Patents by Inventor Frank W. Reason

Frank W. Reason 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).

  • Method of making simulated ceramic tile
    Patent number: 4581255
    Abstract: A hardboard with an embossed and coated face to simulate ceramic tile. A resin sealer coat and resin ground coat of a preselected color are applied to the embossed face. A pattern or design may be printed with resin inks of different colors on the ground coat. A preferably transparent resin top coat is applied over the inks and the ground coat to protect the embossed face and provide a glossy appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Abitibi-Price Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Coggan, Jared G. Cuddy, Frank W. Reason
  • Simulated ceramic tile
    Patent number: 4579767
    Abstract: A hardboard with an embossed and coated face to simulate ceramic tile. A resin sealer coat and resin ground coat of a preselected color are applied to the embossed face. A pattern or design may be printed with resin inks of different colors on the ground coat. A preferably transparent resin top coat is applied over the inks and the ground coat to protect the embossed face and provide a glossy appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Assignee: Abitibi-Price Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Coggan, Jared G. Cuddy, Frank W. Reason