US4079554A
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Tile assembly
Assignee: Tarkett AB
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Filing: 1976-08-23
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A simulated exterior surface assembly for creating the appearance of brick, stone, or the like. A sheet of plastic material, preferably vinyl, is provided with a series of simulated brick face sections or the like, defined by lines of weakening, where such sections are separable one from another by ordinary flexing. The sheet is provided with a peel-away self-adhesive allowing the simulated sections to be readily adhered onto a suitable undersurface. An optional arrangement includes the use of a mortar colored vinyl self-adhering backing material which is first placed on the undersurface and thereafter the individual simulated sections are suitably disposed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce J. Terwilliger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:31
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/18; E04F13/185; B; B44; B44F; B44F11/00; B44F11/06; E04F13/0885; E04F13/0887; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1471; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/163; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A tile assembly comprising a sheet of breakable vinyl plastic material having a first series of interconnected score lines formed therein defining a protective marginal border area between such lines and the peripheral edge of the sheet extending around the perimeter of the sheet, and a second series of interconnected score lines formed therein disposed interiorly of said marginal border area and defining with said first series of score lines a plurality of individual connected tile elements, substantially each of said tile elements having a peripheral shape and configuration complementary with adjacent portions of the assembly, and said tile elements having a decorative upper surface; each of said tiles and said marginal border area having uniform and equal thickness; said marginal border area being defined by a dimension extending perpendicularly between a peripheral edge of the sheet and a tile element which is substantially less than substantially all dimensions of said tile elements; said first and second series of score lines further defining lines of weakness to permit breakage of the sheet by hand pressure along said score lines and the separation of the protective marginal border area and each individual tile therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A tile assembly comprising a sheet of breakable vinyl plastic material having a first series of interconnected score lines formed therein defining a protective marginal border area between such lines and the peripheral edge of the sheet extending around the perimeter of the sheet, and a second series of interconnected score lines formed therein disposed interiorly of said marginal border area and defining with said first series of score lines a plurality of individual connected tile elements, substantially each of said tile elements having a peripheral shape and configuration complementary with adjacent portions of the assembly, and said tile elements having a decorative upper surface; each of said tiles and said marginal border area having uniform and equal thickness; said marginal border area being defined by a dimension extending perpendicularly between a peripheral edge of the sheet and a tile element which is substantially less than substantially all dimensions of said tile elements; said first and second series of score lines further defining lines of weakness to permit breakage of the sheet by hand pressure along said score lines and the separation of the protective marginal border area and each individual tile therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A tile assembly in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a background sheet having an upper surface with a simulated mortar configuration formed therein, and an under surface adapted for application to a substrate; said upper surface being adapted to receive thereon the individual tiles in any desired pattern or configuration upon the separation of such tiles from said fracturable sheet to form a unitary multi-tile structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tile assembly in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a layer of self-sticking adhesive material disposed on the underside of the fracturable sheet; and a layer of removable protective paper disposed on the underside of said adhesive layer.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |