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WO1998024990A3
WO1998024990A3 PCT/US1997/022633 US9722633W WO9824990A3 WO 1998024990 A3 WO1998024990 A3 WO 1998024990A3 US 9722633 W US9722633 W US 9722633W WO 9824990 A3 WO9824990 A3 WO 9824990A3
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modular
tile
modular tile
tiles
floor
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PCT/US1997/022633
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French (fr)
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WO1998024990A2 (en
Inventor
Stephen Peart
Ross Lovegrove
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Miller Herman Inc
Stephen Peart
Ross Lovegrove
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Application filed by Miller Herman Inc, Stephen Peart, Ross Lovegrove filed Critical Miller Herman Inc
Priority to CA002272253A priority Critical patent/CA2272253A1/en
Priority to JP52589098A priority patent/JP2001505269A/en
Priority to BR9714373-1A priority patent/BR9714373A/en
Priority to EP97952355A priority patent/EP0943044A4/en
Priority to AU55986/98A priority patent/AU5598698A/en
Publication of WO1998024990A2 publication Critical patent/WO1998024990A2/en
Publication of WO1998024990A3 publication Critical patent/WO1998024990A3/en

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/024—Sectional false floors, e.g. computer floors
    • E04F15/02405—Floor panels
    • E04F15/02411—Floor panels with integrated feet
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/28—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors
    • H02G3/283—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors in floors
    • H02G3/285—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors in floors in modular floors, e.g. access floors

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Floor Finish (AREA)
  • Installation Of Indoor Wiring (AREA)

Abstract

A modular tile (95) and modular tile system are disclosed. The tile (95) has a horizontal portion (643), upper column members (645, 647, 649, 651) and four support legs (745, 747, 749, 751) which engage the floor (38) to provide a lower chamber (85). A cover (621) is supported by upper column members (645, 647, 649, 651) and create an upper chamber (75) adapted to receive cabling (83). The modular tiles (91, 93, 95) have a connecting (845, 847, 849, 851) at each corner. A modular tile system has at least two modular tiles (95) arranged at a common point. A tile connect (99) releasably connects the modular tiles (95) in a platform (39) configuration. In another embodiment, work environment elements are configured on the modular tile platform (39). Each modular tile (95) includes an array of apertures (675) adapted to receive a protruding portion of an indexing element associated with a work environment element. In another embodiment, the modular tile system distributes electrical power. An electrical connector transmits electrical power to a first modular tile circuit defined by a first (702) and a second (708) conductor. A modular tile connect (301, 401, 501) electrically connects the first circuit to a second modular tile.
PCT/US1997/022633 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 Modular floor tiles and floor system WO1998024990A2 (en)

Priority Applications (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002272253A CA2272253A1 (en) 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 Modular floor tiles and floor system
JP52589098A JP2001505269A (en) 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 Modular floor tiles and floor systems
BR9714373-1A BR9714373A (en) 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 Modular floor tile and floor system
EP97952355A EP0943044A4 (en) 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 MODULAR FLOOR TILES AND CORRESPONDING FLOOR
AU55986/98A AU5598698A (en) 1996-12-04 1997-12-03 Modular floor tiles and floor system

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US3210096P 1996-12-04 1996-12-04
US60/032,100 1996-12-04

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WO1998024990A2 WO1998024990A2 (en) 1998-06-11
WO1998024990A3 true WO1998024990A3 (en) 1998-08-20

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EP (1) EP0943044A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2001505269A (en)
AU (1) AU5598698A (en)
BR (1) BR9714373A (en)
CA (1) CA2272253A1 (en)
TR (1) TR199901248T2 (en)
WO (1) WO1998024990A2 (en)

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WO2000006853A1 (en) 1998-07-29 2000-02-10 Interface, Inc. Padded raised flooring panels and coverings

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US4593499A (en) * 1983-11-24 1986-06-10 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Interior panel
US5263289A (en) * 1986-10-22 1993-11-23 Cablescape Access Flooring Pty. Limited Modular hollow floor panels with integral ducting
US5386670A (en) * 1990-11-29 1995-02-07 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Method for manufacturing system floor and floor base for system floor
US5400554A (en) * 1994-01-14 1995-03-28 Lo; Chin-Fa Elevated floor board
US5640821A (en) * 1995-10-05 1997-06-24 Koch; Charles P. Plastic connector plug for modular floor
US5697193A (en) * 1993-05-18 1997-12-16 Steelcase Inc. Utility distribution system for open office plans and the like

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US4593499A (en) * 1983-11-24 1986-06-10 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Interior panel
US5263289A (en) * 1986-10-22 1993-11-23 Cablescape Access Flooring Pty. Limited Modular hollow floor panels with integral ducting
US5386670A (en) * 1990-11-29 1995-02-07 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Method for manufacturing system floor and floor base for system floor
US5697193A (en) * 1993-05-18 1997-12-16 Steelcase Inc. Utility distribution system for open office plans and the like
US5400554A (en) * 1994-01-14 1995-03-28 Lo; Chin-Fa Elevated floor board
US5640821A (en) * 1995-10-05 1997-06-24 Koch; Charles P. Plastic connector plug for modular floor

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EP0943044A2 (en) 1999-09-22
AU5598698A (en) 1998-06-29
BR9714373A (en) 2000-07-11
CA2272253A1 (en) 1998-06-11
EP0943044A4 (en) 2000-02-02
WO1998024990A2 (en) 1998-06-11
JP2001505269A (en) 2001-04-17
TR199901248T2 (en) 1999-10-21

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