Adam L Baker

US Patent:

20230071074, Mar 9, 2023

Filed:

Sep 8, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/447116

Inventors:

- Chatsworth GA, US
Adam Baker - Calhoun GA, US

Assignee:

TSC International Products, LLC - Chatsworth GA

International Classification:

E04F 21/00
E04F 19/06
E04F 11/16
E04F 11/17
B32B 43/00

Abstract:

A flooring accessory item, such as a transition, stair nosing, stair tread, floor vent cover, molding, or other accessories, is configured with an outer dry adhesive film layer to which a decorative surface skin layer can attach. The outer adhesive film layer is utilized to receive and secure a decorative layer for exposure at a later date. In some implementations, the film layer may be covered with a protective release paper to protect or preserve the outer adhesive, depending on the adhesive film type. The adhesive film layer can consist of a single layer of a dry adhesive film without a carrier, such as an internal scrim. Alternatively, the adhesive film layer may include a scrim-reinforced adhesive film, a woven fabric, foil carrier coated on both sides with an adhesive film, or an adhesive component that is chemically, thermally, or electronically (radio wave) activated at the installation site.

US Patent:

20230076133, Mar 9, 2023

Filed:

Sep 3, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/446843

Inventors:

- Chatsworth GA, US
Adam Baker - Calhoun GA, US

Assignee:

TSC International Products, LLC - Chatsworth GA

International Classification:

B32B 43/00

Abstract:

A decorative layer removal tool for flooring is configured with a removal shaft and either a drill attachment or handle to remove the decorative layer from a plank. The removal shaft includes a threaded end to attach to either the handle or drill attachment. The handle can be used when the user wishes to manually rotate the shaft and remove the decorative layer; the drill attachment can be used with a power drill for a motorized removal. The removal shaft includes a slit that extends from an unthreaded end to the threaded side. In typical implementations, the slit may not extend to the shaft's threads. At least a portion of the slit is used to receive the decorative surface layer from a plank, thereby enabling the decorative layer's removal.