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Edging strip

US6684597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elongate edging strip for trimming the edges of building panels such as tiles comprises an extruded profile made from a vinylaromatic homopolymer or copolymer. The profile comprises a leg section (1), intended to locate under the building panel and an upstanding section (2), both of solid material. The upstanding section (2) is turned inwards to form a groove containing a fillet (7) of foamed material. In an alternative aspect, a method of making an elongate edging strip is described, said method comprising extruding a profile comprising a base section and two spaced upstanding sections, forming a longitudinal line of weakness in the base section, and breaking the profile apart at said line of weakness to form two edging strips.

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