Patent ID: 6158185
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
A resilient flooring system for assembly on a base surface to provide a resilient floor comprising:a plurality of sub-floor panels having an upper and a lower surface, said panels being arranged to generally co-extend over said base surface in side-by-side relationship;a plurality of resilient members arranged over said base surface, said resilient members supporting said panel members;ends of said sub-floor panels include upper and lower edges forming an upper and a lower ledge, said upper and lower ledges being formed on opposite ends of said panels;said panels being arranged end to end with said upper ledges overlaying said lower ledges forming substantially continuous upper and lower surfaces, said ends of said lower ledges of said sub-floor panels being spaced to form gaps opening onto said base surface;a first limit member engaged with one of said end-to-end panels and extending through said gap to a position beneath said lower ledge of said lower surface of said panels where said limit member engages with a second limit member, said second limit member being engaged with said base surface, said first and second limit members functioning to allow limited vertical movement of said flooring system; and,exterior flooring secured uniformly with said upper surface of said sub-flooring panels.