Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Interfitted integral flange
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-25
2010-11-02
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Interfitted integral flange
C052S390000, C052S539000, C052S592200, C428S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07823359
ABSTRACT:
Floorboards with substantially planar and parallel upper top sides and lower undersides and panel material located between the upper and lower top sides, and a mechanical locking system for locking a first edge of a first floor board to a second edge of a substantially identical second floor board, the mechanical locking system including a tongue and groove forming a first mechanical connection locking the first and second edges to each other in a first direction at right angles to a principal plane of the floor boards, and a locking device forming a second mechanical connection locking the first and the second edges to each other in a second direction and at right angles to the edges; wherein, when the first edge and the second edge are locked together, there is space in the locking system between the first and the second edges.
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