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Composite tile with modified adhesive layer
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1993-05-20
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Granted: 1994-11-08
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Expires: 2013-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A rigid tile has a flexible interlocking edge configuration and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. To increase the ease of installation, an inert powder is dusted on the periphery of the adhesive layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Wendell A. Ehrhart
- 👤 Raymond C. Kent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0885; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/02005; E04F15/02011; E04F15/02038; E04F15/0215; E04F15/08; E04F15/082; E04F15/087; E04F2201/00; E04F2201/01; E04F2201/0107; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/163; Y10T428/164; Y10T428/166; Y10T428/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A rigid tile comprising a first major surface, a second major surface which is opposite the first major surface and which is to be bonded to a substrate, an edge portion interposed between the first and second major surfaces, and a pressure sensitive adhesive, the first major surface being exposed when the tile is bonded to the substrate, the adhesive being coated onto the second major surface, the second major surface being divided into an inner area and an outer area adjacent the edge portion, the adhesive coated onto the outer area having a dusting of fine inert powder on the surface of the adhesive opposite the second major surface and the adhesive coated onto the inner area of the second major surface having no dusting of fine inert powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A rigid tile comprising a first major surface, a second major surface which is opposite the first major surface and which is to be bonded to a substrate, an edge portion interposed between the first and second major surfaces, and a pressure sensitive adhesive, the first major surface being exposed when the tile is bonded to the substrate, the adhesive being coated onto the second major surface, the second major surface being divided into an inner area and an outer area adjacent the edge portion, the adhesive coated onto the outer area having a dusting of fine inert powder on the surface of the adhesive opposite the second major surface and the adhesive coated onto the inner area of the second major surface having no dusting of fine inert powder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tile of claim 1 wherein the edge portion comprises a flexible interlocking configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tile of claim 2 wherein the flexible interlocking edge is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane or an epoxy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tile of claim 1 wherein a major portion of the tile comprises ceramic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tile of claim 1 wherein the fine inert powder is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, talc, fine clay and diatomaceous earth.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-11-07 | 1998-05-09 | 1998-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-11-07 | 2002-05-09 | 2002-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-11-07 | 2006-05-09 | 2006-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |