Patents by Inventor Donald E. Coombs

Donald E. Coombs 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).

  • Patent number: 5674337
    Abstract: A smooth, seamless arcuate-shaped inside corner is formed between a counter top and a splash board, both made from a filled polymer material. The counter top has a top surface, while the splash board has an end edge orthogonal to a front surface. The two articles are joined to form a butt joint therebetween, and a bead of a filled epoxy material is formed along the inside corner of the butt joint. A smoothing tool, which has a smoothing surface of the desired curvature, is used to smooth the bead. When cured, the bead matches the color and texture of the two articles and provides a smooth, seamless, arcuate-shaped inside corner. The filled epoxy comprises an epoxy resin and a hardener in a ratio of about 2:1 resin:hardener, together with a filler and/or a colorant. The filler comprises a mixture of alumina trihydrate and particulates in a ratio within the range of about 75:25 to 25:75 alumina trihydrate:particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Align-Rite Tool Company
    Inventors: Donald W. Coombs, Donald E. Coombs