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Access floor panel with peripheral trim
Assignee: C-Tec Inc
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Filing: 1989-02-15
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Granted: 1992-05-12
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Expires: 2009-02-15
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
- 👤 Gordon J. Cooper
- 👤 Todd N. Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02405; E04F15/02435; E04F15/02441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An access floor panel system, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides joined to said bottom, said pan including a peripheral flange having a horizontal portion and a downwardly extending portion, and wherein said flange along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; a core disposed within said pan; a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces being an integral member and including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said trim pieces each including an outer surface, an inner surface adjacent one of said sides and having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced generally parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending generally perpendicular to said top surface; and support means including a pedestal for supporting the pan above a structural floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An access floor panel system, comprising: a generally rectangular pan having a bottom and sides joined to said bottom, said pan including a peripheral flange having a horizontal portion and a downwardly extending portion, and wherein said flange along with said sides defines a downwardly opening channel extending around the periphery thereof; a core disposed within said pan; a plurality of elongated trim pieces disposed within said channel, each of said trim pieces being an integral member and including a generally L-shaped slot dimensioned to receive said flange, said trim pieces each including an outer surface, an inner surface adjacent one of said sides and having a lower edge joined to said outer surface and a top surface, said L-shaped slot opening through said inner surface and including a first portion extending in spaced generally parallel relationship to said top surface and a second portion extending generally perpendicular to said top surface; and support means including a pedestal for supporting the pan above a structural floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An access floor panel system as defined by claim 1 wherein said sides are integral with said bottom of said pan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An access floor panel system as defined by claim 2 wherein said sides of said pan extend generally vertically from said bottom and wherein said sides define top edges integral with said peripheral flange to define said downwardly opening channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An access floor panel system as defined by claim 1 wherein said pan further includes a top plate, said top plate including peripheral edge portions extending beyond said sides and turned downwardly to form said peripheral flange.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-05-12 | 1995-11-11 | 1996-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-12 | 1999-11-11 | 2000-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-12 | 2003-11-11 | 2004-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |