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:
- an member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface comprises a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of the member;
- and
- a friction-increasing insert positioned at least partially within the cutout portion and secured to the cutout portion, wherein at least a portion of the insert is vertically offset from the top surface of the member.
A method of manufacturing a flooring apparatus, the method comprising:
- providing a member comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;
- creating a cutout portion extending at least partially in the top surface of the member;
- and
- securing an insert at least partially within the cutout portion,
- wherein securing the insert at least partially within the cutout portion comprises inserting an adhesive between the insert and the cutout portion.
A flooring apparatus, comprising:
- an member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface comprises a cutout portion,
- wherein the cutout portion comprises a trough having a first trough depth measured from the top surface to a floor of the trough,
- wherein the trough is formed along at least a portion of the top surface of the member;
- and
- a friction-increasing insert positioned at least partially contacting the top surface of the member and at least partially covering the cutout portion of the member and secured to the cutout portion,
- wherein at least a portion of the friction-increasing insert is spaced a first trough depth apart from the floor of the trough and forms a cavity bounded between the friction-inserting insert and the floor of the trough on a first two sides, and between sidewalls of the cavity on a further two sides.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.