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Plastic floor-wall transition methods, materials, and apparatus

US8712226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2010
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2973
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of flooring installation includes positioning a welding tip having a v-shaped plastic welding rod therein adjacent to a v-shaped joint formed between plastic flooring and plastic trim and heating the flooring, trim, and welding rod to flow the welding rod into the v-shaped joint to form a plastic weld bead and seal the joint. A welding tip and a welding rod are also disclosed.

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