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Domestic appliance floor drain assembly and method
10676912 · 2020-06-09 ·

The present disclosure describes a domestic appliance floor drain assembly and related methods for implementing a domestic appliance floor drain assembly. In one such embodiment, an exemplary domestic appliance floor drain assembly includes a floor drain liner with a basin to collect fluids that may be leaking from a domestic appliance; and a floor drain insert configured to fit within the basin, wherein the floor drain insert has a rigid structure that is configured to direct leaking fluids from the domestic appliance to an opening in the floor drain liner.

Column cover reveal
10640987 · 2020-05-05 · ·

A column cover system includes a first column skin, a second column skin, and a column joint vertically connecting the first column skin and the second column skin. The column joint includes at least one monolithic column joint portion that defines an upper retaining ring and a lower retaining ring. When assembled, the first column skin is seated within the upper retaining ring and the second column skin is seated within the lower retaining ring.

Method for Applying Graphic Product to Hardwood Floor
20190203482 · 2019-07-04 · ·

A system and method for installing a graphic design on a flooring surface, where a vinyl decal displaying the graphic design is applied to a flooring surface that has been coated with multiple layers of sealer, and where after application of the vinyl decal to the sealed floor, one or more additional layers of sealer are applied to the floor, covering the vinyl decal and the areas surrounding the vinyl decal, and finally one or more layers of floor finish are applied to the surface to result in a finished floor displaying the graphic design. Application of the vinyl decal may vary depending on characteristics of the graphic design, with some applications using a specially designed applicator device, some applications using a wet application method, and other applications using a hinged application method.

ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR ENCLOSING APERTURE IN HOUSE SIDING TO PREVENT OR DISCOURAGE ENTRY BY SMALL ANIMALS AND INSECTS
20240076879 · 2024-03-07 ·

This invention relates to an apparatus for obstructing the open end of vertical corner channel pieces of siding often used in residential building applications. Siding terminates at the corners of buildings into a vertical corner channel piece that is typically open on its top and bottom ends. This opening provides opportunity for small animals to enter and damage the building. This invention comprises an enclosing cap with a bottom surface to obstruct the opening of the vertical corner channel piece and two exterior surfaces along with two interior pinching surfaces that secure the apparatus onto the siding piece. This enclosing cap provides an attractive and inexpensive solution to the problem of small animals entering spaces located underneath siding.

Panel for Composing a Floor Covering or Wall Covering, Panel System, and Method
20240052641 · 2024-02-15 ·

A panel for composing a floor covering or wall covering. A panel system including at least one panel. A method of composing a covering, in particular a floor covering, by using a panel system.

Panel for composing a floor covering or wall covering, panel system, and method

A panel for composing a floor covering or wall covering. A panel system including at least one panel. A method of composing a covering, in particular a floor covering, by using a panel system.

Double floor member
10480200 · 2019-11-19 · ·

A double floor member is provided with: a guide rail 24 affixed to the upper face side; a first connection member 27 movable in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 24 and engaged with the guide rail 24 so as not to be dislodged upward from the guide rail 24; and a second connection member 34 connected to the first connection member 27 so as not to lift upward from the first connection member 27. The second connection member 34 can be moved in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 24 by horizontally moving the position where the second connection member 34 is connected to the first connection member 27.

PANELS WITH A DETACHABLE PROTRUDING LIP FOR WALL-, CEILING- OR FLOOR COVERINGS
20240125129 · 2024-04-18 · ·

A panel with a detachable protruding lip for wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings is provided. Furthermore, methods are provided for manufacturing wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings comprising or consisting of a plurality of the panels.

Sustainable resilient plank

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a polyurethane core for use in a floor or wall panel, the core comprising a polyol made, at least in part, from one or more recycled materials, and an isocyanate.

Hockey flooring tile
10415258 · 2019-09-17 ·

The present invention discloses a hockey flooring tile having a top smooth surface for passing pucks and one or more interconnecting mechanisms allowing for an interconnection with another tile. A locking mechanism is also positioned within the interconnecting mechanism allowing for a tile to be locked to another tile. The tile disclosed in the present invention also has a bottom surface having support points to support a tile when a weight is placed on the tile.