US6990777B2
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Tile installation system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-04-29
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Granted: 2006-01-31
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Expires: 2023-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A lattice of support surfaces are used to support substantially the perimeter of a construction tile. The support surface is made integral with a decorative border. Linear railways attach orthogonally to other railways to form the lattice. Tiles are set into the lattice providing a warmer installation relative to installation over concrete tile foundation.
Inventors
- 👤 Jiri Poliacek
- 👤 Jirina Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:48
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/02005; E04F15/02194; E04F15/04; E04F15/041; E04F15/08; E04F15/082; E04F15/10; E04F15/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A tile installation system, comprising: a plurality of linear trackways; a plurality of rail ties; a plurality of railings interconnected via said linear trackways and said rail ties; a lattice of tile receptacles formed by said interconnected railings; at least one drainage orifice formed in at least one of said linear trackways; and at least one airflow slot cut in at least one of said railings away from said at least one drainage orifice, said at least one drainage orifice being disposed at a higher elevation than said at least one airflow slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A tile installation system, comprising: a plurality of linear trackways; a plurality of rail ties; a plurality of railings interconnected via said linear trackways and said rail ties; a lattice of tile receptacles formed by said interconnected railings; at least one drainage orifice formed in at least one of said linear trackways; and at least one airflow slot cut in at least one of said railings away from said at least one drainage orifice, said at least one drainage orifice being disposed at a higher elevation than said at least one airflow slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tile installation system of claim 1 , wherein each of said rail ties includes at least two railing connectors and a border member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A tile installation system, comprising: a plurality of linear trackways; a plurality of railings interconnected via said linear trackways; a lattice of tile receptacles formed by said interconnected railings; at least one drainage orifice formed in at least one of said linear trackways; and at least one airflow pathway formed in at least one of said railings away from said at least one drainage orifice, said at least one drainage orifice being disposed at a higher elevation than said at least one airflow pathway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A tile installation system, comprising: a plurality of linear trackways; a plurality of railings interconnected via said linear trackways; a lattice of tile receptacles formed by said interconnected railings; at least one drainage orifice formed in at least one of said linear trackways; and at least one airflow pathway formed in at least one of said railings away from said at least one drainage orifice, said at least one drainage orifice being disposed at a higher elevation than said at least one airflow pathway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tile installation system of claim 3 , wherein said railings are interconnected in a substantially herringbone pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tile installation system of claim 3 , wherein at least one of said railings is orthogonally attached substantially mid-span to an adjoining railing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tile installation system of claim 5 , wherein each of said orthogonally attached railings includes integral border and tile support members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tile installation system of claim 6 , wherein said tile support member is disposed at a lower elevation than said border member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tile installation system of claim 7 , wherein the difference in elevation is substantially set to the thickness of a tile being used in installation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tile installation system of claim 8 , wherein the top surface of the tile is substantially flush with the top surface of said border member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tile installation system of claim 5 , wherein said orthogonally attached railings are adapted for installation onto a substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tile installation system of claim 6 , wherein each of said linear trackways is disposed colinearly with said border member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tile installation system of claim 6 , wherein each of said linear trackways is formed as an elongated recess in said tile support member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tile installation system of claim 6 , wherein each of said linear trackways is recessed into the top surface of said tile support member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tile installation system of claim 5 , wherein each of said orthogonally attached railings includes at least one slide bushing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tile installation system of claim 14 , wherein said slide bushings are used in orthogonal attachment of said railings.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tile installation system of claim 15 , wherein each of said slide bushings includes a protruding finger and an adjoining carrier slot at one end thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tile installation system of claim 16 , wherein said finger protrudes away from the top surface of said border member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tile installation system of claim 16 , wherein said carrier slot is disposed between said protruding finger and the remaining body of said border member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tile installation system of claim 16 , wherein said protruding finger and said adjoining carrier slot are sized according to the dimensions of a corresponding linear trackway.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tile installation system of claim 16 , wherein said carrier slot is formed by a notch in the bottom surface of said border member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The tile installation system of claim 16 , wherein said protruding finger and carrier slot of each railing are adapted to interlock with said linear trackway of an adjoining orthogonally disposed railing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tile installation system of claim 21 , wherein said interlocked finger is adapted to slide within said linear trackway of said adjoining orthogonally disposed railing to accommodate the dimensions of a tile being used in installation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tile installation fixture, comprising: a linear support having top and bottom surfaces; a border having top and bottom surfaces, wherein said border is colinear with said linear support; a linear attachment trackway being colinear with said linear support, wherein said linear attachment trackway comprises a notch set colinearly into the top surface of said linear support; and an orifice leading from the top surface to the bottom surface of said linear support.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tile installation fixture, comprising: a linear support having top and bottom surfaces; a border having top and bottom surfaces, wherein said border is colinear with said linear support; a linear attachment trackway being colinear with said linear support, wherein said linear attachment trackway comprises a notch set colinearly into the top surface of said linear support; and an orifice leading from the top surface to the bottom surface of said linear support.
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