Patents by Inventor Damian J. Le Duff

Damian J. Le Duff has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220396010
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Patent number: 11345063
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: American Woodmark Management Company
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20210031410
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Patent number: 10730205
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20180243949
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Patent number: 9878469
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20150328921
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite product, such as a countertop, that can have an aesthetic appearance of quartz or engineered stone, and methods for manufacturing the composite product. A combination of an opaque gelcoat and particulates can be applied to a marble backing. Once a portion of the combination is sanded down to expose the particulates, the composite can have a quartz-like finished aesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Damian J. Le Duff
  • Patent number: 9032566
    Abstract: A vanity assembly is provided. The vanity assembly can comprise a base, side walls, and a combination sink and countertop. The sink can have a drainage section located near a back side of the sink. The vanity assembly can further comprise a drawer configured to move relative to the sink, the drawer extending in front of the sink and utilizing a substantial portion of the space in front of the sink's drain section for storage. The drawer can have side wall sections and a bottom section configured to facilitate storage of common household items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Damian J. Le Duff
  • Publication number: 20150069660
    Abstract: The improved mold assembly for cultured marble molding is provided. The mold assembly can comprise a male mold portion and a female mold portion. The assembly can further comprise a molding tool. The molding tool can have a side wall having an upper curved portion and a lower curved portion. The molding tool can have a bowl portion and an apron portion spaced from the bowl portion by a gap. The molding tool can be constructed from a flexible and/or soft material. The molding tool can facilitate molding of a countertop having at least one seamless curved edge and/or an at least partially seamless sink portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Damian J. Le Duff, Manuel Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20130309511
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for manufacturing glass fiber reinforced concrete. The method can comprise selecting a mold, inserting the mold into a carrier, mixing and applying a face mix, installing an insert to create a process tool. The mold may then be filled with a back mix, and the process tool may then be placed in an oven at a target temperature for a target time to achieve a pre-cure. The work piece may then be removed from the process tool and may then be placed in an oven at a temperature for a time to achieve a full cure of the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC
    Inventor: Damian J. Le Duff
  • Publication number: 20110145988
    Abstract: A vanity assembly is provided. The vanity assembly can comprise a base, side walls, and a combination sink and countertop. The sink can have a drainage section located near a back side of the sink. The vanity assembly can further comprise a drawer configured to move relative to the sink, the drawer extending in front of the sink and utilizing a substantial portion of the space in front of the sink's drain section for storage. The drawer can have side wall sections and a bottom section configured to facilitate storage of common household items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Damian J. Le Duff