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US5675950A
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Metal support framework for low profile raised panel flooring
Assignee: Guilford Delaware Inc
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Filing: 1994-08-23
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Granted: 1997-10-14
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Expires: 2014-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A raised flooring system and methods of forming components of such a system are disclosed. The present flooring system utilizes thin sheet metal, typically galvanized steel, to form a first strip having a plurality of pedestals formed in a spaced apart relation on the strip and connected via wings extending from the first strip to wings extending from a second strip, thereby forming an overall rectilinear, grid-like pattern of pedestals. The pedestals are used to maintain floor panels above a network of channels in which conduit, cables, hoses, pipe and other materials can be routed. The pedestals are punched and formed from strips of sheet metal and have an overall shape generally that of a tower supported by two legs that may have rounded edges for increased load-bearing capacity. The wings that are designed to interlock with corresponding wings from another strip may also be formed from the pedestal-bearing strips.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan J. Schilham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:30
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/28; H02G3/283; H02G3/285; E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02447; E04F15/02452; E04F15/02494; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185; H02G3/36; H02G3/38; H02G3/383; H02G3/385; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49616; Y10T29/49623; Y10T29/49625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A flooring system comprising: a. a plurality of strips in each of which are formed at least two pedestals, separated by sections of generally flat strip; b. means for connecting the strips; and c. a floor panel supported by the pedestals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A flooring system comprising: a. a plurality of strips in each of which are formed at least two pedestals, separated by sections of generally flat strip; b. means for connecting the strips; and c. a floor panel supported by the pedestals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The flooring system of claim 1 in which the strips are formed of sheet metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flooring system of claim 1 further comprising means for fixing the strips to the floor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The flooring system of claim 1 in which the means for connecting the strips comprises wings formed from the strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The flooring system of claim 4 in which the wings of each strip are overlapped and connected by a staple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flooring system of claim 1 further comprising means for fixing the panel to one of the pedestals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flooring system of claim 6 in which the means for fixing the panel to one of the pedestals comprises a fastener for capturing the panel between a ring and the pedestal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The flooring system of claim 1 in which each of the pedestals comprises a central, raised section supported by first and second flared legs, each of which is reinforced with a corner and a gusset.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
A low profile, at least partially non-combustible, flooring system with means for organizing service lines traveling through the flooring system, comprising: a. a support structure comprising: i. a plurality of strips in which are formed pedestals; and ii. means for connecting the pedestals; b. a floor panel supported by the pedestals to thereby form channels; and c. means for organizing service lines traveling through the channels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
A low profile, at least partially non-combustible, flooring system with means for organizing service lines traveling through the flooring system, comprising: a. a support structure comprising: i. a plurality of strips in which are formed pedestals; and ii. means for connecting the pedestals; b. a floor panel supported by the pedestals to thereby form channels; and c. means for organizing service lines traveling through the channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The flooring system of claim 9 further comprising: a. means for fixing at least one of the strips to the floor; and b. means for fixing the panel to one of the pedestals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flooring system of claim 9 in which the means for organizing comprises a housing placed between selected pedestals and shaped to be fixed in place by contact with the selected pedestals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The flooring system of claim 11 in which the housing is substantially the same height as the pedestals and the upper surface of the housing defines a flange that is shaped to contact the upper surface of at least two pedestals.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The flooring system of claim 9 in which the pedestals comprise: a. a central section defining a first interlocking element; and b. legs, reinforced with rounded corners, for attaching the central section, to at least one of the plurality of strips.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The flooring system of claim 13 further comprising means for electrically connecting the support structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A flooring system for providing channels through which cables can travel comprising: a. modules adapted to be placed over an existing floor, comprising interconnected strips bearing at least two supports, each support comprising: (i) a central section with a first interlocking element; and (ii) means for maintaining the central section above, and connecting the central section to, a section of generally flat strip; and b. a floor panel that is maintained above the floor by the supports and has a second interlocking element designed to engage the first interlocking element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
90 words
A flooring system for providing channels through which cables can travel comprising: a. modules adapted to be placed over an existing floor, comprising interconnected strips bearing at least two supports, each support comprising: (i) a central section with a first interlocking element; and (ii) means for maintaining the central section above, and connecting the central section to, a section of generally flat strip; and b. a floor panel that is maintained above the floor by the supports and has a second interlocking element designed to engage the first interlocking element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flooring system of claim 15 in which the strips are interconnected via laterally extending wings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The flooring system of claim 16 in which each wing is formed from a section of strip.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
67 words
A low profile flooring system comprising: a. a support framework using a plurality of modules placed upon the floor, each module comprising a lattice formed from a series of generally parallel strips bearing pedestals; b. means for interconnecting the strips to form a generally grid-like pattern of pedestals; c. a floor panel; and d. means for fixing the floor panel to at least some of the pedestals.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
67 words
A low profile flooring system comprising: a. a support framework using a plurality of modules placed upon the floor, each module comprising a lattice formed from a series of generally parallel strips bearing pedestals; b. means for interconnecting the strips to form a generally grid-like pattern of pedestals; c. a floor panel; and d. means for fixing the floor panel to at least some of the pedestals.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The flooring system of claim 18 in which each module further comprises a border strip.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flooring system of claim 18 in which each pedestal comprises a central section having a first interlocking element and at least two legs for supporting the central section above a strip.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The flooring system of claim 20 in which each leg comprises a flat section having rounded corners and a gusset for increased strength.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-10-13 | 2001-04-14 | 2001-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-10-13 | 2005-04-14 | 2005-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-10-13 | 2009-04-14 | 2009-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |