FLOORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF
First Claim
1. A flooring system, comprising:
- a set of first flooring panels having a first shape including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least two lateral sides, each of the first flooring panels including an at least one groove extending at least partially the length of the at least two lateral sides, and each of the first flooring panels being constructed from a plurality of substantially monolithic solid wood elements adhesively affixed together;
a set of second flooring panels having a second shape including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least two lateral sides, each of the second flooring panels including an at least one tongue extending at least partially the length of the at least two lateral sides, and each of the second flooring panels being constructed of at least one substantially monolithic solid wood element;
the first flooring panels and the second flooring panels being connected such that the tongues of the second flooring panels are inserted into the grooves of the first flooring panels; and
the resulting connection between the flooring panels forming a floor with substantially flush upper surface.
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Abstract
A flooring system including at least two sets of flooring panels. A first set of flooring panels having a first shape and recessed grooves on the opposite lateral sides. The first set of panels being constructed from a plurality of wood elements adhesively affixed together. A second set of flooring panels having a second shape and an integral tongue protruding from the opposite lateral sides. The second set of panels being constructed at least one wood element. The first set of panels and second set of panels are connected by mating the tongue and groove. The resulting connection between the panels forming a floor with substantially flush upper surface.
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23 Claims
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1. A flooring system, comprising:
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a set of first flooring panels having a first shape including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least two lateral sides, each of the first flooring panels including an at least one groove extending at least partially the length of the at least two lateral sides, and each of the first flooring panels being constructed from a plurality of substantially monolithic solid wood elements adhesively affixed together; a set of second flooring panels having a second shape including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least two lateral sides, each of the second flooring panels including an at least one tongue extending at least partially the length of the at least two lateral sides, and each of the second flooring panels being constructed of at least one substantially monolithic solid wood element; the first flooring panels and the second flooring panels being connected such that the tongues of the second flooring panels are inserted into the grooves of the first flooring panels; and the resulting connection between the flooring panels forming a floor with substantially flush upper surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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