Patents by Inventor Stephen G. Huhn

Stephen G. Huhn 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).

  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    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
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Etched plate for forming a molded construction component
    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
  • ETCHED PLATE FOR FORMING A MOLDED CONSTRUCTION COMPONENT
    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
  • Stained and stainable construction components
    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
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    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
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    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
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    Patent number: 9416585
    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: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    Patent number: 8950139
    Abstract: A molded door skin is provided that features a molded component having a stainable or stained exterior surface including molded grooves and molded tonal portions. The grooves are configured with variable depths and lengths with respect to one another and variably spaced with respect to one another to collectively simulate an appearance of a naturally appearing wood grain tick pattern. The tonal portions are configured to receive and retain sufficient stain to simulate an appearance of darkened naturally appearing wood grain background tone. Doors having the molded door skin or first and second molded door skins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. Luetgert, Mark Richter, William R. Immell, Stephen G. Huhn
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20140230356
    Abstract: A molded door skin is provided that features a molded component having a stainable or stained exterior surface including molded grooves and molded tonal portions. The grooves are configured with variable depths and lengths with respect to one another and variably spaced with respect to one another to collectively simulate an appearance of a naturally appearing wood grain tick pattern. The tonal portions are configured to receive and retain sufficient stain to simulate an appearance of darkened naturally appearing wood grain background tone. Doors having the molded door skin or first and second molded door skins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Karine A. LUETGERT, Mark RICHTER, William R. IMMELL, Stephen G. HUHN
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    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
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING AN IMAGE ON AN ARTICLE, AND ARTICLE RESULTING THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20130236643
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object, such as a door, having the printed image thereon is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Henry M. COGHLAN, Karine A. LUETGERT, Jimmy R. PARCHMENT, Stephen G. HUHN
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 8424264
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object, such as a door, having the printed image thereon is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Henry M. Coghlan, Karine A. Luetgert, Jimmy R. Parchment, Stephen G. Huhn
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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
  • Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom
    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
  • DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM
    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