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a technology of tiles and tiles, applied in the field of tiles, can solve the problems of seams, high cost, custom installation, etc., and achieve the effect of avoiding seams, avoiding seams, and avoiding seams

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
JAEGER SHANNON
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[0005] Installation of the tile according to this invention is easy. The exposed flaps of one tile are nailed to the surface. The exposed flaps of the next tile are slidably inserted into the first and second raised portions on the strip on the first tile, thus covering the nails and creating a seamless continuous appearance.

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This requires custom installation and can be quite expensive.
However, use of tiles creates seams, which is undesirable.

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[0009] This invention will be better understood with the reference to the drawing figures FIG. 1 through FIG. 4. The same numerals refer to the same elements in all figures.

[0010] Viewing FIG. 1, there is shown a tile comprising a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth strips, indicated, respectively, by numerals 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and80.

[0011] Viewing now FIG. 2, First Strip 10 is formed from curved plywood and comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. Numeral 10a indicates a concealed flap. Numeral 10b indicates a first raised portion. Numeral 10c indicates a middle portion. Numeral 10d indicates a second raised portion. Numeral 10e indicates an exposed flap.

[0012] Concealed Flap 10a is disposed adjacent to First Raised Portion 10b. Exposed Flap 10e is disposed adjacent to Second Raised Portion 10d. Middle Portion 10c is disposed between First Raised Portion 10b and Second Raised Portion 10d.

[0013] Concealed Flap 10a, Middle Portion 10c and ...

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Abstract

A tile comprised of eight weaved strips formed from curved plywood is disclosed. The tile is nailed to the surface through exposed flaps. The exposed flaps are then covered by subsequent tiles, thus creating exotic wood weave look that has no seams.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a tile useful for finishing and decorating walls and ceilings. More specifically, the tile formed from strips of curved plywood according to this invention creates exotic wood weave look that has no seams. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Conventionally, in order give a wall or a ceiling exotic weave look that has no seams, long strips of bamboo strips, leather or other pliable material are weaved together to cover the desired area. This requires custom installation and can be quite expensive. Alternatively, ceramic and other tiles replicating weaved look can be used. However, use of tiles creates seams, which is undesirable. What is needed is a tile that can replicate the exotic weave look that has no seams and that can be purchased in desired quantities and easily installed. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention satisfies this need. The tile formed from strips of curved plywood according to this invention cr...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B9/04
CPCE04B9/04
Inventor JAEGER, SHANNON
Owner JAEGER SHANNON