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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2005
Christian Leopolder, Lampertswalde, DE;
Maik Moebus, Lampertswalde, DE;
Christian Leopolder, Lampertswalde, DE;
Maik Moebus, Lampertswalde, DE;
Kronoplus Technical AG, Niederteufen, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to panels () that can be interlinked without using glue. In the interlinked state of the panels, a cord () runs along the upper side of and between the panels. Said cord widens downwards and rests on the upper side of a spring () that forms the coupling element of a panel. The widening is preferably asymmetric. The inventive panels especially allow to provide a wall covering or a ceiling covering in an especially simple manner. The cord consists of a compressible material and prevents water from entering the gap between the panels. The design also compensates for effects related to expansion and shrinkage.