Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Interfitted integral flange
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Lillis, Eileen (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Interfitted integral flange
C052S589100, C052S385000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07984600
ABSTRACT:
A groutless tile system including: a plurality of groutless tiles, wherein each groutless tile includes: a durable surface disposed on a substrate; and a first coupling member disposed on an edge of the substrate; wherein at least a portion of the substrate extends beyond the durable surface, wherein the first coupling member and a second coupling member of an adjacent tile are operable for coupling adjacent groutless tiles, and wherein the substrate prevents the durable surfaces of adjacent groutless tiles from contacting one another.
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Alford Tom
Cappelle Mark
Adamos Theodore
Lillis Eileen
Mohawk Carpet Corporation
Schneider, Esq. Ryan A.
Shahriari Dean Y.
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