Patents by Inventor Mark K. Neitzke
Mark K. Neitzke 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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Patent number: 8092733Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a relatively thin foil, film, fabric, veneer or sheet of paper.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Hayes, Mark K. Neitzke
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Patent number: 8083979Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a decorative layer, the decorative layer comprising a relatively thin metal foil, film, fabric, veneer or sheet of paper having a digital image from an inkjet printer deposited on a front surface thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, the appearance of a wood veneer may be modified by digitally printing a burl pattern over the wood grain surface of the veneer prior to injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Hayes, Mark K. Neitzke, Michael W. Cass
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Patent number: 8071000Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventor: Mark K. Neitzke
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Publication number: 20110272851Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. HAYES, Mark K. NEITZKE, Michael W. CASS
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Patent number: 7981342Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Hayes, Mark K. Neitzke, Michael W. Cass
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Publication number: 20100154986Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventor: Mark K. NEITZKE
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Publication number: 20100080970Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a decorative layer, the decorative layer comprising a relatively thin metal foil, film, fabric, veneer or sheet of paper having a digital image from an inkjet printer deposited on a front surface thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, the appearance of a wood veneer may be modified by digitally printing a burl pattern over the wood grain surface of the veneer prior to injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. HAYES, Mark K. NEITZKE, Michael W. CASS
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Publication number: 20100075140Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a relatively thin foil, film, fabric, veneer or sheet of paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Hayes, Mark K. Neitzke
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Patent number: 7674414Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventor: Mark K. Neitzke
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Publication number: 20090174121Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. HAYES, Mark K. NEITZKE, Michael W. CASS
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Patent number: 5057257Abstract: A method of molding fiber-reinforced bolts including wrapping a bundle of unidirectional fibers axially around a core, placing the core in a molding cavity, supplying fiber-reinforced resin to the mold cavity, and curing the resin encapsulated core. The core of the bolt product can also be made of a fiber-reinforced composite resin material.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: Quantum Composites, Inc.Inventor: Mark K. Neitzke