corner configuration includes: first and second framing panels that connect to each other to form an inner corner seam that fits against the framing member; first and second corner panels that connect to each other to form an outer corner seam; a first bridge panel that connects to (i) the first corner panel to form a first outer seam and (ii) the inner corner seam; a second bridge panel that connects to (i) the second corner panel to form a second outer seam and (ii) the inner corner seam; a first flat-spring flange that connects to the first outer seam to form a first channel sized to accept the first wallboard; and a second flat-spring flange that connects to the second outer seam to form a second channel sized to accept the second wallboard.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS AND INTERCHANGEABLE INSERTS
20230061031 · 2023-03-02 ·

Modular Construction elements are characterized by a variety of profiles and associated interchangeable components and/or inserts. Together, these structures and components allow the end user to incorporate dissimilar or similar materials having a wide range of thicknesses and geometries into a flanged associated with the construction elements and tailored to its particular profile. Through the use of a unique set of interconnection methods and systems, a relatively small set of elements can be arranged to protect the surfaces of a wide array of interior surface treatments and the intersections of those surfaces. Dimensional material can be configured to provide the desired form of intersection and transition type—e.g., horizontally to horizontally, horizontal to vertically, vertical to vertical, vertically to horizontally, and the like—while at the same time creating and maintaining a sealed, sanitary and watertight condition within a specified area.

Method of Attaching Molding, Trip, or Panels to Structures
20230141394 · 2023-05-11 ·

A panel mounting system for mounting building materials to a building surface includes a rigid cleat fixed with the building surface. Multiple building panels each have a cleat depression formed in a rear surface for receiving the cleat. Each edge of the building panel interlocks with an adjacent panel so that all of the building panels hold each other together against the building surface along with the cleat. Some of the building panels may include a hooked flange projecting that engages a flange-receiving groove of an adjacent building panel to mutually secure the building panels together. Some embodiments include a gable rail fixed with the building surface that projecting outwardly to engage a gable rail-receiving slot formed within the rear surface of a trim panel that has an ornate front surface. Other decorative panels may be included for fixing with the trim panels or other of the bundling panels.

Method of Attaching Molding, Trip, or Panels to Structures
20230141394 · 2023-05-11 ·

A panel mounting system for mounting building materials to a building surface includes a rigid cleat fixed with the building surface. Multiple building panels each have a cleat depression formed in a rear surface for receiving the cleat. Each edge of the building panel interlocks with an adjacent panel so that all of the building panels hold each other together against the building surface along with the cleat. Some of the building panels may include a hooked flange projecting that engages a flange-receiving groove of an adjacent building panel to mutually secure the building panels together. Some embodiments include a gable rail fixed with the building surface that projecting outwardly to engage a gable rail-receiving slot formed within the rear surface of a trim panel that has an ornate front surface. Other decorative panels may be included for fixing with the trim panels or other of the bundling panels.