Flooring apparatus
OwnerKyle R. Gillininventor
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Abstract
In certain embodiments, a flooring apparatus provides improved traction, improved wear resistance and improved structural support. The flooring apparatus may include an elongated member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may include a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. One or more inserts are positioned at least partially within the cutout portion. The insert may include a texturized top surface and may be constructed of a polymer material or other material with improved traction and, in certain embodiments, improved wear resistance.
Claims20
A flooring apparatus comprising:
- a member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface,
- wherein the top surface includes a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of the member;
- a friction-increasing insert secured to the cutout portion, wherein at least a portion of the friction-increasing insert is vertically offset from the top surface of the members and
- wherein the cutout portion includes a floor with a secondary cutout portion, a first sidewall and a second sidewall.
A flooring apparatus comprising:
- a member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface,
- wherein the top surface includes a cutout portion,
- wherein the cutout portion comprises at least a first trough depth and a second trough depth, and the first trough depth is measured from the top surface of the member to a portion of a floor of the trough,
- wherein the second trough depth is measured from the top surface of the member to a second portion of the floor of the trough, and wherein the first trough depth is not equal to the second trough depth;
- wherein the trough is formed along at least a portion of the top surface of the member;
- and
- a friction-increasing insert is positioned at least partially within the cutout portion of the member and secured to the cutout portion.
A flooring apparatus, comprising:
- a member that includes a top surface with a cutout portion that includes at least one hole, and a bottom surface;
- and
- a friction-increasing insert secured adjacent to the cutout portion of the member,
- wherein at least a portion of the friction-increasing insert is vertically offset relative to the top surface of the member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.