Valinge Granted New U.S. Patent

Viken, Sweden, November 30, 2006--The US Patent Office has granted the Tongue Space Angling Loc patent, US # 7,121,059 B2, to Välinge Innovation.

he patent involves a floor panel provided with an angling locking system allowing vertical and horizontal locking and includes a space between an inner part of the groove and the distal, outer part of the tongue. This space leads to an easier installation and allows for larger tolerances in the production.

The patent protects a mechanical locking system with a tongue and groove joint, provided with the above mentioned space, and a locking strip that are integrally formed in one piece with the panel.

This new patent further increases the scope of the Välinge patents in the field of mechanical locking systems and is a new strong element in the Välinge patent portfolio and a useful tool against companies infringing upon the intellectual property rights of the company.