Patent ID: 8438813
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A groutless floor tile system comprising a plurality of tiles of natural stone or porcelain, each tile being formed with (i) a top portion having a first surface area and a bottom portion having a second surface area, the top portion's first surface area being larger than the bottom portion's second surface area to form a substantially 90° overhang around the circumference of each tile and (ii) sides under the overhang which are substantially planar and lacking incurvature; and coupling means for coupling the tiles in the system to each other, the coupling means including a plurality of tongue and grove mating and interlocking polyvinyl chloride coupling members, each member having a height matching the height of the sides of the tile under the overhang, and a width matching the width of the overhang, the plurality of tiles and coupling means forming a substantially gapless surface when coupled.