Patents by Inventor Gerald Russo

Gerald Russo 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: 20100300025
    Abstract: Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Merle Houck, Gerald Russo
  • Publication number: 20090120024
    Abstract: Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: MERLE HOUCK, Gerald Russo
  • Patent number: 7476430
    Abstract: Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Roman Decorating Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Merle Houck, Gerald Russo
  • Publication number: 20070178243
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for applying a faux finish to a surface; as with a water-based base/primer to initially coat the surface with a base coat that is highly viscous and includes a relatively high percentage of solids that provide a three-dimensional coating having upwardly extending solids; the process may include applying a heavy coating of a second base coat, containing said solid particles, using a roller or sponge roller to provide raised areas (a multi-level surface); optionally applying one or more additional heavy base coats, in the same or different directions; optionally immediately flattening a portion of the surface of the base coat(s); rolling or spraying on a final coating of a glaze coat having a different color or tint than the base coat(s); and moving a portion of the glaze coat, preferably with a squeegee from higher areas to lower areas to visibly uncover a portion of the base coat, or to reveal a different shade of the base coat, due to a thinner glaze coat in higher areas where the gl
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Merle Houck, Gerald Russo
  • Publication number: 20060159908
    Abstract: Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Merle Houck, Gerald Russo
  • Patent number: 6894095
    Abstract: Adhesives and primer compositions that include water, a polymer and a pH indicator. The adhesives and primers have a visually-detectable color when wet, and preferably dry to a clear or transparent film, while having good flow and spreadability. The adhesives and primers provide a visual indication of wetness by including a pH indicator such that when the composition is wet, the pH indicator is colored such that the color and the intensity of the color provides a visual indication of wetness; sufficiency of thickness; and uniformity of application of the adhesive or primer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Russo, Merle Houck, Robert Puchalski
  • Publication number: 20040012622
    Abstract: Adhesives and primer compositions that include water, a polymer and a pH indicator. The adhesives and primers have a visually-detectable color when wet, and preferably dry to a clear or transparent film, while having good flow and spreadability. The adhesives and primers provide a visual indication of wetness by including a pH indicator such that when the composition is wet, the pH indicator is colored such that the color and the intensity of the color provides a visual indication of wetness; sufficiency of thickness; and uniformity of application of the adhesive or primer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Gerald Russo, Merle Houck, Robert Puchalski
  • Publication number: 20040014875
    Abstract: Adhesives and primer compositions that include water, a polymer and a pH indicator. The adhesives and primers have a visually-detectable color when wet, and preferably dry to a clear or transparent film, while having good flow and spreadability. The adhesives and primers provide a visual indication of wetness by including a pH indicator such that when the composition is wet, the pH indicator is colored such that the color and the intensity of the color provides a visual indication of wetness; sufficiency of thickness; and uniformity of application of the adhesive or primer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Gerald Russo, Merle Houck, Bob Puchalski