Patents by Inventor Dieter Döhring

Dieter Döhring 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).

  • Patent number: 8191500
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coating plates (6) in circulation. Said device comprises a transport system for transporting plates (6) and a feeding device (5) which can apply the coating material (8) to the surface of the plates. Means (7) for drying and/or hardening the coating material are provided next to the feeding device and above the plates. Contrary to state of the art devices, said inventive device comprises means which enable a material web (3) to pass between the transport elements for the transport of plates and means (7) for drying and/or hardening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignees: Kronoplus Technical AG, Theodor Hymmen Holding GmbH, S.D. Warren Company
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Udo Hanitzsch, Gary Blenkhorn
  • Patent number: 8173240
    Abstract: A paper for a laminate panel includes a first layer that includes a resin impregnated decorative paper or a resin impregnated overlay; and a second layer of abrasion resistant particles uniformly distributed on and adhered to the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Kronoplus Technical AG
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Publication number: 20110272392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heatable covering system for floors, ceilings and walls and to a method producing a heatable covering system. The covering system comprises covering panels which comprise at least on one longitudinal edge coupling means in order to be able to join covering panels with each other, wherein the covering panels are provided with electric heating means, built by at least one electrical conductive layer and a therein embedded enforcement layer, and which comprise electric contacting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, David Macher, Gerhard Kremer
  • Publication number: 20110186712
    Abstract: The present disclosure features processes and equipment for forming a variety of textured materials, including both release webs, and finished products such as flooring materials, wall coverings, textured laminates and the like. The processes described herein allow curing radiation to be passed through a texturing medium, rather than through the substrate to which the curable material is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: S.D. Warren Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Blenkhorn, Dieter Doehring
  • Publication number: 20110171412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a direct printed lightweight panel, in particular a flooring panel, comprising a lightweight MDF or LDF carrier board with a density of ?750 kg/m3; a decor layer printed onto the carrier board; and a transparent protective coating. The different layers and coatings are applied in such a manner so that surface structures and/or optical characteristics of the carrier board are at least partially visible and thereby incorporated into the design of the decor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Patent number: 7964243
    Abstract: The present disclosure features processes and equipment for forming a variety of textured materials, including both release webs, and finished products such as flooring materials, wall coverings, textured laminates and the like. The processes described herein allow curing radiation to be passed through a texturing medium, rather than through the substrate to which the curable material is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: S.D. Warren Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Blenkhorn, Dieter Doehring
  • Publication number: 20100258051
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coating plates (6) in circulation. Said device comprises a transport system for transporting plates (6) and a feeding device (5) which can apply the coating material (8) to the surface of the plates. Means (7) for drying and/or hardening the coating material are provided next to the feeding device and above the plates. Contrary to state of the art devices, said inventive device comprises means which enable a material web (3) to pass between the transport elements for the transport of plates and means (7) for drying and/or hardening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2005
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Udo Hanitzsch, Gary Blenkhorn
  • Publication number: 20100212818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating a board of wood-based material, in particular a board of real wood, a plywood board or a board for parquet flooring, with a flowable plastics material. The method comprises applying the plastics material as a single, thick layer to the board of wood-based material (6) and creating an impressed structure by means of a material web (3) or a structure roller. After creating the impressed structure, the plastics material is cured to produce a wear-resistant surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Hans Schäfer, Udo Hanitzsch, Gary P. Blenkhorn
  • Publication number: 20100098963
    Abstract: The present application relates to a coated board of wood-based material and a method for coating a board of wood-based material, wherein the board of wood-based material is in particular a wall panel or floor panel or is intended for producing such a panel, comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein at least the surface of the front side is provided with a polymer coating and wherein the polymer coating has a hardness gradient, so that the hardness of the polymer layer decreases with increasing depth from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Hans Schäfer, Udo Hanitzsch
  • Publication number: 20100089899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heatable covering system for floors, ceilings, and walls. The covering system comprises covering panels which at least on one longitudinal edge comprise coupling means in order to be able to join covering panels with each other wherein the covering panels are provided with electrical heating means and have electrical contacting means in order to electrically contact the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, David Macher, Gerhard Kremer
  • Patent number: 7682668
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the production of décor paper (7) having an abrasion-resistant surface. The production method includes applying a coating of abrasion resistant particles and resin to the décor paper, followed by applying electrically charged fibers onto the coating. The invention further relates to paper made according to said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Kronospan Technical Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Publication number: 20100051380
    Abstract: The invention relates to floor covering comprising two different impact sound attenuating layers 5, 6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Christian Leopolder
  • Publication number: 20090321414
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device and in particular to an element of a floor heating device. Known floor heating devices comprise heating means which are arranged underneath floor coverings, for example, below stone plates, tiles, parquet elements or laminated panels. Those heating means can be made of electrically heatable films which are arranged close to the surface of a covering in order to directly heat the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Dieter Döhring, Heinz Zorn, Gerhard Kremer, David Macher
  • Patent number: 7569270
    Abstract: A method for impregnating decorative papers which are used for producing highly abrasion-proof laminate floor materials. The decorative paper is firstly moistened with an amino resin and is thus impregnated. The amount of resin applied is controlled using dosing rollers. In addition, a layer comprised of an amino resin is sprayed with a special dispersion onto the moistened decorative paper. The final mass per unit area with regard to the dry mass of the base paper ranges from 100% to 250%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Kronospan Technical Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Patent number: 7524550
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper and panels made therefrom for flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Kronospan Technical Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Publication number: 20070141327
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper and panels made therefrom for flooring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Dieter Doehring
  • Publication number: 20060275575
    Abstract: The invention relates to abrasion-resistant particles, coated with a preferably dry adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Dieter Doehring
  • Patent number: 6835421
    Abstract: A method for impregnating decorative papers which are used for producing highly abrasion-proof laminate floor materials. The decorative paper is first moistened with an amino resin and is thus impregnated. The amount of resin applied is controlled using dosing rollers. In addition, a layer including an amino resin is sprayed with a special dispersion onto the moistened decorative paper. The final mass per unit area with regard to the dry mass of the base paper ranges from 100% to 250%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Kronospan Technical Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring
  • Patent number: 6818286
    Abstract: The invention relates to a panel (1) for a floor covering with a layer (2) consisting of a thermoplastic material, which is applied between the underside of the panel (1) and a further layer (3). The further layer consists in particular of a very thin, strong paper impregnated with acrylate. The invention achieves particularly good footfall noise-absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Kronospan Technical Company Limited
    Inventor: Dieter Döhring