Patents by Inventor Mark E. Richter

Mark E. Richter 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: 10914115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20200308901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. RICHTER, William R. IMMELL, Stephen G. HUHN
  • Patent number: 10597931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20190345755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Patent number: 10316579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20190017313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Patent number: 10047556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20180051507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Patent number: 9719288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20160356075
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20140193613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Patent number: 8535471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20120318446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Kanne LUETGERT, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Patent number: 8246339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Kanne Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20110212210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. RICHTER, William R. IMMELL, Stephen G. HUHN
  • Patent number: 7959817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20080213616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark E. RICHTER, William R. IMMELL, Stephen G. HUHN
  • Patent number: 7367166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Publication number: 20040206029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Karine Luetgert, Mark E. Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn