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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2024
Applicant:
Unilin, Bv, Wielsbeke, BE;
Inventors:
Jan De Rick, Geraardsbergen, BE;
Bryan Rollier, Kanegem, BE;
Assignee:
UNILIN, BV, Wielsbeke, BE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04F 15/02 (2006.01); E04F 13/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04F 15/02016 (2013.01); E04F 13/0891 (2013.01); E04F 15/02 (2013.01); E04F 15/02033 (2013.01); E04F 2201/0146 (2013.01);
Abstract
A recess is provided at the surface of a floor or wall covering between two panels mechanically coupled to each other by a male coupling part and a female coupling part. The recess may include a first recess cut out or otherwise provided at the female edge through the top layer and extending into the substrate. The recess may have a second recess cut out or otherwise provided at the male edge through the top layer and extending into the substrate. The recess includes a grouting material.