Patents by Inventor Gilbert D. Endrizzi

Gilbert D. Endrizzi 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).

  • Method of imparting color highlights or shadows to a textured decorative laminate
    Patent number: 4284453
    Abstract: A contrasting color is imparted to the decorative surface of a decorative laminate by inserting a pigment coated release sheet between the molding caul and the decorative surface during the molding operation, with the pigment facing the decorative surface. Upon application of heat and pressure during the formation of the laminate, color is transferred from the release sheet to the decorative surface. A suitable technique is also used to emboss or impart surface texture to the decorative surface during molding. Thereafter, the textured surface is subjected to rubbing or brushing to remove more color from the embossed or raised areas than the debossed areas, thereby highlighting or imparting a shaded effect to the textured surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: Consolidated Papers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilbert D. Endrizzi