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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2006
Oliver Stanchfield, Garner, NC (US);
Sven Kornfalt, Malmo, SE;
Roland Larsson, Apex, NC (US);
William T. Pierce, Smithfield, NC (US);
Sabad LA Serna, Raleigh, NC (US);
Patrick George Smith, Raleigh, NC (US);
Wayne Robert Johnston, San Marcos, CA (US);
Oliver Stanchfield, Garner, NC (US);
Sven Kornfalt, Malmo, SE;
Roland Larsson, Apex, NC (US);
William T. Pierce, Smithfield, NC (US);
Sabad La Serna, Raleigh, NC (US);
Patrick George Smith, Raleigh, NC (US);
Wayne Robert Johnston, San Marcos, CA (US);
Pergo AG, Baar, CH;
Abstract
A ventilated quarter round molding or shoe molding can be used, in combination with a water impervious underlayment to dissipate water vapor which is often generated from subfloors. Such water vapor can damage certain flooring, and the invention allows for the installation of devices to limit or eliminate such damage without significant cost.