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Access floor panel with peripheral trim
Assignee: C-Tec Inc
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Filing: 1987-12-28
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Granted: 1989-07-25
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Expires: 2007-12-28
Abstract
Abstract An access floor panel includes a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides. The pan includes peripheral flanges which define downwardly opening channels or grooves extending around the edge or periphery of the panel. A plurality of elongated, vinyl trim pieces are slidably positioned on the peripheral flanges and disposed within the downwardly opening channels. Each of the trim pieces includes a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive the peripheral flange.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Jack Munsey
- 👤 Todd N. Rose
- 👤 Gordon J. Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:32
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02405; E04F15/02417; E04F15/02423; E04F15/02429
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said sides being integral with said bottom of said pan, said sides extending generally vertically from said bottom and wherein said peripheral flange includes a horizontally extending portion joined to said sides and a downwardly extending portion, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface of said trim piece curves inwardly and joins a lower edge of said inner surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said sides being integral with said bottom of said pan, said sides extending generally vertically from said bottom and wherein said peripheral flange includes a horizontally extending portion joined to said sides and a downwardly extending portion, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface of said trim piece curves inwardly and joins a lower edge of said inner surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An access floor panel as defined by claim 1 wherein said outer surface has an undulating transverse cross section and said inner surface defines two longitudinal grooves separated by a ridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
104 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said pan further including a top plate, said top plate including peripheral edge portions extending beyond said sides and turned downwardly to form said peripheral flange, and wherein said pan includes channel members joined to said bottom, said channel members defining said sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said pan further including a top plate, said top plate including peripheral edge portions extending beyond said sides and turned downwardly to form said peripheral flange, and wherein said pan includes channel members joined to said bottom, said channel members defining said sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
An access floor panel as defined by claim 3 wherein each of said trim pieces is an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An access floor panel as defined by claim 4 wherein said outer surface of said trim piece curves smoothly inwardly and joins a lower edge of said inner surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface has an undulating transverse cross section and said inner surface defines two longitudinal grooves separated by a ridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface has an undulating transverse cross section and said inner surface defines two longitudinal grooves separated by a ridge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface of said trim piece curves smoothly inwardly and joins a lower edge of said inner surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
135 words
An access floor panel, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides, said pan including a peripheral flange which along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; and a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, each of said trim pieces being an integral one-piece member having an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending perpendicular to said top surface, and wherein said outer surface of said trim piece curves smoothly inwardly and joins a lower edge of said inner surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trim piece adapted to be slid onto an elongated, generally L-shaped flange defined by an access floor panel, said trim piece comprising: an elongated, extruded body having ends, an outer, generally curved surface, a generally flat, vertically extending inner surface having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a horizontally extending top surface having an edge joined to said outer surface, said body defining a generally L-shaped, elongated slot opening through said ends and said inner surface of said body, said slot dimensioned to receive said L-shaped flange of the access floor panel, and wherein said inner surface is stepped and includes a lower portion and a parallel, inwardly spaced upper portion separated by said slot.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trim piece adapted to be slid onto an elongated, generally L-shaped flange defined by an access floor panel, said trim piece comprising: an elongated, extruded body having ends, an outer, generally curved surface, a generally flat, vertically extending inner surface having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a horizontally extending top surface having an edge joined to said outer surface, said body defining a generally L-shaped, elongated slot opening through said ends and said inner surface of said body, said slot dimensioned to receive said L-shaped flange of the access floor panel, and wherein said inner surface is stepped and includes a lower portion and a parallel, inwardly spaced upper portion separated by said slot.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
115 words
A trim piece adapted to be slid onto an elongated, generally L-shaped flange defined by an access floor panel, said trim piece comprising: an elongated, extruded body having ends, an outer, generally curved surface, a generally vertically extending inner surface having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a horizontally extending top surface having an edge joined to said outer surface, said body defining a generally L-shaped, elongated slot opening through said ends and said inner surface of said body, said slot dimensioned to receive said L-shaped flange of the access floor panel, and wherein said outer, generally curved surface defines a planar portion and a portion having an undulating transverse cross section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
115 words
A trim piece adapted to be slid onto an elongated, generally L-shaped flange defined by an access floor panel, said trim piece comprising: an elongated, extruded body having ends, an outer, generally curved surface, a generally vertically extending inner surface having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a horizontally extending top surface having an edge joined to said outer surface, said body defining a generally L-shaped, elongated slot opening through said ends and said inner surface of said body, said slot dimensioned to receive said L-shaped flange of the access floor panel, and wherein said outer, generally curved surface defines a planar portion and a portion having an undulating transverse cross section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A trim piece as defined by claim 9 wherein said inner surface defines a pair of spaced, parallel, longitudinally extending grooves separated by a ridge, one of said grooves being joined to an angled planar portion.
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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) | 1992-07-24 | 1993-01-23 | 1993-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-24 | 1997-01-23 | 1997-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-24 | 2001-01-23 | 2001-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |