Patents Assigned to 3-Form
  • Resin panels with large decorative objects and methods of making same
    Patent number: 8968854
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing architectural resin panels having a thick three-dimensional interlayer. In particular, at least one implementation includes a layup assembly that includes a decorative interlayer, positioned between resin sheets, that decorative interlayer comprising one or more three-dimensional decorative objects and one or more resin blocks. At least one implementation also includes a single-step lamination or pressing process that uses a combination of heat and pressure to melt the resin sheets and the resin blocks together, forming a decorative resin panel which includes the three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Charles H. Moore, Matthew T. Sutton
  • Adjustable, modular lighting fixture
    Patent number: 8926126
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a rotatable and/or slidable lighting module. The lighting module can have a lighting fixture assembly that is optionally capable of rotating with respect to a support base to allow the lighting fixture assembly to project light on a desired surface or area. The lighting fixture assembly can also slide or move relative to the support base to allow the position of the lighting fixture to be selectively varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Yaron Ronen, Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers
  • PRINTED MOLD AND TEXTURED PANELS FORMED USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140314896
    Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for finishing polymer products and producing one or more designs, textures, and/or embossment patterns on the surface thereof. At least one implementation includes a printed mold that a manufacturer can produce quickly and inexpensively by producing a three-dimensional representation of a two-dimensional image on the surface of a substrate material. The printed mold also can allow the manufacturer to customize designs, textures, and/or embossment patterns on polymer products, while reducing manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Sutton, John E.C. Willham, Charles H. Moore, M. Hoyt Brewster
  • STAR LIGHTING FIXTURE
    Publication number: 20140268686
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for illumination and/or providing an aesthetically pleasing lighted structure can include a hollow core with a plurality of cover panels mounted radially thereto. In at least one implementation, a lighting fixture can incorporate a lighted core and lighted or unlighted elements surrounding the lighted core. Furthermore, the lighted core can house lighting elements, while providing substantially unimpeded access thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventor: James Andrew Coury
  • DECORATIVE PANELS WITH RECESSED PATTERNS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME WITH A FLEXIBLE DIE
    Publication number: 20140272294
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to decorative thermoplastic resin panels, which can include one or more recesses. The recess of the thermoplastic resin panels can have texture or texture patterns that differ from the texture or texture patterns of non-recessed portions or other recesses of the decorative thermoplastic resin panel. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for forming recesses in thermoplastic panels with a flexible die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles H. Moore, Matthew T. Sutton, John E.C. Willham, M. Hoyst Brewster
  • STRUCTURED-CORE LAMINATE PANELS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140215964
    Abstract: A structured-core laminate panel can be made in an efficient, structurally sound manner without the use of adhesives (film or liquid forms) using materials with different melt or glass transition temperatures. In one implementation, a manufacturer positions one or more resin substrates about a structured core, which comprises a relatively high melt or glass transition temperature compared with that of the one or more resin substrates. The manufacturer heats the assembly to at least the glass transition temperature of the resin substrates, but not to the melt or glass transition temperature of the structured core. This allows the one or more resin substrates to melt and bond (mechanically, chemically, or both) to the structured core on one side (or inner surface), while maintaining a substantially planar or original conformation on an opposing side (or outer surface).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: 3FORM, LLC
    Inventors: M. Hoyt Brewster, Charles H. Moore, John E.C. Willham
  • RESIN-BASED PANEL WITH ENCAPSULATED HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE LAYER AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20140220317
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing, decorative architectural resin panels having high-resolution image layers. In particular, at least one implementation includes a laminated resin panel having a decorative image layer formed from layered or cross-linked ink free from cracks, splits, or other deformation. Additional implementations relate to curved or otherwise non-planar decorative architectural resin panels having high-resolution image layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Sutton, John E.C. Willham
  • STRUCTURED-CORE LAMINATE PANELS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140199525
    Abstract: A structured-core laminate panel can be made in an efficient, structurally sound manner, even without the use of adhesives (film or liquid forms) using materials with different melt or glass transition temperatures. In one implementation, a manufacturer positions one or more resin substrates about a structured core member, which comprises a relatively high melt or glass transition temperature compared with that of the one or more resin substrates. The manufacturer heats the assembly to at least the glass transition temperature of the resin substrates, but not to the melt or glass transition temperature of the structured core member. This allows the one or more resin substrates to melt and bond (mechanically, chemically, or both) to the structured core member on one side (or inner surface), while maintaining a substantially planar or original conformation on an opposing side (or outer surface).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Hoyt Brewster, Charles H. Moore, John E.C. Willham
  • Star lighting fixture panel assembly
    Patent number: D708391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventor: James Andrew Coury
  • Panel with a polygon pattern
    Patent number: D710518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventor: Kaitlyn Ann Reese
  • Panel with papercut pattern
    Patent number: D712568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventor: Jill Canales
  • Tile with a curved face
    Patent number: D713979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Tile with verve pattern
    Patent number: D714965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Tile with glide pattern
    Patent number: D714966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Tile with quarry pattern
    Patent number: D714967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Panel with random star cutouts
    Patent number: D715459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventor: Allie Marie Perry
  • Panel with African flag motif
    Patent number: D716967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Egan Metcalf, Jill A. Canales
  • Panel with metric pattern
    Patent number: D727540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Panel with chisel pattern
    Patent number: D727541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Panel with plaid mirage pattern
    Patent number: D728829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventor: Jill Canales