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Flush or near-flush flooring transitions

a technology of transitions and flooring, applied in the direction of structural elements, building components, roof coverings, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in covering gaps formed, problems encountered with conventional edge moldings, etc., and achieve the effect of increasing the efficient use of materials and reducing inventory

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-30
PERGO
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"The invention is a transition molding that can be used to cover gaps between floor elements, such as panels or tiles, in a variety of flooring systems. The molding has a unique design that allows for a low profile and can be easily installed. It can be used in both new construction and remodeling projects. The molding is made up of a body with two arms and a foot, and it can be covered with a variety of materials to match the surrounding environment. The molding can be secured in place using an adhesive or a track and clamp system. Overall, the invention provides a simple and effective solution for covering gaps between floor elements."

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A problem is encountered, however, when flooring materials that are dissimilar in shape or texture are used.
For example, when a hard floor is placed adjacent a carpet, problems are encountered with conventional edge moldings placed therebetween.
Such problems include difficulty in covering the gap that may be formed between the floorings having different height, thickness or texture.

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[0055]Generally, the invention is to be used above a subfloor 1, typically an underlayment 2, and between adjacent finished flooring elements 3. Underlayment 2 can be any type of conventional underlayment, e.g., foam, or film laid upon the subfloor or alternatively such underlayment may be affixed to flooring elements 3. As described herein, flooring elements 3 can, independently, be laminate panels, tiles (e.g., wood or ceramic), resilient flooring (e.g., vinyl), or carpet.

[0056]Two tracks, 4, 5 are preferably installed between subfloor 1 and one flooring element 3 to hold a T-molding in place. Tracks 4 and 5 can be attached to finished flooring 3, at horizontal surfaces thereof. It is additionally considered with the scope of the invention to attach track 4 to vertical edges of flooring elements 3. If finished flooring 3 has underlayment 2 affixed thereto, a portion of underlayment 2 is preferably removed, by, for example, being cut away, peeled back or shaved away, for direct con...

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Abstract

The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be installed to be a flush or near-flush arrangement with adjacent flooring elements.

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CROSS-REFERENCE RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This non-provisional application claims priority benefits of Provisional Application No. 60 / 858,335, filed on Nov. 13, 2006 which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a one-piece structure which can be used to form flush and near-flush flooring transitions such as T-moldings, hard-surface reducers and end moldings, between or adjacent to flooring elements.[0004]2. Background of the Invention[0005]Hard surface floors, such as wood or laminate flooring have become increasingly popular. As such, many different types of this flooring have been developed. Generally, this type of flooring is assembled by providing a plurality of similar panels. The differing types of panels that have developed, of course, may have differing widths and thicknesses. The same is true when a laminate floor (often referred to as a “floating floor”) abuts another hard surface, such as...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04F15/00
CPCE04F15/02005E04F19/061E04F19/062E04F19/066E04F11/166
Inventor STANCHFIELD, OLIVERKORNFALT, SVENPIERCE, WILLIAM T.SMITH, PATRICK GEORGELA SERNA, SABADLARSSON, ROLANDJOHNSTON, WAYNE ROBERT
Owner PERGO
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