US3811237A
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Raised floor panel and assembly
Assignee: UNITED FABRICATING CO Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-07
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-08-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a raised floor panel and panel assembly for computer and similar installations. The panels are supported above a subfloor on pedestals and are easily installed and removed for later access to the space beneath the floor. Each panel comprises a core with or without strengthening metal sheets about which is wrapped a flexible and at least partially resilient floor covering, such as carpet or flexible tile material. In one form, the floor covering extends over the edges and for a short distance beneath each panel. In another form, a sheet metal pan underlies the core and has upturned flanges in contact with the outer face of the floor covering extending over the edges of the core.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bettinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:55
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02447; E04F15/02452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An elevated floor assembly comprising a subfloor, a support structure spaced about said subfloor, a plurality of floor panels supported by said support structure in spaced relation above said subfloor, each panel comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, a flexible floor covering integrally overlying said top surface and having portions overlying the edges of said core, a sheet metal plate underlying each of said cores and having upturned flanges overlying both the covering portions overlying the core edges and the edges of said core, said flanges lying in electrical contact with the outer faces of said overlying covering portions, means for electrically coupling adjacent plates, said panel having a thickness providing sufficient strength for use as flooring in said elevated floor assembly, and static electricity discharge means coupled to at least one of said adjacent sheet metal plates for discharging static electricity in the floor covering through both said discharge means and the electrically coupled adjacent plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An elevated floor assembly comprising a subfloor, a support structure spaced about said subfloor, a plurality of floor panels supported by said support structure in spaced relation above said subfloor, each panel comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, a flexible floor covering integrally overlying said top surface and having portions overlying the edges of said core, a sheet metal plate underlying each of said cores and having upturned flanges overlying both the covering portions overlying the core edges and the edges of said core, said flanges lying in electrical contact with the outer faces of said overlying covering portions, means for electrically coupling adjacent plates, said panel having a thickness providing sufficient strength for use as flooring in said elevated floor assembly, and static electricity discharge means coupled to at least one of said adjacent sheet metal plates for discharging static electricity in the floor covering through both said discharge means and the electrically coupled adjacent plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein the flanges of adjacent plates lie in electrical contact one with the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein each of a pair of said adjacent sheet metal plates lies in electrical contact with a part of said support structure whereby electrical contact between the covering between said pair of plates is established through said support structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly according to claim 3 wherein said support structure comprises a plurality of spaced pedestals, at least portions of one of said pedestals being electrically conductive and lying in electrical contact with the adjacent pair of plAtes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said support structure comprises a plurality of spaced pedestals each carrying upstanding pins, said core and said plate having registering openings for receiving the upper ends of said pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
An assembly according to claim 5 wherein said pedestals comprise wooden blocks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
An assembly according to claim 5 wherein said pedestals comprise inverted U-shaped members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 5 wherein each of said pedestals is substantially cruciform in horizontal section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said support structure includes a plurality of spaced pedestals and a grid of metal stringers spacing said panels from said pedestals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said covering comprises a carpet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A floor panel according to claim 1 wherein said core is made from material selected from the group consisting of wood particle board, chips and board, plywood, lightweight concrete, and lightweight concrete including metal reinforcing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
An elevated floor assembly comprising a subfloor, a plurality of pedestals spaced about said subfloor, and a plurality of floor panels supported by said pedestals in spaced relation above said subfloor, each panel comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, and a flexible one-piece continuous floor covering material overlying said top surface and said edges of said core, said material extending along said bottom surface of said core adjacent each of said edges and being permanently adhesively secured to said core along said edges and bottom surfaces thereof, said panel having a thickness on the order of 1-2 inches with sufficient strength for use as raised flooring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
114 words
An elevated floor assembly comprising a subfloor, a plurality of pedestals spaced about said subfloor, and a plurality of floor panels supported by said pedestals in spaced relation above said subfloor, each panel comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, and a flexible one-piece continuous floor covering material overlying said top surface and said edges of said core, said material extending along said bottom surface of said core adjacent each of said edges and being permanently adhesively secured to said core along said edges and bottom surfaces thereof, said panel having a thickness on the order of 1-2 inches with sufficient strength for use as raised flooring.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an elevated floor assembly, a plurality of floor panels, a plurality of support pedestals for said panels and a plurality of pins interconnecting said pedestals and said panels, each of said panels comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, a flexible one-piece continuous floor covering material overlying said top surface and having portions overlying the edges of said core, said floor covering material being permanently adhesively secured to the core along said edges and said top surface thereof, a sheet metal plate underlying said core and having upturned flanges overlying both the carpet portions overlying the core edges and the edges of the core, and means for securing said core and said plate one to the other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an elevated floor assembly, a plurality of floor panels, a plurality of support pedestals for said panels and a plurality of pins interconnecting said pedestals and said panels, each of said panels comprising a core having top and bottom surfaces joined by at least three edges, a flexible one-piece continuous floor covering material overlying said top surface and having portions overlying the edges of said core, said floor covering material being permanently adhesively secured to the core along said edges and said top surface thereof, a sheet metal plate underlying said core and having upturned flanges overlying both the carpet portions overlying the core edges and the edges of the core, and means for securing said core and said plate one to the other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |