New US patent received

Viken, Sweden - January 13, 2002

Välinge adds the 7:th US patent to their family of patents in the field of glue-free floorings. This will particularly strengthen the protection of their new technology for locking mechanisms made of aluminium.

Dec 4, 2001 Välinge Aluminium was rewarded its 7:th US patent. The patent US 6,324,803 is a divisional patent based on a PCT application from 1994.

The protection covers some vital components in the new aluminum based technology for joining floorboards without glue. It is Välinge’s first patent specifically designed to protect vital components in this new technology.

The new aluminium based locking system will be the foundation for Välinge’s partners to develop a wide range of new flooring products. The new glue-free system is anticipated to capture major market share within the value market of high quality flooring.

Välinge’s long-term objective is to specialize in development of new flooring systems, which will offer consumers benefits and special values.

Välinge’s technology to use a locking system made of aluminium is very advanced. To Välinge’s knowledge, no infringer has appeared on the market.

 

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