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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146318 | Building panels Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7647740 | Joint profile for a panel A joint profile (1) intended to be arranged between panels (2 and 3 respectively). The joint profile (1) comprises a first edge portion (10) and a second edge portion (11). The first edge portion (10) comprises a main... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7640706 | Transition molding 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 includes a molding having a foot, a first arm, and a second arm. The foot is positioned along a longit... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7640705 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7622154 | Process for the manufacture of decorative surface elements A process for the manufacturing of decorative surface element, which element comprises a core of a fibrous material, an upper decorative surface and a protective upper wear layer of lacquer. The process comprises the steps; a) Orienting the fiber closest to the uppe... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7559179 | High friction joint, and interlocking joints for forming a generally planar surface, and method of assembling the same An interlockable panel for forming a generally planar surface. Each panel includes a first surface positioned substantially in a plane and a second surface facing opposite the first surface and substantially parallel to and displaced from the first surface. Each sur... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7559177 | Smooth flooring transitions A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7552568 | Vertically joined floor elements comprising a combination of different floor elements Vertically joined flooring material comprising floor elements (1) with a mainly triangular, square, rectangular, rhomboidal or polygonal shape, as seen from above. The floor elements (1) are provided with edges (2) which are provided with joinin... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7542818 | Process for achieving decor on surface elements A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A selected main décor is entered via a terminal, the selected décor emanating from the group consisting of; an arche... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7517427 | Process for sealing of a joint Means for installation of panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with an encapsulated agent which is made... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7497058 | Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof Flooring panel or wall panel and a use thereof in a wet room. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove (6) and tongue (7) forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. The groove (6) and the tongue (7... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7476351 | Process for the manufacture of surface elements A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are p... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7441385 | Building panels Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7255040 | Process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface A process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface whereby the decor of the panels is achieved by means of printing a plurality of different decor sections (1n) on a web (1). Each decor section (1n) being... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7207143 | Transition molding and installation methods therefor 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 includes a molding having a foot, a first arm, and a second arm. The foot is positioned along a longit... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7150134 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7131242 | Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove (6) and tongue (7) forming a tongue/groove joint for assembl... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121058 | Building panels Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7065931 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060158 | Process for the manufacture of a decorative laminate A process for the manufacture of a decorative boards, which boards includes a decorative layer, wherein a decor sheet is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure. The decor sheet is cut to a pre... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7030756 | Surface covering unit Surface covering unit comprising surface elements with supporting base, decorative upper surface and edges for joining said surface elements into said surface covering unit. The surface covering unit comprises at least one digital memory member connected to an anten... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029741 | Process for sealing of a joint Means for installation of panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with an encapsulated agent which is made... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7003364 | Process for achieving décor on surface elements A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A selected main décor is entered via a terminal, the selected décor emanating from the group consisting of; an arche... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991830 | Process for the manufacturing of surface elements with a structured upper surface A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A wetting repellent lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern on the decorative upper surface. The wetting repellent lacquer cov... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6966161 | Vertically joined floor elements comprising a combination of different floor elements Vertically joined flooring material comprising floor elements (1) with a mainly triangular, square, rectangular, rhomboidal or polygonal shape, as seen from above. The floor elements (1) are provided with edges (2) which are provided with joinin... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6920732 | Flooring material comprising flooring elements which are assembled by means of separate joining elements Flooring material comprising board shaped floor elements which are provided with edges, a lower side and a decorative upper surface. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of separate joining profile. All four edges are provided with one notch-like gr... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6893713 | Process for the manufacturing of decorative laminate A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate, which laminate comprises an upper decorative and abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core is provided with the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate ... | 05/17/2005 |
| D505211 | Laminate stairnose molding | 05/17/2005 |
| D504731 | Laminate hard surface reducer | 05/03/2005 |
| D504730 | Laminate dilation molding | 05/03/2005 |
| 6888147 | Process for the manufacturing of surface elements with a structured top surface A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A radiation curing lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern as an uppermost layer on the decorative upper surface. The radiatio... | 05/03/2005 |
| D504181 | Laminate transition molding | 04/19/2005 |
| 6860074 | Transition molding 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 includes a molding having a foot, a first arm, and a second arm. The foot is positioned along a longit... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6854235 | Flooring material, comprising board shaped floor elements which are intended to be joined vertically Flooring material including floor boards (1) with an essentially square, rectangular or rhomboidal shape. The floor boards (1) are provided with edges (2), a horizontal lower side (5) and a horizontal decorative upper surface (3). ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841023 | Process for the manufacturing of an improved core for decorative laminates and a decorative laminate obtained by the process A process for the manufacturing of a core forming a carrying structure for decorative laminates. The core comprises particles of cured, and optionally foamed, rigid, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate and/or phenolic resin. The particles are bonded to each other in a pr... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6823638 | High friction joint, and interlocking joints for forming a generally planar surface, and method of assembling the same An interlockable panel for forming a generally planar surface. Each panel includes a first surface positioned substantially in a plane and a second surface facing opposite the first surface and substantially parallel to and displaced from the first surface. Each sur... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6805951 | Process for the production of a floor strip A thin abrasion resistant decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier. The carrier preferably consists of a fibre board or a particle board with a rectangular cross section and at least two opposite rounded-off edges. ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6763643 | Flooring material comprising flooring elements which are assembled by means of separate joining elements Flooring material comprising board shaped floor elements (1) which are provided with edges (2), a lower side (5) and a decorative upper surface (3). The floor elements (1) are intended to be joined by means of separate joining prof... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761794 | Process for the manufacturing of an improved core for decorative laminates and a decorative laminate obtained by the process A process for the manufacturing of a board, used as a core, forming a carrying structure for decorative laminates. Particles are achieved by grinding cured, and possibly foamed, rigid, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate and/or phenolic resin so that it passes through a ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6745534 | Transition profile intended to be arranged between or in connection to floor sections Transition profile (2) for floors, preferably hard floors comprising a number of joined floor elements which together forms a floor section (1). A transition profile (2) is arranged on one end of a floor section (1) or between two floor s... | 06/08/2004 |
