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Laminate flooring with footstep sound absorption

US8505255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

17Claims

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Assignee

KRONOPLUS TECHNICAL AG · CH

Inventors

Dieter Döhring · Großenhain, DE
Bernd Devantier · Dresden, DE
Rico Emmler · Dresden, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2004
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04F2290/043
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a floor covering as is frequently used in houses and apartments. The floor covering has on its underside a layer of thermoplastic material. This layer is connected in a fixed manner to the floor covering. The floor covering consists of wood, wood derivatives and/or synthetic materials. In order to produced said floor covering, the thermoplastic material is heated and applied, or rolled onto the underside of the floor covering. The latter exhibits excellent sound-proofing properties.

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