U.S. patent application number 10/351333 was filed with the patent office on 2004-11-18 for decorative ceiling, wall, and floor structure.
Invention is credited to Ritzer, Donald.
Application Number | 20040226230 10/351333 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33415713 |
Filed Date | 2004-11-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040226230 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ritzer, Donald |
November 18, 2004 |
Decorative ceiling, wall, and floor structure
Abstract
The invention consists of a premoulded frame that gets secured
to a substrate or hung from supports independently. This premoulded
frame has indentions that from a waterproof fit when properly
shaped tiles are installed.
Inventors: |
Ritzer, Donald; (South
Amboy, NJ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
GREG RITZER
APT. 10
3 VAN DELFT DRIVE
SOUTH AMBOY
NJ
08879
US
|
Family ID: |
33415713 |
Appl. No.: |
10/351333 |
Filed: |
May 16, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
52/204.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04F 13/0862 20130101;
E04F 15/082 20130101; E04F 15/02194 20130101; E04B 9/04 20130101;
E04F 15/041 20130101; E04B 9/34 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
052/204.1 |
International
Class: |
E04F 013/08 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A panel of oval shapes of equal size and dimension horizontally
and vertically to form a grid pattern to accept tiles. These tiles
fit between ovals to give the look of a grout line of different
sizes or to eliminate grout line completely if desired.
2. The panel has a cut from top to halfway down on inside edge of
ovals to allow for waterproofing when tiles are placed between
ovals.
3. Inside of ovals near bottom will have a slot on all four sides
to allow for tile backing.
4. Tiles will have oval pattern legs underneath decorative face
spaced to fit ovals in panel. Tiles also have a protrusion on
outside face of oval legs to firmly secure tile fit.
5. If so desired, tile face can be made of different sizes to show
grout line of different sizes or eliminate grout line completely.
Different size tiles such as 8 inch by 8 inch, 12 inch by 12 inch,
8 inch by 12 inch, 4 inch by 8 inch, or similar sizes can be used
in same panel to make a complete waterproof system.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to decorative ceilings, walls
and floors structure and, more particularly, to a applying tiles
and panels to this structure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a decorative and functional
ceiling, wall, and floor structure. In particular, the invention
relates to a structure that consists of two parts. The first part
is a pre-molded grid panel that forms 4 inch by 4 inch ovals. These
ovals have a vertical cut from their tops to halfway through the
side edge of the 4 inch pattern which allows for expansion and
contraction. Tiles with pre-made oval legs underneath them insert
into the grid ovals. These tiles push against the inside edge of
the grid ovals making a waterproof seal. The tile faces can be made
of different sizes to allow for different appearances such as a
grout line formed by the juxtaposition of the tiles inside the
grid. This grout line can be of varying sizes or not present at all
depending upon the size and juxtaposition of the tiles inside the
grid. Both the grid and tile can be made of plastic, metal, wood or
any other building material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Referring to the drawings, the present invention is shown
and described with respect to a ceiling, wall, or floor of any
type. Examples include, but are not limited to: a bathroom, kitchen
backsplash, or any other room in the house. The invention can also
be used in commercial facilities. The many uses of the invention
will be made clear to those who read the description. An assembly
embodying the invention includes a pre-molded grid panel (#1). This
panel has oval shaped (#2) 4 inch by inch openings (#3) forming a
grid pattern of equal size. This grid panel has a cut vertically
halfway through the inside edge of formed ovals (#4). This cut
allows for expansion and contraction of inside face of ovals (#5).
Near the bottom, inside face of ovals is a cut out (#6) for locking
an removing bump on tile. At very bottom of panel, the ovals are
turned in (#7) and extend 3/4 of an inch toward center of ovals to
allow for fastening (#8) to ceiling, wall or floor. Panel also has
appatures allowing for panels to lock together (#9) in two sides.
Panel also has a vertical rib underneath (#10) to allow for
appatures to lock. Tiles have a decorative face (#11) that can be
made different sizes (#12) to allow for the appearance of a grout
line (#13) of different sizes or no grout line at all. This grout
line (or lack thereof) is formed by the tile size and placement in
the grid (#14). Tiles can also have beveled edges, rounded edges
(#15), or square edges as desired. Tiles also have an appature on
all four sides at the bottom of the oval leg (#16) for locking into
the grid. Tiles have a vertical oval leg molded to the bottom of
the tiles that fit into the ovals of the grid (#17). Filling the
ovals of the grid (#18) with tiles (#19) give the finished look of
a tiled or paneled ceiling, wall, or floor. This system is
completely waterproof and can be made from plastic, metal, wood or
any other building material.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] A complete understanding of the present invention may be
obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered
in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in
which:
[0005] FIG. 1 is a top view of an A grid panel.;
[0006] FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an A grid panel.;
[0007] FIG. 3 is a top view of a Tile showing decorative top with
turned down oval leg and locking apparatus.;
[0008] FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a Tile placement in grid.;
and
[0009] FIG. 5 is a top view of a Tile in grid.
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