Patents by Inventor Krister Hansson
Krister Hansson 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).
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Publication number: 20130045043Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are. joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 8341916Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engström, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20120288689Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Publication number: 20120141749Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board, on its upper surface includes a decorative layer and a wear layer of cellulose and thermosetting amino resin. A decorative layer and wear layer is applied as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure in a laminate press. The wear layer, the decor layer and the base layer are arranged to form a stack of layers. The stack of layers are fed into a laminate press and pressed therein under heat and pressure where at least the upper surface becomes heated. The decorative board is acquired from the laminate press whereupon a forced cooling of the decorative board is initiated in order to bring the surface temperature of the decorative board down.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Patrick Smith, Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg, Roland Larsson
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Publication number: 20120034024Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: AKE SJOBERG, HAKAN WERNERSSON, KRISTER HANSSON, MAGNUS NILSSON, NILS-ERIK ENGSTROM, SVEN KORNFALT
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Patent number: 8037657Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Pergo AGInventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engstrom, Sven Kornfalt
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Publication number: 20110098839Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board includes at least one thermosetting resin impregnated paper layer. A decor paper in the form of a web or a sheet, provided with a plurality of decor sections, each decor section being intended to constitute a décor of a decorative panel, is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated pressure. A plurality of press plates or press foils, each press plate or press foil being provided with a surface structure intended to match at least one decor section of the decor paper, are accurately positioned on top of the thermosetting impregnated paper layer before the pressing and is after the pressing separated from the laminate achieved. The laminate will hereby be provided with a décor surface with a matching surface structure which is in register with the décor of the decor paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg
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Patent number: 7862670Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board includes at least one thermosetting resin impregnated paper layer. A decor paper in the form of a web or a sheet, provided with a plurality of decor sections, each decor section being intended to constitute a decor of a decorative panels, is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated pressure. A plurality of press plates or press foils, each press plate or press foil being provided with a surface structure intended to match at least one decor section of the decor paper, are accurately positioned on top of the thermosetting impregnated paper layer before the pressing and is after the pressing separated from the laminate achieved. The laminate will hereby be provided with a decor surface with a matching surface structure which is in register with the decor of the decor paper.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Pergo AGInventors: Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg
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Patent number: 7542818Abstract: A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A selected main décor is entered via a terminal, the selected décor emanating from the group consisting of; an archetype digitized via digital camera or scanner and a digitized décor from a database. The dimensions of the surface to be covered by surface elements (1) and the desired dimension of the décor is entered into the terminal. Support programs is then used for calculating the segmentation of the main décor to cover more than one surface element. The result of the selections and calculations is visualised via the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Patent number: 7476351Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuously or discontinuously pressed on to this. The lacquer will be provided with a surface structure which enhances the decorative effect of the decor. The wear layer is then completely cured.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Magnus N. Nilsson, Lars Ohlsson, Magdalena Christiansson, Krister Hansson, Jan Ericsson
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Publication number: 20070113970Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate having a base layer, a decorative layer and a wear layer wherein a decor is printed on a base layer. The decor printed comprises a printing ink and the wear layer comprises a thermosetting resin selected from the group consisting of melamine-formaldehyde resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde and mixtures thereof. An amount of amino resin is mixed into the printing ink in order to increase the bond between the decorative layer and the wear layer. The layers are laminated together in a laminate press under increased temperature and pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Kent Lindgren
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Publication number: 20070079925Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board includes at least one thermosetting resin impregnated paper layer. A decor paper in the form of a web or a sheet, provided with a plurality of decor sections, each decor section being intended to constitute a decor of a decorative panels, is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated pressure. A plurality of press plates or press foils, each press plate or press foil being provided with a surface structure intended to match at least one decor section of the decor paper, are accurately positioned on top of the thermosetting impregnated paper layer before the pressing and is after the pressing separated from the laminate achieved. The laminate will hereby be provided with a decor surface with a matching surface structure which is in register with the decor of the decor paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2004Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg
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Publication number: 20060136083Abstract: A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A selected main décor is entered via a terminal, the selected décor emanating from the group consisting of; an archetype digitised via digital camera or scanner and a digitised décor from a database. The dimensions of the surface to be covered by surface elements (1) and the desired dimension of the décor is entered into the terminal. Support programs is then used for calculating the segmentation of the main décor to cover more than one surface element. The result of the selections and calculations is visualised via the terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Patent number: 7003364Abstract: A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A selected main décor is entered via a terminal, the selected décor emanating from the group consisting of; an archetype digitized via digital camera or scanner and a digitized décor from a database. The dimensions of the surface to be covered by surface elements (1) and the desired dimension of the décor is entered into the terminal. Support programs is then used for calculating the segmentation of the main décor to cover more than one surface element. The result of the selections and calculations is visualized via the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Patent number: 6991830Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A wetting repellent lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern on the decorative upper surface. The wetting repellent lacquer covers only parts of the decorative upper surface. A wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer is then applied on top of the decorative upper surface which UV or electron beam curing lacquer is repelled from the parts of the surface being covered by the wetting repellent lacquer whereby a surface structure is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Publication number: 20050281993Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A radiation curing lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern as an uppermost layer on the decorative upper surface. The radiation curing lacquer covers only parts of the decorative upper surface whereby the lacquer is exposed to radiation whereby it cures. A surface structure is hereby achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Publication number: 20050126703Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board, on its upper surface includes a decorative layer and a wear layer of cellulose and thermosetting amino resin. A decorative layer and wear layer is applied as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure in a laminate press. The wear layer, the decor layer and the base layer are arranged to form a stack of layers. The stack of layers are fed into a laminate press and pressed therein under heat and pressure where at least the upper surface becomes heated. The decorative board is acquired from the laminate press whereupon a forced cooling of the decorative board is initiated in order to bring the surface temperature of the decorative board down.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Patrick Smith, Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg, Roland Larsson
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Patent number: 6888147Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A radiation curing lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern as an uppermost layer on the decorative upper surface. The radiation curing lacquer covers only parts of the decorative upper surface whereby the lacquer is exposed to radiation whereby it cures. A surface structure is hereby achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson
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Publication number: 20040182036Abstract: A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Ake Sjoberg, Hakan Wernersson, Krister Hansson, Magnus Nilsson, Nils-Erik Engstrom, Sven Kornfalt
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Patent number: 6685993Abstract: A process for achieving a wear resistant translucent surface on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A number of layers of UV- or electron-beam curing lacquer are applied on a decorative surface, through a process comprising the steps; i) Applying a base layer of lacquer to a surface weight of 5-50 g/m2. ii) Applying hard particles with an average particle size in the range 10-150 &mgr;m which are sprinkled to an amount of 1-40 g/m2 on the still wet lacquer. iii) Curing the applied layer of lacquer to a desired viscosity. iv) Applying a covering layer of lacquer to a surface weight of 5-150 g/m2. v) Curing the applied layer of lacquer to a desired viscosity. vi) Applying a topcoat layer of lacquer with an additive of 5-35% of hard particles with an average size in the range 50 nm-30 &mgr;m to a surface weight of 2-20 g/m2. vii) Curing the applied layers of lacquer to a desired final viscosity.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventors: Krister Hansson, Johan Lundgren, Hakan Wernersson