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Edge trim structure for access floor panel
Assignee: Tate Access Floors Leasing Inc
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Filing: 1981-12-29
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2001-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An edge trim structure for an access floor panel which includes at least a first and second separate edge trim member wherein each of the first and second separate edge trim members includes a first and second edge trim leg member and at least one continuous, one-piece edge trim corner member interconnecting the first and second edge trim leg member of each edge trim member. A mechanism for attaching each of the edge trim members to the panel is utilized which may include an adhesive member and/or at least one securing member integrally projecting from each of the edge trim members and operably engaging the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Gladden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02405; E04F15/02435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An edge trim structure for a horizontally oriented access floor panel having a horizontally oriented floor covering with a peripheral edge, mounted thereon, comprising: at least a first and second separate horizontally planar edge tirm member mounted on said panel and abutting said peripheral edge of said floor covering wherein each of said first and second separate edge trim members includes a first and second edge trim leg member; and at least one continuous, one-piece edge trim corner member interconnecting said first and second edge trim leg member of each of said first and second separate edge trim members wherein said panel further comprises a horizontally planar peripheral portion upon which said first and second horizontally planar edge trim members are mounted and a side wall portion having a flange horizontally extending therefrom connected to said peripheral portion of said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An edge trim structure for a horizontally oriented access floor panel having a horizontally oriented floor covering with a peripheral edge, mounted thereon, comprising: at least a first and second separate horizontally planar edge tirm member mounted on said panel and abutting said peripheral edge of said floor covering wherein each of said first and second separate edge trim members includes a first and second edge trim leg member; and at least one continuous, one-piece edge trim corner member interconnecting said first and second edge trim leg member of each of said first and second separate edge trim members wherein said panel further comprises a horizontally planar peripheral portion upon which said first and second horizontally planar edge trim members are mounted and a side wall portion having a flange horizontally extending therefrom connected to said peripheral portion of said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: means for attaching each of said first and second separate edge trim members to said panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein said attaching means further comprises adhesive means for adhering each of said first and second separate edge trim members to said panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein said attaching means further comprises at least one securing member integrally projecting from each of said first and second separate edge trim members and operatively engaging said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein said attaching means further comprises: adhesive means for adhering each of said first and second separate edge trim members to said panel; and at least one securing member integrally projecting from each of said first and second separate edge trim members and operably engaging said panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claims 4 or 5, wherein said at least one securing member comprises a rivet extending from said corner member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claims 4 or 5, wherein said at least one securing member comprises a rivet extending from said corner member and at least one rivet extending from each of said first and second leg members of each of said first and second separate edge trim members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second separate edge trim members further comprises vinyl.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second separate edge trim members further comprises plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second separate edge trim members comprises an electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claims 1 or 4, wherein said peripheral portion has at least one aperture formed therein and said flange portion extending from said side wall portion includes at least one aperture formed therein in alignment with said at least one aperture formed in said peripheral portion and within which said at least one securing member is disposed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 11, wherein said securing means further comprises a rivet having a headed portion which operably engages said flange portion so as to secure each of said first and second separate edge trim members to said peripheral portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said at least first and second separate edge trim members further comprises four separate edge trim members and wherein said at least one corner member further comprises four corner members interconnecting, respectively, said first and second edge trim leg members of each of said first and second separate edge trim members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
An edge trim structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein a top surface portion of said floor covering is flush with a top surface portion of said edge trim members.
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