US5299402A
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Structures of floorboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-11-18
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Granted: 1994-04-05
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Expires: 2012-11-18
Abstract
Abstract The improved structures of floorboard include a groove located in the underside of the floorboard, and a fixing block having a flange dimensioned to fit into the groove of the floorboard. The fixing block has a bottom portion intended to anchor in the cement foundation. The fixing block can be made to join with an elastic floor frame fastened to the cement floor. The floorboard can be conveniently and economically fastened to the cement foundation in various forms by means of the fixing block which is detachably fastened to the floorboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Cheng-Tsung Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:52
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/04; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; E04F13/081; E04F13/0812; E04F15/02194; E04F15/02044; E04F2015/0205; E04F2201/00; E04F2201/05; E04F2201/0517
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An improved floorboard structure comprising a floorboard and a fixing block, said floorboard having a groove located in underside thereof, said groove having a predetermined size and shape, and said fixing block having a flange with a size and a shape which are corresponding to the size and shape of said groove so as to allow said flange to be inserted into said groove, said fixing block further having a tapered portion by which said fixing block can be securely anchored in a cement foundation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improved floorboard structure comprising a floorboard and a fixing block, said floorboard having a groove located in underside thereof, said groove having a predetermined size and shape, and said fixing block having a flange with a size and a shape which are corresponding to the size and shape of said groove so as to allow said flange to be inserted into said groove, said fixing block further having a tapered portion by which said fixing block can be securely anchored in a cement foundation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said floorboard is provided respectively at front side thereof and rear side thereof with an arcuate groove, which forms an open space in conjunction with an arcuate groove of another floorboard adjacent to said floorboard, with said arcuate groove having an arcuate wall and plane upper and lower sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said fixing block comprises an arcuate projection and a flat bottom, with said arcuate projection so dimensioned as to fit into a floor frame embedded in said cement foundation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved floorboard of claim 3 wherein said floorboard and said floor frame are protected by a contraction membrane made from polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, where said contraction membrane is disposed between said floor frame and said cement foundation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said floorboard is protected by a contraction membrane made from polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, said contraction membrane disposed between said floorboard and said cement foundation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said floorboard is provided with a thin plate attached to underside thereof in such manners that it extends beyond the edge of said floorboard into underside of another floorboard adjacent to said floorboard, and that it is cut to form into line with a wall surface of a room which is furnished with said floorboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said fixing block is of various shapes and provided with a flange extending horizontally from both sides of upper portion thereof and with a concave middle portion having a plane bottom formed by a wall beveling outward.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved floorboard structure of claim 1 wherein said floorboard and said cement foundation form an open space, which is filled with a stuffing substance.
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) | 1997-04-04 | 1997-10-04 | 1998-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-04-04 | 2001-10-04 | 2002-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-04-04 | 2005-10-04 | 2006-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |