Patents by Inventor Genevieve L. Tepera

Genevieve L. Tepera 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).

  • Radiation shielded laminate
    Patent number: 6495265
    Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate including a decorative layer, a first resin impregnated core layer, a radiation barrier layer and a second resin impregnated core layer. The laminate prevents the penetration of radiation therethrough and maybe used in the construction of ceiling and wall panels, flooring, furniture, fixtures, cabinet and door cladding, protective screens and other objects which will effectively prevent the passage of radiation from an isolated enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Premark RWP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Krebs, Ernest L. Phelps, Genevieve L. Tepera
  • Metal surfaced high pressure laminate
    Patent number: 6472083
    Abstract: The invention relates to the bonding of a phenolic resin impregnated core and a metal sheet into a high pressure laminate. A binding layer of a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is positioned between the core and the metal sheet to ensure bonding of the layers when a lay-up containing the desired layers is heated and pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Premark RWP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Krebs, Ernest L. Phelps, Genevieve L. Tepera