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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2011
Patrick Delong, Kent, OH (US);
Patrick DeLong, Kent, OH (US);
Johnsonite Inc., Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Abstract
A flexible interlocking floor tile having a dual construction with an interlocking mechanism allows for easy installation of multiple tiles. The dual construction can include recycled material and new material. The tile also includes an adequate support at the corner of the tile when assembling multiple tiles. The tile has a single interlocking structure or groove to keep the entire tile joint tight with other tile joints, instead of interrupted interlocking structure which can lead to functional and aesthetic flaws in the entire floor. The single continuous interlocking structure allows for a one-step easy removal of any excess material or flashing from the tile after the molding process.