US3905172A
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Method of laying wooden floors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A wooden floor is laid by placing preformed groups of end cuts of timber on a base, pouring adhesive between the groups of end cuts and polishing the hardened surface of the floor to expose the cross grain of the timber. The groups of end cuts are formed by securing length of timber in a vertical bundle, pouring liquid adhesive into the top of the bundle to fill the gaps between the lengths of timber, and, when said adhesive has hardened, cutting the bundle transversely into slices.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Blackburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:24
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/04; E04F15/047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of laying a wooden floor on a solid base comprising securing together lengths of timber in a vertical bundle by bands, pouring a liquid adhesive into the top of said bundle to fill the gaps between the lengths of timber, and, when said adhesive has hardened, removing said bands and cutting the bundle transversely into slices, each slice exposing a group of end cuts; placing said slices of timber on said base; applying an adhesive to fill up gaps between said slices; and when the adhesive has hardened, polishing the surface of the floor to even out surface irregularities and expose the cross grain of the timber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of laying a wooden floor on a solid base comprising securing together lengths of timber in a vertical bundle by bands, pouring a liquid adhesive into the top of said bundle to fill the gaps between the lengths of timber, and, when said adhesive has hardened, removing said bands and cutting the bundle transversely into slices, each slice exposing a group of end cuts; placing said slices of timber on said base; applying an adhesive to fill up gaps between said slices; and when the adhesive has hardened, polishing the surface of the floor to even out surface irregularities and expose the cross grain of the timber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a layer of waterproof material is placed on said base, said slices being placed on said waterproof material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein said waterproof material has adhesive properties and locates said slices on said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein said adhesive which is used to fill up the gaps between said slices is a liquid which is poured over said slices and which hardens to substantially the same hardness as the timber use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method as in claim 4, wherein said adhesive incorporates sawdust.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as in claim 1 further comprising treating the polished floor with a transparent sealer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |