Trim for high pressure laminate and other decorative floor coverings
CA 2374883 A1 · Owner: Votolato, Frank J. · Inventors: Votolato, Frank J.; Sainato, Victor A. Sr.
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A plastic trim strip (10) for use with high pressure plastic laminate (HPL) modules (14) or other decorative modules used on access flooring (16). The strip is extruded polyvinyl chloride or other polymeric or other material such as decorative metals such as brass or aluminum. The cross sectional shape of the strip (10) is generally rectangular with a rectangular tab (20) that: protrudes from one of the narrow edges of the rectangle is thinner than the , height of the strip (10) and has one surface flush with the bottom of the strip (10). A portion of the edge of the HPL (14) or other floor covering with which the strip (10) is used, and having the same shape as the tab (20) is , …
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- Filed May 25, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 25, 2020.
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