Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-09
2010-12-07
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
C052S403100, C052S480000, C052S506100, C052S586200, C052S592200, C052S551000, C052S590200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845133
ABSTRACT:
A locking system for mechanical joining of floorboards includes horizontal joining of a first and a second joint edge portion of a first and a second floorboard respectively at a vertical joint plane; vertical joining of the first and second joint edge portions; wherein the tongue, the tongue groove, the locking element and the locking groove have a configuration that allows insertion of the locking element into the locking groove by inward angling of the second floorboard towards the first floorboard while maintaining contact between the joint edge portions, and wherein the tongue, the tongue grove, the locking element and the locking groove have a configuration that allows insertion of the locking element into the locking groove by a substantially vertical snap action.
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Buchanan & Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Nguyen Chi Q
Valinge Innovation AB
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