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Convertible floor panel assembly, composite floor structure, and method for filling an orchestra opening adjacent a theater stage

US9631385B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 4, 2016
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C2002/001
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A convertible floor panel assembly incorporates a metal wire mesh subfloor and a polymer deck overlying the wire mesh subfloor. A plurality of alignment heads project from an underside of the polymer deck, and are designed to extend through respective mesh openings defined by the wire mesh subfloor. A plurality of panel retainers engage respective alignment heads, and are adapted for removably attaching the wire mesh subfloor and the polymer deck together. The floor panel assembly is thereby convertible between a substantially open-surface sound permeable safety structure and a continuous solid-surface structure for increased floor load capacity.

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