Integral Relief Of Face Patents (Class 52/316)
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Patent number: 7632561Abstract: Floor covering, consisting of hard panels, with a laminated structure, whereby at least at the upper surface a printed decorative layer with a wood pattern is present, with thereupon a transparent layer of synthetic material in which impressions are formed, wherein the impressions substantially follow the wood pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Flooring Industries Limited, SarlInventor: Bernard Paul Joseph Thiers
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Publication number: 20090277117Abstract: In a suspended ceiling segment known as a cloud, lengths of flat, flexible sheets form panels that are held in the grid of the segment by tracks on the panels that engage tracks on the main beams of the grid. The flexible sheets can bend to conform to the vertical contour of the segment as the tracks are engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: William J. Platt
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Publication number: 20090151284Abstract: An easily removable chamfer strip for use in concrete setting. The chamfer strip has a vinyl release coat or wrapping on one side and double-sided tape or glue on the other. The chamfer strip temporarily affixes to a concrete form to allow the concrete to set, yet can be easily removed thereafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Robert Malanga
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Patent number: 7501173Abstract: A multiple component decorative medallion includes a decorative annular base plate adapted to receive decorative rings which are held in place by releasable detents. The base plate and the rings can be used individually as decorative medallions or selectively combined to produce a variety of ornamental images.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: RWL CorporationInventors: Robert W. Lackey, Robert C. Beckmann
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Patent number: 7478797Abstract: The opposite plastic walls 20a and 20b can be made from a polymeric resin material such as thermoplastic or thermoset resin, and/or can be made from olefins, styrenes, nylons, or mixtures of these polymeric families. In one aspect, the opposite plastic walls can be formed from an olefin, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, or the like. In another aspect, the opposite plastic walls can be formed from a styrene, such as acrylonitrile or butadiene styrene, or the like. In still another aspect, the opposite plastic walls can be formed from a mixture of olefins and styrenes. The polymeric resin material can also be made from recycled olefin, styrene, or nylon products. It will also be appreciated that the material of the walls can include additives, such as glass, fiber, talc, UV resistive or protective materials, etc. In one aspect, plastic granules of different colors can be combined to obtain a wall color that is a composite color to more readily simulate another material.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: MFS, LLCInventors: David J. Laws, R. Dru Laws, Gregory Wilson, Phillip Swindler, Robert Magdars, John A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080256885Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door facing blank having a first major surface with a design element formed therein, and an opposite second major surface. At least three longitudinally extending spaced stile receiving areas are disposed on the second major surface. Two of the stile receiving areas define a first width, and three of the stile receiving areas define a second width greater than the first width. The door facing blank may be trimmed to form a door facing having a selected width. A method of forming a door facing blank, and a mold press for forming a door facing blank are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Jason M. Walsh, Mark A. Ruggil, Steven K. Lynch, Robert C. Allen
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Publication number: 20080209831Abstract: The invention relates to a natural stone panel floor, whereby the floor panels thereof (1) are laid at a distance from each other on an essentially flat base. The base panels (1) comprise, respectively, a groove (11) which is arranged on the lateral surface thereof (10) and respectively a plastic spacer (2) which is arranged between adjacent floor panels (1), said spacer supports a clamping crosspiece (20, 21) on both sides thereof, which is maintained in a clamped manner in the groove (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Natursteinwerk Rinsche GmbHInventor: Heiner Rinsche
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Patent number: 7371441Abstract: An artificial stone wall panel comprises: an artificial stone, composition of which comprises an inorganic fine powder component with a size of from 9.5 mm to 180 ?m, an inorganic finely divided component with a size of less than 180 ?m, and a resin component in an amount of from 7 to 30% by weight based on a total artificial stone composition, with a weight ratio of the inorganic fine powder component to the inorganic finely divided component (inorganic fine powder component:inorganic finely divided component) being in a range of from 1:1 to 5:1; and a support for installing the artificial stone onto a wall surface, embedded in the artificial stone, wherein part of the support is exposed at a back surface or edge surface of the artificial stone.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Availus CorporationInventors: Mieko Sakai, Kenichiro Saito
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Patent number: 7368152Abstract: The invention of this application provides an artificial stone wall material comprising an inorganic fine particle component having a size range of 180 ?m to 9.5 mm and an inorganic finer particle component having a size range of less than 180 ?m and a resin component. The resin component containing 5 wt % or more of a transparent inorganic fine particle component as the inorganic particle component and a concavo-convex surface wherein a maximum height between concavity and convexity ranges 1 mm to 100 mm. Further, the transparent inorganic fine particle component, which is exposed on the concavo-convex surface, is studded with sparkling points which change based on irradiation and movement of natural light or artificial light. The artificial stone wall material provides a novel means for finishing a wall surface which permits easy design of a wall surface and projection of the effect of the design.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Availvs CorporationInventors: Mieko Sakai, Kenichiro Saito
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Patent number: 7243469Abstract: A decorated floor panel having a core with a top surface and an opposite bottom surface; a decorative layer coupled to the top surface of the core, the decorative layer having a desired aesthetic appearance; and a wear layer coupled to and substantially covering the decorative layer for protecting the decorative layer. The wear layer has an exposed wear surface with depressions therein of a variable depth below the wear surface, the depressions being arranged to display a desired texture pattern. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims pursuant to 37 C.F.R. ยง 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Robert J. Miller, David M. Brownlee
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Patent number: 7228663Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 7152377Abstract: A door construction is illustrated with plural bumpers formed during the door manufacturing process. Respective sets of edges of the door body, such as trailing edges of door panel sections of the door body and top edges of the door panel sections, may be trimmed to establish the width and the height of the desired door. A closure or spacer member may be used to connect the trimmed edges. The door may be supported by a hinge assembly for pivoting about an upright pivot axis. The door body may be a monolithic one-piece construction, apart from any such closure members, and optional any window and window support. The door body may be formed by rotational molding.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Chase Industries, Inc.Inventors: Rory Patrick Falato, Robert J. Clark, Daniel R. Eisenlord, Marvin L. Wollam
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Patent number: 6983571Abstract: The present invention provides a composite panel for use in construction, and particularly for shingling, which comprises natural fiber and a polymer. Due to its composition and layout the construction panel provides all of the advantages of natural materials and high end roofing materials, particularly an attractive appearance, while at the same time allowing for ease of installation, little or no maintenance requirements, and providing superior impact and fire resistance when compared to other roofing materials. The construction panels can also be installed using conventional equipment and methods similar to the installation of 3-tab asphalt shingles with little or no learning curve.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Teel Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Colin C. Felton
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Patent number: 6952903Abstract: A door member comprising a frame having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, a core positioned within the frame, and a molded skin attached to the first side of the frame. The skin is prepared from a molding compound which, when molded, has a shrinkage of between about ?0.0003 to about +0.0015. The molding compound comprises a resin system comprising a curable polyester resin, a co-curable unsaturated monomer, and at least two low profile additives. The molding compound also comprises at least about 30 percent by weight, based on the weight of the molding compound, of filler material, and fibrous reinforcement in an amount of less than about 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the molding compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. West, G. Daniel Templeton
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Patent number: 6951679Abstract: A coated bathroom or kitchen component product includes a transparent polymerized resin and inserts of gravel of marble and/or other stones embedded substantially uniformly in the transparent polymerized resin. The inserts have a coplanar leveled surface at a surface of the component. The inserts are surrounded by a surface of the polymerized resin defining surface depressions having a lowest depression surface in a region between inserts and the surface of the polymerized resin rising form the lowest depression surface to the level of the surface of the component adjacent to the inserts.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Inventor: Silena Gaggini
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Patent number: 6866914Abstract: A novel artificial stone which contains an inorganic aggregate and a resin and has an uneven surface wherein the inorganic aggregate is exposed, wherein the average depth of concave grooves of the surface is in the range of 0.02 mm to 1.0 mm and the volume percentage of the inorganic aggregate is 25% to 75%. The artificial stone has an elaborate structure, exhibits transparent and deep sense, has excellent massive feeling and color like a marble, has a high surface hardness, exhibits good formability, and exhibits excellent non-slop performance even when it is contacted by bare feet or by hard soles of shoes.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Doppel Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sumiyo Yamanashi, Mieko Sakai, Kenichiro Saito
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Patent number: 6811860Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardscape surface sheet and a method of representing a hardscape surface. The hardscape surface sheet comprises a substrate or sheet bearing an image of a hardscape surface. The substrate allows an individual to temporarily display the image in the area where the hardscape surface is desired and evaluate the appearance of the hardscape surface in itself, and in relation to its surroundings.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Oldcastle Architectural, Inc.Inventor: John Alan Kemp
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Publication number: 20040200165Abstract: Laminated flooring planks include decorative motifs, mechanically embossed-in-registration surface textures, recessed perimeters, and locking mechanisms. Adjacent planks substantially aligned allow embossed-in-registration patterns to be substantially continuous across adjacent flooring panels. The recessed perimeter prevents the edges of the flooring panel from prematurely wearing. Individual planks within the flooring system may comprise at least one partial sub-panel having a decorative motif and/or embossed surface texture (i.e., pattern) that is complementary with a pattern of a neighboring partial sub-panel or plank. Each plank may include edge patterns adjacent a portion of an edge of the plank and at least one bulk pattern adjacent the edge patterns. Edge patterns within a plank and of planks within a flooring system are substantially identical to each other. Bulk patterns form a substantially continuous pattern within an individual plank when adjacent a plank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Faus Group, IncInventors: Eugenio Cruz Garcia, Vicente Sabater
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Patent number: 6763640Abstract: Prefabricated, light-weight, columnar or rectangular, convertible to fencing or stand-alone columns resemble solid brick and masonry structures built by skilled masons. Modules comprise heavy duty durable plastic liners with corner reinforcements comprising heavy duty square plastic tubing, faced with concrete, mortar and exterior brick and mortar. Modules are erected on concrete footings equipped with (1) raised studs that mate with square plastic tubing and (2) embedded anchor bolts which mate with bottom apertures. Ends of rectangular modules are bolted together and columnar faces. Capitols are of same plastic faced with concrete or mortar and brick veneer. Black plastic tubing simulating wrought iron may be disposed along wall tops. Module inner spaces may be ballast-filled.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Wallace J. Lane
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Publication number: 20040107659Abstract: The invention concerns a floor construction comprising a plurality of surface portions (12) which each comprise at least one respective material with possibly different properties, in particular properties in regard to human perception when standing on the surface portions (12), wherein the different surface portions (12) are of such an arrangement and configuration that when moving on the floor construction (10) a continuously changing, unforeseeable sequence of different surface portions (12) has to be unavoidably stepped upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Josef Glockl
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Publication number: 20040098938Abstract: A concrete block that can be placed in a wall constructed from a plurality of concrete blocks to accent the wall face. The block has a relief formed on a depressed field on the front of the block. The depressed field is preferably surrounded by a border that projects forwardly beyond the depressed field, and a portion or all of the relief projects forwardly beyond the border. One or more of the blocks of the invention can be placed as desired in the wall to break up the uniformity of the wall face and soften the plane of the wall, tie the wall in with the surrounding landscape, or to add interest to an otherwise uniform wall face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventor: Nancy L. Nordstrand
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Patent number: 6725614Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 6715246Abstract: A ceiling tile transmitter and receiver system having at least one transmitter/receiver device located in a ceiling panel either during or after the ceiling panel fabrication process. In one embodiment one or more pockets of variable size and shape are created on a surface of the ceiling panel during or after the ceiling panel manufacturing process and then a transmitter/receiver device, such as an RF antenna, is inserted in the pocket. In another embodiment, the transmitter/receiver device is embedded in the front side (lower surface) of the ceiling tile and a “scrim” covering is placed over it to secure it in place. The transmitter/receiver device can also be embedded inside the ceiling tile or on an upper, lower or side surface of the ceiling tile. Various combinations of these embodiments can be used with a single ceiling tile.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.Inventors: Sandor A. Frecska, John E. Cronin
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Patent number: 6688061Abstract: New direct laminated floor, of the kind that contain, on their surface, cellulose sheets impregnated in polymerizable resins, on which some characteristics have been drawn and where, once pressed and mechanized, the finished strips have an offset/sunk area on the peripheral edge and the optic/tactile texture of the surface corresponds and adapts to the characteristics drawn on the cellulose sheets. For application in the construction industry.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Industrias Auxiliares Faus, S.L.Inventor: Eugenio Cruz Garcia
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Patent number: 6667109Abstract: A decorative medallion consists of two pieces that may be assembled about a mounted fixture. The medallion pieces are decorated with surface ornamentation to add to their visual appeal. A first piece of the medallion includes at a first end an overlapping member whose outline follows prominent features in the surface ornamentation, and at a second end an underledge designed to receive the overlapping member of the second piece. The second piece similarly includes an underledge that is designed to receive the overlapping member of the first piece. The respective overlapping members have recessed edges that are shaped to include one or more alignment features, such as protrusions and concave receiving portions. The underledges are shaped to slideably mate with the corresponding alignment features of the respective overlapping members, and thus, include various corresponding concave receiving portions and protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Style Solutions, IncorporatedInventor: Kent T. Julliard
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Publication number: 20030205013Abstract: Laminated flooring panels include decorative motifs, mechanically embossed-in-registration surface textures, recessed perimeters, and locking mechanisms. The locking mechanisms facilitate the alignment of adjacent flooring panels. Adjacent flooring panels substantially aligned allow embossed-in-registration patterns to be substantially continuous across adjacent flooring panels. The recessed perimeter prevents the edges of the flooring panel from prematurely wearing. Individual flooring panels within the flooring system may comprise at least one partial sub-panel having a decorative motif and/or embossed surface texture that is complementary with a decorative motif and/or embossed surface texture of a neighboring partial sub-panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: Faus Group, Inc.Inventor: Eugenio Cruz Garcia
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Patent number: 6627315Abstract: The following artificial stone having a deep color tone and a glaze and having a luminousness is provided at low costs. An artificial mixture in which a fine powder component of an inorganic material having a size of from 5 to 70 mesh is used, the sum of this fine powder component and a finely divided component of an inorganic material of 100 mesh-under is 89% by weight or more of the product and a resin component is 11% or less is struck and integrated into a cured slab which has been cured.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Doppel Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mieko Sakai
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Publication number: 20030167717Abstract: Laminated flooring panels include decorative motifs, mechanically embossed-in-registration surface textures, recessed perimeters, and locking mechanisms. The locking mechanisms facilitate the alignment of adjacent flooring panels. Adjacent flooring panels substantially aligned allow embossed-in-registration patterns to be substantially continuous across adjacent flooring panels. The recessed perimeter prevents the edges of the flooring panel from prematurely wearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Faus Group, Inc.Inventor: Eugenio Cruz Garcia
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Publication number: 20030159386Abstract: A decorative door molding includes an elongated panel having a contoured top surface. The contoured top surface has at least a first and second raised portion extending along the top surface. The first and second raised portions have a first and a second predetermined height and form a recessed portion. A raised decorative portion is formed on at least a portion of the recessed portion and has a height that is less than the smaller of the first and second predetermined heights. A decorative door is also provided that includes a generally rectangular frame and an interior panel connected to the frame. The frame includes at least one panel having the contoured surface. The contoured surface has first and second raised portions having first and second predetermined heights. The first and second raised portions form a recessed portion. A raised decorative portion is formed on at least a portion of the recessed portion and has a height that is less than the smaller of the first and second predetermined heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Jean T. McGregor
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Patent number: 6607809Abstract: A tile with a transparent glass body having a smooth front face and a three-dimensional design impressed on the rear face that is viewed through the front face. The impressed design is further defined by a layer of decorative glass materials fused to the impressed design as well as some or all of the rear face. An overlay of glass material is fused to and follows the topography of, the decorative glass materials layer and/or the rear face of the glass tile body, sandwiching the decorative glass materials layer between the glass tile body and the glass material overlay. Once fused; the glass material overlay, the decorative glass materials layer and the glass tile body meld to become one homogenous glass layer, comprising the tile, that cannot delaminate. The resulting glass tile is similar in use and durability to ceramic tile while adding the ability to carry a protected, three-dimensional design.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventor: Chris Baker-Salmon
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Publication number: 20030145543Abstract: Prefabricated, light-weight, columnar or rectangular, convertible to fencing or stand-alone columns resemble solid brick and masonry structures built by skilled masons. Modules comprise heavy duty durable plastic liners with corner reinforcements comprising heavy duty square plastic tubing, faced with concrete, mortar and exterior brick and mortar. Modules are erected on concrete footings equipped with (1) raised studs that mate with square plastic tubing and (2) embedded anchor bolts which mate with bottom apertures. Ends of rectangular modules are bolted together and columnar faces. Capitols are of same plastic faced with concrete or mortar and brick veneer. Black plastic tubing simulating wrought iron may be disposed along wall tops. Module inner spaces may be ballast-filled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Wallace J. Lane
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Publication number: 20030136058Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Andrew Winton
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Patent number: 6588163Abstract: A type of relief engraved doorplate, comprising an inside plate that is composed of a first Bakelite layer and a second Bakelite layer, said first Bakelite layer and second Bakelite layer being composed of coarse wood dust and fine wood powder respectively, the second Bakelite layer enveloping the exterior of the first Bakelite layer before they are subjected to heated compression molding to obtain the relief engraved pattern on the top and bottom panels of the inside plate; and, at least one pair of outside decorative plates, including at least a layer of thin wood plate and a layer of water-resistant paper, the water-resistant paper being glued onto the thin wood plate and put in a compression mold with a pattern that is opposite to that of the inside plate, to obtain a depressed pattern on one side of the outside decorative plate, which is opposite to the relief engraved pattern on the inside plate, and then it is fitted to the top and bottom panels of the inside plate and subjected to compression moldingType: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: Martin Wang, Chi-Sui Wang, Jui-Shih Lin, Tzu Chin Lin
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Patent number: 6578334Abstract: A building board which is provided on the surface thereof with a concave and convex pattern, and opposite sides thereof with overlying rabbeted portions (2-1, 6-1, 6-2) and underlying rabbeted portions (3-1, 3-2, 5-1), respectively, wherein each overlying rabbeted portion (2-1, 6-1, 6-2) is constituted by one end portion of the convex portion (2, 6) of said pattern; each underlying rabbeted portion (3-1, 3-2, 5-1) is constructed to have an area bigger than the area of corresponding overlying rabbeted portion (2-1, 6-1, 6-2) bearing said convex portion and formed on the opposite side; and each of said opposite sides is provided on the rear side thereof with a linear contact surface (7-1, 7-2).Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Nichiha CorporationInventor: Morimichi Watanabe
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Patent number: 6539683Abstract: The roof shingle system of the present invention includes rows of shingle elements having parallel, slanting lower edges that are aligned to divert the flow of water away from areas where high flow volumes are not desired toward areas where high flow volumes will not cause harm. Because water flowing down a surface will tend to adhere to that surface, the water flowing down the surface of the shingle system of the present invention will tend to follow the slanting lower edges of the shingle elements in the direction of the slanted edges so as to provide a way to control the flow of water on the surface of a roof.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Inventor: Joseph Mitchell Pilcher
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Publication number: 20030051425Abstract: A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a method of reverse molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, raised panels without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The reverse-molded panels are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press, in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Steven K. Lynch, Dale E. Schafernak, Karine Luetgert, Bei-Hong Liang, Lee Braddock
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Patent number: 6526717Abstract: Unitary modular shake panels and methods for making and using such shake panels. In one aspect of the invention, a unitary modular shake panel includes an interconnecting section composed of a siding material and several integral shake sections projecting from the interconnecting section. The panel preferably has a quadrilateral shape with first and second edges along a longitudinal dimension that are separated from each other by a width of the panel along a transverse dimension. Additionally, the shake sections are separated from one another by slots extending from the second edge to an intermediate width in the panel. In a preferred embodiment, the panel is composed of a unitary piece of fiber-cement siding with a simulated wood grain running along the transverse dimension.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Pacific International Tool & Shear, Ltd.Inventors: Kurt Waggoner, Scott Fladgard, Lloyd Fladgard
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Publication number: 20030014932Abstract: A type of relief engraved doorplate, comprising an inside plate that is composed of a first Bakelite layer and a second Bakelite layer, said first Bakelite layer and second Bakelite layer being composed of coarse wood dust and fine wood powder respectively, the second Bakelite layer enveloping the exterior of the first Bakelite layer before they are subjected to heated compression molding to obtain the relief engraved pattern on the top and bottom panels of the inside plate; and, at least one pair of outside decorative plates, including at least a layer of thin wood plate and a layer of water-resistant paper, the water-resistant paper being glued onto the thin wood plate and put in a compression mold with a pattern that is opposite to that of the inside plate, to obtain a depressed pattern on one side of the outside decorative plate, which is opposite to the relief engraved pattern on the inside plate, and then it is fitted to the top and bottom panels of the inside plate and subjected to compression moldingType: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Martin Wang, Chi-Sui Wang, Jui-Shih Lin, Tzu Chin Lin
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Patent number: 6500543Abstract: Provided is an artificial stone molded product in which protrusions or embedded grooves for a figure or a pattern are provided integrally on or in a flat surface of a substrate, and a main composition comprises an aggregate of an inorganic material and a resin, characterized in that at least a part of the above-mentioned protrusions or embedded grooves are luminous or fluorescent, light-emitting portions which contain a luminous or fluorescent material having a luminescence or a luminousness accompanied by ultraviolet absorption and an aggregate of a transparent inorganic material, or an aggregate of a transparent inorganic material having a surface baked with the above-mentioned luminous or fluorescent material as at least a part of the aggregate of the inorganic material.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Doppel Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mieko Sakai
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Publication number: 20020174615Abstract: A wall paneling system is provided in which panels of various widths are pre-fabricated with raised moldings. The panels are thin enough to be easily cut, if necessary, and applied to a wall by an inexperienced installer with adhesive. Various chair rails and baseboards are provided. By providing the panels in different standard widths, they can be easily pieced together to cover walls of any length, thereby enabling an inexperienced installer to easily complete the lower wall paneling of an entire room. Corner moldings are provided to cover any gaps where the panels meet in corners of a room.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Matthew Bell
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Patent number: 6463707Abstract: A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, first and second pilaster bases receive first and second cover plates in recesses, wherein the recesses have a lip along at least two sides and the cover plates are mounted flush with the pilaster bases and covering the lips. Further, a mantle base having a central portion comprising regularly repeating reinforced sectional structural receives a mantle cover thereover such that the mantle base in generally obscured from view. The pilaster and mantle bases each include decorative ends integrally formed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Tapco International Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, J. Richard Logan, Richard J. MacLeod, Aundrea Nurenberg, Michael C. Clark, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20020112423Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20020104288Abstract: A panel having a panel topology and a mode-shaped panel are provided each having pre-defined bending strength characteristics, vibration characteristics and acoustic characteristics improved from those of a flat panel. A panel having both panel topology and a mode shape is provided having further improvements. A panel having a multi-layered structure is provided having at least one layer that has either a mode shape or a panel topology, and other layers that may be flat or curved and that may be damping layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Donald Q. O'Sullivan, Alexander H. Slocum
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Publication number: 20020100231Abstract: A decorated floor panel having a core with a top surface and an opposite bottom surface; a decorative layer coupled to the top surface of the core, the decorative layer having a desired aesthetic appearance; and a wear layer coupled to and substantially covering the decorative layer for protecting the decorative layer. The wear layer has an exposed wear surface with depressions therein of a variable depth below the wear surface, the depressions being arranged to display a desired texture pattern. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Robert J. Miller, Kevin Allen Thompson, David M. Brownlee
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Publication number: 20020078647Abstract: A decorative strip for automotive bodies, and more particularly, for steering wheel rings is formed of a thin vinyl substrate with an adhesive coating on one surface and a decorative design on the other. The surface with the decorative design is covered with a coat made of a clear resin. The strip has a generally arcuate shape so that it fits easily on the steering wheel ring thereby improving its esthetic look. Moreover the strip is elastic so that it can be bent as at is applied to the steering wheel thereby conforming naturally to its radius of curvature and forming a smooth and continuous cover without any ridges or other irregularities. In some instances the strip is formed of several parallel sections to allow the strip to adapt better to the curvature of the wheel ring. The sections may have linear lateral edges or the edges may be serrated to form interlocking profiles as the sections are abutted against each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Yzhak Faigenblat
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Patent number: 6401415Abstract: New direct laminated floor, of the kind that contain, on their surface, cellulose sheets impregnated in polymerisable resins, on which some characteristics have been drawn and where, once pressed and mechanised, the finished strips have an offset/sunk area on the peripheral edge and the optic/tactile texture of the surface corresponds and adapts to the characteristics drawn on the cellulose sheets. For application in the construction industry.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Industrias Auxiliares Faus, S.L.Inventor: Eugenio Cruz Garcia
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Patent number: 6397541Abstract: A panel for decorating a face of a conventional flat veneer plywood door to provide the door with a traditional rail-and stile appearance The panel has a decorative front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface adapted for attachment to the face of the door and a substantially uniform thickness separating the front and back surfaces. The front surface has a raised perimeter portion surrounding a central portion. The perimeter portion is spaced farther from the face of the door than the central portion when the back surface is attached to the face of the door. The back surface has an outer edge which contacts the face of the door when the back surface is attached to the face of the door.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Parkton innovations, Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Brewer
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Publication number: 20020040557Abstract: The present invention provides a composite panel for use in construction, and particularly for shingling, which comprises natural fiber and a polymer. Due to its composition and layout the construction panel provides all of the advantages of natural materials and high end roofing materials, particularly an attractive appearance, while at the same time allowing for ease of installation, little or no maintenance requirements, and providing superior impact and fire resistance when compared to other roofing materials. The construction panels can also be installed using conventional equipment and methods similar to the installation of 3-tab asphalt shingles with little or no learning curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventor: Colin C. Felton
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Publication number: 20020014047Abstract: Floor covering, consisting of hard panels, with a laminated structure, whereby at least at the upper surface a printed decorative layer with a wood pattern is present, with thereupon a transparent layer of synthetic material in which impressions are formed, wherein the impressions substantially follow the wood pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventor: Bernard Paul Joseph Thiers
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Publication number: 20010032423Abstract: A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In an embodiment, an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip without external fasteners. In another preferred embodiment, a door surround molding assembly is provided which includes a pair of vertical molding members releasably secured via independent hanger strips along vertical sides of a doorway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, J. Richard Logan, Richard J. MacLeod, Aundrea Nurenberg, Michael C. Clark, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis