Patents by Inventor Francis X. Quinn

Francis X. Quinn 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).

  • Finished flooring underlayment and method of making same
    Patent number: 6167668
    Abstract: A finished flooring underlayment is disclosed including a flexible membrane which is resistant to water, mold and deterioration under wet or dry conditions, and which has intertwined filaments bonded to the membrane surface that act as mortar reinforcement and as gauges to provide a uniform thickness of application for cementicious mortar. The mortar is provided separately and is mixed to a suitable consistency with either water or latex additive, then poured or placed on the mat, utilizing the gauges provided by the filaments to effect a uniform thickness of application. This mortar hardens to a strong, load bearing surface or slab suitable for application of finished flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Laticrete International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve B. Fine, Francis X. Quinn