US9725899B2 — Methods and apparatuses for temporary floor assem…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 133 words

A method for making a removable floor assembly comprising: positioning a floor assembly in a compacted state at a first location, said floor assembly comprising: individual floor segments, said floor segments positioned substantially adjacent to one another, with said individual floor segments each comprising a reinforcement, said reinforcement dimensioned to engage with a recess in an adjacent floor segment, said recess dimensioned to accommodate the reinforcement, and said reinforcement dimensioned to removably interconnect individual floor segments with one another; a tensioning cable in communication with the floor segments; and an actuating device in communication with the tensioning cables; deploying the compacted floor assembly from the compacted state at the first location to a deployed state onto a structural support; and actuating the actuating device to apply a tensioning force to the tensioning cable.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 133 words

A method for making a removable floor assembly comprising: positioning a floor assembly in a compacted state at a first location, said floor assembly comprising: individual floor segments, said floor segments positioned substantially adjacent to one another, with said individual floor segments each comprising a reinforcement, said reinforcement dimensioned to engage with a recess in an adjacent floor segment, said recess dimensioned to accommodate the reinforcement, and said reinforcement dimensioned to removably interconnect individual floor segments with one another; a tensioning cable in communication with the floor segments; and an actuating device in communication with the tensioning cables; deploying the compacted floor assembly from the compacted state at the first location to a deployed state onto a structural support; and actuating the actuating device to apply a tensioning force to the tensioning cable.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method according to claim 1 , wherein, the actuating device comprises: a ratcheting winch; a rank ratchet and clamp, a locking crank wheel or a cable reel.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the floor assembly comprises a plurality of tensioning cables.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: actuating the actuating device to release tension on the tensioning cables; and retracting the floor assembly from the deployed state to the compacted state.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein in the step of actuating the acting device, the actuating device is actuated by automated means.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuating device is remotely automated.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuating device is driven electrically.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuating device is configured to receive a signal from a remote signaling device.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuating device is configured to receive a signal from an integrated signaling device.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: actuating the actuating device to release tension on the tensioning cables; and retracting the floor assembly from the deployed state to the compacted state.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 31 words

The method of claim 10 , wherein, in the step of actuating the actuating device to release tension on the tensioning cables, the actuating device is actuated via an automated means.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 10 , wherein, in the step of retracting the floor assembly, the compacted floor is retracted via an automated means.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein, in the step of deploying the compacted floor assembly from the compacted state, the compacted floor is deployed via an automated means.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 91 words

A removable floor assembly comprising: a plurality of substantially adjacent individual floor segments, said individual floor segments each comprising a reinforcement, said reinforcement dimensioned to engage with a recess in an adjacent floor segment, said recess dimensioned to accommodate the reinforcement, and said reinforcement dimensioned to removably interconnect individual floor segments with one another; a plurality of tensioning cables in communication with the floor segments, said tensioning cables configured to provide a tensioning force to the individual floor segments; and at least one actuating device in communication with the tensioning cable.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 91 words

A removable floor assembly comprising: a plurality of substantially adjacent individual floor segments, said individual floor segments each comprising a reinforcement, said reinforcement dimensioned to engage with a recess in an adjacent floor segment, said recess dimensioned to accommodate the reinforcement, and said reinforcement dimensioned to removably interconnect individual floor segments with one another; a plurality of tensioning cables in communication with the floor segments, said tensioning cables configured to provide a tensioning force to the individual floor segments; and at least one actuating device in communication with the tensioning cable.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 27 words

The assembly of claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of actuating devices, with at least one actuating device in communication with at least one tensioning cable.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 15 words

The assembly of claim 14 , wherein the floor segments are dimensioned to temporarily mate.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 32 words

The assembly of claim 14 , wherein the actuating device is configured to apply a tensioning force to the tensioning cable, said tensioning force ranging from about 10 to about 100 lbs.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 22 words

The assembly of claim 14 , wherein the floor assembly comprises stops to orient the floor assembly relative to the structural support.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 32 words

The assembly of claim 14 , wherein the reinforcement together with the recess form a mating feature, said mating feature configured to mutually and cooperatively disengage when the tensioning force is diminished.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 42 words

The assembly of claim 19 , wherein the mating feature comprises an integral engagement means, said integral engagement means comprising a magnet activated through applying electromagnetic fields to selectively engage and disengage adjacent floor segments into a deployable and compactable floor assembly.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2020-08-07	2021-02-06	2021-08-08	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2024-08-07	2025-02-06	2025-08-08	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2028-08-07	2029-02-06	2029-08-08	$7700.00	Pending Window

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