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System and method for floor covering installation

  • US 8,220,221 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2010
  • Issued: 07/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of using radio frequency transponders in a floorcovering, the method comprising:

  • forming a floorcovering by (a) positioning a plurality of tiles adjacent to one another on a flooring surface, each tile having an underside and edges; and

    (b) positioning connectors to span adjacent edges of at least some adjacent tiles, each connector comprising;

    (i) a film;

    (ii) and a radio frequency transponder; and

    (iii) an adhesive on a side of a film;

    wherein the adhesive contacts the undersides of the at least some adjacent tiles; and

    using a radio frequency reader to read one or more radio frequency transponders; and

    wherein the connectors form a grid.

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