Patents by Inventor Craig Fast

Craig Fast 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).

  • Publication number: 20210346911
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Patent number: 11033932
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: BTD Wood Powder Coating, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Patent number: 10843226
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: BTD Wood Powder Coating, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Publication number: 20200269277
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Publication number: 20160271648
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Patent number: 9358580
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and top coating an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and applying the liquid top coat to the part, resulting in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: BTD Wood Powder Coating, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg
  • Patent number: 8721396
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for preparing and buffing an item made of powder coated MDF (or other substrate containing wood) with the end result of improved visual and tactile smoothness; the invention includes the steps of cutting and machining the part, pre-powder preparation and sanding of the part, powder coating the part, post-powder preparation and sanding, and buffing the part. This method of sanding and buffing results in a smoother finish than is currently available in any other powder coated MDF finish while requiring less coats than similar liquid paint finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: BTD Wood Powder Coating, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Martin, Craig Fast, Clint Ellenberg