Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Having integral key
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Chapman, Jeanette E (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Having integral key
C052S589100, C052S590200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07926239
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a flooring panel having opposed pairs of substantially parallel side edges, a tongue connector member, and a groove connector member. In one aspect, the tongue connector member extends along one side edge and the groove connector member extends along the opposed side edge. The tongue connector member and the groove connector member are configured to cooperatively couple with each other such that portions of the coupled flooring panels are positioned in abutting relationship.
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Briere Jean
Hahn Kris
Magnusson Tryggvi
Ballard Spahr LLP
Chapman Jeanette E
Columbia Insurance Company
Kenny Daniel
LandOfFree
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