Patents by Inventor Curtis E. Cureton

Curtis E. Cureton 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).

  • Wood technique for creating aesthetically pleasing designs
    Patent number: 7111656
    Abstract: A method for creating an aesthetically pleasing wood design. Generally, a design is transferred to a sanded and cleaned piece of porous wood, and the design is etched using one or more trenching techniques. Parts of the design are then burned using a heating element to impart various shades of darkness or shadow to the design. After burning, the design may be finished and/or colored with a paint, varnish, oil or other finishing material. More than one layer of finish is typically used, and a sanding step is used between successive finishing layers. After a final finishing step, the wood may be sealed or finished with, for example, polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Curtis E. Cureton
  • Wood technique for creating aesthetically pleasing designs
    Publication number: 20040250916
    Abstract: A method for creating an aesthetically pleasing wood design. Generally, a design is transferred to a sanded and cleaned piece of porous wood, and the design is etched using one or more trenching techniques. Parts of the design are then burned using a heating element to impart various shades of darkness or shadow to the design. After burning, the design may be finished and/or colored with a paint, varnish, oil or other finishing material. More than one layer of finish is typically used, and a sanding step is used between successive finishing layers. After a final finishing step, the wood may sealed or finished with, for example, polyurethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Curtis E. Cureton