Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid – Attached to additional substructure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-27
2010-06-29
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid
Attached to additional substructure
C052S386000, C052S387000, C052S389000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07743568
ABSTRACT:
A tile system includes a tile and at least one removable tile insert. One of the tile and the at least one tile insert has securing means for removably retaining the at least one insert within or to the tile. The tile is configured to be installed on a surface through conventional means. The insert may incorporate both decorative and/or functional features and may be removed, replaced and/or reused to change the appearance of a single tile, multiple tiles, mural, liner or decorative scheme.
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Akbasli Alp
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
McKeon Meunier Carlin Curfman
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