Patents by Inventor Darrell B. Sult

Darrell B. Sult 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).

  • Composite Sheet With Visible Filler And Manufacturing Method
    Publication number: 20190022958
    Abstract: A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Darrell B. Sult
  • Composite sheet with visible filler and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 10086572
    Abstract: A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Spectra Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrell B. Sult
  • Composite Sheet With Visible Filler And Manufacturing Method
    Publication number: 20100120964
    Abstract: A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Darrell B. Sult
  • Composite sheet with visible filler and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 7645405
    Abstract: A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Darrell B. Sult