Patents by Inventor Bernard E. Sullivan

Bernard E. Sullivan 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).

  • Top coated cellulosic panel
    Patent number: 5719239
    Abstract: A coated panel formed from a self-supporting cellulosic substrate and a top coating containing a thermoset resin having about 0.1-1.5 wt % free formaldehyde admixed with said resin; and (b) a thermoplastic polymer thoroughly admixed with said resin, wherein said thermoplastic polymer exhibits amine groups capable of reacting with at least some of the free formaldehyde under resin curing conditions. The coated panel can be embossed with decorative patterns such as wood grain without fracture of the coated surface or significant buildup on the press or embossing die surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.
    Inventors: George E. Mirous, Bernard E. Sullivan
  • Method of manufacture of top coated cellulosic panel
    Patent number: 5391340
    Abstract: A coated panel formed from a self-supporting cellulosic substrate and a top coating containing a thermoset resin having about 0.1-1.5 wt % free formaldehyde admixed with said resin; and (b) a thermoplastic polymer thoroughly admixed with said resin, wherein said thermoplastic polymer exhibits amine groups capable of reacting with at least some of the free formaldehyde under resin curing conditions. The coated panel can be embossed with decorative patterns such as wood grain without fracture of the coated surface or significant buildup on the press or embossing die surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.
    Inventors: George E. Mirous, Bernard E. Sullivan