US20080276557A1 - Construction panel - Google Patents
Construction panel Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20080276557A1 US20080276557A1 US11/746,301 US74630107A US2008276557A1 US 20080276557 A1 US20080276557 A1 US 20080276557A1 US 74630107 A US74630107 A US 74630107A US 2008276557 A1 US2008276557 A1 US 2008276557A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- panel
- panels
- assembly
- sleeves
- wall elements
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
- E04C2/02—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials
- E04C2/10—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like; of plastics; of foamed products
- E04C2/20—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like; of plastics; of foamed products of plastics
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
- E04B5/02—Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
- E04B5/026—Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams or slabs of plastic
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
- E04B5/48—Special adaptations of floors for incorporating ducts, e.g. for heating or ventilating
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
- E04C2/30—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure
- E04C2/34—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of two or more spaced sheet-like parts
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
- E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
- E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
- E04F13/0862—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements composed of a number of elements which are identical or not, e.g. carried by a common web, support plate or grid
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
- E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
- E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
- E04F13/18—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F15/00—Flooring
- E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
- E04F15/02194—Flooring consisting of a number of elements carried by a non-rollable common support plate or grid
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F15/00—Flooring
- E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
- E04F15/10—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials
- E04F15/105—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials
Definitions
- This application relates to a multi-purpose construction panel.
- Modular panels may be used for many different types of construction applications. For example, interlocking panels may be used to form temporary flooring, roofing or wall structures. Other potential commercial applications are described in applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/689,409 filed 21 Mar. 2007 entitled MULTI-PURPOSE CONSTRUCTION MODULE, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- a construction panel having a first side and a second side.
- the first side comprises a substantially planar deck and the second side comprises a plurality of first wall elements defining a plurality of compartments therebetween and a plurality of sleeves each located in one of the compartments.
- the sleeves may include a first group of female sleeves having a first height and a second group of male sleeves having a second height exceeding the first height, wherein the male sleeves of one of the panels are sized to fit within the female sleeves of another one of the panels (i.e. when a pair of panels are coupled together with their respective second sides facing inwardly).
- the male and female sleeves may be arranged in an alternating array on the second side of each panel.
- At least some of the wall elements may include notches formed on an edge portion thereof.
- the notches together define a conduit extending through the interior of the assembly.
- a fluid delivery tube may be deployed within a conduit for circulating fluid through the assembly, such as heated air or water for regulating the temperature or other physical characteristics of the assembly.
- the invention comprises both single construction panels and construction assemblies formed from two or more panels.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of two mating construction panels configured in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the construction panels of FIG. 1 in an assembled configuration.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded, isometric view of multiple bottom construction panels aligned adjacent one another and showing a single top panel.
- FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the assembly of FIG. 3 showing the panels assembled together with the top panel in an overlapping orientation.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view similar to FIG. 4 showing multiple top panels.
- FIG. 6 is an isometric view similar to FIG. 4 showing multiple top and bottom panels coupled together.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded, isometric view similar to FIG. 3 showing the bottom panels arranged in an elongated pattern and showing a single top panel.
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the assembly of FIG. 7 showing the panels assembled together with the top panel in longitudinal alignment with the bottom panels.
- FIG. 9 is an isometric view similar to FIG. 8 showing two top panels.
- FIG. 10( a ) is an isometric view of an assembly comprising multiple construction panels coupled together and showing fluid delivery tubes extending through conduits defined within the interior of the assembly.
- FIG. 10( b ) is an isometric view of the assembly of FIG. 10( a ) showing the fluid delivery tubes in a different direction.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view of a first surface of a single construction panel.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of a second surface of a construction panel.
- FIG. 13( a ) is a first end elevational view of the panel.
- FIG. 13( b ) is a second end elevational view of the panel.
- FIG. 14( a ) is a first side elevational view of the panel.
- FIG. 14( b ) is a second side end elevational view of the panel.
- FIG. 15 is an exploded, end isometric view of two mating construction panels configured in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 16 is an isometric view showing the first surface of a single construction panel.
- FIG. 17 is an isometric view showing the second surface of a single construction panel.
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged, top plan view of the first surface of the panel similar to FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 19 is an enlarged, top plan view of a second surface of the panel similar to FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 20( a ) is a first side elevational view of a single panel.
- FIG. 20( b ) is a second side elevational view of a modified embodiment of the panel.
- FIG. 21( a ) is a first end elevational view of single panel.
- FIG. 21( b ) is a second end elevational view of a single panel.
- panel 10 is generally rectangular in shape. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , each panel 10 may be matingly engaged with another panel 10 to form an assembly 12 . As shown in FIGS. 3-9 , and as described in further detail below, a plurality of panels 10 may be aligned in a desired configuration and releasably coupled together to form assemblies 12 of different sizes and shapes.
- first side 14 may comprise a planar deck surface 18 interrupted by a plurality of channels 20 .
- a plurality of small apertures 22 which extend between sides 14 , 16 , may be spaced within channels 20 .
- the orientation of the channels 20 may be arranged to form a decorative pattern on first side 14 .
- channels 20 may subdivide deck surface 18 into a plurality of quadrilateral or triangular shaped deck segments.
- side 14 may consist of a flat continuous sheet or other shapes or patterns could be substituted.
- Panel second side 16 is subdivided into a plurality of compartments 24 by wall partitions 26 , as shown in FIGS. 12 , 17 and 19 for example.
- compartments 24 are square or rectangular in shape.
- a plurality of cylindrical female sleeves 28 and male sleeves 30 are disposed within compartments 24 .
- male sleeves 30 have a smaller diameter and larger height than female sleeves 28 . More particularly, sleeves 30 project from compartments 24 to a greater extent than sleeves 28 .
- each compartment 24 may be further subdivided by wall partitions 32 into subcompartments 34 .
- each compartment 24 is divided into 4 subcompartments 34 .
- Each wall partition 32 is connected to and structurally supports a sleeve 28 , 30 .
- a small cylindrical guide tube 36 may be disposed within each subcompartment 34 .
- Each tube 36 may be connected to a corresponding sleeve 28 , 30 by means of a flange 38 .
- tubes 36 may function as guides for receiving fasteners used to couple mating panels 10 together. As described below, the fasteners (not shown), are insertable into tubes 36 through apertures 22 which are aligned therewith.
- the bottom or innermost surface 40 of panel second side 16 is generally flat. However, as best shown in FIGS. 17 and 19 , surface 40 may comprise elongated ribs 42 which define the channels 20 of panel first side 14 , as described above.
- some wall partitions 26 and 32 comprise linearly aligned notches 44 formed in edge portions thereof.
- each notch 44 has a semi-circular or quarter-circular profile.
- wall partitions 26 and 32 having notches 44 with a quarter-circular profile may be located at the edges of panel 10 (i.e. where a panel 10 may be arranged to abut another panel 10 ).
- conduits 46 may be defined at the joinder between adjacent pairs of assemblies ( FIGS. 10( a ) and 10 ( b )). As shown in FIG. 10( a ), each conduit 46 may receive a fluid delivery tube 48 , for example for circulating anti-freeze, heated air or other fluid through each assembly 12 . Other filaments may also be disposed in conduits 46 , such as cables for use in securing a large number of assemblies 12 together.
- tubes 48 or other filaments may be deployed in each assembly 12 in a transverse rather than longitudinal direction (that is, tubes 48 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction shown in FIG. 10( a )).
- a plurality of construction panels 10 may be conveniently coupled together to form assemblies 12 having many different possible shapes and sizes. As shown in FIGS. 3-9 , multiple panels 10 forming a base portion may first be aligned adjacent one another, each with their first side 14 facing downwardly on a support surface and their second side 16 facing upwardly. A plurality of mating panels 10 forming a top portion, each with their second side facing downwardly and their first side facing upwardly, may then be placed on the aligned base panels 10 . As shown in FIGS. 3-6 , each top panel 10 may be positioned so that it overlaps multiple base panels 10 to bind the base panels 10 together. Alternatively, each top panel 10 may be positioned so that it is aligned with only a single corresponding base panel 10 , as shown in FIGS. 2 , 10 ( a ), 10 ( b ) and 15 .
- assembly 12 may be configured in many different orientations. For example, since each panel 10 of assembly 12 is identical in this embodiment, and hence assembly 12 is symmetrical, assembly 12 may be flipped 180 degrees so that the “top” panels form part of the base and vice versa. Further, assemblies 12 may be oriented vertically, for example as part of a wall structure, or in other non-horizontal orientations.
- panels 10 may be secured together with fasteners. For example, bolts (not shown) may be inserted through selected apertures 22 on one side of assembly 12 and into tubes 36 . Once they are fully inserted, bolts may be secured, such as with nuts, on the opposite side of assembly 12 .
- assembly 12 be fluid-impervious.
- flooring be impervious to fluid chemicals to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.
- grooves 20 on panel first surfaces 14 may be filled with caulking or other sealants after panels 10 have been fastened together.
- panels 10 may be manufactured with no apertures 22 or with only a small number of apertures 22 necessary to secure panels 10 together. This would avoid the need to seal unfilled apertures 22 .
- assembly 12 may be used in applications, such as temporary walkways, where it is desirable to avoid collection of water on the surface thereof.
- water can be collected within channels 20 and drain through tubes 36 into the ground or other support surface underlying assembly 12 .
- Apertures 22 also enable any water or water vapour within the interior of assembly 12 to escape to the surrounding environment. This may be important in northern climates having frequent freeze/thaw weather cycles.
- Construction panels 10 may be formed from molded plastic or other light-weight materials in one embodiment of the invention.
- each panel 10 may be 32′′ ⁇ 48′′ in size have a thickness of approximately 2′′.
- each compartment 24 is approximately 8′′ ⁇ 8′′ in size and each longitudinally extending conduit 46 ( FIG. 10( a )) is approximately 16′′ apart.
- a plastic panel 10 having the above dimensions weighs on the order of about 20 pounds and may therefore be easily lifted and carried by a single person for ease of installation. This enables convenient assembly or disassembly of panels 10 by ordinary consumers without the need for cranes or other heavy lifting machinery.
- Construction panels 10 may be used to form assemblies 12 useful in a wide variety of applications.
- assemblies 12 may be used in flooring, roofing and wall construction applications in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- assemblies 12 may be used in walkways, roadways, parking lots, driveways, decking and roofing.
- assemblies 12 may be mounted on top of existing structures, such as decking joists or beams, or may be covered by other materials, such as roofing materials.
- panels 10 are lightweight and easy to handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture and transport, they will be useful in many consumer applications.
- Other potential consumer and industrial applications for construction panels and the like are described in the applicant's co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11/689,409 filed 21 Mar. 2007 entitled MULTI-PURPOSE CONSTRUCTION MODULE which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- assemblies 12 may be deployed in applications where it is desirable to regulate the temperature or other physical characteristics thereof.
- heated assemblies 12 may be used as temporary driveway covers in winter months to prevent snow and ice accumulation.
- the temperature of assemblies 12 may be regulated by circulating fluids in a flow path through the interior of each assembly 12 .
- a heat-regulating or heat exchanging fluid may be circulated through tubing 48 deployed within conduits 46 .
- the term “fluids” includes both liquids and gases.
- the fluid may be water heated by a boiler (not shown) in fluid communication with tubing 48 .
- the fluid may be anti-freeze.
- gases could be circulated within conduits 46 , such as heated air.
- the boiler may include a fluid pump or, alternatively, a pump may be installed at another location in the flow path As is well known in the prior art, the fluid pump may include a timer or other controller to operate only during selected intervals rather than continuously.
- assemblies 12 may be connected to form panels suitable for use as heated flooring, roofing or wall panels.
- heated flooring, walls or roofing comprising construction panels 10 could be used in barns, stables, greenhouses, storage sheds or other temporary structures where it is important to control indoor temperature or avoid snowfall or ice accumulation.
- other materials could be placed over assemblies 12 such as dirt, mulch, bedding, rubber matting, styrofoam or other roofing materials, depending upon the particular application.
- assemblies 12 could be temporarily installed in outdoor parking lots, driveways, roadways and the like to melt snow during winter months in northern climates. Assemblies 12 could similarly used on roofing to reduce or prevent snow accumulation. Assemblies 12 could be configured so that they are heated only during particular climatic conditions or during particular times of day. At the end of the winter season the panels 12 could be quickly and easily disassembled and removed if desired.
- conduits 46 could be adjusted. For example, in very cold conditions the number of conduits 46 carrying heated water in tubes 48 could be increased to reduce the distance between adjacent conduits and ensure that the entire assembly 12 is evenly heated.
- the flow path of conduits 48 could also be varied (e.g. by using non-linear flow paths) to achieve substantially even heating or to suit particular applications.
- construction panels 10 may be formed in many different shapes and sizes.
- panels 10 could be constructed in hexagonal, pentagonal or other geometric shapes or combinations thereof.
Abstract
This application relates to a light-weight, multi-purpose construction panel. The panel may be formed, for example, from molded plastic. Each panel includes a substantially planar deck on a first side thereof and a second side comprising alternating male and female sleeves arranged in honeycomb-like compartments defined by a plurality of wall elements. A pair of panels may be releasably coupled together with their respective second sides facing inwardly to form a construction assembly. When a pair of panels is coupled together, the male sleeves of one panel matingly fit within the females sleeves of the other panel, and vice versa. Each panel may also include guide tubes which are aligned when the panels are coupled together. A plurality of channels may be formed in the deck on the first side of the panel and spaced-apart apertures may be arranged in the channels in alignment with the guide tubes for insertion of fasteners therein or to allow water drainage through the assembly. The wall elements may include spaced-apart notches which together define conduits extending through the interior of an assembly when a pair of panels are coupled together. The conduits are sized to receive fluid delivery tubes for delivering fluid, such as heated air or water, through the panel assemblies. The panel assemblies may be used for many different construction applications including flooring, roofing and wall structures.
Description
- This application relates to a multi-purpose construction panel.
- Modular panels may be used for many different types of construction applications. For example, interlocking panels may be used to form temporary flooring, roofing or wall structures. Other potential commercial applications are described in applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/689,409 filed 21 Mar. 2007 entitled MULTI-PURPOSE CONSTRUCTION MODULE, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- There is a need for light-weight, economical construction panels particularly suitable for sale directly to consumers at building supply retail outlets and the like. There is a particular need for construction panels which may be quickly and easily coupled together without the need for specialized tools or skills to form a wide variety of construction assemblies.
- In accordance with the invention, a construction panel having a first side and a second side is provided. The first side comprises a substantially planar deck and the second side comprises a plurality of first wall elements defining a plurality of compartments therebetween and a plurality of sleeves each located in one of the compartments. The sleeves may include a first group of female sleeves having a first height and a second group of male sleeves having a second height exceeding the first height, wherein the male sleeves of one of the panels are sized to fit within the female sleeves of another one of the panels (i.e. when a pair of panels are coupled together with their respective second sides facing inwardly). The male and female sleeves may be arranged in an alternating array on the second side of each panel.
- In one embodiment, at least some of the wall elements may include notches formed on an edge portion thereof. When a pair of panels are coupled together to form a construction assembly, the notches together define a conduit extending through the interior of the assembly. A fluid delivery tube may be deployed within a conduit for circulating fluid through the assembly, such as heated air or water for regulating the temperature or other physical characteristics of the assembly.
- The invention comprises both single construction panels and construction assemblies formed from two or more panels.
- In drawings which describe embodiments of the invention but which should not be construed as restricting the spirit or scope thereof,
-
FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of two mating construction panels configured in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the construction panels ofFIG. 1 in an assembled configuration. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded, isometric view of multiple bottom construction panels aligned adjacent one another and showing a single top panel. -
FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the assembly ofFIG. 3 showing the panels assembled together with the top panel in an overlapping orientation. -
FIG. 5 is an isometric view similar toFIG. 4 showing multiple top panels. -
FIG. 6 is an isometric view similar toFIG. 4 showing multiple top and bottom panels coupled together. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded, isometric view similar toFIG. 3 showing the bottom panels arranged in an elongated pattern and showing a single top panel. -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the assembly ofFIG. 7 showing the panels assembled together with the top panel in longitudinal alignment with the bottom panels. -
FIG. 9 is an isometric view similar toFIG. 8 showing two top panels. -
FIG. 10( a) is an isometric view of an assembly comprising multiple construction panels coupled together and showing fluid delivery tubes extending through conduits defined within the interior of the assembly. -
FIG. 10( b) is an isometric view of the assembly ofFIG. 10( a) showing the fluid delivery tubes in a different direction. -
FIG. 11 is a plan view of a first surface of a single construction panel. -
FIG. 12 is a plan view of a second surface of a construction panel. -
FIG. 13( a) is a first end elevational view of the panel. -
FIG. 13( b) is a second end elevational view of the panel. -
FIG. 14( a) is a first side elevational view of the panel. -
FIG. 14( b) is a second side end elevational view of the panel. -
FIG. 15 is an exploded, end isometric view of two mating construction panels configured in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 16 is an isometric view showing the first surface of a single construction panel. -
FIG. 17 is an isometric view showing the second surface of a single construction panel. -
FIG. 18 is an enlarged, top plan view of the first surface of the panel similar toFIG. 11 . -
FIG. 19 is an enlarged, top plan view of a second surface of the panel similar toFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 20( a) is a first side elevational view of a single panel. -
FIG. 20( b) is a second side elevational view of a modified embodiment of the panel. -
FIG. 21( a) is a first end elevational view of single panel. -
FIG. 21( b) is a second end elevational view of a single panel. - Throughout the following description, specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the invention. However, the invention may be practiced without these particulars. In other instances, well known elements have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative, rather than a restrictive, sense.
- This application relates to a
multi-purpose construction panel 10. In the illustratedembodiment panel 10 is generally rectangular in shape. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , eachpanel 10 may be matingly engaged with anotherpanel 10 to form anassembly 12. As shown inFIGS. 3-9 , and as described in further detail below, a plurality ofpanels 10 may be aligned in a desired configuration and releasably coupled together to formassemblies 12 of different sizes and shapes. - Each
panel 10 has afirst side 14 and asecond side 16. As shown inFIGS. 11 and 18 , for example,first side 14 may comprise aplanar deck surface 18 interrupted by a plurality ofchannels 20. Optionally, a plurality ofsmall apertures 22, which extend betweensides channels 20. The orientation of thechannels 20 may be arranged to form a decorative pattern onfirst side 14. For example,channels 20 may subdividedeck surface 18 into a plurality of quadrilateral or triangular shaped deck segments. In alternative embodiments,side 14 may consist of a flat continuous sheet or other shapes or patterns could be substituted. - Panel
second side 16 is subdivided into a plurality ofcompartments 24 bywall partitions 26, as shown inFIGS. 12 , 17 and 19 for example. In the illustrated embodiments,compartments 24 are square or rectangular in shape. A plurality of cylindricalfemale sleeves 28 andmale sleeves 30 are disposed withincompartments 24. In the illustrated embodimentmale sleeves 30 have a smaller diameter and larger height thanfemale sleeves 28. More particularly,sleeves 30 project fromcompartments 24 to a greater extent thansleeves 28. When a pair ofpanels 10 are coupled together as shown inFIG. 2 , the second sides of therespective panels 10 matingly engage such that eachmale sleeve 30 on onepanel 10 is received within a correspondingfemale sleeve 28 on theother panel 10, and vice versa. - As best shown in
FIGS. 12 , 17 and 19, eachcompartment 24 may be further subdivided bywall partitions 32 intosubcompartments 34. In the illustrated embodiment eachcompartment 24 is divided into 4subcompartments 34. Eachwall partition 32 is connected to and structurally supports asleeve cylindrical guide tube 36 may be disposed within eachsubcompartment 34. Eachtube 36 may be connected to acorresponding sleeve flange 38. As described further below,tubes 36 may function as guides for receiving fasteners used to couplemating panels 10 together. As described below, the fasteners (not shown), are insertable intotubes 36 throughapertures 22 which are aligned therewith. - The bottom or
innermost surface 40 of panelsecond side 16 is generally flat. However, as best shown inFIGS. 17 and 19 ,surface 40 may comprise elongatedribs 42 which define thechannels 20 of panelfirst side 14, as described above. - As shown, for example, in
FIG. 15 , somewall partitions notches 44 formed in edge portions thereof. In the illustrated embodiment, eachnotch 44 has a semi-circular or quarter-circular profile. As shown best in the end elevational views ofFIGS. 13( a),(b) and 21(a), (b),wall partitions notches 44 with a quarter-circular profile may be located at the edges of panel 10 (i.e. where apanel 10 may be arranged to abut another panel 10). When a mating pair ofpanels 10 are coupled together to form anassembly 12 with thesecond side 16 of each panel facing inwardly, thenotches 44 of eachpanel 10 are aligned and together define acylindrical conduit 46 extending through the interior of assembly 12 (FIG. 2) . Likewise, when four ormore panels 10 are grouped together to form larger structures,conduits 46 may be defined at the joinder between adjacent pairs of assemblies (FIGS. 10( a) and 10(b)). As shown inFIG. 10( a), eachconduit 46 may receive afluid delivery tube 48, for example for circulating anti-freeze, heated air or other fluid through eachassembly 12. Other filaments may also be disposed inconduits 46, such as cables for use in securing a large number ofassemblies 12 together. Optionally, as shown inFIG. 10( b),tubes 48 or other filaments may be deployed in eachassembly 12 in a transverse rather than longitudinal direction (that is,tubes 48 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction shown inFIG. 10( a)). - A plurality of
construction panels 10 may be conveniently coupled together to formassemblies 12 having many different possible shapes and sizes. As shown inFIGS. 3-9 ,multiple panels 10 forming a base portion may first be aligned adjacent one another, each with theirfirst side 14 facing downwardly on a support surface and theirsecond side 16 facing upwardly. A plurality ofmating panels 10 forming a top portion, each with their second side facing downwardly and their first side facing upwardly, may then be placed on the alignedbase panels 10. As shown inFIGS. 3-6 , eachtop panel 10 may be positioned so that it overlapsmultiple base panels 10 to bind thebase panels 10 together. Alternatively, eachtop panel 10 may be positioned so that it is aligned with only a singlecorresponding base panel 10, as shown inFIGS. 2 , 10(a), 10(b) and 15. - As will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, although the terms “base” and “top” have been used in the example above,
assembly 12 may be configured in many different orientations. For example, since eachpanel 10 ofassembly 12 is identical in this embodiment, and henceassembly 12 is symmetrical,assembly 12 may be flipped 180 degrees so that the “top” panels form part of the base and vice versa. Further,assemblies 12 may be oriented vertically, for example as part of a wall structure, or in other non-horizontal orientations. - Once
panels 10 have been assembled as desired to formassembly 12,panels 10 may be secured together with fasteners. For example, bolts (not shown) may be inserted through selectedapertures 22 on one side ofassembly 12 and intotubes 36. Once they are fully inserted, bolts may be secured, such as with nuts, on the opposite side ofassembly 12. - In some applications it may be desirable that
assembly 12 be fluid-impervious. For example, in chemical warehouses and the like it may be important that flooring be impervious to fluid chemicals to prevent soil and groundwater contamination. In such applications,grooves 20 on panel first surfaces 14 may be filled with caulking or other sealants afterpanels 10 have been fastened together. In other embodiments,panels 10 may be manufactured with noapertures 22 or with only a small number ofapertures 22 necessary to securepanels 10 together. This would avoid the need to sealunfilled apertures 22. - In other applications, it may be important that a large number of
apertures 22 remain open afterassembly 12 is assembled and deployed. For example,assembly 12 may be used in applications, such as temporary walkways, where it is desirable to avoid collection of water on the surface thereof. In such applications water can be collected withinchannels 20 and drain throughtubes 36 into the ground or other supportsurface underlying assembly 12.Apertures 22 also enable any water or water vapour within the interior ofassembly 12 to escape to the surrounding environment. This may be important in northern climates having frequent freeze/thaw weather cycles. -
Construction panels 10 may be formed from molded plastic or other light-weight materials in one embodiment of the invention. By way of non-limiting example, eachpanel 10 may be 32″×48″ in size have a thickness of approximately 2″. In this example, eachcompartment 24 is approximately 8″×8″ in size and each longitudinally extending conduit 46 (FIG. 10( a)) is approximately 16″ apart. Aplastic panel 10 having the above dimensions weighs on the order of about 20 pounds and may therefore be easily lifted and carried by a single person for ease of installation. This enables convenient assembly or disassembly ofpanels 10 by ordinary consumers without the need for cranes or other heavy lifting machinery. -
Construction panels 10 may be used to formassemblies 12 useful in a wide variety of applications. For example,assemblies 12 may be used in flooring, roofing and wall construction applications in both indoor and outdoor environments. By way of non-limiting examples,assemblies 12 may be used in walkways, roadways, parking lots, driveways, decking and roofing. In some applications,assemblies 12 may be mounted on top of existing structures, such as decking joists or beams, or may be covered by other materials, such as roofing materials. Sincepanels 10 are lightweight and easy to handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture and transport, they will be useful in many consumer applications. Other potential consumer and industrial applications for construction panels and the like are described in the applicant's co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11/689,409 filed 21 Mar. 2007 entitled MULTI-PURPOSE CONSTRUCTION MODULE which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. - As described above,
assemblies 12 may be deployed in applications where it is desirable to regulate the temperature or other physical characteristics thereof. For example,heated assemblies 12 may be used as temporary driveway covers in winter months to prevent snow and ice accumulation. The temperature ofassemblies 12 may be regulated by circulating fluids in a flow path through the interior of eachassembly 12. For example, as shown schematically inFIG. 10 , in one embodiment of the invention a heat-regulating or heat exchanging fluid may be circulated throughtubing 48 deployed withinconduits 46. As used in this patent application, the term “fluids” includes both liquids and gases. For example, the fluid may be water heated by a boiler (not shown) in fluid communication withtubing 48. In another embodiment of the invention, the fluid may be anti-freeze. In yet another embodiment, gases could be circulated withinconduits 46, such as heated air. The boiler may include a fluid pump or, alternatively, a pump may be installed at another location in the flow path As is well known in the prior art, the fluid pump may include a timer or other controller to operate only during selected intervals rather than continuously. - By way of further example,
assemblies 12 may be connected to form panels suitable for use as heated flooring, roofing or wall panels. For example, heated flooring, walls or roofing comprisingconstruction panels 10 could be used in barns, stables, greenhouses, storage sheds or other temporary structures where it is important to control indoor temperature or avoid snowfall or ice accumulation. As indicated above, other materials could be placed overassemblies 12 such as dirt, mulch, bedding, rubber matting, styrofoam or other roofing materials, depending upon the particular application. - As indicated above,
assemblies 12 could be temporarily installed in outdoor parking lots, driveways, roadways and the like to melt snow during winter months in northern climates.Assemblies 12 could similarly used on roofing to reduce or prevent snow accumulation.Assemblies 12 could be configured so that they are heated only during particular climatic conditions or during particular times of day. At the end of the winter season thepanels 12 could be quickly and easily disassembled and removed if desired. - Depending upon the application and range of operating temperatures, the distance between
conduits 46 could be adjusted. For example, in very cold conditions the number ofconduits 46 carrying heated water intubes 48 could be increased to reduce the distance between adjacent conduits and ensure that theentire assembly 12 is evenly heated. As will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, in alternative embodiments of the invention the flow path ofconduits 48 could also be varied (e.g. by using non-linear flow paths) to achieve substantially even heating or to suit particular applications. - As will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art,
construction panels 10 may be formed in many different shapes and sizes. For example, in addition to rectangular shapes,panels 10 could be constructed in hexagonal, pentagonal or other geometric shapes or combinations thereof. - As will be apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the foregoing disclosure, many alterations and modifications are possible in the practice of this invention without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be construed in accordance with the substance defined by the following claims.
Claims (40)
1. A construction panel having a first side and a second side, wherein said first side comprises a substantially planar deck and said second side comprises:
(a) a plurality of first wall elements defining a plurality of compartments therebetween; and
(b) a plurality of sleeves each located in one of said compartments.
2. The panel as defined in claim 1 , wherein said deck has a plurality of spaced-apart channels formed therein.
3. The panel as defined in claim 2 , wherein said channels subdivide said deck into a plurality of quadrilateral or triangular shaped deck segments.
4. The panel as defined in claim 2 , comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures extending through said panel between said first and second sides.
5. The panel as defined in claim 4 , wherein said apertures are located in said channels.
6. The panel as defined in claim 1 , wherein said sleeves comprise a first group of female sleeves having a first height and a second group of male sleeves having a second height exceeding said first height, wherein said male sleeves of one of said panels are sized to fit within said female sleeves of another one of said panels.
7. The panel as defined in claim 6 , wherein said sleeves are cylinders each having an open end at a location furthest from said deck.
8. The panel as defined in claim 7 , wherein said female sleeves have a diameter exceeding a diameter of said male sleeves.
9. The panel as defined in claim 6 , wherein said first wall elements have a height substantially the same as said first height.
10. The panel as defined in claim 6 , wherein said female and male sleeves are arranged within said compartments in an alternating array.
11. The panel as defined in claim 10 , wherein each of said compartments is further subdivided into a plurality of subcompartments defined by a plurality of second wall elements, each of said second wall elements extending between one of said first wall elements and one of said sleeves.
12. The panel as defined in claim 11 , comprising a plurality of guide tubes, wherein each of said guide tubes is located within one of said subcompartments.
13. The panel as defined in claim 12 , comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures extending through said panel between said first and second sides, wherein each of said guide tubes is aligned with one of said apertures.
14. The panel as defined in claim 13 , wherein each of said guide tubes further comprises a support rib connecting said tube to a corresponding one of said sleeves.
15. The panel as defined in claim 13 , wherein each of said tubes is said first height.
16. The panel as defined in claim 1 , wherein at least some of said first wall elements comprise notches located at positions where said at least some wall elements intersect with other wall elements.
17. The panel as defined in claim 16 , wherein said notches are linearly aligned.
18. The panel as defined in claim 17 , wherein each of said notches has a semi-circular profile.
19. The panel as defined in claim 17 , wherein said panel is rectangular and wherein some of said first wall elements extend longitudinally and other of said first wall elements extend transversely, whereby said compartments are generally square in shape.
20. The panel as defined in claim 19 , wherein said panel is approximately 32″×48″ in size.
21. The panel as defined in claim 19 , wherein at least some of said wall elements which extend longitudinally comprise said notches aligned linearly.
22. The panel as defined in claim 19 , wherein at least some of said wall elements which extend transversely comprise said notches aligned linearly.
23. The panel as defined in claim 11 , wherein at least some of said first wall elements and said second wall elements comprise notches located at positions where said at least some wall elements intersect with other wall elements.
24. The panel as defined in claim 23 , wherein said notches are linearly aligned.
25. The panel as defined in claim 24 , wherein each of said notches has a semi-circular profile.
26. A construction assembly comprising at least two construction panels as defined in claim 1 coupled together, wherein said second side of one of said panels releasably engages said second side of another one of said panels.
27. The assembly as defined in claim 26 , wherein said assembly comprises a first group of said panels arranged adjacent one another with said first and second sides in alignment and a second group of said panels arranged adjacent one another with said first and second sides in alignment, wherein said second sides of said first group of panels engages said second sides of said second group of panels, wherein at least some of said panels in said second group overlap multiple panels in said first group to connect said multiple panels together.
28. The assembly as defined in claim 26 , wherein said sleeves of each of said panels comprise a first group of female sleeves having a first height and a second group of male sleeves having a second height exceeding said first height, wherein said male sleeves of said one of said panels are sized to fit within said female sleeves of said another one of said panels and vice versa.
29. The assembly as defined in claim 28 , wherein, in each of said panels, said female and male sleeves are arranged within said compartments in an alternating array.
30. The assembly as defined in claim 29 , wherein, in each of said panels, each of said of said compartments is further subdivided into a plurality of subcompartments defined by a plurality of second wall elements, each of said second wall elements extending between one of said first wall elements and one of said sleeves.
31. The assembly as defined in claim 30 , wherein each of said panels comprises a plurality of guide tubes, wherein each of said guide tubes is located within one of said subcompartments.
32. The assembly as defined in claim 31 , wherein said guide tubes of said one of said panels is aligned with said guide tubes of said another one of said panels.
33. The assembly as defined in claim 32 , comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures extending through each of said panels between said first and second sides thereof, wherein each of said guide tubes is aligned with an aligned pair of said apertures.
34. A construction assembly comprising at least two construction panels as defined in claim 17 coupled together, wherein said second side of one of said panels releasably engages said second side of another one of said panels, and wherein said linearly aligned notches of said one of said panels are aligned with said linearly aligned notches of said another one of said panels to together define an elongated conduit extending through the interior of said assembly.
35. The assembly as defined in claim 34 , wherein each of said notches is semi-circular and wherein said conduit is generally cylindrical in profile.
36. The assembly as defined in claim 35 , comprising a tube insertable in said conduit.
37. The assembly as defined in claim 36 , wherein said tube is a fluid delivery tube for circulating fluid through said assembly.
38. The assembly as defined in claim 37 , wherein said fluid delivery tube is connected to a fluid supply and a pump for flowing fluid through said tube.
39. The assembly as defined in claim 38 , wherein said fluid is heated.
40. The assembly as defined in claim 39 , wherein said tube is a cable for coupling a plurality of said panels together.
Priority Applications (7)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/746,301 US20080276557A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-05-09 | Construction panel |
US11/874,388 US8464490B2 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-10-18 | Construction panel |
EP08748280.8A EP2167754B1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Construction panel |
PCT/CA2008/000881 WO2008138116A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Construction panel |
CA2690248A CA2690248C (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Construction panel |
US13/919,906 US9010060B2 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2013-06-17 | Construction panel |
US14/691,040 US9540811B2 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2015-04-20 | Construction panel |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/746,301 US20080276557A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-05-09 | Construction panel |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/874,388 Continuation-In-Part US8464490B2 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-10-18 | Construction panel |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20080276557A1 true US20080276557A1 (en) | 2008-11-13 |
Family
ID=39968269
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/746,301 Abandoned US20080276557A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-05-09 | Construction panel |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20080276557A1 (en) |
Cited By (32)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20090241449A1 (en) * | 2008-02-12 | 2009-10-01 | Hawkins Iii Harold M | Support structure and system providing element protection |
US20100109189A1 (en) * | 2008-11-04 | 2010-05-06 | Conwed Plastics Llc | Continuous flexible support structure assembly |
US20100189953A1 (en) * | 2007-05-18 | 2010-07-29 | Jee Keng James Lim | Composite cement panel |
WO2010126649A1 (en) | 2009-04-29 | 2010-11-04 | E.M.E.H., Inc. | Modular entrance floor system |
US20110047907A1 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2011-03-03 | DZT Industries, LLC | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US20120017525A1 (en) * | 2010-07-26 | 2012-01-26 | Michael David Knapp | Interlocking Building Panel |
WO2012019257A1 (en) * | 2010-08-12 | 2012-02-16 | Alcantara Julio Cesar | Arrangement applied as module-form straight edge for covering floors and the like |
ITBG20100055A1 (en) * | 2010-10-13 | 2012-04-14 | Simone Maffeis | PRECOMBONIBLE MOSAIC SYSTEM IN THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL |
US20120233951A1 (en) * | 2011-03-17 | 2012-09-20 | Phillips Christopher C | Carpet plank |
ITBO20120373A1 (en) * | 2012-07-11 | 2014-01-12 | Quattro S R L Con Unico Socio I | PLATFORM FOR FOOT PEGS FOR EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS AND PLATFORM FOR EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS |
US20140069039A1 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2014-03-13 | Werner Schluter | Veneer Underlayment |
US8955278B1 (en) * | 2014-05-16 | 2015-02-17 | Hilton R. Mills | Subfloor drainage panel |
US20150068145A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2015-03-12 | Grade Group As | Surface covering system and method for producing such a system |
US9016018B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2015-04-28 | Laticrete International, Inc. | Support plate for installing tile |
US20150191914A1 (en) * | 2014-01-07 | 2015-07-09 | Eran Biterman | Method and system for covering surfaces with decorative panels |
USD771837S1 (en) * | 2015-01-23 | 2016-11-15 | Mariestella Colon Astacio | Paving mat |
US9625163B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2017-04-18 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US9719265B2 (en) | 2015-03-17 | 2017-08-01 | Progress Profiles Spa | Floor underlayment for positioning heating elements |
US9726383B1 (en) * | 2016-06-17 | 2017-08-08 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
US20180051892A1 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2018-02-22 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
USD813421S1 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2018-03-20 | Progress Profiles Spa | Floor underlayment |
FR3061218A1 (en) * | 2016-12-22 | 2018-06-29 | Alain Collard | CONSTRUCTION DEVICE BY PANEL ASSEMBLY |
CN109025155A (en) * | 2018-08-07 | 2018-12-18 | 孙霞伢 | A kind of composite-structure floor |
US10215423B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2019-02-26 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10422139B1 (en) * | 2016-04-07 | 2019-09-24 | Oscar Warmerdam | Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing storm water |
US10928075B1 (en) * | 2020-05-28 | 2021-02-23 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Floor heating system including membranes that are configured to be joined together to house a heating cable, and membrane system including such membranes |
CN113107191A (en) * | 2021-03-29 | 2021-07-13 | 泉州市中原盛辉地产代理有限公司 | Construction method for mounting honeycomb core |
US20210285236A1 (en) * | 2018-07-04 | 2021-09-16 | Flooring Industries Limited Sarl | Covering element for a floor covering |
US11319711B2 (en) * | 2018-02-22 | 2022-05-03 | Samwon Act Co., Ltd. | Metal interior material and interior material attachment structure |
USD971449S1 (en) | 2016-04-13 | 2022-11-29 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Floor underlayment |
WO2023283422A1 (en) * | 2021-07-09 | 2023-01-12 | Dorai Home, Inc. | Reconfigurable absorption mat |
US11892176B2 (en) | 2020-05-28 | 2024-02-06 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Universal membrane configured to be divided to form a base membrane and a cover membrane that is couplable to the base membrane to form an uncoupling membrane for installation between a subfloor and floor tiles |
Citations (50)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1649842A (en) * | 1926-05-15 | 1927-11-22 | Jas Mcbride Flooring Co Inc | Parquetry and flooring |
US2956785A (en) * | 1957-10-04 | 1960-10-18 | Flor Heat Sales Inc | Heating panel construction |
US3886706A (en) * | 1970-12-21 | 1975-06-03 | William H Baker | Building sandwich panels |
US4012882A (en) * | 1972-04-19 | 1977-03-22 | Industrialised Building Systems Limited | Structural building panels |
US4495237A (en) * | 1983-06-10 | 1985-01-22 | Patterson Fred R | Pyramidal core structure |
US4576221A (en) * | 1983-11-21 | 1986-03-18 | Manfred Fennesz | System for tempering a room |
US4843976A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1989-07-04 | Pigott Maurice J | Plastic pallet |
US5197244A (en) * | 1988-10-31 | 1993-03-30 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Interior panel unit for permitting arrangement of cables and devices on room floor |
US5197395A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1993-03-30 | Pigott Maurice J | Plastic pallet with deck assembly |
US5411782A (en) * | 1993-12-20 | 1995-05-02 | Jarvis; Barry M. | Interfitting plastic panels |
US5437698A (en) * | 1992-04-24 | 1995-08-01 | Yugen Kaisha Clean Up System | Particularly, a structured body for the drainage treatment for the preparation for tree-planting ground, and its impounding and flushing system |
US5452667A (en) * | 1992-11-18 | 1995-09-26 | Lim; Chow P. | Paper pallet |
US5470641A (en) * | 1992-12-18 | 1995-11-28 | Shuert; Lyle H. | Panel structure |
US5471806A (en) * | 1994-09-29 | 1995-12-05 | Rokhlin; Zinoviy A. | Construction panel with plurality of cells |
US5509472A (en) * | 1991-11-14 | 1996-04-23 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Heat-resisting plate having a cooling structure and method of manufacturing it |
JPH08174730A (en) * | 1994-12-27 | 1996-07-09 | Nippon Light Metal Co Ltd | Honeycomb panel |
US5566519A (en) * | 1994-04-07 | 1996-10-22 | Almaraz-Miera; Antonio | Prefabricated panel for buildings and constructions and system for its coupling and assembly |
US5740858A (en) * | 1992-10-05 | 1998-04-21 | Ingram; Rex Anthony | Heating/cooling systems |
US5894706A (en) * | 1996-08-13 | 1999-04-20 | Herbst; Walter B. | Molded window door and method |
US5930970A (en) * | 1997-03-14 | 1999-08-03 | De Le Fevre; Patrick Y. | Panel construction use as a forming device for settable fluids in construction |
US6029583A (en) * | 1996-07-02 | 2000-02-29 | Allibert-Contico, L.L.C. | Pallet with attachable upper and lower members |
US6050044A (en) * | 1998-07-27 | 2000-04-18 | Kitsilano Industries Inc. | Building block |
US6061982A (en) * | 1998-02-27 | 2000-05-16 | Owen; David D. | Raised flooring system and method |
US6092587A (en) * | 1992-10-05 | 2000-07-25 | Ingram; Rex Anthony | Heating/cooling systems |
US6187401B1 (en) * | 1996-04-19 | 2001-02-13 | BLüCO-TECHNIK BLüMLE KG | Double-walled body |
US20010003888A1 (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2001-06-21 | Andre Bertin | Composite joint for fitting at least one external member to a sandwich panel and panel integrating at least one such joint |
WO2002014608A1 (en) * | 2000-08-17 | 2002-02-21 | Site Electrical (Ph) Limited | A structural module |
US6467224B1 (en) * | 1998-01-16 | 2002-10-22 | Ezydeck Pty Ltd | Decking tile |
US6511257B1 (en) * | 2000-05-31 | 2003-01-28 | Ols Consulting Services, Inc. | Interlocking mat system for construction of load supporting surfaces |
US20030084626A1 (en) * | 2001-11-06 | 2003-05-08 | Hsieh Juu Rong | Modular raised floor system with cable-receiving groove network |
US6571525B2 (en) * | 2001-08-01 | 2003-06-03 | J. David Coleman | Construction block |
US6631603B2 (en) * | 1998-12-14 | 2003-10-14 | Hexablock, Inc. | Building structures |
US6685388B2 (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-02-03 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army | Multi-purpose mat |
US6802159B1 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2004-10-12 | Snap Lock Industries, Inc. | Roll-up floor tile system and the method |
US6886475B2 (en) * | 1998-01-08 | 2005-05-03 | Rehrig Pacific Company | Plastic pallet |
US20050204695A1 (en) * | 2002-03-01 | 2005-09-22 | Paul Blazevic | Building panel and construction method |
US20050224690A1 (en) * | 2004-04-12 | 2005-10-13 | Hobbs George J | Water-permeable concrete pad and form |
US6986227B1 (en) * | 2001-01-22 | 2006-01-17 | Gavin Norman W | Stackable riser configuration |
US7090911B2 (en) * | 2002-12-10 | 2006-08-15 | Gary Lascelles | Composite articles formed from sheets having interconnecting ridges |
US7140426B2 (en) * | 2003-08-29 | 2006-11-28 | Plascore, Inc. | Radiant panel |
US20060265987A1 (en) * | 2005-05-27 | 2006-11-30 | Iannone Edward J | Portable deck |
US20070169432A1 (en) * | 2003-12-03 | 2007-07-26 | Bridge Iain N | Panel structure |
US20070266667A1 (en) * | 2006-05-17 | 2007-11-22 | Antonio Rapaz | Multi-purpose construction module |
US20070266669A1 (en) * | 2006-05-17 | 2007-11-22 | Antonio Rapaz | Multi-purpose construction module |
US7303800B2 (en) * | 2002-03-22 | 2007-12-04 | Rogers D Scott | Interlocking mat |
US20080121381A1 (en) * | 2006-11-24 | 2008-05-29 | Dana Canada Corporation | Linked heat exchangers |
US7413374B2 (en) * | 2006-06-01 | 2008-08-19 | Rogers D Scott | Overlapping secured mat system |
US20090044484A1 (en) * | 2005-02-04 | 2009-02-19 | Johann Berger | Building Board, Building Element or the Like |
US20090313915A1 (en) * | 2001-03-26 | 2009-12-24 | Peter Kellner | Floor made from individual elements |
US7698859B2 (en) * | 2004-08-20 | 2010-04-20 | Vicente-Francisco Sansano Marti | Removable surface covering |
-
2007
- 2007-05-09 US US11/746,301 patent/US20080276557A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (56)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1649842A (en) * | 1926-05-15 | 1927-11-22 | Jas Mcbride Flooring Co Inc | Parquetry and flooring |
US2956785A (en) * | 1957-10-04 | 1960-10-18 | Flor Heat Sales Inc | Heating panel construction |
US3886706A (en) * | 1970-12-21 | 1975-06-03 | William H Baker | Building sandwich panels |
US4012882A (en) * | 1972-04-19 | 1977-03-22 | Industrialised Building Systems Limited | Structural building panels |
US4495237A (en) * | 1983-06-10 | 1985-01-22 | Patterson Fred R | Pyramidal core structure |
US4576221A (en) * | 1983-11-21 | 1986-03-18 | Manfred Fennesz | System for tempering a room |
US4843976A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1989-07-04 | Pigott Maurice J | Plastic pallet |
US5197395A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1993-03-30 | Pigott Maurice J | Plastic pallet with deck assembly |
US5197244A (en) * | 1988-10-31 | 1993-03-30 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Interior panel unit for permitting arrangement of cables and devices on room floor |
US5509472A (en) * | 1991-11-14 | 1996-04-23 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Heat-resisting plate having a cooling structure and method of manufacturing it |
US5437698A (en) * | 1992-04-24 | 1995-08-01 | Yugen Kaisha Clean Up System | Particularly, a structured body for the drainage treatment for the preparation for tree-planting ground, and its impounding and flushing system |
US5740858A (en) * | 1992-10-05 | 1998-04-21 | Ingram; Rex Anthony | Heating/cooling systems |
US6092587A (en) * | 1992-10-05 | 2000-07-25 | Ingram; Rex Anthony | Heating/cooling systems |
US5452667A (en) * | 1992-11-18 | 1995-09-26 | Lim; Chow P. | Paper pallet |
US5470641A (en) * | 1992-12-18 | 1995-11-28 | Shuert; Lyle H. | Panel structure |
US5411782A (en) * | 1993-12-20 | 1995-05-02 | Jarvis; Barry M. | Interfitting plastic panels |
US5566519A (en) * | 1994-04-07 | 1996-10-22 | Almaraz-Miera; Antonio | Prefabricated panel for buildings and constructions and system for its coupling and assembly |
US5471806A (en) * | 1994-09-29 | 1995-12-05 | Rokhlin; Zinoviy A. | Construction panel with plurality of cells |
JPH08174730A (en) * | 1994-12-27 | 1996-07-09 | Nippon Light Metal Co Ltd | Honeycomb panel |
US6187401B1 (en) * | 1996-04-19 | 2001-02-13 | BLüCO-TECHNIK BLüMLE KG | Double-walled body |
US6029583A (en) * | 1996-07-02 | 2000-02-29 | Allibert-Contico, L.L.C. | Pallet with attachable upper and lower members |
US5894706A (en) * | 1996-08-13 | 1999-04-20 | Herbst; Walter B. | Molded window door and method |
US5930970A (en) * | 1997-03-14 | 1999-08-03 | De Le Fevre; Patrick Y. | Panel construction use as a forming device for settable fluids in construction |
US6886475B2 (en) * | 1998-01-08 | 2005-05-03 | Rehrig Pacific Company | Plastic pallet |
US6467224B1 (en) * | 1998-01-16 | 2002-10-22 | Ezydeck Pty Ltd | Decking tile |
US6061982A (en) * | 1998-02-27 | 2000-05-16 | Owen; David D. | Raised flooring system and method |
US6050044A (en) * | 1998-07-27 | 2000-04-18 | Kitsilano Industries Inc. | Building block |
US6631603B2 (en) * | 1998-12-14 | 2003-10-14 | Hexablock, Inc. | Building structures |
US20010003888A1 (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2001-06-21 | Andre Bertin | Composite joint for fitting at least one external member to a sandwich panel and panel integrating at least one such joint |
US6668515B2 (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2003-12-30 | Sonaca S.A. | Composite joint for fitting at least one external member to a sandwich panel and panel integrating at least one such joint |
US6511257B1 (en) * | 2000-05-31 | 2003-01-28 | Ols Consulting Services, Inc. | Interlocking mat system for construction of load supporting surfaces |
WO2002014608A1 (en) * | 2000-08-17 | 2002-02-21 | Site Electrical (Ph) Limited | A structural module |
US20030188505A1 (en) * | 2000-08-17 | 2003-10-09 | Marshall Richard Granville | Structural module |
US7704011B2 (en) * | 2000-08-17 | 2010-04-27 | Permavoid Ltd | Structural module |
US6986227B1 (en) * | 2001-01-22 | 2006-01-17 | Gavin Norman W | Stackable riser configuration |
US20090313915A1 (en) * | 2001-03-26 | 2009-12-24 | Peter Kellner | Floor made from individual elements |
US6571525B2 (en) * | 2001-08-01 | 2003-06-03 | J. David Coleman | Construction block |
US20030084626A1 (en) * | 2001-11-06 | 2003-05-08 | Hsieh Juu Rong | Modular raised floor system with cable-receiving groove network |
US6598366B2 (en) * | 2001-11-06 | 2003-07-29 | Juu Rong Hsieh | Modular raised floor system with cable-receiving groove network |
US20050204695A1 (en) * | 2002-03-01 | 2005-09-22 | Paul Blazevic | Building panel and construction method |
US7303800B2 (en) * | 2002-03-22 | 2007-12-04 | Rogers D Scott | Interlocking mat |
US6802159B1 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2004-10-12 | Snap Lock Industries, Inc. | Roll-up floor tile system and the method |
US7114298B2 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2006-10-03 | Snap Lock Industries, Inc. | Roll-up floor tile system and method |
US6685388B2 (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-02-03 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army | Multi-purpose mat |
US7090911B2 (en) * | 2002-12-10 | 2006-08-15 | Gary Lascelles | Composite articles formed from sheets having interconnecting ridges |
US7140426B2 (en) * | 2003-08-29 | 2006-11-28 | Plascore, Inc. | Radiant panel |
US20070169432A1 (en) * | 2003-12-03 | 2007-07-26 | Bridge Iain N | Panel structure |
US20050224690A1 (en) * | 2004-04-12 | 2005-10-13 | Hobbs George J | Water-permeable concrete pad and form |
US7698859B2 (en) * | 2004-08-20 | 2010-04-20 | Vicente-Francisco Sansano Marti | Removable surface covering |
US20090044484A1 (en) * | 2005-02-04 | 2009-02-19 | Johann Berger | Building Board, Building Element or the Like |
US20060265987A1 (en) * | 2005-05-27 | 2006-11-30 | Iannone Edward J | Portable deck |
US20070266667A1 (en) * | 2006-05-17 | 2007-11-22 | Antonio Rapaz | Multi-purpose construction module |
US20070266669A1 (en) * | 2006-05-17 | 2007-11-22 | Antonio Rapaz | Multi-purpose construction module |
US7914228B2 (en) * | 2006-05-17 | 2011-03-29 | Antonio Rapaz | Multi-purpose construction module |
US7413374B2 (en) * | 2006-06-01 | 2008-08-19 | Rogers D Scott | Overlapping secured mat system |
US20080121381A1 (en) * | 2006-11-24 | 2008-05-29 | Dana Canada Corporation | Linked heat exchangers |
Cited By (66)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20100189953A1 (en) * | 2007-05-18 | 2010-07-29 | Jee Keng James Lim | Composite cement panel |
US8438806B2 (en) * | 2007-05-18 | 2013-05-14 | Jee Keng James Lim | Composite cement panel |
US8276344B2 (en) * | 2008-02-12 | 2012-10-02 | Gdc Enterprises | Support structure and system providing element protection |
US20090241449A1 (en) * | 2008-02-12 | 2009-10-01 | Hawkins Iii Harold M | Support structure and system providing element protection |
US9032691B2 (en) | 2008-02-12 | 2015-05-19 | GDC Enterprises, Inc. | Support structure and system providing element protection |
US7950191B2 (en) * | 2008-11-04 | 2011-05-31 | Conwed Plastics Llc | Continuous flexible support structure assembly |
US20100109189A1 (en) * | 2008-11-04 | 2010-05-06 | Conwed Plastics Llc | Continuous flexible support structure assembly |
EP2425070A4 (en) * | 2009-04-29 | 2017-04-19 | EMEH, Inc. | Modular entrance floor system |
WO2010126649A1 (en) | 2009-04-29 | 2010-11-04 | E.M.E.H., Inc. | Modular entrance floor system |
US9416979B2 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2016-08-16 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US20110047907A1 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2011-03-03 | DZT Industries, LLC | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10006644B2 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2018-06-26 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
USD813421S1 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2018-03-20 | Progress Profiles Spa | Floor underlayment |
US20160377300A1 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2016-12-29 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US11846432B2 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2023-12-19 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US9518746B2 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2016-12-13 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US11041638B2 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2021-06-22 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
USD797957S1 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2017-09-19 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Floor underlayment |
US9188348B2 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2015-11-17 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US20160010327A1 (en) * | 2009-08-28 | 2016-01-14 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US20120017525A1 (en) * | 2010-07-26 | 2012-01-26 | Michael David Knapp | Interlocking Building Panel |
WO2012019257A1 (en) * | 2010-08-12 | 2012-02-16 | Alcantara Julio Cesar | Arrangement applied as module-form straight edge for covering floors and the like |
ITBG20100055A1 (en) * | 2010-10-13 | 2012-04-14 | Simone Maffeis | PRECOMBONIBLE MOSAIC SYSTEM IN THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL |
US20120233951A1 (en) * | 2011-03-17 | 2012-09-20 | Phillips Christopher C | Carpet plank |
US9303411B2 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2016-04-05 | Grade Group As | Surface covering system and method for producing such a system |
US20150068145A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2015-03-12 | Grade Group As | Surface covering system and method for producing such a system |
ITBO20120373A1 (en) * | 2012-07-11 | 2014-01-12 | Quattro S R L Con Unico Socio I | PLATFORM FOR FOOT PEGS FOR EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS AND PLATFORM FOR EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS |
US10822812B2 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2020-11-03 | Schluter Systems L.P. | Veneer underlayment |
US20190368205A1 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2019-12-05 | Schluter Systems L.P. | Veneer underlayment |
US8950141B2 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2015-02-10 | Schluter Systems L.P. | Veneer underlayment |
US10392814B2 (en) | 2012-09-12 | 2019-08-27 | Schluter Systems L. P. | Veneer underlayment |
US20140069039A1 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2014-03-13 | Werner Schluter | Veneer Underlayment |
US9797146B2 (en) * | 2012-09-12 | 2017-10-24 | Schluter Systems L.P. | Veneer underlayment |
US10597879B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2020-03-24 | Laticrete International, Inc. | Support plate for installing tile |
US9518396B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2016-12-13 | Laticrete International, Inc. | Support plate for installing tile |
US11371250B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2022-06-28 | Laticrete International, LLC | Support plate for installing tile |
US9957724B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2018-05-01 | Laticrete International, Inc. | Support plate for installing tile |
US9016018B2 (en) | 2013-01-22 | 2015-04-28 | Laticrete International, Inc. | Support plate for installing tile |
US20150191914A1 (en) * | 2014-01-07 | 2015-07-09 | Eran Biterman | Method and system for covering surfaces with decorative panels |
US8955278B1 (en) * | 2014-05-16 | 2015-02-17 | Hilton R. Mills | Subfloor drainage panel |
US10712020B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2020-07-14 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10215423B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2019-02-26 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US9625163B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2017-04-18 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10408469B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2019-09-10 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10739016B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2020-08-11 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US10107505B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2018-10-23 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
US9777931B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2017-10-03 | Progress Profiles Spa | Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements |
USD771837S1 (en) * | 2015-01-23 | 2016-11-15 | Mariestella Colon Astacio | Paving mat |
US9719265B2 (en) | 2015-03-17 | 2017-08-01 | Progress Profiles Spa | Floor underlayment for positioning heating elements |
US10859274B2 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2020-12-08 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
US10502434B2 (en) | 2016-04-01 | 2019-12-10 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
US20180051892A1 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2018-02-22 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
US10422139B1 (en) * | 2016-04-07 | 2019-09-24 | Oscar Warmerdam | Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing storm water |
USD971449S1 (en) | 2016-04-13 | 2022-11-29 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Floor underlayment |
USD841837S1 (en) | 2016-04-13 | 2019-02-26 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Floor underlayment |
US9726383B1 (en) * | 2016-06-17 | 2017-08-08 | Progress Profiles S.P.A. | Support for radiant covering and floor heating elements |
FR3061218A1 (en) * | 2016-12-22 | 2018-06-29 | Alain Collard | CONSTRUCTION DEVICE BY PANEL ASSEMBLY |
US11319711B2 (en) * | 2018-02-22 | 2022-05-03 | Samwon Act Co., Ltd. | Metal interior material and interior material attachment structure |
US20210285236A1 (en) * | 2018-07-04 | 2021-09-16 | Flooring Industries Limited Sarl | Covering element for a floor covering |
CN109025155A (en) * | 2018-08-07 | 2018-12-18 | 孙霞伢 | A kind of composite-structure floor |
US11054147B1 (en) | 2020-05-28 | 2021-07-06 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Floor heating system including membranes that are configured to be joined together to house a heating cable, and flooring underlayment including such membranes |
US11448405B2 (en) | 2020-05-28 | 2022-09-20 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Floor heating system including membranes that are configured to be joined together to house a heating cable, and flooring underlayment including such membranes |
US10928075B1 (en) * | 2020-05-28 | 2021-02-23 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Floor heating system including membranes that are configured to be joined together to house a heating cable, and membrane system including such membranes |
US11892176B2 (en) | 2020-05-28 | 2024-02-06 | Mp Global Products, L.L.C. | Universal membrane configured to be divided to form a base membrane and a cover membrane that is couplable to the base membrane to form an uncoupling membrane for installation between a subfloor and floor tiles |
CN113107191A (en) * | 2021-03-29 | 2021-07-13 | 泉州市中原盛辉地产代理有限公司 | Construction method for mounting honeycomb core |
WO2023283422A1 (en) * | 2021-07-09 | 2023-01-12 | Dorai Home, Inc. | Reconfigurable absorption mat |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US8464490B2 (en) | Construction panel | |
US9540811B2 (en) | Construction panel | |
US20080276557A1 (en) | Construction panel | |
US7914228B2 (en) | Multi-purpose construction module | |
US10570574B2 (en) | Temperature controlled structure assembly | |
US7210876B2 (en) | Rollable load bearing mat for turf areas | |
US10731303B2 (en) | Ground reinforcing structure and related method | |
US10697130B2 (en) | Modular flooring tiles and system | |
MX2013013721A (en) | Modular, fluid thermal transfer device. | |
JP3218862U (en) | Ground surface or floor heater | |
GB2099984A (en) | Solar energy collector heat exchanger | |
EP2247803B1 (en) | Improvements in or relating to an energy supplying device | |
EP1903145A1 (en) | Modular board for floor heating collector and floor heating collector comprising this board | |
Nowak | Heating of external surfaces by means of heat pumps | |
ITMI940825U1 (en) | SELF-ASSEMBLING SYNTHETIC FLOORING FOR FLAT ROOFS AND INTERNAL AND / OR EXTERNAL SURFACES EVEN SUBJECT TO A CHEMICAL ATTACK | |
KR20130085314A (en) | Water supply and drain system and manufacturing method of water supply and drain system | |
WO1996014733A1 (en) | Green house | |
ES2276612B1 (en) | FILLING FLOOR COATING WITH WATER. | |
AU2013101504A4 (en) | Modular, fluid thermal transfer device | |
AU2009200764A1 (en) | A Water Storage System | |
JUL93 | Commercial Greenhouse Design and Layout | |
US20100040414A1 (en) | Thermal insulated sewer water treatment environment | |
BRMU8900548U2 (en) | honeycomb boards for use as an ecological floor in grassy, grassy or other areas |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |