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US 2024/0255156 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for positioning heating elements
AssigneeProgress Profiles SPA
InventorDavid D. Larson
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Abstract
An underlayment system is provided that includes a plurality of bosses that emanate form a common base member. The bosses and bases preferably include an opening therethrough that will allow for subsequent layers of adhesive to interact and bond to each other. The bosses are also spaced in such a way to help secure a wire snugly therebetween.
Claims21
1-20. (canceled)
An underlayment that is adapted to receive and secure at least one heating element of a radiant heating assembly, the underlayment comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a plurality of bosses extending from the base, wherein the plurality of bosses are configured in an array, and wherein each boss of the plurality of bosses comprises:
- an inner wall extending from the base;
- an outer wall extending from the base and surrounding the inner wall;
- and
- an upper surface extending between the outer wall and the inner wall at a height above the base so as to form a hollow volume between the inner wall and the outer wall, wherein the upper surface comprises a hole that exposes the hollow volume.
4 more elements
An flooring system, comprising:
- an underlayment, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a plurality of bosses extending from the base, wherein the plurality of bosses are configured in an array, and wherein each boss of the plurality of bosses comprises:
- an inner wall extending from the base;
- an outer wall extending from the base and surrounding the inner wall;
- an upper surface extending between the outer wall and the inner wall at a height above the base so as to form a hollow volume between the inner wall and the outer wall;
- and
- an opening that provides a pathway to the hollow volume through the upper surface;
- and
- an adhesive that at least partially fills the hollow volume, wherein the opening facilitates a curing of the adhesive that at least partially fills the hollow volume.
8 more elements
A flooring system, comprising:
- an underlayment, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a plurality of bosses extending from the base, wherein the plurality of bosses are configured in an array, and wherein each boss of the plurality of bosses comprises:
- an inner wall extending from the base;
- an outer wall extending from the base and surrounding the inner wall;
- and
- an upper surface extending between the outer wall and the inner wall at a height above the base so as to form a hollow enclosure between the inner wall and the outer wall, wherein the upper surface comprises a hole that exposes the hollow enclosure;
- and
- an anti-fracture membrane adjacent to a bottom surface of the base.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.