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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398626 | Module for building platforms The invention relates to a module for building platforms, stages, or flooring, which is particularly suitable for use outside. The module comprises a ladder-type frame, supporting devices, connecting means and, preferably, covering elements. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7341401 | Subsurface drainage system and drain structure therefor A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331147 | Hexagonal paving panel A hexagonal paving panel, the sides of which are alternately provided with upper and lower connecting elements in the form of tab or overlap elements (102, 103) and fixing pins. The panel (100) is provided with a central aperture (109) and with ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326000 | Block for embankment The present invention relates to an embankment block. There are provided a base frame 30 having a center with a through hole, and a plurality of connection members 32 that are downwardly extended from an outer surface of a rim of the base frame 30 | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322773 | Post mounting assembly A post mounting assembly includes a rod has an upper end, a lower end and a peripheral surface extending between the upper and lower ends. The rod has an upper portion and a lower portion relative to a central area of the rod. The upper portion includes the upper en... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7310919 | Grain bin flooring system A grain bin floor panel formed from sheet metal. The grain bin floor panel is comprised of a first flange, a second flange, and a center support disposed between the first flange and the second flange. The center support is connected to the first flange by a first s... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300224 | Support grid platform for supporting vehicles over ecologically sensitive terrain A grid-type platform especially suited for use supporting vehicle wheels to provide traction while traveling off-road especially through environmentally sensitive topography, and to prevent unnecessary and excessive wear and damage to such off-road paths or trails. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299592 | Structural support system for floor tiles An improved support system for an injection molded floor tile is provided by vertically aligning the support system below the main floor panel with a surface structure above the main floor panel. The surface structure is at least one vertical structure or protuberan... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288308 | Floor covering of an elastomer material having a textured surface A floor covering of an elastomer material having a textured surface having a plurality of unevenly distributed reliefs, which partially overlap one another and are of a rectangular or square shape having rounded corners and extents of between 1.2 and 6 mm, the heigh... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7252325 | Work vehicle cab screen A side screen for the cab of a work vehicle, such as a skid steer loader, comprises a panel having strips defining openings therebetween. A high percentage of the area of the screen is open for visibility. At least one reinforcing member, such as a rib, is formed in... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244477 | Multi-layered sports playing field with a water draining, padding layer A multi-layered sports playing field including a top layer made of substantially artificial material simulating a natural playing surface such as grass and a padding layer positioned between the top layer and the base or dirt layer. The padding layer is made of a pl... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7211310 | Thermoplastic planks and methods for making the same A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201538 | Subsurface drainage system and drain structure therefor A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface is disclosed. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the ad... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7169460 | Thermoplastic planks and methods for making the same A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162839 | Non-slip material The invention provides a slip stopper which achieves a great slip stopping effect, and can be used for a location where a problem occurs if a through hole is opened therein. In a protruding portion that protrudes from the upper surface of a steel plate in the plate ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160053 | Bamboo mat board and method for producing the same A bamboo mat board element with a double-layered construction, a constant dimension, each of the elements is formed with a projecting tenon at each of two adjacent sides, respectively, and a concave mortise at each of the other two adjacent sides, respectively, for ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7108454 | Subsurface drainage system and drain structure therefor A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface including a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain structure panel. The drain struct... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7080954 | Ready-to-install road building apparatus and corresponding installation method An apparatus for covering a ditch includes a cover and girders having rabbets with projecting edges and flat-lying edges, the cover being placed on the rabbets. The apparatus has, before it is set up, a configuration for installation including one or several bars pa... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7045192 | Weather resistant anti-slip panels A shapeable, weather-resistant anti-slip panel has a cut-resistant anti-slip coating on a rigid substrate and a pattern of cuttable lines; this enables the panel to be shaped by cutting the substrate along selected lines and overcomes the problem with known weather ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028434 | Spillage control safety floor matting A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that per... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021109 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing slip stopper An easy manufacturing method of a slip stopper, and apparatus therefor, that has a great slip stopping effect and can be used for a location where a problem occurs if a though hole is opened therein. After a protruding portion is formed on a steel plate, by using a ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6968665 | Pool grating and a method of installation A grate for a swimming pool structure is constructed by placing a multiple of grate bars in an elevated position above the gutter which is parallel to the pools edge including any curvatures. The grate bars follow the curvatures of the pool's edge. When in the eleva... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942419 | Grate assembly A preferred drainage system grate assembly (10) broadly comprises a grate (12), a frame (14) to support the grate (12), and a locking device (34) to hold the grate (12) within the frame (14). The grate (12) com... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6878430 | Floor covering of an elastically deformable material A floor covering (1) made of an elastically moldable material, in particular from a synthetic rubber, which is provided with a regular arrangement consisting of first projections (3) on the upper side (1a) and with a regular arrangement o... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6810834 | Agricultural floor panel An agricultural floor panel and system having a design for improved strength and cleaning is described. The floor panel is designed for support on at least two cross beams. The floor panel has two opposing edges, each edge having a plurality of flanges for supportin... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6634145 | Modular stone stair system A modular stone stair system using a plurality of modules in the form of stringers, risers, treads and landings in standardized thicknesses and widths. The risers, landings (if any) and treads have different widths dependent upon the width of the stairs d... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6622440 | Modular flooring Disclosed is a modular floor including a plurality of floor tiles having two sides with different functional characteristics so that one side has a regular checkered surface with protrusions of equal maximum height and on the same plane, comprising areas ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6539681 | Spacer plate for a hollow floor and a hollow floor made therewith A spacer plate for use in making a hollow floor has a plurality of truncated cone-shaped spacer elements extending from one side of the plate, and distributed in a row wise and column wise arrangement, for supporting the spacer plate from an underfloor, a... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6537642 | Perforated floor mat holder The present perforated floor mat holder is for securing perforated rubber floor mats on a wet and slippery floor. It is comprised of an elongated strip with studs arranged at regular intervals that match the spacing of the holes on the floor mat. The stri... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6428870 | Subsurface fluid drainage and storage system and mat especially utilized for such system Tubular segments may be nestably interconnected, with the lower end of one tubular segment compressively inserted into the upper end of another tubular segment. A mat formed of such tubular members, and a fluid storage system formed of a plurality of such... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6296912 | Roofing material with fibrous mat A roofing membrane material is disclosed. The material is characterized in that it includes a woven or non-woven fibrous mat having an adhesive asphalt coating, such as a two-layer asphaltic coating applied to one surface thereof. The asphaltic coating ca... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6199335 | Floor structure for use on ice and the method of using the same A floor structure for use on an ice surface includes sheets of rigid, lightweight material each having a topside and a bottom side which includes a margin and geometric recesses and recess dividers. Only the margins and recess dividers are in contact with... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6127015 | Floor mat system A floor mat system having a plurality of floor mats and a frame assembly. The floor mats are formed by a series of parallel spaced first ribs integrally formed with a series of parallel spaced second ribs forming rectangular openings therebetween. Certain... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6101768 | Center supported ventilated raised floor with grated core A raised floor panel is strengthened with a grated core. The working surface of the floor panel may be either solid or perforated. The floor panel is supported by a center pedestal that extends from a sub-floor. The angle of the panel can be varied by piv... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6088976 | Removable non-skid step pad The removable non-skid pad covers a portion of a corresponding step of an exterior stair or staircase so as to allow people to use it more safely. The pad comprises a main section to be disposed on the upper horizontal portion of the step, a preformed sub... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6061979 | Inline skating sports floor A body has a substantially flat and very smooth support surface having a plurality of holes therein which intersect the support surface to form sharp edges around the holes. Connectors are provided on the sides of the body for connecting similar bodies to... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5992106 | Hexagon tile with equilateral reinforcement A polymer tile for forming a floor covering, comprising a perimeter wall for providing support and for enclosing a perimeter boundary for the tile. A honeycomb configuration of intermediate wall structure is interconnected between inner portions of the pe... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5979139 | Lightweight, self-supporting paneling A paneling system includes a first upper or outer plate having a plurality of outwardly extending tabs unitarily and integrally formed therewith and a second, lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate to present a void therebetween. The tabs span the ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5950378 | Composite modular floor tile A modular floor tile has a two piece construction including a top member and a support member. The top member is made of a relatively hard material that is resistant to scuffing and which accepts paints. The support member is made of a resilient, impact-a... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5907934 | Interfacing floor tile An interfacing floor tile in the form a right triangle with two adjacent sides of equal length is provided with elongated third side opposite the right triangle. Each side is formed with a row of female cavities located adjacent the sides and positioned t... | 06/01/1999 |