Patents by Inventor Frank E. Bernett

Frank E. Bernett 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).

  • Resilient ceramic tile flooring
    Patent number: 4567704
    Abstract: A composite floor covering comprising a rubbery backing strip or layer in intimate contact with the floor, ceramic tiles placed over the backing layer and flexible grouting between the tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Bernett, David R. Burley
  • Mortar compositions and method of making same
    Patent number: 4118241
    Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydraulic cement mortar compositions which have the advantages of dry-set mortars and which have superior compressive strength as well as bond strength to both vitreous and non-vitreous tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank E. Bernett
  • Mortar compositions
    Patent number: 4059551
    Abstract: Novel aqueous non-hydraulic mortar compositions are disclosed comprising a film-forming, water-dispersible, room temperature cross-linkable polymer and a water-insoluble filler. Setting and grouting of ceramic tile by these compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1977
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Davis S. Weiant, Frank E. Bernett, William R. Velivis
  • Sag-resistant dry-set mortar composition
    Patent number: 4043827
    Abstract: Portland cement mortar compositions containing sand and a cellulos ether are modified with certain clay, certain long-chain organic compounds, or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank E. Bernett
  • Cementious composition for use in preparing pointing compounds or mortar compounds
    Patent number: 4021257
    Abstract: A cementious composition is provided which comprises 25 to 100% Portland cement and from 0.001 to 0.25% of certain long-chain organic polymers having a Flocculation Index of less than 0.5. A dry-set grout composition may be prepared using the composition or a sag-resistant dry-set mortar compound may be prepared using the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1977
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank E. Bernett
  • Method of grouting using specific mortar composition
    Patent number: 3967429
    Abstract: Novel aqueous non-hydraulic mortar compositions are disclosed comprising a film-forming, water-dispersible, room temperature cross-linkable polymer and a water-insoluble filler. Setting and grouting of ceramic tile by these compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Weiant, Frank E. Bernett, William R. Velivis
  • Non-hydraulic grouting composition of a water resistant polymer emulsion and a mixture of a coarse and a fine filler
    Patent number: 3940358
    Abstract: A new and improved grouting composition for impervious tile is provided which comprises not less than 50 per cent by weight of an inert filler aggregate which shall be graded with not more than 10 per cent passing a number 140 sieve and none retained on a number 6 sieve and an AFS Grain Fineness Number less than 100, but greater than 30; a water-resistant polymer emulsion having a solids content of at least 40 per cent and providing 7 to 15 per cent by weight of polymeric solids; volatile components from 5 to 15 per cent by weight and 10 to 35 per cent by weight of fine fillers which shall have an average particle size less than 140 mesh. In addition, a method for grouting impervious tiles employing such composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1972
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Tile Council of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Bernett, Robert J. Kleinhans